16 Facts About Luke O'Brien

Luke O'Brien was born on 11 September 1988 and is an English retired professional footballer.

Luke O'Brien's younger brother, Adam O'Brien, is a professional rugby league footballer with Huddersfield Giants.

Luke O'Brien grew up as a Bradford City fan and joined the club's Centre Of Excellence when he was eight-years-old, and signed professional terms at the age of 18.

Luke O'Brien was twice awarded The David Bairstow Trophy which is given to a young player at the club who have excelled themselves.

Luke O'Brien was awarded the Youth Players Player of the Year aged 17.

Luke O'Brien travelled with the first team squad for the first time aged only 16.

Luke O'Brien made his debut for Bradford City as a second-half substitute against Doncaster Rovers on 4 September 2007 in the Football League Trophy.

Luke O'Brien was one of three junior players to be offered a new deal by manager Stuart McCall on 29 April 2008, and was the first of the three to sign his new deal.

Luke O'Brien had the club's most assists in all competitions with 6.

At the start of the 2011 season, Luke O'Brien did not feature under Peter Jackson.

Luke O'Brien joined League One side Exeter City on 31 January 2012 for an undisclosed fee as a direct replacement for the departed Scott Golbourne.

Luke O'Brien made 149 appearances since making his debut in September 2007 for Bradford City, he scored 2 goals.

Luke O'Brien made his league debut against Stevenage at St James Park on 3 March 2012.

On 7 June 2013, Luke O'Brien signed a 1-year deal with Gateshead.

On 26 August 2016 Luke O'Brien signed for Goole FC on non-contract terms.

Luke O'Brien became a father for the first time on 28 February 2011, when his partner gave birth to daughter Madison.