Eddie Nolan

Blackburn Rovers

Born in Waterford, County Waterford, Nolan started his career with English club Blackburn Rovers in their youth team. He signed a professional contract on 12 September 2005. He made his first-team debut in the UEFA Cup tie against AS Nancy on 13 December 2006, coming on as a substitute for Andy Todd. Despite being a promising footballer who could get first-team football at Blackburn Rovers in the future, Nolan never made another Blackburn Rovers appearance again. On 19 March 2007 he signed a one-month loan with Stockport County. Nolan made his Stockport County debut, in a 2–1 loss against Bristol Rovers on 20 March 2007. Nolan went on to make four appearances for Stockport County. On 22 November 2007, Nolan joined Hartlepool United on loan. Nolan made his Hartlepool United debut on 24 November 2007, in a 2–1 loss against Gillingham. After making eleven appearances, Nolan then returned to Ewood Park following a two-month loan spell with Hartlepool.

Preston North End

On 6 October 2008 he joined Preston North End on a three-month loan deal. Nolan made his Preston North End debut three days later, in a 1–0 win over Doncaster Rovers. Nolan then signed a permanent three-and-a-half-year contract on 2 January 2009. Nolan's first appearance after signing for the club on a permanent basis came on 3 January 2009, coming on as a substitute for Callum Davidson. He has made 23 appearances in total (3 as a substitute) mainly filling in at left back as…

He has been capped for the Republic of Ireland at all levels and he also captained the under-21 team. He has also played in a B team match against Nottingham Forest. On 7 February 2009, he received his first call-up to the senior team to play Georgia on 11 February 2009. Nolan finally made his Republic of Ireland debut on 29 May 2009, in a 1–1 draw against Nigeria.

Club

As of match played 11 August 2023

International

As of match played 8 September 2009

Scunthorpe United

Football League Two runner-up: 2013–14 Blackpool

EFL League Two play-offs: 2017 Individual

Crewe Alexandra Player of the Season: 2017–18 Crewe Alexandra Players' Player of the Season: 2017–18