Terry Devlin


Terry Joseph Devlin is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a Utility Player for club Portsmouth and the Northern Ireland national team.

Club career

As a child, Terry Devlin was a supporter of Manchester City FC.
Devlin joined Glentoran from Dungannon Swifts on 31 August 2022. Devlin had made his debut for Dungannon Swifts at fifteen years-old. In his one season with Glentoran he became a first team regular and helped the side reach European qualification.
In June 2023, Devlin was announced as a signing for EFL Championship side Portsmouth. His commitment to the club was extended in February 2025 when he agreed to a new three-year deal. After five substitute appearances he made his first league start for Portsmouth on 28 October 2023, and scored the winner as Portsmouth came from 2–0 down to defeat Reading 3–2. In January 2024, he suffered a season ending shoulder injury.
For Portsmouth, he has played in a number of different positions which has led him to have the song “he plays where he wants”. He seems to be admired most at right-back where he thrives in getting forward as well as 1v1 duels. He scored a brace on 7th November against Hull City at the KCOM Stadium, a deflected effort and a header on the half time mark.

International career

Devlin played for Northern Ireland U-19 prior to making his Northern Ireland U-21 debut against Spain U-21 in 2022. In November 2023, he was called up to the senior national side for 2024 European Championships qualifying matches against Denmark and Finland and again in March 2025 for international friendlies against Switzerland and Sweden.
He made his senior debut for Northern Ireland on 20 March 2025, in a 1–1 draw against Switzerland, before making his first start against Sweden on 25 March 2025, in a 5-1 defeat.

Style of play

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho described Devlin as a versatile player who is comfortable in midfield or at right-back and as having the ability to run, compete, and score goals.

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Honours

Portsmouth