Keith Shevlin

Keith Shevlin (born 11 November 1981) is an Irish professional Association Football player who plays in the position of Forward.

Keith Shevlin
Personal information
Full name Keith Shevlin
Date of birth (1981-11-15) 15 November 1981
Place of birth Athlone, Republic of Ireland
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Shamrock Rovers
Athlone Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2000 Shamrock Rovers 0 (0)
2000–2003 UNC Wilmington 41 (1)
2004–2005 UNC Wilmington 38 (1)
2006–2007 Clyde 20 (0)
2006–2007 Dundee 28 (8)
2007 Cork City 32 (3)
2008–2010 Manly United FC
2011–2012 Marconi Stallions
2013 APIA Leichhardt 18 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Shevlin was a trainee at his hometown club Athlone Town. He made his first-team debut as a 16-year-old substitute on 17 April 1997. Shevlin then went on to sign for Shamrock Rovers in the Eircom League of Ireland Premier division before going to America on a football Scholarship. He went on to play three years at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. His performances for the Seahawks gained international recognition when he was drafted into the Irish Squad for the Universiade tournament in Izmir, Turkey.

Shevlin began his appearance on the world's stage in fine form scoring against Russia in the first match of the group. The Irish squad followed with matches against Japan, Thailand, and Iran, where Shevlin was again amongst the goal scorers. His performances on the world stage attracted interest from various clubs. The 5' 11", 175-pound Shevlin began the summer on tour with Dunfermline FC of the Scottish Premier League before joining Dundee FC of the 1st Division, where he continued his goal scoring form. He also had a spell with Clyde F.C.

Shevlin left Scotland and returned home to sign a professional contract with Cork City F.C, the defending champion of the Eircom League's Premier Division. Shevlin currently plays in Australia, with Marconi Stallions in the New South Wales Premier League.

Honours

References
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