Tiernan Jon Brooks (born 17 June 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Charlton Athletic. Born in England, Brooks has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level.
Club career Notts County Born in Sheffield, Brooks played for Sheffield Wednesday before joining Notts County's academy. During the 2019–20 season, Brooks spent time on loan at Lincoln United. There, he impressed Lincoln chairman Rob Bradley, who described him as "the best young goalkeeper I've ever seen". He spent time with Worksop Town F.C. in late 2020 and August 2021, while he was sent on loan at Coalville Town in February 2022.
Brooks signed a new three-year contract with Notts County in June 2022. He then had loan spells with Hednesford Town and Boston United during the 2022–23 season. On 4 March 2023, the goalkeeper made his professional debut for Notts County in a league match against Bromley, saving a penalty eight minutes into the game. As first-choice keeper Sam Slocombe was sidelined with an injury, Brooks was given a run of games in the following weeks, including a home debut at Meadow Lane. His performances were reported to be going from "strength to strength" during this period. On 7 July 2023, Brooks signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Cork City on loan until the end of their season in November. He made his debut on the same day, in a 1–1 draw away to St Patrick's Athletic, but he was substituted off in the 55th minute with a foot injury that would keep him out of action for several months. In January 2024, he joined National League side Rochdale on loan for the remainder of the season.
Gateshead On 5 July 2024, Brooks joined National League side Gateshead on a two-year deal. He made his debut for Gateshead on 10 August 2024 in a 5–1 win over Ebbsfleet.
Charlton Athletic On 28 January 2026, Brooks joined Charlton Athletic on a two-and-a-half year deal.
International career Brooks took part in a training camp with England's youth national set-up at St. George's Park in December 2021. He was put on standby selection for the England under-19 national team ahead of the 2022 European Championship, which was ultimately won by the Three Lions themselves.
He later switched allegiances to represent the Republic of Ireland, thanks to his family ties in Sligo. He made his debut for the Republic of Ireland U21 team on 26 March 2023, starting in a 2–1 win against Iceland.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNotts County2019–20National League0000—00002020–21National League0000—00002021–22National League0000—00002022–23National League4000—00402023–24League Two0000000000Total4000000040Lincoln United (loan)2019–20NPL Division One South East100——00100Worksop Town (loan)2020–21NPL Division One South East10000—00100Coalville Town (loan)2021–22Southern Premier Division Central13000—20150Hednesford Town (loan)2022–23Southern Premier Division Central16010—30200Boston United (loan)2022–23National League North3000—0030Cork City (loan)2023League of Ireland Premier Division3000—1040Rochdale (loan)2023–24National League120——00120Gateshead2024–25National League24000—102502025–26National League23020—20270Total470200030520Charlton Athletic2025–26Championship00———002026–27Championship000010—10Total0000100010Career total9303010901060
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