Player name: Kevin Long

Nationality: Republic of Ireland

Basic profile:

• Full name: Kevin Christopher Long
• Date of birth: 18 November 1990
• Place of birth: Cork, Republic of Ireland
• Position: Centre-back (defender)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (notable clubs):

• Cork City (youth)
• Aston Villa (youth & early career)
• Various loan spells in England (including Wolverhampton Wanderers, Shrewsbury Town, Bristol City)
• Plymouth Argyle (loan)
• Burnley (initially on loan, then permanent) — significant part of career, played in the Championship and Premier League
• Barnsley (loan)
• Blackburn Rovers — later move in his career

International career:

• Represented Republic of Ireland at under-age levels.
• Earned senior call-ups and made appearances for the Republic of Ireland national team (senior caps).

Playing style and strengths:

• Physical centre-back, strong in aerial duels.
• Good positional sense and tackling.
• Brings leadership and experience to defensive units.

Notes: This summary covers Kevin Long (born 1990) — the Republic of Ireland centre-back who has spent much of his career in the English leagues, including notable spells at Burnley and Blackburn Rovers. If you need up-to-date statistics (appearances, goals, current club status) or match-by-match details, those can be provided on request.