The defender shared the news on Instagram last night
Jake O'Brien and girlfriend Sophie have announced the birth of their son
Jake O'Brien and girlfriend Sophie have announced the birth of their son
(Image: O'BrienJake_ Instagram)
It has been an eventful weekend for Everton footballer Jake O'Brien, the defender helped his team keep a clean sheet against Brighton in the first Premier League at Hill Dickinson Stadium yesterday. In the evening, O'Brien revealed his girlfriend had given birth to their first child together.
On Instagram last night, O'Brien wrote: "What a 24 hours. Yesterday morning we welcomed Greyson into our world (23/08/25). Finishing with 3pts and a clean sheet in the H-D stadium debut. Appreciate all the support UTT."
A series of pictures were shared by the defender, including a selfie of him alongside his girlfriend Sophie Lawlor and their baby boy. Other pictures showed him carrying a baby holder out of the hospital and further pictures were from Everton's first home game of the season, which saw the Blues hold onto a 2-0.
Former professional boxer and Everton fan Tony Bellew commented on the post: "Congratulations champ", influencer Still Ryan responded "Congratulations" and Jack Grealish posted "Congratulations both, unreal!"
Everton Football Club commented: "Congratulations, both!" O’Brien has become a regular starter in Everton’s side since David Moyes returned to the dugout in January.
Fans of the Toffee commented: "Fair play, bloody difficult juggling life like that, a lot of people have no idea. Total respect" and another said: "Congratulations to you both, also top performance today Jake winning on and off the pitch."
The Cork-born defender had previously found game time hard to come by under previous boss Sean Dyche. He joined the Toffees last summer from French side Lyon.
Jake O'Brien has welcomed his son into the world
Jake O'Brien has welcomed his son into the world(Image: O'BrienJake_ Instagram)
O’Brien’s partner is make-up and fashion influencer Sophie, who is also from Cork. The couple have been together for more than four years and have known each other since childhood.
In February, she announced she was pregnant with the couple’s first child. However, in a new interview, Sophie claimed her lifestyle isn’t as glamorous as people may think. Speaking to All About Cork, she said: “People don’t see the boring Monday-to-Friday life. Yes, we’re lucky in many ways.
“We’ve had amazing holidays and great experiences. But day-to-day, I’m walking the dogs, cleaning the house, getting ready for visitors. Because we live away, we have family over nearly every second weekend. It’s lovely, but it can be full-on.
“It sounds glamorous, and sometimes it is, but the day-to-day can be really hard. Jake might only get a day or two off when the baby’s born, then he’s back to training and there’s a match at the weekend. That’s just our reality.”
Sophie also took to Instagram to share the baby news. She wrote "Greyson Thomas O'Brien. Our world." A second post showed O'Brien in his Everton hoodie looking at the baby, this was captioned "blessed."