Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nico O'Reilly

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 12, 2026

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

Nico O'Reilly is an English professional footballer. He plays as a left-back or midfielder. He currently plays for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team.

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June 2021: 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 to Manchester City U23 Side

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

July 2022: Signs First Professional Contract

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

October 2022: 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: First-Team Training Camp

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

May 2023: Included in Premier League 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, but remained on the substitutes' bench.

August 2024: Senior Debut

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

2024: Senior Debut

In 2024, Nico O'Reilly made his senior debut for Manchester City.

January 2025: 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.

August 2025: Called Up to Under-21s

On 29 August 2025, Nico O'Reilly was called up to the England under-21s.

September 2025: Signs New Contract

On 26 September 2025, Nico O'Reilly signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2030.

October 2025: First Call-up to England Senior Team

On 6 October 2025, Nico O'Reilly received his first call-up to the England senior team after Reece James withdrew from the squad with injury. On 9 October, he was an unused substitute in England's 3–0 friendly win over Wales at Wembley Stadium.