Michael Keane

• Full name: Michael Vincent Keane
• Date of birth: 11 January 1993
• Place of birth: Stockport, England
• Position: Centre-back (defender)
• Nationality: English (has represented England internationally)
• Current club (as of most recent seasons): Everton FC

Career overview

• Keane began his senior career at Manchester United's academy and made a few senior appearances for United before going on several loan spells (including clubs such as Leicester City, Derby County and Blackburn Rovers).
• In July 2017 he transferred to Burnley, where he established himself as a Premier League centre-back and earned recognition for his defensive reliability and aerial ability.
• Keane joined Everton in the summer of 2023, signing to bolster their defensive options in the Premier League.
• He has been capped by England at senior level, making appearances in friendlies and competitive fixtures after coming through England youth teams.

Playing style and attributes

• Strong in the air and comfortable defending in one-on-one situations.
• Typically plays as a left-sided centre-back in a back four; good positional sense and calm on the ball.
• Provides leadership and experience to the defensive unit, with useful passing range for progressive build-up from the back.

Notable facts

• Established himself in the Premier League with Burnley before moving to Everton.
• Part of the England national team setup, earning senior caps after consistent club performances.
• Has experience of top-level English football both with title-challenging squads and teams fighting relegation, giving him a broad range of match situations.