Career
Brophy was a midfielder who played for Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians amongst others during his career in the League of Ireland. Brophy played alongside the likes of Tommy Kelly and Turlough O"Connor during his time at Bohs. He made his Rovers debut on 20 March 1966 against Drumcondra at Milltown.
He signed for Crystal Palace in July 1966 but after only one league appearance re-signed for Rovers in November 1968 winning the in 1969.
He played for the Republic of Ireland national football team amateur team in the qualifiers for the 1967 Union of European Football Associations Amateur Cup.