Ciaran Clark
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Ciaran Clark (born 26 September 1989) is a professional footballer who plays for EFL Championship side Stoke City primarily as a centre-back, though he can also play as a central midfielder or left-back.[4] Clark is a product of the Aston Villa Academy and made 159 appearances for their senior side before transferring to Newcastle in 2016. Born in England, he has represented the Republic of Ireland national team.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ciaran Clark[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1989-09-26) 26 September 1989 (age 34)[2] | ||
Place of birth | Harrow, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Stoke City | ||
Number | 26 | ||
Youth career | |||
2000–2009 | Aston Villa | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2016 | Aston Villa | 134 | (7) |
2016–2023 | Newcastle United | 114 | (11) |
2022–2023 | → Sheffield United (loan) | 10 | (2) |
2023– | Stoke City | 3 | (0) |
International career | |||
2005–2006 | England U17 | 6 | (0) |
2006–2007 | England U18 | 2 | (0) |
2007–2008 | England U19 | 9 | (0) |
2009–2010 | England U20 | 2 | (1) |
2011–2019 | Republic of Ireland | 36 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:22, 9 December 2023 (UTC) |
Clark captained England at under-18, under-19 and under-20 level, but in October 2010 declared his ambition to play for the Republic of Ireland, the country of his parents' birth.[5] He was called up to the national team a month later for the friendly match against Norway, and made his full debut against Wales on 8 February 2011.[6]