Gavin Molloy (born 19 October 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen, as a defender.

Career

Molloy spent his early career with Drogheda United, Bohemians and Shelbourne, and eventually became the captain of the latter team in March 2023. He signed a new contract with Shelbourne in July 2022, in April 2023, and again in February 2024. With Shelbourne he was a runner-up in the 2022 FAI Cup final.

On 14 June 2024, it was announced that Molloy would sign a three-year contract with Scottish side Aberdeen on 1 July, joining the club for an undisclosed fee, reported to be worth £75,000. After Molloy's departure, Shelbourne won the league on the final day of the season.

Career statistics

As of match played 11 April 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shelbourne2021League of Ireland First Division300030
2022League of Ireland Premier Division19241233
2023League of Ireland Premier Division2711010291
2024League of Ireland Premier Division22100221
Total714410010765
Aberdeen2024–25Scottish Premiership1900070260
2025–26Scottish Premiership130101010160
Total320108010420
Career total10346180201195

Personal life

His grandfather, Theo Dunne, was also a footballer and similarly captained Shelbourne. His second cousin, Richard Dunne, was also a footballer.