Attacker Jack Moylan scored a first-half hat-trick against West Ham during a run of seven goals in seven league games for Cardiff.
Moylan joined Cardiff in the summer on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He did so after helping Shelbourne finish as the Irish Premier Division joint highest scorer with 15 goals, BBC Sport reported. His form with Lincoln previously exploded from November 2025 onwards. He netted 11 goals and six assists as the club won promotion and beat Cardiff to the League One title.
That campaign earned the versatile attacker a first senior Republic of Ireland call-up in May. He marked his debut with a hat-trick in a 5-0 win against Grenada before a red card in a draw with Qatar.
Moylan has adapted well to the Championship. He scored the winner on his debut in the EFL Cup against Swindon and added three more before the first international break, and he has featured as a false nine, a number 10, and off the left this season.
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson praised the player’s immediate impact on the international stage after bringing him into the senior squad.
“Moylan of course has taken the headlines and taken the spotlight the last couple of weeks and hopefully he can transfer that into the national team,” Hallgrimsson said.
Hallgrimsson said Moylan’s progression has been exceptionally swift since his first appearance in the May friendly camp. Hallgrimsson said the midfielder made a “wow impact” from his very first training session.
Moylan featured in the UEFA Nations League matches, coming off the bench against Kosovo before starting against Israel. He set up Adam Idah’s goal and scored himself against Israel. He also played in draws against Austria and Israel.
Moylan is in the frame to continue his partnership with striker Troy Parrott during Saturday’s trip to Linz to face Austria, BBC Sport reported.
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