Michael Keane (footballer, born 1982)

Michael Keane
Personal information
Full name Michael Thomas Joseph Keane
Date of birth (1982-12-29) 29 December 1982 (age 41)
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1999–2000 Preston North End
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2004 Preston North End 57 (3)
2003Grimsby Town (loan) 7 (2)
2004–2005 Hull City 20 (3)
2005Rotherham United (loan) 10 (0)
2005–2007 Rotherham United 50 (0)
2007–2008 St Patricks Athletic 16 (2)
Total 160 (10)
International career
2002 Republic of Ireland U20 3 (0)
2001–2002 Republic of Ireland U21 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Michael Thomas Joseph Keane (born 29 December 1982) is an Irish former professional footballer who played on the left side of midfield. He played as a professional from 2000 until 2008, turning out for Preston North End, Grimsby Town, Hull City and Rotherham United before ending his career when he was released by League of Ireland Premier Division team St Patrick's Athletic in 2008.