Oisin Michael McEntee (born 5 January 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Heart of Midlothian.
Early and personal life Born in New York City, McEntee grew up in County Cavan, and attended Patrician High School in Carrickmacross in neighbouring County Monaghan. His father Mickey was a Gaelic footballer who played for Cavan GAA, and McEntee played at youth level for Shercock GAA before concentrating on association football.
Club career McEntee spent his early career with Cootehill, Carrick Rovers, Belvedere and Malahide United. McEntee joined Newcastle United at the age of 16, captaining their under-18 team. He spent time on loan at Greenock Morton before signing for Walsall in May 2022. He underwent shoulder surgery in June 2022.
On 21 November 2023, Walsall announced McEntee had extended his contract to 2025.
McEntee left Walsall at the end of his contract on 30 June 2025, and signed for Scottish club Heart of Midlothian on 1 July 2025.
International career McEntee was an Irish youth international. He appeared at the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
He made various appearances at underage level, including seven appearances for the Republic of Ireland under-21s.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNewcastle United2021–22Premier League0000000000Greenock Morton (loan)2021–22Scottish Championship251200010281Walsall2022–23EFL League Two1302000001502023–24EFL League Two2043011312762024–25EFL League Two310101040370Total644602171796Heart of Midlothian2025–26Scottish Premiership2820041003232026–27Scottish Premiership51000060111Total333004160434Career total1228806214115011
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