From Spurs fringes to Dutch delight – Parrott’s rise to Irish hero

The Dubliner has found a home in the Netherlands and more specifically in Alkmaar.
He netted 20 goals in 47 games last season, including four in a 9-1 win over Heerenveen as AZ finished fifth in the Eredivisie.
Parrott then started the 2025-26 campaign in red-hot form with 10 goals in his first seven appearances before a knee ligament injury stalled his momentum for club and country as he missed the September window.
He returned and hit the ground running again, scoring three more league goals to help AZ sit third in the table.
Bigger clubs may be circling now given his prolific rate of scoring, but Parrott seems settled in the Netherlands and will more than likely consider another move in Europe rather than returning to England if he decides to move on.
On the international stage, 2025, or more specifically November of this year, has really proven to be his time to shine after a frustrating few years for his country.
Since his debut in 2019, Parrott had managed five goals for Republic of Ireland. He has been guilty of playing well but squandering some huge chances.
Since November he has five more goals in just two games.
With his confidence sky high, Irish fans will hope he can stay fit and firing between now and March as he looks to step up again and help the Republic of Ireland to a first World Cup in 24 years.
If he does, Dublin Airport may seriously consider a rebrand for the boy from the north side of the city who is a frequent flyer out of the airspace.




