Ciaran Clark

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ИИ

He began his professional career at Aston Villa, where he played from 2009 to 2016.

In 2016, Clark transferred to Newcastle United, contributing to their EFL Championship victory in 2017.

He played for Sheffield United in the 2022-2023 season before joining Stoke City in 2023.

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Биография

Early Life

Ciaran Clark was born in Harrow, London, and raised in Sandy, Bedfordshire. He joined the Aston Villa youth academy at the age of eleven, where he quickly made a name for himself by captaining the U18 team to the Premier Academy League title in the 2007–08 season. His leadership skills were evident as he also guided the reserves to their first-ever Reserve League trophy.

Career

Clark made his professional debut for Aston Villa on August 30, 2009, in a match against Fulham, where he helped secure a clean sheet. Over the years, he faced competition for a starting position but continued to develop his skills, eventually earning a contract extension in November 2009. After seven years with Villa, he transferred to Newcastle United in 2016, where he played until 2023, including a successful campaign that saw the team win the EFL Championship in 2016–17. In 2022, he joined Sheffield United and later signed with Stoke City for the 2023–2024 season.

Clark also had a notable international career, initially representing England at various youth levels, including the U17, U18, U19, and U20 teams. In 2010, he switched allegiance to the Republic of Ireland, qualifying through his Irish parents. He made his senior debut in 2011 and scored his first international goal in 2013. Clark's international career included participation in Euro 2016, where he infamously deflected a shot from Zlatan Ibrahimović into his own net during a match against Sweden.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Clark has been recognized for his contributions on the field, including being named Newcastle United Player of the Year for the 2016–17 season. His journey from a youth academy player to a professional footballer exemplifies dedication and resilience in the competitive world of football.

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Club career

Aston Villa

Early career

Clark was born in Harrow, London, and grew up in Sandy, Bedfordshire. He came through the Aston Villa youth academy after joining at the age of eleven, and captained the academy U18 team to the 2007–08 Premier Academy League—the academy's maiden league title. He was given a squad number for the 2008–09 season and named on the bench for Villa's 2008–09 UEFA Cup match away at CSKA Moscow, but remained an unused substitute. He captained the reserves to the Premier Reserve League South title and defeated PRL North winners Sunderland in the play-off final to win their first ever Reserve League trophy.

2009–10 season

Clark was included in the squads for the pre-season friendlies and the 2009 Peace Cup. On 30 August 2009, he made his debut in a 2–0 win against Fulham. With Curtis Davies unavailable through injury, the 19-year-old was named in Villa's starting line-up, partnering Carlos Cuéllar in defence. He helped keep a clean sheet and nearly marked his debut with a goal but sent his header inches wide. Garth Crooks of the BBC named the youngster in his team of the week. Although the formidable partnership of new signings James Collins and Richard Dunne limited him to the bench, he was tipped to break into the first team on a regular basis within several years. In November 2009, he signed a contract extension until June 2012.

2010–11 season

Clark started in the first two league games of the 2010–11 season:…

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International career

England

Clark captained the England U19 team through qualification for the 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, playing in five out of the six qualifiers and scoring a goal. He missed out on the tournament through an ankle injury sustained during training. After being promoted to the England U20s, he was appointed captain and scored in only his second match, in a friendly against Italy in March 2008.

Republic of Ireland

In late September 2010, Football Association of Ireland (FAI) officials approached Clark about switching his allegiance. They sent scout and former Republic of Ireland under-21 manager, Don Givens, to watch him in the match against Blackburn. On 5 October 2010, it was reported that Clark had pledged his international future to the Irish national team as he qualified through his Irish parents. Club teammate Richard Dunne played a role in convincing him and had spoken to FAI scouts about his eligibility. On 12 November 2010, Clark was named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendly against Norway. He then made his debut on 8 February 2011 against Wales at the Aviva Stadium. On 6 February 2013, Clark scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland, helping them to a 2–0 friendly victory against Poland. In Republic of Ireland's opening match at Euro 2016 against Sweden, Clark deflected a ball from Zlatan Ibrahimović into his own net to level the scores. Wes Hoolahan had earlier given Ireland the lead but Clark's mishap saw them…

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Career statistics

Club

International

Republic of Ireland score listed first, score column indicates score after each Clark goal.

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League: Premier League
League: English Football League
National team: Ireland
Club: Aston Villa F.C. (2009–2016)
Club: Newcastle United F.C. (2016–2023)
Club: Republic of Ireland men's national association football team (2011–2021)
Club: England national under-17 association football team (2005–2006)
Club: England national under-18 association football team (2006–2007)
Club: England national under-19 association football team (2007–2008)
Club: England national under-20 association football team (2009–2010)
Club: Sheffield United F.C. (2022–2023)
Club: Stoke City F.C. (2023–2024)