Shane Blaney, hailing from the Republic of Ireland, was born on the 20th of January 1999. Blaney, a robust defender who stands at a towering 6ft 3in (1.91m), and tips the scales at a solid 12st 6lb (79kg), proudly wears the No. 20 jersey for Motherwell. Known for his central defence prowess, the 26-year-old has made his mark in Scottish football.
At present, his market value is estimated to be around £256,000 as stated by Transfermarkt. His contract with Motherwell is on the brink of expiration, expected to conclude by the end of May, 2025.
Blaney cut his teeth in football as a trainee for Finn Harps in the First Division in the Republic of Ireland, joining the club in January 2016. The 2017 season saw Blaney make his mark on the field, as he made three first team appearances in league matches.
In January 2018, Blaney made a move to Doncaster Rovers in England's League Two for an undisclosed fee. His stint in England had him loaned to Tamworth in the National League in July of the same year, only to have him return to Doncaster Rovers in November 2018, marking the end of his loan term.
After battling on English grounds for nearly two years, Blaney returned to his homeland, joining Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division in January 2021. His two seasons there saw him play 37 league matches and score one goal.
Blaney's prowess eventually lured him into Scottish football, and in January 2023, he signed on the dotted line with Motherwell. His time at Motherwell has seen him make a total of 43 first team appearances in league matches, while also finding the net twice. As of the current 2024 - 2025 season, Blaney has made 11 appearances for Motherwell.
In addition, Blaney's contributions were evident in the 2024 - 2025 League Cup for Motherwell, where he scored one goal from four starts and one substitute appearance. He also made his mark in the Scottish Cup of the same season, where he started in one match for Motherwell.
