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Ciaran Brennan
Personal information
Full name Ciaran Thomas Brennan[1]
Date of birth (2000-05-05) 5 May 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Newport County
Number 6
Youth career
2013–2018 Sheffield Wednesday
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2024 Sheffield Wednesday 11 (0)
2019 → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 4 (0)
2021 → Notts County (loan) 4 (0)
2022–2023 → Swindon Town (loan) 17 (0)
2023–2024 → Hartlepool United (loan) 4 (0)
2024– Newport County 12 (0)
International career‡
2017 Republic of Ireland U18 2 (0)
2019 Republic of Ireland U19 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:36, 16 November 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:57, 16 September 2020 (UTC)

Ciarán Brennan (born 5 May 2000) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for EFL League Two club Newport County.

Career

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Sheffield Wednesday

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Brennan joined Sheffield Wednesday in 2013, joining the U14 group, before progressing through the clubs youth academies.[2] He would sign his first professional contract on 3 May 2018,[3] later renewing his contract at the club for a further year at the end of 2019 season and again in 2020.[4][5] On 15 September 2020, he would make his first team debut at Sheffield Wednesday, starting the game against Rochdale in the second round of the EFL Cup.[6] The club activated a one-year extension to his contract on 20 May 2021.[7] After his Notts County loan, he would break into the first time on a more regular basis, which would see him sign a new contract until the summer of 2024.[8][9] On 17 May 2024, it was confirmed he would be released following the expiration of his contract.[10]

Loan Spells

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On the 20 September 2019, Brennan was sent out on a one month loan to Gainsborough Trinity, which would see him play five games before returning to Sheffield Wednesday with the clubs player of the month award.[11][12] On 22 September 2021, Brennan joined Notts County on a short term loan until 27 November.[13] The loan was cut short on 8 November 2021 after featuring 5 times in all competition.[14] On 1 July, it was announced that Brennan had joined Swindon Town on loan for the season.[15] He made his Swindon debut against Harrogate Town on the opening day of the season.[16] He would pick up a season-ending shoulder injury against Harrogate Town on 25 February 2023 and would return to his parent club.[17] On 4 December 2023, Brennan joined Hartlepool United on a short term loan.[18] He made his Hartlepool debut on 9 December in a 5–1 FA Trophy win against City of Liverpool.[19] On 5 January 2024, it was announced that his loan spell with Hartlepool had ended.[20]

Newport County

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On 25 June 2024, Newport County announced Brennan would join them on 1 July 2024 signing a two-year deal.[21] He made his debut for Newport on 10 August 2024 in the 3-2 EFL League Two defeat to Cheltenham Town.[22]

International career

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Brennan got his maiden call-up to the Republic of Ireland U21 team for the first time on 25 May 2021 to play in games against Switzerland, Denmark and Australia.[23] However he would later have to withdraw from the squad due to illness.[24]

Career statistics

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As of match played 16 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sheffield Wednesday 2019–20[25] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020–21[26] Championship 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 0
2021–22[27] League One 11 0 0 0 0 0 3[a] 0 14 0
2022–23[28] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023–24[29] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 11 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 18 0
Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 2019–20[25] Northern Premier League 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Notts County (loan) 2021–22[27] National League 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Swindon Town (loan) 2022–23[28] League Two 17 0 1 0 0 0 3[a] 0 21 0
Hartlepool United (loan) 2023–24[29] National League 4 0 0 0 0 0 1[b] 0 5 0
Newport County 2024–25[30] League Two 12 0 1 0 1 0 2[a] 0 16 0
Career total 52 0 6 0 3 0 9 0 70 0
  1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ Appearances in FA Trophy

References

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  1. ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Sheffield Wednesday" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 24. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Ciaran Brennan". Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Ciaran Brennan signs pro Owls deal". Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Owls sign up academy youngsters". Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  5. ^ "New deals for seven young Owls". Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Report: Rochdale 0–2 Wednesday". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Owls confirm 2020/21 retained list". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Ciaran Brennan extends Owls contract". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  9. ^ "Brennan enjoying every minute!". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  10. ^ "Owls confirm retained list". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Owl lands as Blues boost squad". Gainsborough Trinity F.C. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  12. ^ "Brennan buoyed by Trinity loan". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  13. ^ "Ciaran Brennan joins Notts County on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  14. ^ "Loan update as Owls trio return". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  15. ^ "Ciaran Brennan joins Swindon on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 1 July 2022.
  16. ^ "Rampant Town Open the Season in Style". Harrogate Town AFC. 30 July 2022.
  17. ^ "Injured Sheffield Wednesday loanee Ciaran Brennan out for the season". Swindon Advertister. 12 March 2023.
  18. ^ "Brennan joins Hartlepool on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  19. ^ "Match Report: Pools progress in Isuzu FA Trophy". Hartlepool United FC. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  20. ^ "Loan player movements". Hartlepool United FC. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  21. ^ "Newport County confirm signing of Ciaran Brennan". Newport County AFC. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  22. ^ Brennan Newport debut
  23. ^ "Crawford names 26-man squad for Marbella friendlies". FAI. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  24. ^ "'Gutted' Brennan pulls out of Ireland squad". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  25. ^ a b "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  26. ^ "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  27. ^ a b "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  28. ^ a b "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  29. ^ a b "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  30. ^ "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
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