Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Attacking threat
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Northern Ireland international
Next match
Shay McCartan profile
- Current team
-
Portadown
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
-
Northern Ireland
- Date of birth
- 18 May 1994 (31 years)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
- Short name
- S. McCartan
Shay McCartan recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Crusaders vs Portadown
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 11 Apr 2026 | 4 – 0 |
|
Portadown vs Carrick Rangers FC
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 07 Apr 2026 | 1 – 1 |
Glenavon Lurgan vs Portadown
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 04 Apr 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
Portadown vs Crusaders
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 21 Mar 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Linfield FC vs Portadown
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 10 Mar 2026 | 3 – 1 |
Ballymena United FC vs Portadown
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
Bangor FC vs Portadown
|
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 |
Portadown upcoming fixtures
Portadown recent results
Ireland U20 national team
About Shay McCartan
Shay McCartan is a 31-year-old Northern Ireland professional footballer who plays as a forward for Portadown in Northern Ireland.
Born on 18 May 1994 in Northern Ireland, Shay McCartan has been eligible for senior professional football since 2011. Shay McCartan stands 178 cm tall and weighs 74 kg.
As more Portadown fixtures are played, Shay McCartan's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Ballymena United FC vs Portadown in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Crusaders 4-0 Portadown in the Northern Ireland Premier League.
Bookmark this Shay McCartan hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
Players from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland competitions
Frequently asked questions about Shay McCartan
What team does Shay McCartan play for?
Shay McCartan currently plays for Portadown in Northern Ireland.
What position does Shay McCartan play?
Shay McCartan plays as a forward.
How old is Shay McCartan?
Shay McCartan was born on 18 May 1994, making them 31 years old.
What nationality is Shay McCartan?
Shay McCartan represents Northern Ireland.
How tall is Shay McCartan?
Shay McCartan stands 178 cm tall and weighs 74 kg.
When does Shay McCartan's team play next?
Portadown's next fixture is Ballymena United FC vs Portadown in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
Does Shay McCartan play for the national team?
Shay McCartan is eligible for Ireland U20. Check our Ireland U20 hub for the next international window.
Statistics
Teammates
- Aaron McCarey Goalkeeper
- Aaron Traynor Defender
- Ahu obhakhan Forward
- Alex Moore Goalkeeper
- Baris Altintop Defender
- Ben Wylie Midfielder
- Caolin Coyle Defender
- Eamon fyfe Forward
- Eoghan McCawl Midfielder
- Gareth Buchanan Goalkeeper
- Gary Thompson Midfielder
- Gideon Tetteh Forward
- Jack Scott Midfielder
- James Teelan Forward
- Jamie·McDonagh Forward
- Joe mckay
- Joe williamson
- Jordan Gibson Midfielder
- Jordan Williamson Goalkeeper
- Josh Carson Midfielder
Other forwards
- Aaron Boyd Northern Ireland
- Aaron Duke Northern Ireland
- Aaron McGurk Northern Ireland
- Aaron·Boyd Northern Ireland
- Aaron·Brown Northern Ireland
- Aaron·Haire Northern Ireland
- Adam Brown Northern Ireland
- Adam Duffy Northern Ireland