Shane McEleney
Glentoran FC/D/
Northern IrelandPlayer Info
Shane McEleney is a Northern Irish central defender who captains and marshals the defense for Ballymena United FC. The 35-year-old, 189cm tall stopper is a commanding figure known for his bravery, heading ability, and leadership. McEleney's career has been largely dedicated to the Irish League, where he developed through the ranks at Derry City before becoming a defensive mainstay. His time at Ballymena has been the peak of his career; as captain, he led the team to a memorable Irish Cup final victory, a day defined by his heroic last-minute block to preserve the win. He has been a consistent performer, earning inclusions in the NIFWA Premiership Team of the Year and being a nominee for Player of the Year. McEleney embodies the heart and soul of his team, a player who wears his passion on his sleeve and is adored by the Ballymena faithful for his unwavering commitment.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/01/18
Glentoran FC
Ballymena United FCTransfer
2024/12/31
Derry CityGlentoran FCSigned
2021/12/31
Finn HarpsDerry CitySigned
2020/01/09
Larne FCFinn HarpsSigned
2018/01/09
Ottawa FuryLarne FCSigned
2016/12/31
St. Patricks AthleticOttawa FurySigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Glentoran FC
NIR Premier League2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
17
Games Started
15
Minutes Per Game
100
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0