Player: Shane Duffy

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

Club career (highlights):

• Started in youth systems at UCD, Everton (joined Everton's academy as a teenager)
• Senior debut and early career: Everton (made few first-team appearances)
• Loan spells: Multiple loans including Burnley, Scunthorpe United, Yeovil Town, Carlisle United
• Notable permanent moves: Blackburn Rovers (where he established himself), Brighton & Hove Albion (key Premier League spells), Celtic (joined on loan in 2023)
• Known for: Aerial strength, physical defending, presence on set pieces

International career:

• Represented Republic of Ireland at youth levels and made senior debut in 2012.
• Regular member of the Republic of Ireland national team across multiple qualification campaigns and tournaments.
• Has scored for Ireland, notably important goals from set pieces in qualifiers and friendlies.

Notable facts:

• Although born in Northern Ireland, Duffy chose to represent the Republic of Ireland at senior international level.
• Has been praised for leadership and organisation in defence; has served as a senior figure for both club and country at times.