Pierce Sweeney


Pierce Liam Sweeney is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Exeter City in League Two.

Career

Belvedere

Sweeney began his career at the under-12 level with Belvedere.

Bray Wanderers

In 2012, Sweeney joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Bray Wanderers. He made 12 appearances for the Seagulls during the 2012 season.

Reading

On 6 July 2012, Sweeney signed with then-Premier League side Reading. Although he was a member of Reading's Under 21 2013-14 Premier League Cup-winning side, on 9 May 2016, Sweeney was released by Reading without having made a first-team appearance for the club.

Exeter City

On 22 July 2016, Sweeney signed with Exeter City as the 1931 Fund fan-funded player after a successful trial. He scored two goals and an assist in Exeter's 5–1 defeat of Notts County on 8 September 2018, and had already scored two additional goals before the end of September 2018.

International career

Sweeney has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-U17, under-U19, and under-U21 levels.

Career statistics

Honours

Club

; Reading