Tommy Lonergan

Executive Summary

Tommy Lonergan is Thomas Lonergan, an Irish centre-forward born on 2 January 2004. He is currently at Waterford FC in the League of Ireland Premier Division. The output sits above his expected goals, and he is being used as a regular starter in a side aiming to stay clear of the drop.

Playing Style and Key Attributes

The numbers point to a striker who lives in the opposition box. 189 touches in the opposition box and 29 headed shots show a preference for aerial and central service. Aerial duels won at 54.5% and 122 aerial duels won in total back that up. He also wins duels overall at 49.9% with 222 duels won.

Finishing is the headline. 14 goals from 97 shots, 34 on target, with 6 penalty goals. xG is 15.80 and xGOT 14.24, so the conversion is close to expectation and the penalty tally inflates the raw return. Non-penalty xG is 10.29.

Link play is modest. 314 successful passes at 56.3%, 21 accurate long balls at 38.9%, 35 chances created and 5 big chances. Assists are 5 against an xA of 3.33. Dribbling is usable rather than explosive: 21 successful dribbles at 53.8%, 35 dispossessed and 14 dribbled past.

Work rate shows up defensively. 67 defensive contributions, 29 tackles, 74 recoveries and 16 possessions won in the final third. Discipline is a note: 6 yellow cards and 59 fouls committed.

Career and Recent Context

Lonergan moved from Cherry Orchard FC to St. Patrick’s Athletic Academy in January 2019. He stepped up to St. Patrick’s Athletic in December 2021. He returned to St. Patrick’s Athletic in January 2023, value then €100k.

The summer of 2025 was turbulent: June 2025 to Waterford FC, value then €125k, July 2025 back to Fleetwood Town, value then €125k, and July 2025 back to Waterford FC, value then €125k.

Transfers and Outlook

The all-time highest value is 225000 EUR, reached on 2026-10-06. Contract expires on 2027-11-30. No public release clause or confirmed interest is reported in the available sources.