Shane Blaney (born 20 January 1999) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Livingston.
Early and personal life Blaney was born in Letterkenny.
Career Finn Harps Blaney began his career with Finn Harps, captaining their under-17 team and also playing for their under-19 team. He made his senior debut in the 2017 season, making 3 League of Ireland appearances. He signed a new contract for the 2018 season in December 2017.
Doncaster Rovers He turned professional in January 2018 after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract with English club Doncaster Rovers in January 2018. He moved on loan to Tamworth in July 2018 for an intended six months. He returned sooner and then moved on loan to Grantham Town in October 2018 for a month, making four appearances in all competitions. Blaney signed for Blyth Spartans on loan in February 2020. He was released by Doncaster at the end of the 2019–20 season.
Sligo Rovers He signed for Sligo Rovers for the 2021 season.
Motherwell In December 2022 it was announced that he would sign for Scottish club Motherwell in January 2023.
Livingston On 13 June 2025, Blaney joined Scottish Premiership club Livingston. On 18 October 2025, Blaney suffered a hamstring injury that would keep him out of action for at least a three month spell.
Sligo Rovers loan On 19 January 2026, Blaney returned to his former club Sligo Rovers on loan until 30 June 2026.
International career Blaney represented Ireland at schoolboy level, captaining the side.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFinn Harps2017League of Ireland Premier Division300000–30Doncaster Rovers2018–19EFL League One00000020202019–20EFL League One0000002020Total0000004040Tamworth (loan)2018–19Southern Football League2000–0020Grantham Town (loan)2018–19Northern Premier League4000–0040Blyth Spartans (loan)2019–20National League North1000–0010Sligo Rovers2021League of Ireland Premier Division12100–201412022League of Ireland Premier Division25000–61311Total371100081462Motherwell2022–23Scottish Premiership801000–902023–24Scottish Premiership2420040–2822024–25Scottish Premiership1101051–171Total432209100543Livingston2025–26Scottish Premiership500031–81Sligo Rovers (loan)2026League of Ireland Premier Division100–––100Career total1053201221211316
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