Shane McLoughlin
Shane Daniel McLoughlin (born 1 March 1997) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Morecambe. McLoughlin was born in New York City, where his family lived in the Bronx. He moved to Kerry, Ireland, when he was five. He has represented Ireland at under-16 and under-18 levels. Club career. Ipswich Town. McLoughlin joined Ipswich Town from Kerry-based club St. Brendan's Park in July 2013, signing a two-year scholarship with the side. In April 2015, the scholarship was extended for the 2015–16 season. McLoughlin signed a one-year professional  contract in July 2016 with the option of a further 12-month stay at Portman Road. He made his Ipswich Town debut in a 2–1 EFL Cup Second Round defeat away at Crystal Palace on 22 August 2017. He started the match and was substituted for Monty Patterson in the 81st minute. Loans to Bromley. In March 2017, McLoughlin joined National League club Bromley on loan for the rest of the season. He made seven league appearances for Bromley during this spell. McLoughlin had another brief spell on loan with Bromley the following season as he made two league appearances . AFC Wimbledon. On 31 January 2019, McLoughlin joined AFC Wimbledon in a free transfer on an 18-month deal. He made his debut for the club 12 days later in a 1–0 win away at Walsall. He scored his first senior career goal on 9 March 2019 in a 2–0 home victory over Doncaster Rovers. In June 2020, Wimbledon exercised the option on the midfielder's contract to keep him at the club for at least a further year. Manager Glyn Hodges praised McLoughlin upon his signing: "Shane can play in a number of positions, and he's getting better  and better. He's still young and hungry to keep on improving, so we are delighted we've got him." McLoughlin departed the club in May 2021. Morecambe. On 13 July 2021, The Shrimps confirmed McLoughlin had joined for the 2021/22 season, on a one year deal. International career. McLoughlin has won caps for the Republic of Ireland at under-16 and under-18 levels.