Val joined Brentford B in the summer of 2021 from Irish side Dundalk FC.

He began his career with Malahide United before going on to join the youth set up at Dundalk in 2017. The defender then progressed through the ranks at Oriel Park before going on to make his first team debut for the club against Shamrock Rovers in September 2020.  

Val's first footballing memory was playing football on the local pitch with his dad. His proudest moment as a footballer was playing for his country.

His footballing idol is Messi, he plays on FIFA as PSG or Liverpool and his favourite football shirt is Barcelona 2007/08 blue away shirt.