Danny Kane

Danny Kane
Kane captaining the Republic of Ireland U19 in October 2015.
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-04-23) 23 April 1997 (age 27)[1]
Place of birth Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Defender[1]
Team information
Current team
 Cashmere Technical
Youth career
0000–2011 Lakelands FC
2011–2013 Cherry Orchard
2013–2018 Huddersfield Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Huddersfield Town 0 (0)
2018 Cork City 7 (0)
2018–2019 → AFC Fylde (loan) 6 (0)
2019–2021 Sligo Rovers 15 (0)
2023– Cashmere Technical 20 (0)
International career‡
2011–2012 Republic of Ireland U15
2012–2013 Republic of Ireland U16
2013–2014 Republic of Ireland U17
2014–2015 Republic of Ireland U18
2015–2016 Republic of Ireland U19
2016–2018 Republic of Ireland U21
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:15, 19 June 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 09:00, 14 July 2019 (UTC)

Danny Kane (born 23 April 1997) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Cashmere Technical in the Southern League (New Zealand). He previously played for EFL Championship side Huddersfield Town at youth level, before going on to play for Cork City, AFC Fylde (loan) and Sligo Rovers.

Kane has represented the Republic of Ireland national side at each underage level, most recently at Under-21 level.

Club career

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Huddersfield Town

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On 16 February 2013, Kane signed for English Premier League side Huddersfield Town as an academy scholar.[2] Kane joined the Huddersfield Town Academy Under-18 squad for the start of the 2013-14 Season. In his first season at the club, Kane was a member of the Huddersfield Under-18 side that won the U18 Professional Development League 2 North Division and national titles.[3] He was also part of the same side which reached the Quarter Final stage of the 2013–14 FA Youth Cup defeating the Manchester United Under-18 side en route.[4]

During his second season as an academy scholar, Kane was an integral part of the Huddersfield Town Under-18 side that won the U18 Professional Development League 2 North Division title for the second season in succession.[5]

Kane was a key member of the Huddersfield Town U21 side during the 2015-16 season[1] as they won the U21 Professional Development League 2, topping the North Division and defeating Sheffield United in the national final.[6] Kane was part of the same side which reached the semifinal stage of the 2015–16 Under-21 Premier League Cup.[7]

2017–18 Season

Kane made his first team debut for Huddersfield Town in a 3-1 pre-season friendly win over Bury F.C. during July 2017.[8] Kane played for the Huddersfield Town U21 side (Development Squad) up until January 2018, at which point he departed the club.

Cork City

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On 24 January 2018, Kane departed Huddersfield Town following five years at the English club, to join League of Ireland Premier Division champions Cork City.[9][10] Kane made his league debut for Cork City in a 1-0 home win over Dundalk at Turners Cross on 27 April 2018.[11] Kane made his UEFA Champions League debut in the second leg of Cork City's First Qualifying Round defeat to Polish champions Legia Warsaw on 17 July 2018.[12] Kane terminated his contract with Cork City in January 2019, having reached a mutual agreement with the club.[13]

AFC Fylde (loan)

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On 3 August 2018, Kane completed a loan transfer to AFC Fylde in the fifth tier of English football, the National League. Kane signed for the club on loan from Cork City until 14 January 2019, making six appearances during his time at the club.[14]

Sligo Rovers

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On 12 July 2019, it was announced that Kane had signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers on a contract running until October 2019.[15][16] Kane made his competitive debut for the club the following day in a scoreless draw in the league at home to Waterford.[17]

On 17 October 2019, Kane signed a new contract with Sligo Rovers for the 2020 League of Ireland Premier Division season.[18]

On 18 March 2021, Kane signed a new contract with Sligo Rovers for the 2021 League of Ireland Premier Division season.

International career

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Kane has represented the Republic of Ireland national side at U15, U16, U17, U18, U19[19] and most recently Under-21 (U21) level.[20]

Kane represented Republic of Ireland at both the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship elite round[21] and 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifiers.[22]

Kane was named Football Association of Ireland Under-17 International Player of the Year 2014 at the FAI International Football Awards in March 2015,[23] awarded for his performances at international level.

Honours

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Individual

Huddersfield Town Academy

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Danny Kane – Sligo Rovers". Sligo Rovers Football Club. 14 July 2019. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019.
  2. ^ "TOWN ACADEMY RECRUITS IRELAND CAPTAIN". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 16 February 2013. Archived from the original on 19 February 2013.
  3. ^ a b c "UNDER-18: SEASON REVIEW". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 12 May 2014. Archived from the original on 4 August 2014.
  4. ^ "TOWN U18s 2 MAN UTD 1". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 14 February 2014. Archived from the original on 5 August 2014.
  5. ^ a b "TOWN U18s 3 CREWE 2". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 18 April 2015. Archived from the original on 10 September 2015.
  6. ^ a b "TOWN U21s CROWNED PDL2 CHAMPIONS!". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016.
  7. ^ "TOWN U21s WIN PL CUP QUARTER FINAL!". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 8 February 2016. Archived from the original on 5 April 2016.
  8. ^ "MATCH REPORT: BURY 1-3 HUDDERSFIELD". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 16 July 2017. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020.
  9. ^ "League of Ireland champions Cork City land signing of Danny Kane from Huddersfield Town AFC". Irish Daily Mirror. 24 January 2018. Archived from the original on 14 December 2018.
  10. ^ "Irish U21 international Danny Kane signs for Cork City". Extratime.ie. 26 January 2018. Archived from the original on 29 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Danny Kane impressed Cork City boss John Caulfield with performance against Dundalk". Irish Daily Mirror. 30 April 2018. Archived from the original on 24 July 2018.
  12. ^ "Legia too strong for battling Cork City in Warsaw". RTE.ie. 18 July 2018. Archived from the original on 18 July 2018.
  13. ^ "Ireland U21 international defender's contract at Cork City mutually terminated". the42.ie. 17 January 2019. Archived from the original on 17 January 2019.
  14. ^ "DANNY KANE JOINS ON LOAN". afcflyde.co.uk. 3 August 2018. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018.
  15. ^ "Danny Kane signs for Sligo Rovers". sligorovers.com. 12 July 2019. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019.
  16. ^ "Former Ireland U21 and Huddersfield Town defender joins Sligo Rovers". the42.ie. 12 July 2019. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019.
  17. ^ "No goals and a missed penalty in Sligo and Waterford draw". The Irish Times. 13 July 2019. Archived from the original on 14 July 2019.
  18. ^ "Danny Kane signs for 2020". Sligo Rovers F.C. 17 October 2019. Archived from the original on 22 December 2019.
  19. ^ "Danny Kane FAI Profile". Football Association of Ireland. 1 January 2016. Archived from the original on 10 August 2015.
  20. ^ "DANNY KANE RECEIVES FIRST IRELAND U21 CALL-UP". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 9 November 2016. Archived from the original on 10 November 2016.
  21. ^ "German defeat for Irish U17s at UEFA Elite qualifiers". Football Association of Ireland. 6 March 2012. Archived from the original on 2 December 2015.
  22. ^ "Doolin names Ireland U19 squad for UEFA Qualifiers". Football Association of Ireland. 6 November 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2015.
  23. ^ "Stars honoured at 25th Three FAI International awards". Football Association of Ireland. 22 March 2015. Archived from the original on 24 March 2015.
  24. ^ "John O'Shea named Ireland player of the year". RTÉ Sport. 22 March 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015.
  25. ^ "TOWN U21s 2-1 CARDIFF CITY". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 18 April 2016. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016.
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