Regarded as a defensive midfield stalwart in his homeland, Greg Bolger was born on 9 September 1988, making him a time-tested 36 years old. A native of the Republic of Ireland, Bolger has primarily lent his services to Cork City, although his career journey has taken him on a tour of various Irish clubs. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and boasting a sturdy weight of 12st 8lbs (80kg), Bolger's physical profile has often been suited to his preferred role in the centre of midfield.
Solely in keeping with specifics, Bolger's current spell with Cork City is due to culminate on the final day of November 2025, with just a six-month stint remaining.
His professional voyage sets off with his first official season in 2008, when the then 20-year old made a notable debut, securing 12 appearances and a goal for UCD. In the subsequent seasons, his steady order of performance persisted, with a noteworthy 2010 season where he contributed seven goals for UCD over 29 appearances.
The season of 2011 witnessed Bolger's move to Dundalk, a shift that upheld his consistent form, with 24 games under his belt and a couple of goals to boot. Further on, St. Patrick's Athletic became a prime beneficiary of Bolger's services spanning four seasons from 2012 to 2015. Here, he reasserted his presence on the pitch by showing consistency in terms of appearances and chipping in with the odd goal, with a total of seven across these seasons.
Moving on to 2016, Bolger penned a fresh chapter at Cork City, naturally assuming his central defensive midfielder role. Having participated in 27 matches and netting once, his subsequent season was slightly tempered with 20 appearances and no goals to his name.
The nomadic footballer then joined Shamrock Rovers ahead of the 2018 season where his tenure extended till 2020. Despite starting off with a limited ten appearances in his opening season, Bolger bounced back the following year with a resounding 28 appearances with a rewarding three-goal tally. However, the 2020 season saw a drastic cutback in his involvement, as he was called to the pitch a mere three times.
As of 2021, Bolger has been plying his trade with Sligo Rovers. The switch has reignited his prominence on the pitch as over the last three seasons, he has been a regular feature in the team’s line-up. His appearances have been steady and his goal tally occasional, embedding himself as a reliable and seasoned figure in the Irish football circuit.
