Shane McLoughlin

Shane McLoughlin

McLoughlin playing for AFC Wimbledon in 2019
Personal information
Full name	Shane Daniel McLoughlin [1]
Date of birth	(1997-03-01) 1 March 1997 (age 27)
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	47	(4)
International career‡
2012–2013	Republic of Ireland U16	3	(0)
2014–2015	Republic of Ireland U18	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:57, 29 December 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:11, 27 April 2019 (UTC)

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 was born in New York City, where his family lived in the Bronx. He moved to County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, when he was five years old. ^[3]

McLaughlin represented the Republic of Ireland at under-16 and under-18 levels.

Club career

Ipswich Town

McLoughlin 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

In 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

On 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

On 13 July 2021 Morecambe confirmed that McLoughlin had joined for the 2021-22 season on a one-year contract. ^[17]

Salford City

In 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

On 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

McLoughlin 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

As of match played 14 December 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition ^[24]

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	1	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

1. Appearance in EFL Trophy

References

1. "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Ipswich Town" (PDF). English Football League. p. 19. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
2. Newport County profile
3. 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.
4. Crean, Dermot (27 February 2016). "Former Park FC Player Offered Professional Contract With Ipswich Town". Tralee Today. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
5. Reidy, Amy (9 July 2016). "Castleisland's Shane signs up for Ipswich Town". The Kerryman. Tralee: Independent News & Media. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
6. 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.
7. "Crystal Palace 2–1 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
8. "McLoughlin Joins Bromley on Loan". Those Were The Days. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
9. "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
10. "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
11. "Shane McLoughlin and Michael Folivi: AFC Wimbledon sign duo". BBC Sport. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
12. Slavin, Chris (12 February 2019). "Seddon strikes to secure first league win in 2019". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
13. "What a win 💙💛 unforgettable feeling scoring my first league goal 🤪 @AFCWimbledon". Shane McLoughlin Official Twitter. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
14. "AFC Wimbledon 2–0 Doncaster Rovers". BBC Sport. Press Association. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
15. Slavin, Chris (29 June 2020). "Club extends Shane's stay by taking up contract option". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
16. "Trio depart with high praise from Robbo". www.afcwimbledon.co.uk. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
17. "SIGNING | Shane McLoughlin".
18. "Shane McLoughlin: Salford sign Morecambe midfielder on 18-month deal". BBC Sport. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
19. Salford release McLaughlin
20. McLaughlin kjpinsd Newport
21. "ACCRINGTON STANLEY VS. NEWPORT COUNTY". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
22. McLoughlin first Newport goal
23. "Shane McLoughlin". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
24. "Shane McLoughlin | Football Stats | Salford | Age 25 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
25. "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
26. "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
27. "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
28. "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
29. "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
30. "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
31. "Games played by Shane McLoughlin in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2024.

External links

• Profile at the AFC Wimbledon website
• Shane McLoughlin at Soccerbase