Warren Patrick O'Hora (born 19 April 1999) is an Irish professional

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who plays as a defender for club Milton Keynes Dons.

Club career

Bohemians

O'Hora joined the academy of

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at a young age. After progressing through several age groups he eventually broke into first team contention in 2016. He made his first team league debut on 16 June 2017, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute in a 3–1 away win over

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Brighton & Hove Albion

On 12 January 2018, following a successful trial period, O'Hora signed for English

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club Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee, initially joining the club's

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squad playing in

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. Over the following two seasons he featured regularly for the reserve team, making over 30 appearances and scoring 4 goals. He was later awarded the club's Young Player of the Year honour for the 2019–20 season.

Milton Keynes Dons

On 21 August 2020, O'Hora joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a season-long loan. He made his debut on 8 September 2020, playing the full match of the 3–1 home win over

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in the

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. He made his league debut in a 1–1 away draw at

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. After 17 appearances in all competitions, O'Hora made his loan move permanent on 18 January 2021 for an undisclosed fee. On 2 March 2021, he scored his first senior professional goal in a 3–2 away defeat to Gillingham. On 19 August 2022, O'Hora signed an extension to his contract keeping him at the club beyond the

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season.

International career

Having featured for the Republic of Ireland U18 and U19 sides earlier in his career, O'Hora was later called up to a Republic of Ireland U21 training camp ahead of their UEFA Euro U21 2021 qualifying matches in October 2020.

Career statistics

Honours

Individual * Brighton & Hove Albion Young Player of the Year: 2019–20

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:OHora, Warren 1999 births Living people Men's association football defenders Republic of Ireland association footballers Republic of Ireland men's youth international footballers Bohemian F.C. players Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Milton Keynes Dons F.C. players English Football League players League of Ireland players Republic of Ireland men's under-21 international footballers Association footballers from Dublin (city)