SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

SHANE DUFFY
SHANE DUFFY
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Number
#4
Nationality
Rep.Ireland
Team
CELTIC (Scotland)
Coach
NEIL LENNON
Position
D (Defender)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
5 5 7 7 4 3 1 32 2.0 £1.6M

Shane Duffy

  • Full name: Shane Patrick Duffy
  • Date of birth: 1 January 1992
  • Place of birth: Derry, Northern Ireland
  • Nationality: Republic of Ireland (represents Republic of Ireland at international level)
  • Position: Centre-back
  • Height: Approximately 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)

Club career (selected highlights)

  • Celtic — Joined Celtic's youth system and made senior appearances for the club in the 2009–2010 period. Duffy later moved on to Everton in 2009, initially playing primarily with youth/reserve sides before going on several loan spells.
  • Loan spells and later clubs — During his early career Duffy had loan spells at clubs including Burnley, Scunthorpe United and Yeovil Town. He later played for Brighton & Hove Albion (where he established himself as a Premier League defender), and had subsequent spells at Fulham (loan) and Blackburn Rovers. In 2023 he signed for Celtic again on loan from Everton? (Note: verify specific transfer timeline for latest season as moves can change).

International career

  • Eligible for both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, Duffy chose to represent the Republic of Ireland at senior level.
  • He has been capped many times for the Republic of Ireland and has scored for the national team, including notable goals during European Championship qualifying campaigns.

Playing style and attributes

  • A tall, physical centre-back strong in aerial duels and set-pieces.
  • Often a threat from corners and free-kicks at the attacking end as well as solid defensively.

Note: Club transfers and loan moves change frequently. For the most current club affiliation and statistics (appearances, goals, current season), please consult an up-to-date source such as official club sites, national team pages, or live sports databases.