Darren O'Dea

Darren O'Dea (born on 4 February 1987) is an Irish footballer who plays as a centre back. He currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.

O'Dea started his career with Celtic and broke into the first team during the 2006–07 season. Since then he has won the Scottish Premier League twice, in 2006–07 and 2007–08. He has also won both the Scottish Cup, in 2008, and Scottish League Cup, 2009, once. He moved on a six-month loan to English Championship side Reading for the first-half of the 2009–10 season. But returned to play in the first-team and become temporary captain of the club for the second season. Since then he has not been a part of Celtic's first team and has been loaned out to Championship sides Ipswich Town and Leeds United for the 2010–11 and 2011–12 season respectively.

O'Dea has represented Ireland at under-21 level and at senior level. He was part of the team that secured qualification for Euro 2012.

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