Shane McEleney

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

Shane McEleney
Personal information
Full nameShane McEleney
Date of birth (1991-01-31) 31 January 1991 (age 33)
Place of birthDerry, Northern Ireland
Position(s)Centre back
Team information
Current team
Derry City
Number16
Youth career
Derry City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2009–2015Derry City183(4)
2015–2016St Patrick's Athletic25(0)
2017Ottawa Fury30(0)
2018–2020Larne41(0)
2020–2021Finn Harps45(0)
2022–Derry City59(0)
International career
2010Republic of Ireland U195(0)
2011Republic of Ireland U211(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 September 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 November 2016

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
St Patrick's Athletic
Larne

References