Evan Robert Weir (born 16 April 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One side Peterborough United.
Club career Born in Ratoath, Weir spent his early career with UCD and Maynooth University Town, before signing for Drogheda United for the 2022 season. He combined his playing career with his job as an electrician.
He signed for English club Walsall with effect from January 2024, returning on loan to Drogheda.
He was released by Walsall at the end of the 2025–26 season.
On 11 June 2026, Weir agreed to join League One club Peterborough United on an initial three-year deal with the option for a further season.
International career Weir spent time at Ireland under-21 training camps, before receiving a call-up to the squad in October 2023.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsUCD2020League of Ireland First Division 1641000001742021League of Ireland First Division210200000230Total374300000404Drogheda United2022League of Ireland Premier Division2741000002842023League of Ireland Premier Division241100000251Total515200000535Walsall2023–24EFL League Two00000000002024–25EFL League Two1400030502202025–26EFL League Two303310010344Total443313060564Drogheda United (loan)2024League of Ireland Premier Division194000000194Peterborough United2026–27EFL League One3000102060Career total1541681408017417
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