David Harrington (born 1 July 2000) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Bolton Wanderers.
Early and personal life Harrington's father is Welsh former footballer Phil Harrington, who was also a goalkeeper.
Club career Cork City Harrington began his career at Cobh Ramblers, moving to Cork City in January 2018. In August and September 2022 he was linked with a transfer to English club Everton. His proposed move to Everton was cancelled due to a shoulder injury, and in December 2022 he instead signed a pre-contract with English club Fleetwood Town. In his final year with the club, he featured 29 times helping them to promotion by winning the 2022 League of Ireland First Division.
Fleetwood Town In January 2023 he transferred to Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee. Harrington cited the chance to work with Fleetwood manager Scott Brown as an influence on his decision to sign for the club, and later said that the time either side of the transfer had been "crazy". On 27 April 2024, he made his debut for the club in a 3–0 win over Burton Albion in the final game of the season after recovering from a long term injury that kept him out of action since signing for the club.
Bolton Wanderers
On 15 January 2026, Harrington signed for Bolton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half year contract.
On 5 September 2026, Harrington joined EFL League Two club Grimsby Town on a seven-day emergency loan before having it extended for another 7 days on 11 September 2026.
International career He was called up to the Republic of Ireland under-21 team in May 2022. On 28 May 2024, Harrington was called up as third choice keeper to the senior Republic of Ireland side for the first time by interim manager John O'Shea ahead of two friendly games against Hungary and Portugal.
Harrington qualified to play for Wales through his father, and in November 2024 he was called up to the Wales senior squad for the first time by manager Craig Bellamy for UEFA Nations League games against Turkey and Iceland.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCork City2018LOI Premier Division00000000002019000000000020200000—20202021LOI First Division4000——40202229000——290Total330000020350Fleetwood Town2022–23EFL League One0000——002023–24EFL League One10000000102024–25EFL League Two2001000002102025–26EFL League Two0030104080Total210401040300Bolton Wanderers2025–26EFL League One00000000002026–27EFL Championship0000000000Total0000000000Grimsby Town (loan)2026–27EFL League Two2000000020Career total560401060670
Honours Bolton Wanderers EFL League One play-offs: 2026
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