Joe Shaughnessy, born on 6 July 1992 (age 34), is an Irish central defender now with Newcastle United Jets, where he wears the number 5 shirt. His current market value is around £170,000, according to Transfermarkt.
Shaughnessy’s early career was shaped by loan football, the sort of practical education defenders tend to need more than most. Those spells gave him senior minutes and responsibility before he settled into regular first-team life, and they are a useful part of the story rather than just paperwork.
His most productive league season came at Dundee in 2023-24, when he scored four goals in 33 appearances. For a centre-half, that is a respectable return, and it underlined his usefulness at both ends without turning him into something he is not.
He has since moved to Australia with Newcastle United Jets. In 2026-27, he has made seven appearances across all competitions, including A-League, Final Series and AFC Champions League Elite matches, and his form has been solid and consistent.
Shaughnessy’s career has been that of an established defender who built himself through loans, found regular football, and carried on as a reliable senior professional abroad.
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