Biography

Michael was handed his league debut for St Patrick’s Athletic against Bohemians in October 2024, having scored three times and provided one assist in four appearances in the Leinster Senior Cup as Pat’s lifted the trophy. He became the Saints’ youngest ever starter, aged 15 years and 9 months, and had a trial with Manchester City.

Michael was also on the bench for four of their six Europa Conference League matches. An Under-17 international, the talented attacker is in double figures for Ireland’s youth teams, scoring 10 goals in 16 underage games.

Moving to Rovers for 2025, he made an immediate impact, scoring against Molde in a UEFA Conference League playoff tie. Michael is now regarded as one of the most exciting teenagers in European football, combining elite finishing with physicality and movement well beyond his years.