James Furlong
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Walter James Byrne Furlong (born 7 June 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left wing-back for Maribor.
Club career
Shamrock Rovers
Furlong started his youth career at St. Joseph's Boys based in Dublin, before joining Bray Wanderers and then Shamrock Rovers in 2017, where he made his senior debut in April 2019, aged 16.
Brighton & Hove Albion
In July 2019, Furlong joined academy of Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. In May 2022, Furlong signed a one-year contract extension until June 2023. He made his professional debut for the first team on 24 August 2022, appearing as a 85th-minute substitute in the 3–0 away win at League One side Forest Green Rovers in the second round of the EFL Cup.
Motherwell (loan)
On 31 January 2023 on transfer deadline day, Furlong signed for Scottish Premiership side Motherwell on loan until the end of the season.
Hull City
Furlong signed for EFL Championship side Hull City for an undisclosed fee on 1 September 2023. He left the club on 9 February 2026 for Maribor.
AFC Wimbledon (loan)
On 29 July 2024, Furlong joined League Two side AFC Wimbledon on a season-long loan.
Career statistics
As of 30 May 2025
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shamrock Rovers | 2019 | LOI Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Brighton & Hove Albion U21 | 2022–23 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| Motherwell (loan) | 2022–23 | Scottish Premiership | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 0 | ||
| Hull City | 2023–24 | EFL Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 2024–25 | EFL League Two | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Career total | 40 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
External links
- at Athletic Updates