Freddie James O'Donoghue (born 3 February 2007) is a Manx professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Carlisle United.
Career O'Donoghue began his career with Peel in his native Isle of Man where he made five appearances for their first team. In March 2023, it was announced he would be joining League Two club Carlisle United on a two-year scholarship deal.
Prior to the commencement of the 2024–25 season, O'Donoghue appeared in a number of pre-season friendlies, impressing manager Paul Simpson confirming that he would remain training with the first-team. On 3 September 2024, he made his senior debut as a half-time substitute in a 2–1 EFL Trophy defeat to Nottingham Forest U21.
In August 2025, O'Donoghue signed a first professional contract, before joining Scottish League One club Queen of the South on loan until January 2026.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPeel2022–23Premier League2131——52Carlisle United2024–25League Two1000001020Carlisle City (loan)2024–25Northern League Division One50———50Career total81310010122
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