David Harrington (footballer)

David Harrington (born 1 July 2000) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League Two club Fleetwood Town.

[4][5][6] His proposed move to Everton was cancelled due to a shoulder injury, and in December 2022 he instead signed a pre-contract with English club Fleetwood Town.

[7] In his final year with the club, he featured 29 times helping them to promotion by winning the 2022 League of Ireland First Division.

[9][10][11][12][13] Harrington cited the chance to work with Fleetwood manager Scott Brown as an influence on his decision to sign for the club,[14] and later said that the time either side of the transfer had been "crazy".

[3] On 28 May 2024, Harrington was called up as third choice keeper to the senior Republic of Ireland side for the first time by interim manager John O'Shea ahead of two friendly games against Hungary and Portugal.