Keith Shevlin Explained

Keith Shevlin
Fullname:Keith Shevlin
Birth Date:15 November 1981
Birth Place:Athlone, Republic of Ireland
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Shamrock Rovers
Youthclubs2:Athlone Town
Years1:1999–2000
Clubs1:Shamrock Rovers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2000–2003
Caps2:41
Goals2:1
Years3:2004–2005
Caps3:38
Goals3:1
Years4:2006–2007
Clubs4:Clyde
Caps4:20
Goals4:0
Years5:2006–2007
Clubs5:Dundee
Caps5:28
Goals5:8
Years6:2007
Clubs6:Cork City
Caps6:32
Goals6:3
Years7:2008–2010
Clubs7:Manly United FC
Years8:2011–2012
Clubs8:Marconi Stallions
Years9:2013
Clubs9:APIA Leichhardt
Caps9:18
Goals9:1

Keith Shevlin (born 11 November 1981) is an Irish professional Association Football player who plays in the position of forward.

Shevlin was a trainee at his hometown club Athlone Town. He made his first-team debut as a 16-year-old substituteon 17 April 1997. Shevlin then went on to sign for Shamrock Rovers in the Eircom League of Ireland Premier division before going to America on a football Scholarship. He went on to play three years at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. His performances for the Seahawks gained international recognition when he was drafted into the Irish Squad for the Universiade tournament in İzmir, Turkey.

Shevlin began his appearance on the world's stage in fine form scoring against Russia in the first match of the group. The Irish squad followed with matches against Japan, Thailand, and Iran, where Shevlin was again amongstthe goal scorers. His performances on the world stage attracted interest from various clubs. The 5' 11", 175-pound Shevlin began the summer on tour with Dunfermline FC of the Scottish Premier League before joining Dundee FC of the 1st Division, where he continued his goal scoring form. He also had a spell with Clyde F.C.

Shevlin left Scotland and returned home to sign a professional contract with Cork City F.C, the defending champion of the Eircom League's Premier Division. Shevlin currently plays in Australia, with Marconi Stallions in the New South Wales Premier League.

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