Shane Daniel McLoughlin (born 1 March 1997) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for EFL League Two club Newport County.
 McLoughlin playing for AFC Wimbledon in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shane Daniel McLoughlin[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 March 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | The Bronx, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newport County | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Castleisland | |||
| Killorglin | |||
| St. Brendan's Park | |||
| 2013–2016 | Ipswich Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2019 | Ipswich Town | 1 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | → Bromley (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Bromley (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | AFC Wimbledon | 71 | (3) |
| 2021–2023 | Morecambe | 43 | (1) |
| 2023 | Salford City | 10 | (0) |
| 2023– | Newport County | 58 | (5) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012–2013 | Republic of Ireland U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Republic of Ireland U18 | 3 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:27, 2 March 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:11, 27 April 2019 (UTC) | |||
McLoughlin was born in New York City, where his family lived in the Bronx. He moved to County Kerry, Ireland, when he was five years old.[3]
McLaughlin represented the Republic of Ireland at under-16 and under-18 levels.
Club career
editIpswich Town
editMcLoughlin joined Ipswich Town from Kerry-based club St. Brendan's Park in July 2013, signing a two-year scholarship with the side.[4] In April 2015, the scholarship was extended for the 2015–16 season.[4]
McLoughlin signed a one-year professional contract in July 2016 with the option of a further 12-month stay at Portman Road.[5]
He made his Ipswich Town debut in a 2–1 EFL Cup Second Round defeat away at Crystal Palace on 22 August 2017. He started the match and was substituted for Monty Patterson in the 81st minute.[6][7]
Loans to Bromley
editIn March 2017, McLoughlin joined National League club Bromley on loan for the rest of the season.[8] He made seven league appearances for Bromley during this spell.[9] McLoughlin had another brief spell on loan with Bromley the following season as he made two league appearances.[10]
AFC Wimbledon
editOn 31 January 2019, McLoughlin joined AFC Wimbledon in a free transfer on an 18-month deal.[11] He made his debut for the club 12 days later in a 1–0 win away at Walsall.[12] He scored his first senior career goal on 9 March 2019 in a 2–0 home victory over Doncaster Rovers.[13][14]
In June 2020, Wimbledon exercised the option on the midfielder's contract to keep him at the club for at least a further year. Manager Glyn Hodges praised McLoughlin upon his signing: "Shane can play in a number of positions, and he's getting better and better. He's still young and hungry to keep on improving, so we are delighted we've got him."[15]
McLoughlin departed the club in May 2021.[16]
Morecambe
editOn 13 July 2021 Morecambe confirmed that McLoughlin had joined for the 2021-22 season on a one-year contract.[17]
Salford City
editIn January 2023, McLoughlin signed for EFL League Two team Salford City on a reported 18 month contract.[18] However, in May 2023 Salford confirmed that McLaughlin would be released at the end of the 2022-23 season.[19]
Newport County
editOn 10 July 2023 McLoughlin joined Newport County on a two-year contract.[20] He made his debut for Newport on 5 August 2023 in the starting line-up against Accrington Stanley.[21] McLoughlin scored his first goal for Newport on 16 September 2023 in the 1–1 EFL League Two draw against Barrow.[22]
International career
editMcLoughlin has won caps for the Republic of Ireland at under-16 and under-18 levels. He remains eligible for Ireland and the United States[23]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 14 December 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ipswich Town | 2016–17[9] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017–18[10] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19[25] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Bromley (loan) | 2016–17[9] | National League | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | |||
| 2017–18[10] | National League | 2 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| AFC Wimbledon | 2018–19[25] | League One | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| 2019–20[26] | League One | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 26 | 1 | |
| 2020–21[27] | League One | 38 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 44 | 1 | |
| Total | 71 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 81 | 3 | ||
| Morecambe | 2021–22[28] | League One | 36 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 42 | 2 |
| 2022–23[29] | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Total | 43 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 54 | 2 | ||
| Salford City | 2022–23[29] | League Two | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Newport County | 2023–24[30] | League Two | 34 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 6 |
| 2024–25[31] | League Two | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
| Total | 44 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 56 | 7 | ||
| Career total | 178 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 212 | 12 | ||
- ^ a b c d Appearance in EFL Trophy
References
edit- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Ipswich Town" (PDF). English Football League. p. 19. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ Newport County profile
- ^ McDonnell, Daniel (16 February 2019). "'I went against the grain by not playing GAA ... but it wasn't what I wanted to do'". Irish Independent. Dublin: Independent News & Media. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ a b Crean, Dermot (27 February 2016). "Former Park FC Player Offered Professional Contract With Ipswich Town". Tralee Today. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Reidy, Amy (9 July 2016). "Castleisland's Shane signs up for Ipswich Town". The Kerryman. Tralee: Independent News & Media. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Warren, Andy (31 January 2019). "'Shane has been on my radar for ages' – McLoughlin completes deadline day Wimbledon move". East Anglian Daily Times. Ipswich: Archant. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Crystal Palace 2–1 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "McLoughlin Joins Bromley on Loan". Those Were The Days. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "Shane McLoughlin and Michael Folivi: AFC Wimbledon sign duo". BBC Sport. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Slavin, Chris (12 February 2019). "Seddon strikes to secure first league win in 2019". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "What a win 💙💛 unforgettable feeling scoring my first league goal 🤪 @AFCWimbledon". Shane McLoughlin Official Twitter. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "AFC Wimbledon 2–0 Doncaster Rovers". BBC Sport. Press Association. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Slavin, Chris (29 June 2020). "Club extends Shane's stay by taking up contract option". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Trio depart with high praise from Robbo". www.afcwimbledon.co.uk. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "SIGNING | Shane McLoughlin".
- ^ "Shane McLoughlin: Salford sign Morecambe midfielder on 18-month deal". BBC Sport. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ Salford release McLaughlin
- ^ McLaughlin kjpinsd Newport
- ^ "ACCRINGTON STANLEY VS. NEWPORT COUNTY". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ McLoughlin first Newport goal
- ^ "Shane McLoughlin". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Shane McLoughlin | Football Stats | Salford | Age 25 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
External links
edit- Profile at the AFC Wimbledon website
- Shane McLoughlin at Soccerbase