The Outstanding International Break for Stoke City’s Midfielder

We witnessed two fascinating matches from the talented footballer that Stoke City has in their squad. At just 21 years old, Andrew Moran has been a standout figure for Stoke City, and it’s expected that not only in the present but also in the future, he will become a key player in the midfield under Narcis Pelach's management.

As he returns to Stoke City after representing his country, much is anticipated from him in this season's EFL Championship campaign.

READ MORE: Victory for Stoke City’s Goalkeeper with His National Team

Andrew Moran’s Statistics with Ireland U21

The 21-year-old Andrew Moran is currently competing in his country’s youth ranks, where he represented Ireland U21 in two exciting matches, facing Norway U21 and Italy U21. In both games, Moran was not only a starter but also named captain, a significant recognition for this player who continues to perform impressively.

In the match against Norway U21, which ended 1-1, Moran was highly competitive in midfield, playing the full 90 minutes and recording 64 touches. He completed 79% of his 43 attempted passes, with 34 reaching their target, a notable contribution to his team.

Two of those passes were particularly crucial, creating important chances for Ireland U21. Additionally, Moran won 3 out of 10 ground duels and completed 1 out of 4 dribbles attempted, proving to be a persistent player in the midfield, constantly creating opportunities for his country.

In the following match, Andrew Moran continued to be a key player for Ireland U21 as they faced Italy U21. In this encounter, Moran scored a goal, helping secure a 1-1 draw in what was a very tough match for Ireland U21 in their Euro U21 qualification group. Once again, Moran captained the team and played the full 90 minutes, recording 49 touches.

However, his passing was slightly less accurate in this game, with a 75% success rate from 32 attempts. On the other hand, his dribbling was more effective, completing 3 out of 4 dribbles, and he won 6 out of 7 ground duels, making this almost a perfect game for Andrew Moran—only the victory was missing for his country.

Now, he must focus on continuing to be a decisive player in midfield, creating clear opportunities for his team and working at his best, as Narcis Pelach will need him in top form for the remainder of the season.