Shane Blaney, born on the 20th of January 1999 (now aged 26), is a professional footballer from the Republic of Ireland. He possesses a commanding presence on the pitch, standing at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91m) and weighing 12st 6lb (79kg). Currently, Blaney applies his trade as a central defender for Motherwell FC, constantly seen donning the number 20 jersey.
According to the Transfermarkt, Blaney's current market value is estimated to be around £250k. His contract with Motherwell is set to run for another four months, with expiry due on 31st May 2025.
Blaney’s foray into professional football began in January 2016, when he joined Finn Harps in the First Division in Ireland as a trainee. The year 2017 marked his debut season with Finn Harps, where he gained valuable experience with three first-team appearances in league matches.
January 2018 saw Blaney making a significant move to Doncaster Rovers in League Two of England for an undisclosed fee. His stint with Doncaster Rovers was followed by a loan spell at Tamworth in the National League, England in July 2018, before returning to Doncaster Rovers upon completion of his loan in November 2018.
Blaney found himself once again in his homeland in January 2021, joining Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division. During the 2021 season, he made 12 first-team appearances, even chipping in one goal. His performance improved in 2022 as he played 25 first-team appearances in league matches.
January 2023 saw Blaney transferring from Sligo Rovers to Motherwell, a team competing in the Scottish Premiership. He made his mark in Motherwell, appearing eight times in the first team during his initial 2022 - 2023 season. The next season saw him play 24 times in first team league matches, in which he also bagged two goals. Currently, in the 2024 - 2025 season, Blaney has made 11 first team appearances in league matches.
Furthermore, Blaney contributed significantly in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Motherwell, with one goal in four starts and one substitute appearance. He also played once in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Motherwell, reaffirming his position as a mainstay in the team's defensive lineup.
