# Cieron Keane

Cieron Macaully Keane (born 14 August 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Barwell.

## Club career

Keane spent time at the Wolverhampton Wanderers youth team and signed his first scholarship in July 2012. However, after two years, Keane was released by the club in February 2014.
Following his release, Keane joined League One side Notts County in July 2014. He made his debut at Meadow Lane on 19 August 2014, and was sent off for two bookable offenses 71 minutes into a 2–1 victory over Colchester United. Keane made his return in his second appearance, in a 2–1 loss against Bristol City on 31 August 2014. At the end of the 2014–15 season, Keane was among ten players to be released by the club, following their relegation to League Two.
During August 2015, Keane was signed by National League North side Nuneaton Town along with his brother Jordan Keane. On 18 August 2015, he made his debut, coming on for Marlon Harewood in the 77th minute in a 0–1 win over Lowestoft Town Keane signed for Boston United Saturday 25 August.
On 25 September 2018, Keane signed for Basford United in the Northern Premier League on a dual registration from Boston United. After spells with Leamington and Bradford Park Avenue, Keane returned to Basford again in November 2019. On 25 May 2021, Keane joined Gainsborough Trinity.
In May 2023, Keane joined Long Eaton United ahead of the new season. Following manager Ian Deakin's departure to Ilkeston Town, the player followed in September 2023. On 1 November 2023, he returned to Long Eaton United on loan, later returning on a permanent basis.
In June 2024, Keane joined Barwell.

## International career

Keane was called up by Republic of Ireland U19 in September 2014. Keane made his Republic of Ireland U19 debut against Netherlands U19.

## Personal life

His brothers, Kallum and Jordan, both spent brief periods with professional clubs before embarking on careers in non-league football.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 29 August 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Notts County | 2014–15 | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nuneaton Town | 2015–16 | National League North | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Worcester City | 2016–17 | National League North | 37 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 5 |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 2017–18 | National League North | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Alfreton Town | 2017–18 | National League North | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 3 |
| Boston United | 2018–19 | National League North | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Basford United (dual reg) | 2018–19 | Northern Premier League Premier DIvision | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Leamington | 2019–20 | National League North | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bradford Park Avenue | 2019–20 | National League North | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Basford United | 2019–20 | Northern Premier League Premier Division | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Stafford Rangers | 2020–21 | Northern Premier League Premier Division | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Gainsborough Trinity | 2021–22 | Northern Premier League Premier Division | 29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 3 |
| Gainsborough Trinity | 2022–23 | Northern Premier League Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gainsborough Trinity | Total | Total | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 3 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 166 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 182 | 11 |
* ↑ Two appearances in FA Trophy; one appearance in Birmingham Senior Cup
* 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
* ↑ Appearance(s) in Northern Premier League Challenge Cup