Nico O'Reilly
MCI
LB
Possession Builder
Mar 21, 2005 (21)
Left
6'4"
170 lb
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2025/2026 Premier League
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2025/2026 Premier League
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Continues preseason in Manchester
O'Reilly is continuing his preseason buildup in Manchester ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season, according to the club.
Analysis: O'Reilly capped a breakout campaign by taking home both the Etihad Player of the Season and Premier League Young Player of the Year awards, making 53 appearances across all competitions while producing six goals and eight assists as one of manager Pep Guardiola's most trusted options at left back and in midfield. He carried that momentum into the World Cup, starting four straight matches for England and racking up six tackles, three interceptions and eight clearances during the tournament, and his return to club training now turns the page toward preseason as he looks to build on a season that firmly established him as a first-team mainstay. Reports suggest new manager Enzo Maresca views O'Reilly primarily as a left back rather than a midfield option, meaning he will have to battle Josko Gvardiol and Rayan Ait-Nouri for minutes depending on the system the Spaniard chooses to deploy.
Tallies two interceptions in win
O'Reilly had two interceptions, one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Norway.
Analysis: O'Reilly did a decent job defensively, though he lacked offensive projection in the quarter-finals matchup. He has now made four consecutive starts, generating five tackles, four interceptions and seven clearances over that span. He'll likely continue to play as a left-back in the final rounds of the international competition.
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