Shane McLoughlin
![]() McLoughlin playing for AFC Wimbledon in 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Shane Daniel McLoughlin[1] | ||
Date of birth | 1 March 1997 | ||
Place of birth | The Bronx, New York, United States | ||
Position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Newport County | ||
Number | 19 | ||
Youth career | |||
Castleisland | |||
Killorglin | |||
St. Brendan's Park | |||
2013–2016 | Ipswich Town | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2019 | Ipswich Town | 1 | (0) |
2016–2017 | → Bromley (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2018 | → Bromley (loan) | 2 | (0) |
2019–2021 | AFC Wimbledon | 71 | (3) |
2021–2023 | Morecambe | 43 | (1) |
2023 | Salford City | 10 | (0) |
2023– | Newport County | 35 | (3) |
International career‡ | |||
2012–2013 | Republic of Ireland U16 | 3 | (0) |
2014–2015 | Republic of Ireland U18 | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:30, 10 August 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:11, 27 April 2019 (UTC) |
Shane Daniel McLoughlin (born 1 March 1997) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for EFL League Two club Newport County.
McLoughlin was born in New York City, where his family lived in the Bronx. He moved to County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, when he was five years old.[2]
McLaughlin represented the Republic of Ireland at under-16 and under-18 levels.
Club career
[edit]Ipswich Town
[edit]McLoughlin joined Ipswich Town from Kerry-based club St. Brendan's Park in July 2013, signing a two-year scholarship with the side.[3] In April 2015, the scholarship was extended for the 2015–16 season.[3]
McLoughlin signed a one-year professional contract in July 2016 with the option of a further 12-month stay at Portman Road.[4]
He made his Ipswich Town debut in a 2–1 EFL Cup Second Round defeat away at Crystal Palace on 22 August 2017. He started the match and was substituted for Monty Patterson in the 81st minute.[5][6]
Loans to Bromley
[edit]In March 2017, McLoughlin joined National League club Bromley on loan for the rest of the season.[7] He made seven league appearances for Bromley during this spell.[8] McLoughlin had another brief spell on loan with Bromley the following season as he made two league appearances.[9]
AFC Wimbledon
[edit]On 31 January 2019, McLoughlin joined AFC Wimbledon in a free transfer on an 18-month deal.[10] He made his debut for the club 12 days later in a 1–0 win away at Walsall.[11] He scored his first senior career goal on 9 March 2019 in a 2–0 home victory over Doncaster Rovers.[12][13]
In June 2020, Wimbledon exercised the option on the midfielder's contract to keep him at the club for at least a further year. Manager Glyn Hodges praised McLoughlin upon his signing: "Shane can play in a number of positions, and he's getting better and better. He's still young and hungry to keep on improving, so we are delighted we've got him."[14]
McLoughlin departed the club in May 2021.[15]
Morecambe
[edit]On 13 July 2021 Morecambe confirmed that McLoughlin had joined for the 2021-22 season on a one-year contract.[16]
Salford City
[edit]In January 2023, McLoughlin signed for EFL League Two team Salford City on a reported 18 month contract.[17] However, in May 2023 Salford confirmed that McLaughlin would be released at the end of the 2022-23 season.[18]
Newport County
[edit]On 10 July 2023 McLoughlin joined Newport County on a two-year contract.[19] He made his debut for Newport on 5 August 2023 in the starting line-up against Accrington Stanley.[20] McLoughlin scored his first goal for Newport on 16 September 2023 in the 1–1 EFL League Two draw against Barrow.[21]
International career
[edit]McLoughlin has won caps for the Republic of Ireland at under-16 and under-18 levels. He remains eligible for Ireland and the United States[22]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 31 March 2023
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Ipswich Town | 2016–17[8] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
2017–18[9] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
2018–19[24] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
Bromley (loan) | 2016–17[8] | National League | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | |||
2017–18[9] | National League | 2 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||
Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
AFC Wimbledon | 2018–19[24] | League One | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
2019–20[25] | League One | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 26 | 1 | |
2020–21[26] | League One | 38 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 44 | 1 | |
Total | 71 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 81 | 3 | ||
Morecambe | 2021–22[27] | League One | 36 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 42 | 2 |
2022–23[28] | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
Total | 43 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 54 | 2 | ||
Salford City | 2022–23[28] | League Two | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Career total | 134 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 156 | 5 |
- ^ a b c d Appearance in EFL Trophy
References
[edit]- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Ipswich Town" (PDF). English Football League. p. 19. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ McDonnell, Daniel (16 February 2019). "'I went against the grain by not playing GAA ... but it wasn't what I wanted to do'". Irish Independent. Dublin: Independent News & Media. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ a b Crean, Dermot (27 February 2016). "Former Park FC Player Offered Professional Contract With Ipswich Town". Tralee Today. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Reidy, Amy (9 July 2016). "Castleisland's Shane signs up for Ipswich Town". The Kerryman. Tralee: Independent News & Media. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Warren, Andy (31 January 2019). "'Shane has been on my radar for ages' – McLoughlin completes deadline day Wimbledon move". East Anglian Daily Times. Ipswich: Archant. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Crystal Palace 2–1 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "McLoughlin Joins Bromley on Loan". Those Were The Days. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "Shane McLoughlin and Michael Folivi: AFC Wimbledon sign duo". BBC Sport. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Slavin, Chris (12 February 2019). "Seddon strikes to secure first league win in 2019". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "What a win 💙💛 unforgettable feeling scoring my first league goal 🤪 @AFCWimbledon". Shane McLoughlin Official Twitter. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "AFC Wimbledon 2–0 Doncaster Rovers". BBC Sport. Press Association. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Slavin, Chris (29 June 2020). "Club extends Shane's stay by taking up contract option". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Trio depart with high praise from Robbo". www.afcwimbledon.co.uk. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "SIGNING | Shane McLoughlin".
- ^ "Shane McLoughlin: Salford sign Morecambe midfielder on 18-month deal". BBC Sport. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ Salford release McLaughlin
- ^ McLaughlin kjpinsd Newport
- ^ "ACCRINGTON STANLEY VS. NEWPORT COUNTY". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ McLoughlin first Newport goal
- ^ "Shane McLoughlin". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Shane McLoughlin | Football Stats | Salford | Age 25 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
External links
[edit]- Profile at the AFC Wimbledon website
- Shane McLoughlin at Soccerbase
- 1997 births
- Living people
- People from Castleisland
- Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
- Republic of Ireland men's youth international footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- Ipswich Town F.C. players
- Bromley F.C. players
- AFC Wimbledon players
- Morecambe F.C. players
- Salford City F.C. players
- Newport County A.F.C. players
- National League (English football) players
- English Football League players
- Association footballers from County Kerry