Enda Stevens facts for kids
Stevens playing for Sheffield United in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Enda John Stevens | ||
| Date of birth | 9 July 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m | ||
| Playing position | Left back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Stoke City | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2006 | Cherry Orchard | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008 | UCD | 2 | (0) |
| 2009 | St Patrick's Athletic | 30 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Shamrock Rovers | 46 | (0) |
| 2012–2015 | Aston Villa | 7 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Notts County (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | → Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Northampton Town (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | → Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 28 | (1) |
| 2015–2017 | Portsmouth | 90 | (1) |
| 2017–2023 | Sheffield United | 192 | (8) |
| 2023– | Stoke City | 33 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2011 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 3 | (0) |
| 2018– | Republic of Ireland | 26 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Enda Stevens (born 9 July 1990) is an Irish professional footballer. He plays as a left back for Stoke City and the Republic of Ireland national team.
Enda started his football journey in Ireland. He played for teams like UCD, St Patrick's Athletic, and Shamrock Rovers. He even got to play in big European matches! Later, he moved to England and played for Aston Villa in the Premier League. He also had loan spells at other clubs before joining Portsmouth in 2015. In 2017, he moved to Sheffield United and helped them get promoted to the Premier League twice! Since 2023, he has been playing for Stoke City.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Enda Stevens was born in Dublin, Ireland. When he was younger, he played Gaelic football for local teams. But soon, he decided to focus on association football and became a professional player.
Enda's Club Journey
Starting Out in Ireland
Enda began his professional career with UCD. After a short time there, he joined St Patrick's Athletic in 2009. He quickly became their main left-back. He even played in six matches in the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League, which is a big European competition!
In December 2009, Enda moved to Shamrock Rovers. This was a very successful time for him!
- In 2010, he helped Rovers win the League of Ireland Premier Division title.
- In 2011, they won the Setanta Cup and the League of Ireland title again.
- He also played in all 12 of Rovers' European matches that year. They made history by becoming the first Irish club to reach the group stages of a European competition! They played against big teams like PAOK, Rubin Kazan, and Tottenham Hotspur.
- Enda's great performances earned him the PFAI Young Player of the Year award.
Moving to England
In January 2012, Enda joined Aston Villa, a team in the Premier League. He played for their reserve team at first. He made his main team debut in a League Cup match. He also played a few times in the Premier League. Enda later said that he wasn't quite ready for the big step up to the Premier League at that time.
While at Aston Villa, Enda went on loan to several other clubs to gain more experience:
- He played for Notts County in 2013.
- He had two spells with Doncaster Rovers in 2013 and 2014.
- He also played for Northampton Town in 2014, where he scored his first professional goal!
Success with Portsmouth
In 2015, Enda signed with Portsmouth. He quickly became a very important player for them.
- In his first season (2015–16), he played 53 matches and helped the team have one of the best defenses in the league.
- In the 2016–17 season, he helped Portsmouth win the EFL League Two title!
- He was also recognized for his amazing play. He was named in the EFL Team of the Season, the PFA Team of the Year, and was voted the PFA Fans' Player of the Year for League Two. He was even named Portsmouth's Player of the Season!
Promotions with Sheffield United
Enda's great form at Portsmouth caught the eye of Sheffield United, and he joined them in May 2017. He continued to be a key player as their main left-back.
- In the 2018–19 season, he played 46 matches and scored four goals. He helped Sheffield United get promoted to the Premier League!
- In the 2019–20 Premier League season, Enda was one of their best players. The team finished in 9th place, which was a great achievement for a newly promoted side.
- The 2020–21 season was tougher, and the team was relegated.
- Enda helped Sheffield United get promoted to the Premier League again in the 2022–23 season! He played 13 times that season.
Joining Stoke City
After leaving Sheffield United, Enda joined Stoke City in July 2023. He signed a one-year contract. He played in 21 matches in his first season and helped Stoke avoid relegation. His good performances earned him another contract extension!
Playing for Ireland
Enda Stevens first played for the Republic of Ireland U21 team in 2011. He made his debut for the senior Republic of Ireland national team on 3 June 2018. It was a friendly match against the United States, which Ireland won 2–1.
Honours and Awards
Enda Stevens has won many awards and titles throughout his career:
Shamrock Rovers
- League of Ireland Premier Division: 2010, 2011
- Setanta Sports Cup: 2011
Portsmouth
- EFL League Two: 2016–17
Sheffield United
- EFL Championship runner-up (promoted to Premier League): 2018–19, 2022–23
Individual Awards
- PFAI Young Player of the Year: 2011
- EFL Team of the Season: 2016–17
- PFA Team of the Year: 2016–17 League Two
- PFA Fans' Player of the Year: 2016–17 League Two
- Portsmouth Player of the Season: 2016–17
See also
In Spanish: Enda Stevens para niños
