Ethon Varian

Ethon Sean O'Driscoll-Varian is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker.

Career

Varian was born in Cork and began playing youth football with Greenwood FC in Togher. He moved to England in 2018 joining the Stoke City Academy. Varian spent January 2020 at Nantwich Town on work experience where he scored twice on his debut against Hyde United. In July 2021 Varian joined Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers on a six-month loan. He made his professional debut on 21 July 2021 in a 0–0 draw against Livingston in the Scottish League Cup. His loan was extended in December 2021 until the end of the [2021–22 Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers F.C. season|2021–22 season] Varian made 43 appearances for Raith scoring three goals as they narrowly missed out on a play-off spot. He helped Raith to win the Scottish Challenge Cup after beating Queen of the South 3–1 in the final.

On 8 July 2022, Varian signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Bohemians. After 6 months at the club it was announced that he would be joining his hometown club Cork City on loan for the 2023 season.

Varian made his Republic of Ireland U21 debut against Wales on 26 March 2021.

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