Jake O'Brien

Jake O'Brien contract and transfer fees

Jake O'Brien's contract with Everton runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Jake O'Brien has moved for €21m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €20m, Olympique Lyonnais to Everton, Jul 2024.

Everton paid €20m for Jake O'Brien in July 2024. His value is now €24m, €4m above the fee. That is €271k per appearance across his 72 for them so far.

Jake O'Brien transfer history and what each club made

• Cork City · sold to Crystal Palace U21 for an undisclosed fee (Aug 2021)
• Crystal Palace U21 · signed from Cork City for an undisclosed fee (Aug 2021) · sold to Olympique Lyonnais for €1m (Aug 2023)
• Olympique Lyonnais · signed from Crystal Palace U21 for €1m (Aug 2023) · sold to Everton for €20m (Jul 2024) · profit for Olympique Lyonnais €19m
• Everton · signed from Olympique Lyonnais for €20m (Jul 2024) · current club

Jake O'Brien injury record and availability

Jake O'Brien has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Jake O'Brien has played 232 of a possible 900 minutes (26%): 2 starts and 6 appearances in 10 games, average rating 6.80.

Everton injury list

Jake O'Brien international career: Republic of Ireland caps

Jake O'Brien has 21 senior caps for Republic of Ireland (1,480 minutes, 15 starts), the first in June 2024.

Last 12 months: 10 caps, 8 starts, 739 minutes in 10 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 9 Oct 2026.