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Eoghan O'Connell, a footballer who once shared the pitch with Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Lionel Messi, is now lending his skills to Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham in their quest for promotion.

However, under Brendan Rodgers, he found more success and even faced off against eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi in a Champions League match for Celtic against Barcelona.

Reflecting on the experience, O'Connell told the Bury Times: "I was a little surprised, actually.



Eoghan O'Connell faced Lionel Messi whilst playing for Celtic against Barcelona at Camp Nou

I want to keep improving and pushing on in my career."

Despite his early promise at Celtic, O'Connell left the club in June 2017 after a season of minimal game time

Reflecting on former teammates who've influenced his growth, O'Connell credits his defensive insight to playing with Liverpool legend Virgil van Dijk during his stint at Celtic Park.



Eoghan O'Connell of Celtic faces Barcelona's Luis Suarez
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