Given the question: Pick one category for the following text. The options are - company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work. Alan Cawley -  Alan Cawley (born 3 January 1982 in Sligo) is a retired footballer.Before signing for Leeds United Alan attended Summerhill College in Sligo. Alan began his career at Leeds United and had a spell at Sheffield Wednesday before returning to Ireland to sign for UCD. His impressive performances for the students earned him a move to Shelbourne where he won a league winners medal. Had loan spells at Longford Town and Waterford United before returning for a second spell at Belfield.
The answer is:
Athlete