Shane Blaney, born on the 20th of January, 1999 in the Republic of Ireland, is a defender known for his tenacity at centre back, currently playing for Motherwell Football Club. His height, a statuesque 6 feet 3 inches (1.91m), and weight of 12 stone 6 lbs (79 kg), coupled with his robust defending style, makes him a commanding presence on the field. He proudly sports the number 20 jersey.
As of now, Blaney's market value hovers around £250k according to Transfermarkt. His contract at Motherwell is due to expire on the 31st of May, 2025. There are whispers about what his next move might be, but nothing concrete has surfaced on this front.
Blaney entered professional football in earnest back in January 2016 when he joined Finn Harps, based in the First Division of the Irish league, as a trainee. His debut season in 2017 began promisingly, as he made three appearances for the first team in league matches.
In a cryptic move that left no small number of heads scratched, Blaney swapped Finn Harps for Doncaster Rovers, an English League Two outfit, for an undisclosed fee in January 2018. However, his stint with Doncaster Rovers was short-lived, as he was consequently loaned out to Tamworth in the National League in July of the same year. He completed his loan term and returned to Doncaster Rovers in November 2018.
Come June 2020, Blaney found himself on the move, this time transferring out from Doncaster Rovers. After a brief, undisclosed interlude, January 2021 saw him joining Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division of the Republic of Ireland's league. The season 2021 saw Blaney making 12 appearances and netting one goal for the first team in league matches. Season 2022 at Sligo Rovers saw him take the field 25 times for the first team in league matches, further enriching his experience.
Things took a turn northwards, quite literally, when Blaney transferred from Sligo Rovers to Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership in January 2023. Savouring regular first team action, Blaney made eight appearances in the 2022-2023 season, and 24 in the 2023-2024 season where he also scored two goals. As for the current season of 2024-2025, Blaney has already made two appearances. Outside of the league, Blaney also netted a goal for Motherwell in the League Cup 2024-2025, across four starts and a single substitute appearance.
