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Shawn O'Brien profile
- Current team
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Canterbury United
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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New Zealand
- Date of birth
- 19 Apr 1993 (33 years)
- Short name
- S. O'Brien
Shawn O'Brien recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Ferrymead Bays vs Canterbury United
|
Chatham Cup | 11 Jun 2024 | 1 – 2 |
|
Canterbury United vs Wellington Phoenix Reserve
|
New Zealand Football Championship | 27 Feb 2021 | 5 – 1 |
|
Canterbury United vs Team Wellington
|
New Zealand Football Championship | 20 Feb 2021 | 0 – 2 |
Auckland City vs Canterbury United
|
New Zealand Football Championship | 14 Feb 2021 | 2 – 0 |
|
Canterbury United vs Hawke's Bay United
|
New Zealand Football Championship | 06 Feb 2021 | 2 – 1 |
New Zealand vs Chile
|
FIFA Series | 30 Mar 2026 | 4 – 1 |
|
New Zealand vs Finland
|
FIFA Series | 27 Mar 2026 | 0 – 2 |
Ecuador vs New Zealand
|
International Friendly | 19 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
Colombia vs New Zealand
|
International Friendly | 16 Nov 2025 | 2 – 1 |
Norway vs New Zealand
|
International Friendly | 14 Oct 2025 | 1 – 1 |
England vs New Zealand
|
International Friendly | 06 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Iran vs New Zealand
|
FIFA World Cup | 16 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
New Zealand vs Egypt
|
FIFA World Cup | 22 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
New Zealand vs Belgium
|
FIFA World Cup | 27 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Shawn O'Brien
Shawn O'Brien is a 33-year-old New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a defender for Canterbury United in New Zealand.
Born on 19 April 1993 in New Zealand, Shawn O'Brien has been eligible for senior professional football since 2010.
As more Canterbury United fixtures are played, Shawn O'Brien's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: England vs New Zealand in the International Friendly on Saturday 06 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Ferrymead Bays 1-2 Canterbury United in the Chatham Cup.
Bookmark this Shawn O'Brien hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Shawn O'Brien
What team does Shawn O'Brien play for?
Shawn O'Brien currently plays for Canterbury United in New Zealand.
What position does Shawn O'Brien play?
Shawn O'Brien plays as a defender.
How old is Shawn O'Brien?
Shawn O'Brien was born on 19 April 1993, making them 33 years old.
What nationality is Shawn O'Brien?
Shawn O'Brien represents New Zealand.
Does Shawn O'Brien play for the national team?
Shawn O'Brien is eligible for New Zealand. Their next match is England vs New Zealand on Saturday 06 June 2026 UTC.
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Teammates
- Adam Highfield Goalkeeper
- Christopher Bacon Forward
- Cory Mitchell Midfielder
- Daniel Boys Defender
- Feferico Marquez Forward
- Louie Bush Defender
- Pablo Moya Midfielder
- Russell Kamo Forward
- Steve Morrison Midfielder
- Stuart Kelly Midfielder
Other defenders
- Aaron Scott New Zealand
- Abby Erceg New Zealand
- Adam Cowan New Zealand
- Adam Hillis New Zealand
- Adam Mitchell New Zealand
- Adam Mitchell New Zealand
- Adam Thomas New Zealand
- Aidan Carey New Zealand