John Martin, born on 5 January 1999 (age 27), is a Republic of Ireland striker with Shelbourne. He is not a flashy profile, but he has remained a regular first-team presence in 2026, which matters more than most of the noise around players at this level.
His most productive league campaign came at Waterford in 2021, when he scored 10 goals in 31 appearances. That season gave his career a clear marker: steady centre-forward work, a useful return, and enough consistency to keep him moving as an established professional.
At Shelbourne in 2026, Martin has made 16 Premier Division appearances and scored six league goals. He has also played six times in the Conference League, taking him to 22 appearances and six goals across all competitions for the club.
His current market value is around £191,000, according to Transfermarkt. Martin’s career to this point is that of a working striker in Irish football: useful, involved, and still part of the side rather than drifting around its edges.
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