Kieron Durkan
English-Irish footballer
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Kieron John Durkan (1 December 1973 – 28 February 2018) was a professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Active between 1992 and 2004, Durkan made over 250 appearances in the Football League. Born in England, he represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level.
Full name
Kieron John Durkan[1]
Date of birth
1 December 1973[2]
Place of birth
Chester, England
Date of death
28 February 2018 (aged 44)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kieron John Durkan[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 December 1973[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Chester, England | ||
| Date of death | 28 February 2018 (aged 44) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1992 | Wrexham | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1996 | Wrexham | 50 | (4) |
| 1996–1998 | Stockport County | 65 | (4) |
| 1998–2001 | Macclesfield Town | 102 | (13) |
| 2000 | → York City (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2001–2003 | Rochdale | 30 | (1) |
| 2003–2004 | Swansea City | 21 | (1) |
| 2004 | Caernarfon Town | 3 | (0) |
| 2005 | Cefn Druids | 3 | (0) |
| Total | 275 | (22) | |
| International career | |||
| Republic of Ireland U21 | 5 | (0) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early and personal life
Club career
He played professionally for Wrexham, Stockport County, Macclesfield Town, York City, Rochdale and Swansea City.[6][7] Durkan later played non-League football for Caernarfon Town, Runcorn FC Halton, Leek Town and Cefn Druids.[8]
International career
He earned five caps for the Republic of Ireland national under-21 team.[9]
