Jared Gallagher

Jared Sean Gallagher (born 18 January 2002) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Tampines Rovers.

Youth career
While staying in Hong Kong, Gallagher played with the Kowloon Cricket Club’s (KCC) U-16 and U-18 side before switching to Kitchee SC's Under-18 academy side. He also played with fellow Yau Yee League sides Azzuri and German All Stars. which both would play massive roles in his journey to become a professional footballer.

Young Lions
Gallagher was announced as the Young Lions new player mid season signing in the 2021 season. He would then score his first professional goal against Hougang United in the 2023 Singapore Premier League season. Following the end of the 2023 season, it was announced Jared would depart the developmental club on a free transfer.

Tampines Rovers
On 2 February 2024, Gallagher joined another Singapore Premier League club, Tampines Rovers.

Youth
Gallagher was born to an Irish father and a Singaporean mother which therefore, he his eligible to represent for Ireland or Singapore.

On 25 October 2021, Gallagher was called up to the Singapore under-23 national team. He make his debut on 31 October against South Korea U-23 during the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification match.

Senior
On 7 March 2024, Gallagher was called up to the senior squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against China.

Personal life
Jared studied at Yew Chung International School in Hong Kong for his secondary education and graduated to National University of Singapore following his return to Singapore.

Born to an Irish father and a Singaporean mother, Jared grew up in Bukit Gombak and then moved overseas to Shanghai in China and then Hong Kong before finally returning home in March 2020 to be enlisted for national service. Due to his Irish roots, he supports the Irish club, Silgo Rovers, which he was invited for a chance to go for a 1 month trial stint with the club in June 2023 until 3 July 2023.

Jared has his own podcast show, called Stuck In Podcast where he hosts expat and local footballers and talks about the local Singaporean football scene.

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