Shane McEleney explained

Shane McEleney
Fullname:Shane McEleney
Birth Date:31 January 1991
Birth Place:Derry, Northern Ireland
Position:Centre back
Currentclub:Derry City
Clubnumber:16
Youthclubs1:Derry City
Years1:2009–2015
Clubs1:Derry City
Caps1:183
Goals1:4
Years2:2015–2016
Clubs2:St Patrick's Athletic
Caps2:25
Goals2:0
Years3:2017
Clubs3:Ottawa Fury
Caps3:30
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2020
Clubs4:Larne
Caps4:41
Goals4:0
Years5:2020–2021
Clubs5:Finn Harps
Caps5:45
Goals5:0
Years6:2022–
Clubs6:Derry City
Caps6:59
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2010
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2011
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U21
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:20 September 2023
Ntupdate:11 November 2016

Shane McEleney (born 31 January 1991) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for League of Ireland Premier Division side Derry City

Playing career

Derry City

McEleney signed his first professional contract under manager Stephen Kenny in 2010. He won 3 trophies with his home town club alongside his brother Patrick McEleney.

Ottawa Fury

In December 2016, McEleney signed with Ottawa Fury FC in the United Soccer League.[1]

Larne

McEleney joined Larne in January 2018 and helped the club to the 2018/19 Championship title, playing on the right of a back three.

Finn Harps

On 10 January 2020, McEleney made a return to the League of Ireland, signing for Finn Harps.[2]

Honours

Derry City

2023

St Patrick's Athletic
Larne

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fury FC Add Irish Defender Shane McEleney. Ottawa Fury FC. 2 April 2017.
  2. Web site: Shane McEleney is Finn Harps bound. 10 January 2020.