*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:57, 1 September 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:43 8 September 2024 (UTC)
Bradley was born on 9 July 2003[1] in Castlederg, County Tyrone,[2] where he was raised.[3] He played Gaelic football for his local club, Aghyaran St Davog's, with his ability noticeable from a young age.[4] He attended the Christian Brothers Grammar School in Omagh, being fast tracked through the school to complete his GCSEs.[5] His father, Joe Bradley, died at home in Killen, County Tyrone, in February 2024, following a period of ill health.[6]
Club career
Liverpool
Early career
Bradley began his youth career with hometown club St Patrick's at age nine and also began training at English club Liverpool's Northern Ireland development centre at the same age.[7][3] He went on to play for Dungannon United Youth and Dungannon Swifts, before moving to England to join the youth academy of Liverpool full time in 2019 on a two-year scholarship program. However, after a year at the club, he signed his first professional contract with Liverpool, lasting three years until 2023.[8]
Bradley made his first-team debut for Liverpool in a 2021–22 EFL Cup tie against Norwich City in September 2021, becoming the first Northern Irish player to feature in a competitive game for Liverpool since Sammy Smyth in 1954.[9]
On 21 January 2024, Bradley made his full Premier League debut in a 4–0 win over Bournemouth,[17] starting the match and registering an assist for Diogo Jota's second goal. On 31 January, he scored his first goal for Liverpool in a 4–1 victory against Chelsea.[18] He also registered two assists to his name, earning him the Man of the Match award for the second time in three days.[citation needed]
On 25 February 2024, Bradley started for Liverpool at right-back in the 2024 EFL Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, before being substituted in the 72nd minute. Liverpool went on to win the match 1–0 after extra time, earning Bradley his first trophy with the club.[19]
In May 2021, Bradley was called up to the senior national team for friendly matches against Malta and Ukraine.[23] He made his international debut on 30 May against Malta, coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute for Stuart Dallas in a 3–0 win for Northern Ireland.[24]
On 26 March 2024, Bradley scored his first goal for Northern Ireland in a 1–0 away win over Scotland in a friendly.[25]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 1 September 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition