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David McGoldrick

€240KMarket Value
Barnsley
Barnsley•Attacker•
EnglandEngland
7.0
Season Score
38
Nov 29, 1987
183 cm
Height
0.38
Goals/Match
10
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
42Matches
17Goals
3Assists
20Goal Contributions
58Mins/game
7.05Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

104
Full match
75
Substituted off
41
From Bench

Rival Clubs(105)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Leeds UnitedLeeds United145276010
Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers137514010
ReadingReading137242100
Bristol CityBristol City136250010
Derby CountyDerby County125162020
Norwich CityNorwich City113440010
BarnsleyBarnsley114524000
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday112720000
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough105233010
Birmingham CityBirmingham City102620000
Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic105323310
Cardiff CityCardiff City102441000
Preston North EndPreston North End104515120
Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers107125420
Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers91350000
Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers93243000
MillwallMillwall94323010
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion94324140
FulhamFulham81251020
Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest81430010
1–20 of 105

Rival National Teams(9)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
UruguayUruguay11000000
United StatesUnited States11000000
MexicoMexico10010000
DenmarkDenmark10100000
BelarusBelarus10010000
EnglandEngland10100000
SlovakiaSlovakia10010000
GermanyGermany11000000
NetherlandsNetherlands10100000
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Notts County
Notts County
Barnsley
Barnsley
Jul 9, 2025Free Transfer
Notts County
Notts County
-
Free Agent
Jul 1, 2025Transfer
Derby County
Derby County
Notts County
Notts County
Jul 1, 2023Free Transfer
Sheffield United
Sheffield United
Derby County
Derby County
Jul 6, 2022Free Transfer
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town
Sheffield United
Sheffield United
Jul 24, 2018Free Transfer
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town
Jul 4, 2013Transfer
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
May 31, 2013End of loan
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town
Jan 4, 2013Loan
Coventry City
Coventry City
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Jan 2, 2013End of loan
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Coventry City
Coventry City
Aug 31, 2012Loan
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Oct 18, 2011End of loan
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Sep 15, 2011Loan
Southampton
Southampton
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Jul 1, 2009Transfer€2M
Port Vale
Port Vale
Southampton
Southampton
Dec 1, 2007End of loan
Southampton
Southampton
Port Vale
Port Vale
Aug 1, 2007Loan
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth
Southampton
Southampton
Apr 1, 2007End of loan
Southampton
Southampton
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth
Feb 1, 2007Loan
Notts County
Notts County
Southampton
Southampton
Oct 1, 2005End of loan
Southampton
Southampton
Notts County
Notts County
Sep 1, 2005Loan
Notts County
Notts County
Southampton
Southampton
Jul 1, 2005Free Transfer
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About David McGoldrick

David McGoldrick plays as a forward for Barnsley. Throughout his career, David McGoldrick has scored 194 goals and provided 48 assists in 620 appearances across 9 clubs. In the League One 2025/2026, David McGoldrick has contributed 13 goals and 3 assists in 38 appearances, earning an average rating of 7.1. With a career goal ratio of 0.31 per match, David McGoldrick is a prolific scorer who consistently finds the back of the net. Among the clubs he has represented — Barnsley, Notts County, Derby County, Sheffield United — David McGoldrick was most prolific at Ipswich Town, where he scored 45 goals in 148 appearances. David McGoldrick stands 183 cm tall, weighs 74 kg.

Full Career Record — David McGoldrick

David McGoldrick's professional career spans from 2009 to 2026, a period of roughly 17 seasons over which he has amassed 620 appearances spread across 9 clubs. With 194 goals and 48 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 22/23 with Derby County, when he registered 25 goals and 6 assists in 46 matches, playing 3173 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Barnsley, David McGoldrick played 42 matches, scoring 17 goals and providing 3 assists, with an average match rating of 7.05.

Among the notable milestones of his career, David McGoldrick has passed the 600-appearance milestone and has scored 194 career goals.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Ipswich Town2012/2013 - 2017/2018148451511003——7.07
Sheffield United2018/2019 - 2021/202214032129165——7.14
Notts County2022/2023 - 2024/2025793375149——7.09
Nottingham Forest2009/2010 - 2012/201372923053———
Southampton2005/2006 - 2008/2009491403975———
Derby County2022/2023462563173——7.44
Barnsley2025/2026 - now421732433——7.05
Coventry City2012/2013251702333———
Republic of Ireland (national team)2014 - 20201513932——7.20
Sheffield Wednesday2011/2012 - 2010/2011410206———
Total6051934540490

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Barnsley4217—2433427.05
24/25Notts County3717—2200507.19
23/24Notts County4014—2829806.99
22/23Derby County4625—3173507.44
21/22Sheffield United232—1095107.18
20/21Sheffield United409—2745707.14
19/20Republic of Ireland (national team)81—666007.20
19/20Sheffield United304—1994207.08
18/19Sheffield United4615—3260507.21
17/18Ipswich Town248—1796207.05
17/18Republic of Ireland (national team)10—1200—
16/17Republic of Ireland (national team)10—9000—
16/17Ipswich Town315—2423407.14
15/16Republic of Ireland (national team)30—8700—
15/16Ipswich Town275—1422006.94

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does David McGoldrick play?
David McGoldrick plays as an Attacker for Barnsley in the League One. He has scored 13 goals in 38 appearances in the League One 2025/2026, with an average rating of 7.1.
What team does David McGoldrick play for?
David McGoldrick currently plays for Barnsley in the League One.
How old is David McGoldrick?
David McGoldrick is 38 years old, born on November 29, 1987.
How tall is David McGoldrick?
David McGoldrick is 183 cm tall. He weighs 74 kg.