Name: Barry Bannan

Nationality: Scotland

Date of Birth: 9 December 1989

Position: Midfielder (central/attacking midfield)

Current club (as of most recent records): Crystal Palace (joined 2019) — note: user specified Sheffield Wednesday, where he played earlier in his career

Sheffield Wednesday (loan and permanent spells):

• Joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan from Aston Villa in January 2010 for the remainder of the 2009–10 season; impressive performances during the loan led to a permanent move.
• Signed permanently for Sheffield Wednesday in August 2010 and became a key creative player for the club, earning Fans’ and Players’ Player awards during his time there.
• Made over 150 appearances for Sheffield Wednesday across all competitions before transferring to Bolton Wanderers in 2014.

Career overview (high-level):

• Youth career: Began at Hamilton Academical (Scotland) before joining Aston Villa’s academy.
• Aston Villa: Broke into senior football with Aston Villa, making his debut in 2008 and appearing intermittently before loan moves.
• Sheffield Wednesday: Loan in 2010, permanent signing in 2010 — established himself as a creative midfield playmaker.
• Bolton Wanderers: Joined in 2014, continued as a central/attacking midfielder, played several seasons including Championship football.
• Crystal Palace: Signed in January 2019 and has featured in the Premier League since then.
• International: Scotland national team regular — received first senior call-ups in the early 2010s and earned multiple caps, often used as an attacking midfielder and set-piece taker.

Playing style and attributes:

• Technical, creative midfielder with excellent close control and vision.
• Known for short passing, dribbling in tight spaces, and set-piece delivery.
• Often deployed as a number 8 or number 10; offers tempo control and chance creation rather than physical power.

Notable facts:

• Despite relatively small stature, widely respected for technical ability and football intelligence.
• One of Scotland’s more creative midfield options during his international career.

Sources and updates: Information based on public career records up to mid-2024. Club status can change with transfers; consult latest club announcements for current details.