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Jake O'Brien (born 15 May 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for League Two club Swindon Town, on loan from Crystal Palace.

Early life
O'Brien grew up in Youghal, and in his youth also boxed and played hurling, winning national championships in both at Under-14s level.

Club career
O'Brien started his career with Cork City where he played for their Under-17 and Under 19 teams, before making his senior debut in a League of Ireland Premier Division match against Derry City on 27 September 2019. He made another eight appearances for the team in the next season. He then joined Crystal Palace in February 2021, initially on a half-season loan, with Palace having the option to make this a permanent transfer. This option was exercised in the summer of 2021, with O'Brien then signing a contract extension in November 2021. He has appeared for the Under-23 team at Palace, including one game in the EFL Trophy, but has yet to appear for the first-team.

On 4 January 2022, he joined League Two side Swindon Town, on a loan deal until the end of the season.

International career
, O'Brien has made 6 appearances for Republic of Ireland U21, with his debut being against Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 on 3 September 2021, in a 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier.