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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (189 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Left-footed specialist
- Northern Ireland international
Next match
Shane McEleney profile
- Current team
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Ballymena United FC
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Northern Ireland
- Date of birth
- 31 Jan 1991 (35 years)
- Height
- 189 cm
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Short name
- S. McEleney
Shane McEleney recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ballymena United FC vs Portadown
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Carrick Rangers FC vs Ballymena United FC
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 11 Apr 2026 | 2 – 3 |
|
Ballymena United FC vs Glenavon Lurgan
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 07 Apr 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
Ballymena United FC vs Bangor FC
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 04 Apr 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Cliftonville vs Ballymena United FC
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 21 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Crusaders vs Ballymena United FC
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
Slovakia U20 vs Ireland U20
|
International Club Friendly | 18 Nov 2008 | 1 – 0 |
Ireland U20 vs Cape Verde U20
|
International Club Friendly | 18 Apr 2008 | 1 – 2 |
USA U20 vs Ireland U20
|
International Club Friendly | 16 Apr 2008 | 3 – 0 |
Portugal U20 vs Ireland U20
|
International Club Friendly | 15 Apr 2008 | 1 – 0 |
Ballymena United FC upcoming fixtures
Ballymena United FC recent results
Ireland U20 national team
About Shane McEleney
Shane McEleney is a 35-year-old Northern Ireland professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ballymena United FC in Northern Ireland.
Born on 31 January 1991 in Northern Ireland, Shane McEleney has been eligible for senior professional football since 2008. Shane McEleney stands 189 cm tall, and is left-footed.
As more Ballymena United FC fixtures are played, Shane McEleney's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Crusaders vs Ballymena United FC in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday 25 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Ballymena United FC 1-2 Portadown in the Northern Ireland Premier League.
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Players from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland competitions
Frequently asked questions about Shane McEleney
What team does Shane McEleney play for?
Shane McEleney currently plays for Ballymena United FC in Northern Ireland.
What position does Shane McEleney play?
Shane McEleney plays as a defender.
How old is Shane McEleney?
Shane McEleney was born on 31 January 1991, making them 35 years old.
What nationality is Shane McEleney?
Shane McEleney represents Northern Ireland.
How tall is Shane McEleney?
Shane McEleney stands 189 cm tall.
When does Shane McEleney's team play next?
Ballymena United FC's next fixture is Crusaders vs Ballymena United FC in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
Is Shane McEleney left-footed or right-footed?
Shane McEleney's preferred foot is left.
Does Shane McEleney play for the national team?
Shane McEleney is eligible for Ireland U20. Check our Ireland U20 hub for the next international window.
Statistics
Teammates
- Aaron Burns Midfielder
- Aaron Jarvis Midfielder
- Andrew Burns Midfielder
- Andrew Scott Midfielder
- Andy Mcgrory Defender
- Andy Scott Midfielder
- Ben Kennedy Midfielder
- Bradley Wade Goalkeeper
- Calvin McCurry Forward
- Colin coates Defender
- D. Walsh Goalkeeper
- Daire O'Connor Forward
- Daithí McCallion Defender
- Daniel Lafferty Defender
- David Toure Defender
- Dean Ebbe Forward
- Declan Breen Goalkeeper
- Donal Rocks Midfielder
- Dylan McGeouch Midfielder
- Fiontan boyle o Forward
Other defenders
- Aaron Arkinson Northern Ireland
- Aaron Callaghan Northern Ireland
- Aaron Canning Northern Ireland
- Aaron Cobb Northern Ireland
- Aaron Donnelly Northern Ireland
- Aaron Donnelly Northern Ireland
- Aaron Donnelly Northern Ireland
- Aaron Donnelly Northern Ireland