Alan Kearney (born 11 August 1987) is a footballer who currently plays in the National Premier Leagues Victoria 2, Australia.

Alan Kearney
Personal information
Date of birth (1987-09-22) 22 September 1987 (age 36)
Place of birth Cork, Ireland
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Port Melbourne
Youth career
Maymount Celtic
2003–2005 Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 Everton 0 (0)
2006–2007Chester City (loan) 6 (0)
2007 Waterford United - (-)
2008 Cobh Ramblers 21 (0)
2010–2013 Southern Stars 62 (9)
2013–2014 South Melbourne 15 (2)
2014 Dandenong Thunder 20 (0)
2015–2017 Port Melbourne 66 (3)
2018 Dandenong City 22 (1)
2019– Port Melbourne 18 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Kearney joined the Everton F.C. academy in 2003 from Maymount Celtic[1] and represented the club at Under 17, Under 18, Under 19 and Reserve level.[2] In February 2007 he joined League Two side Chester City on loan from Everton.[3][4]

After relocating to Australia, Kearney played for several seasons at Southern Stars FC before joining South Melbourne FC ahead of the 2013 season.[5]

In January 2014 he left South Melbourne FC and signed with Dandenong Thunder and was their vice captain for the 2014 NPL Victoria season.[6] In late 2014, Kearney signed for Port Melbourne Sharks ahead of the 2015 season.[7]

On 2 February 2018 it was announced that Alan had joined Dandenong City for the 2018 season.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ "Everton pay €340,000 to clubs". The Irish Times.
  2. ^ "ToffeeWeb - Everton Players: Alan Kearney".
  3. ^ Adams, Tom. "Chester clinch Kearney deal". skysports.com.
  4. ^ Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "Chester City: 1946/47 – 1999/2000 & 2004/05 – 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
  5. ^ "Tough Irishman signs with South • - SMFC".
  6. ^ "Rixon, Recchia & Kearney Depart • - SMFC".
  7. ^ "Port Melbourne "Sharks" Soccer Club - NEW SIGNING: 27 Year old Alan Kearney - Central Midfielder signed from Dandenong Thunder. Welcome to Port Melbourne Alan!! | Facebook". www.facebook.com.
  8. ^ "Dandenong City SC - Lets welcome Alan Kearney as the latest addition to our Senior Team #letsgodandy | Facebook". www.facebook.com.