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Duffy playing for Brighton & Hove Albion in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Shane Patrick Michael Duffy | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Derry, Northern Ireland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Norwich City | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Foyle Harps | |||
| 2008–2009 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2014 | Everton | 5 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Burnley (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Scunthorpe United (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 37 | (1) |
| 2014–2016 | Blackburn Rovers | 63 | (5) |
| 2016–2023 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 140 | (9) |
| 2020–2021 | → Celtic (loan) | 18 | (3) |
| 2022–2023 | → Fulham (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2023 | Fulham | 1 | (0) |
| 2023– | Norwich City | 81 | (5) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2008 | Northern Ireland U16 | 5 | (1) |
| 2008 | Northern Ireland U17 | 5 | (1) |
| 2008 | Northern Ireland U19 | 4 | (2) |
| 2009 | Northern Ireland U21 | 3 | (1) |
| 2009 | Northern Ireland B | 1 | (0) |
| 2010 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2011–2014 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 20 | (1) |
| 2014– | Republic of Ireland | 61 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:47, 3 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:09, 4 June 2024 (UTC) |
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Shane Patrick Michael Duffy (born 1 January 1992) is an Irish professional footballer. He plays as a centre-back for Norwich City and the Republic of Ireland national team.
Duffy started his career in the youth academy at Everton. He spent much of his time there on loan to other clubs. In 2014, he joined Blackburn Rovers. Two years later, he moved to Brighton & Hove Albion. With Brighton, he helped the team get promoted to the Premier League. He also played on loan for Celtic in the 2020–21 season, winning the Scottish Cup with them.
Shane Duffy played for Northern Ireland's youth teams before choosing to play for the Republic of Ireland. He made his debut for the senior Republic of Ireland team in 2014. He has played in major tournaments like UEFA Euro 2016 and has earned over 60 caps for his country.
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Early Life and Football Choices
Shane Duffy was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. When he was young, he played both Gaelic football and association football. He played for local teams like Foyle Harps. Eventually, he had to pick one sport, and he chose association football.
He played for Northern Ireland's under-16 team in 2007. His performance caught the eye of Everton manager David Moyes. Duffy also mentioned playing for Derry City as a young player, calling it a "good experience."
Club Career Highlights
Starting at Everton
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Duffy joined Everton in November 2008. He moved up through their youth and reserve teams. He scored his first goal for Everton in a friendly match against Rochdale. In December 2009, at age 17, he made his professional debut in a UEFA Europa League game. He played his first home game at Goodison Park soon after. At the end of the 2009–10 season, he was named the club's Reserve Player of the Year.
In May 2010, Duffy had a serious injury during a training match. He had emergency surgery after hurting his liver. Doctors said it was a "freak accident." He recovered quickly and returned to play for Everton's reserve team in August 2010.
After a loan spell, Duffy made his Premier League debut for Everton in January 2012. He started his first Premier League game a few days later. His manager, David Moyes, praised his mature performances. Duffy signed a contract extension with Everton in September 2012, keeping him until 2015. He often played for the reserve team and even captained them.
Loan Spells to Gain Experience
Duffy went on several loan spells to get more playing time.
- Burnley (2011): He joined Burnley for a short loan in March 2011, playing one game.
- Scunthorpe United (2011): In August 2011, he joined Scunthorpe United. He quickly became a key player and won Man of the Match in his debut. He scored his first goal for the club in October 2011. He made 19 appearances before Everton called him back.
- Yeovil Town (2013–2014): In September 2013, Duffy joined Yeovil Town. He helped the team keep several clean sheets. His loan was extended, and he rejoined them in January 2014 until the end of the season. He scored his first goal for Yeovil in March 2014. He played 39 games for them.
Time at Blackburn Rovers
On 1 September 2014, Duffy signed a three-year deal with Blackburn Rovers. He quickly became a regular player in the center-back position. He scored his first goal for Blackburn in November 2014.
In the 2015–16 season, Duffy recovered from a knee injury. He continued to be a key defender for Blackburn. He scored his first goal of that season in September 2015. His strong performances were praised by his manager. He even captained Blackburn Rovers for the first time in February 2016. He scored four goals that season.
At the start of the 2016–17 season, Duffy scored two goals in League Cup matches. However, in a league game, he scored two own goals and was sent off.
Moving to Brighton & Hove Albion
On 26 August 2016, Duffy joined Brighton & Hove Albion. He signed a four-year deal. He made his debut for Brighton the next day. He helped the team keep many clean sheets. In December 2016, he scored his first goal for Brighton. He was a very important player in Brighton's defense.
Duffy helped Brighton get promoted to the Premier League in the 2016–17 season. He signed a new contract with the club, staying until June 2021.
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Duffy played in Brighton's first ever Premier League game in August 2017. He was a regular starter and formed a strong partnership with Lewis Dunk. He helped Brighton secure their Premier League status in May 2018. He played in almost every league game that season.
In the 2018–19 season, Duffy scored in Brighton's 3–2 win against Manchester United. He scored again in September 2018. He helped the team keep three clean sheets in a row. He scored his third goal of the season in December 2018. He was sent off in a game against Crystal Palace but returned to the team after his suspension. He scored two more goals that season. Duffy played in the FA Cup semi-final with Brighton. He was named Brighton's Player of the Year for the 2018–19 season.
In the 2019–20 season, Duffy's playing time decreased due to new players joining the team. However, he still made 21 appearances and scored one goal.
Loan to Celtic (2020–2021)
On 2 September 2020, Duffy joined Celtic on a loan for the season. He scored in his Celtic debut in a 5–0 win. He scored again in the next game. He also played in the UEFA Europa League. Duffy played in the delayed 2020 Scottish Cup Final in December, which Celtic won.
He scored his first goal at Celtic Park in December 2020. Duffy returned to Brighton in May 2021 after getting an injury. He made 27 appearances for Celtic, scoring three goals.
Final Season at Brighton (2021–2022)
Duffy returned to Brighton for the 2021–22 season. He played in all three pre-season friendly games. On 14 August, he made his first competitive appearance for Brighton since 2020. He scored in his first home game back at The Amex in a 2–0 win against Watford.
Time at Fulham and Norwich City
On 5 August 2022, Duffy joined Fulham on a season-long loan from Brighton. He made his debut the next day. On 1 February 2023, his move to Fulham became permanent.
On 9 June 2023, Duffy signed a three-year deal with Norwich City as a free agent. He officially joined them on 1 July 2023.
International Career
Playing for Northern Ireland Youth Teams
Shane Duffy was part of the Northern Ireland youth teams from under-16 level upwards. In July 2008, he was called up to the Northern Ireland U20 squad. He was a regular for the U17 team and scored a penalty in a qualifying game in 2009.
At age 17, Duffy was called up to the senior Northern Ireland team in June 2009 for a friendly match. He didn't play, but the manager praised him. In August 2009, he made his Northern Ireland U21 debut, scoring a goal. He also scored twice for the Northern Ireland U19 team in 2010.
Switching to Republic of Ireland
Duffy decided to play for the Republic of Ireland, as he was eligible through his Irish nationality. He said it was a difficult decision to leave Northern Ireland's setup, but he felt it was best for him to play for his own country.
In May 2010, Duffy was called up to a Republic of Ireland training camp. During this camp, he suffered the serious liver injury mentioned earlier. He recovered fully and later played for the Republic of Ireland under-19 and under-21 teams. He scored his first Republic of Ireland U21 goal in October 2011. He also captained the U21 side in 2013.
On 13 February 2012, Duffy was called up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad. He made his international debut in June 2014 in a friendly against Costa Rica. Two years later, he played against Switzerland and was named Man of the Match.
He was selected for UEFA Euro 2016. He didn't play in the first two group games. However, in the final group game, he played a great match against Italy, helping Ireland win and move to the last sixteen. He was sent off in the next game against France, and Ireland was knocked out.
On 2 September 2017, Duffy scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland in a 1–1 draw against Georgia. In November 2017, he scored in a World Cup Play-Off match against Denmark. On 7 June 2019, he scored a late equalizer against Denmark in a Euro 2020 qualifier. He captained the Republic of Ireland for the first time on 18 November 2019.
He kept the captaincy in September 2020 and scored an injury-time header against Bulgaria. Duffy made his 50th appearance for the Republic of Ireland on 11 November 2021. Three days later, he scored the opening goal in a 3–0 win against Luxembourg.
Personal Life
Shane Duffy is good friends with former teammate Darron Gibson. He attended St. Anne's school in Ireland and supported Celtic when he was growing up. Shane Duffy has two children.
In May 2020, Duffy's father, Brian, passed away at age 53. This was a difficult time for him.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Everton | 2009–10 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010–11 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12 | Premier League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2014–15 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Burnley (loan) | 2010–11 | Championship | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Scunthorpe United (loan) | 2011–12 | League One | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Yeovil Town (loan) | 2013–14 | Championship | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 39 | 1 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 2014–15 | Championship | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 | 1 | |
| 2015–16 | Championship | 41 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 42 | 4 | ||
| 2016–17 | Championship | 3 | 0 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | |||
| Total | 63 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — | 69 | 7 | |||
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 2016–17 | Championship | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 2 | ||
| 2017–18 | Premier League | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 38 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19 | Premier League | 35 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 40 | 5 | ||
| 2019–20 | Premier League | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 21 | 1 | ||
| 2021–22 | Premier League | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 20 | 1 | ||
| Total | 140 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 150 | 9 | |||
| Celtic (loan) | 2020–21 | Scottish Premiership | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 3 |
| Fulham (loan) | 2022–23 | Premier League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |
| Fulham | 2022–23 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Norwich City | 2023–24 | Championship | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| 2024–25 | Championship | 45 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 47 | 4 | ||
| Total | 81 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 87 | 5 | ||
| Career total | 368 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 409 | 26 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 61 | 7 | |
- As of match played on 4 June 2024. Republic of Ireland score listed first, score column indicates score after each Duffy goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 September 2017 | Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi, Georgia | 12 |  Georgia |
1–0 | 1–1 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 2 | 14 November 2017 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | 17 |  Denmark |
1–0 | 1–5 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification play-offs | |
| 3 | 7 June 2019 | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark | 28 | Denmark |
1–1 | 1–1 | UEFA Euro 2020 qualification | |
| 4 | 3 September 2020 | Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria | 34 |  Bulgaria |
1–1 | 1–1 | 2020–21 UEFA Nations League B | |
| 5 | 4 September 2021 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | 46 |  Azerbaijan |
1–1 | 1–1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 6 | 12 October 2021 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | 49 |  Qatar |
4–0 | 4–0 | Friendly | |
| 7 | 14 November 2021 | Stade de Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg | 51 |  Luxembourg |
1–0 | 3–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours and Awards
Brighton & Hove Albion
- EFL Championship runner-up: 2016–17
Celtic
- Scottish Cup: 2019–20
Individual Awards
- FAI Senior International Player of the Year: 2017, 2018
- Brighton & Hove Albion Player of the Season: 2018–19
See also
In Spanish: Shane Duffy para niños
- List of Republic of Ireland international footballers born outside the Republic of Ireland
