Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nico O'Reilly

How Nico O'Reilly built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Nico O'Reilly is an English professional footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder for Manchester City, a Premier League club. His specific role and contributions to the team are not detailed, but the summary establishes his profession, nationality, and current team affiliation.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 2005: Birth and Early Career Start

On 21 March 2005, Nico O'Reilly was born in Manchester and began his football career at the Manchester City academy at the age of eight.

June 2021: Scored First Goal for England Under-16s

On 3 June 2021, Nico O'Reilly scored his first goal for the England under-16s against Northern Ireland in a 6–0 win.

2021: Moved up to Manchester City Under-23 Side

Towards the end of 2021, O'Reilly moved up to the Manchester City under-23 side.

July 2022: Signed First Professional Contract

In July 2022, Nico O'Reilly signed his first professional contract with Manchester City.

October 2022: Scored First Goal for England U17

On 21 October 2022, Nico O'Reilly scored his first goal for the England U17 side, in the 88th minute of a 2–2 draw away against Slovakia.

December 2022: Trained with Manchester City First-Team

In December 2022, Nico O'Reilly trained with the Manchester City first-team during a warm weather training camp in Abu Dhabi.

April 2023: Scored Overhead Scorpion Kick

In April 2023, Nico O'Reilly scored an overhead scorpion kick in the 95th minute of an under-18s match for Manchester City against Middlesbrough.

May 2023: Included in Premier League Match Day Squad

On 24 May 2023, Nico O'Reilly was included in the match day squad for Manchester City's Premier League fixture away to Brighton & Hove Albion, and was among the match day substitutes.

August 2024: Senior Debut in FA Community Shield

On 10 August 2024, Nico O'Reilly made his senior debut in the FA Community Shield match against Manchester United.

September 2024: England U20 Debut

On 6 September 2024, Nico O'Reilly made his England U20 debut during a 1-1 draw away to Turkey.

January 2025: Scored First Goal for Manchester City

On 11 January 2025, Nico O’Reilly scored his first goal for Manchester City in an FA Cup third round home match against League Two side Salford City, which ended in an 8–0 win.