Josh Keeley (born 17 May 2003) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Luton Town and the Republic of Ireland national team.
Club career St Patrick's Athletic Keeley began his senior career playing for League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic, where he turned professional in January 2021 after coming through the club's academy. Keeley progressed through the club's academy, winning the league at U15, U17 and U19 levels before being called up to the bench of the first team in their final game of 2020 at home to Bohemians.https://www.stpatsfc.com/profile.php?id=283 On 23 July 2021, Keeley made his debut in senior football, replacing Vítězslav Jaroš from the bench in a 6–0 win over Bray Wanderers in the FAI Cup. He made his league debut for the club on 12 November 2021 in their final home game of the season in a 2–2 draw with Finn Harps at Richmond Park.
Tottenham Hotspur On 1 July 2022, Keeley signed for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. In July 2023, he was called up to be part of the first team squad that travelled to Australia, Thailand and Singapore. After again being part of the summer pre-season tour the following season, in August 2024 he signed a new three-year-contract with the club.
Barnet loan In January 2024, he signed on loan for Barnet in the National League until the end of the season. He made a total of 21 appearances in all competitions for the club during his loan spell.
Leyton Orient loan Keeley signed on loan for EFL League One club Leyton Orient in August 2024. On 30 November 2024, he scored his first goal for the club, the first of his career, with a 99th minute equaliser to take the game to extra time in an eventual 2–1 win at home to Oldham Athletic in the FA Cup. He set a club record with seven clean sheets in all competitions on 29 December. Keeley was named Leyton Orient Supporters' Club Young Player of the Year, Leyton Orient Supporters' Club Merit Award and Goal of the Season winner at the club's end of season awards night.
Luton Town On 19 July 2025, Keeley signed for EFL League One club Luton Town for a fee of £1 million.
International career A former Republic of Ireland under-19 and under-21 international, Keeley was called up to train with the Republic of Ireland senior team in June 2024. On 14 May 2025, he received his first senior call up to the Republic of Ireland national team for their friendly fixtures against Senegal and Luxembourg in June. On 16 May 2026, Keeley made his senior Republic of Ireland debut, replacing Max O'Leary from the bench in a 5–0 win over Grenada in a friendly.
Personal life Keeley is the brother of fellow professional footballer Conor Keeley, a defender who has played for various clubs in the League of Ireland and NIFL Premiership. Their father Brendan Keeley was also a goalkeeper, who played for NIFL Premiership club Newry City among others.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSt Patrick's Athletic2021LOI Premier Division1010——202022LOI Premier Division0000—0000Total1010000020Tottenham Hotspur U212022–23———20202023–24———3030Total——5050Barnet (loan)2023–24National League180——30210Leyton Orient (loan)2024–25League One360411040451Luton Town2025–26League One4501000004602026–27League One6000200080Total510102000540Career total10606130701221
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsRepublic of Ireland202610Total10
Honours Luton Town EFL Trophy: 2025–26
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