A Republic of Ireland international at Under-19s level, the shot-stopper was a regular in Leicester's Under-18s during 2020/21 and 2021/22, playing 23 league games across the two seasons, while also featuring in a run to the FA Youth Cup Quarter-Finals.
He spent time on loan at Mickleover, signing for the Northern Premier League side on a short-term deal in November 2021.
Doherty moved into the Development Squad for 2022/23, with Jakub Stolarczyk going out on loan, and made his Premier League 2 debut in defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on 31 October, 2022.