Defenders Samuel Aladesanusi and Finn Barrett have re-signed with Kerry FC
Aladesanusi has been an ever-present for the Kingdom since the club’s inaugural senior season of 2023, and has made 83 appearances.
Fellow Academy graduate Barrett made the step up to the senior team in the middle of the 2024 season; going on to make 32 appearances.
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Samuel Aladesanusi re-signs for a fourth season with Kerry FC
Kerry native Samuel Aladesanusi has re-signed with the club ahead of the 2026 SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division campaign.
The 21-year-old Tralee native has been an ever-present defender for the Kingdom since the club’s inaugural season at senior level in 2023. Before that, Sam was a proud graduate of our Academy structures since Under-17 level, making him one of our longest-serving players, dating back to before senior football arrived at Mounthawk Park.
Aladesanusi has gone on to make 83 appearances for the Kingdom over the last 3 seasons, scoring 3 crucial league goals along the way. Another versatile player in Colin Healy’s squad, Sam has made appearances across the back 4 for Kerry FC over the last number of seasons.
Speaking after he re-committed to the Kingdom for 2026, Samuel Aladesanusi told kerryfc.com, “I’m buzzing to re-sign with the club for 2026 and can’t wait to get back on the pitch. Every year, this team improves, and the standards increase. Going forward into this season, I know this team will go far, and I can’t wait to be a part of it and see all the fans back in Mounthawk Park.”
Also speaking after Sam’s return to Mounthawk Park for the new season, First Team Manager Colin Healy said, “It’s great to have Sam signed back up for the 2026 season. Another player who has picked up some fantastic League of Ireland experience over the last 3 seasons. He has been here from the very start and has proven himself right the way through. I’m looking forward to working with Sam again next year.”
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Kerry FC can confirm that Finn Barrett has re-signed for the club ahead of the 2026 SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division campaign.
The 19-year-old Ballinskelligs native made the step up to senior football from our Academy in the middle of the 2024 season. Finn has gone on to make 32 appearances for his home club in that short space of time, proving a versatile defender for Colin Healy, playing at both left and right back throughout the season. Barrett was instrumental in Kerry FC’s FAI Cup run in 2025, playing all 4 games on the road to the semi-final.
Speaking after he re-signed for the club, Finn Barrett told KerryFC.com, “I’m delighted to have signed for the upcoming season. I can’t wait to build on a good year and push on even further in 2026. It’s clear there’s only one way this club is going, and I’m excited to be a part of it. I’m looking forward to the new season kicking off and to be playing in front of the fans again in Mounthawk Park.”
Also speaking after his re-signing, First Team Manager Colin Healy said, “It’s great to have Finn back and ready to go once again in 2026. A young player, but he comes with a wealth of experience over the last 18 months or so. You can see his confidence in defence and when he is in possession. He had a really good season and went on to help the MU20s secure the Shield title late in the season. I’m looking forward to working with Finn again when pre-season gets underway, and I’ve no doubt we will see plenty more from him in 2026.”
