Lee Desmond was born on 22 January 1995 and is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre back or centre midfielder for USL Championship club Sacramento Republic.
13 Facts About Lee Desmond
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Lee Desmond joined Shelbourne in July 2013 after playing against them in a friendly while on trial with Ipswich Town and impressed Shels manager Johnny McDonnell enough for him to offer the youngster the chance to join the club.
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Lee Desmond became a mainstay in the first team, playing at both left-back and centre-back throughout the season.
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Lee Desmond was announced to have signed for the Saints on 11 November 2014, alongside Jason McGuinness and Ciaran Kilduff.
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Lee Desmond featured throughout the season for Pats, mainly at centre-back but at left or right back in the absence of Ian Bermingham or Ger O'Brien.
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Lee Desmond started in many important games including playing in both legs of their UEFA Europa League games against Skonto Riga of Latvia.
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The team's form picked up in the second half of the season as they managed to finish in 8th position with Lee Desmond contributing heavily, playing in all but one of the club's 33 league games.
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The 2018 season saw Lee Desmond voted Player of the Year by the club's supporters.
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On 23 December 2021, Lee Desmond signed for USL Championship club Sacramento Republic on a two-year deal.
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Lee Desmond featured in every round of the club's run to the final of the US Open Cup, including wins over Major League Soccer sides San Jose Earthquakes, Sporting Kansas City and LA Galaxy.
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In September 2022, Lee Desmond successfully underwent a procedure on his right leg to address lingering retrocalcaneal bursitis and achilles tendinitis, with the procedure ruling him out for the remainder of the season.
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On 25 September 2024, Lee Desmond signed a new contract, extending his time with the club.
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Lee Desmond was called up to the Republic of Ireland under-21s shortly after he signed for St Patrick's Athletic alongside fellow centre back Sean Hoare.