Shannon O'Brien (born 5 October 2001) is an English professional football forward who plays for Leicester City of the FA WSL.

Born and raised in Coventry, O'Brien began her football career in the youth team of Aston Villa.

[2] O'Brien continued to play with Coventry United in the FA Women's Championship, before transferring to Leicester City in January 2021.

[3] She contributed three goals in nine appearances in all competitions as Leicester secured promotion to the FA WSL.

[4] Despite her conspicuously Irish name, O'Brien is not eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team and aspired to represent England at international level.