Evan McLaughlin, a midfielder born on 30 March 2002 in Northern Ireland, is known for his central role in Cork City’s game plan. Standing at 5ft 8in (1.73m) and weighing 11st 2lb (71kg), he embodies the robust physical surroundings of the beautiful game. According to Transfermarkt, the lad's current market value is estimated at around £43k, placing him as an undoubted up and comer in the bustling world of football.
The 23-year-old midfielder kicked off his professional career by joining Derry City, a Premier Division team in the Republic of Ireland, back in January 2020. Across seasons 2021 to 2023, McLaughlin notably made a total of 29 first team appearances and bagged himself a solitary goal during his debut campaign in 2021. His time at Derry was marked by a consistent presence on the field, a testament to his reliability as a player and moreover, as a teammate.
As his career journey continued, McLaughlin was loaned out to Coleraine in the Premiership in Northern Ireland in July 2022. The season 2022-2023 saw him make 20 first team appearances, during which he found the back of the net three times, adding another feather to his cap as a midfielder. Once the loan spell concluded, he returned to Derry City in January 2023 and added to his tally of team appearances from previous seasons.
Following his return to Derry City, January 2024 marked a significant milestone in McLaughlin's career as he transferred from Derry City to Cork City, another Premier Division team in the Republic of Ireland. As we look ahead to the 2025 season, this young midfielder continues to ply his trade in Cork City, displaying his fine craft and serving the beautiful game with dedication and flair.
In the widely fluctuating world of football, and with 5 months left to run on his contract set to conclude on 30 November 2025, it will indeed be interesting to see what the future holds for McLaughlin. Nevertheless, for followers of the Scottish game, he remains a player to watch and, potential Celtic target or not, his career most assuredly deserves monitoring.
