Shane McEleney
Birth date31 January 1991 (age 35)
Birth placeDerry, Northern Ireland
PositionCentre back
CurrentclubBallymena United
Clubnumber24
Youthclubs 1Derry City
Years 12009–2015
Clubs 1Derry City
Caps 1183
Goals 14
Years 22015–2016
Clubs 2St Patrick's Athletic
Caps 225
Goals 20
Years 32017
Clubs 3Ottawa Fury
Caps 330
Goals 30
Years 42018–2020
Clubs 4Larne
Caps 441
Goals 40
Years 52020–2021
Clubs 5Finn Harps
Caps 545
Goals 50
Years 62022–2024
Clubs 6Derry City
Caps 685
Goals 60
Years 72025–2026
Clubs 7Glentoran
Caps 722
Goals 70
Years 82026–
Clubs 8Ballymena United
Caps 85
Goals 80
Nationalyears 12010
Nationalteam 1Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps 15
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalyears 22011
Nationalteam 2Republic of Ireland U21
Nationalcaps 21
Nationalgoals 20
Club-update29 April 2026
Ntupdate11 November 2016

Shane McEleney (born 31 January 1991) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for NIFL Premiership side Ballymena United.

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

  1. ^ "Fury FC Add Irish Defender Shane McEleney". Ottawa Fury FC. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Shane McEleney is Finn Harps bound". 10 January 2020.