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Cian Kavanagh
Personal information
Full name Cian Kavanagh
Date of birth (2003-01-03) 3 January 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Sligo Rovers
Youth career
2017–2019 St Patrick's Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 St Patrick's Athletic 0 (0)
2019–2020 Heart of Midlothian 0 (0)
2020–2021 Cowdenbeath 4 (1)
2021–2022 Waterford 31 (9)
2022–2023 Derry City 33 (3)
2024 St Patrick's Athletic 18 (1)
2025– Sligo Rovers 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:09, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

Cian Kavanagh (born 3 January 2003) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers. His previous clubs are St Patrick's Athletic (where he spent 2 spells), Heart of Midlothian, Cowdenbeath, Waterford and Derry City.

Career

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Youth career

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A native of Baldoyle, Dublin, Kavanagh came through the academy of League of Ireland Premier Division side St Patrick's Athletic whom he signed for in 2017, where he featured for the under 15, under 17 and under 19s sides.[1] In October 2018, he scored twice in a 4–0 win over Cork City in the National Under 15 Cup Final at Richmond Park.[2]

St Patrick's Athletic

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He was included in the first team by manager Harry Kenny ahead of the 2019 season, aged 16.[1] He made his first appearance with the St Patrick's Athletic first team on 19 January 2019, in a 4–1 win over Cobh Ramblers in a pre-season friendly.[3] On 13 July 2019, he was an unused substitute in a friendly against UEFA Europa League holders Chelsea.[4]

Heart of Midlothian

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Kavanagh signed a 3-year contract with Heart of Midlothian on 30 August 2019.[5] He failed to make a first team appearance and departed the club in September 2020 in search of first team opportunities.

Cowdenbeath

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In September 2020, he signed for Scottish League Two side Cowdenbeath.[6] On 28 November 2020, he scored the first senior goal of his career, in a 5–2 defeat away to Elgin City.[7] In February 2021, the club agreed to release Kavanagh with immediate affect to allow him to return home to Ireland as the squad were on furlough and unable to train or play matches due to the COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland.[8] He scored 1 goal in 9 appearances in all competitions during his short spell with the club.[9]

Waterford

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On 23 February 2021, Kavanagh signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Wayerford.[10][11][12] On 26 March 2021, he scored his first goal for the club, opening the scoring in a 2–1 defeat against Sligo Rovers.[13] On 18 July 2021, he scored from 25 yards to secure a 1–0 win for his side at home to Sligo Rovers.[14][15] He scored twice in a 4–1 win over Longford Town at the RSC on 20 August 2021.[16] He would only feature once more that season due to injury however, and his 4 goals in 14 league appearances wasn't enough to help the club avoid relegation to the League of Ireland First Division.[17] He started off the 2022 season off well, scoring 5 goals in 17 games by July, which drew attention from League of Ireland Premier Division clubs.[9]

Derry City

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On 29 July 2022, it was announced that Kavanagh had signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Derry City for an undisclosed fee, on an 18-month deal.[18] On 30 September 2022, he came off the bench away to St Patrick's Athletic to score the winner in an important 1–0 victory for his side.[19][20] On 13 November 2022, Kavanagh was part of the squad in the 2022 FAI Cup Final, which resulted in a 4–0 win over Shelbourne at the Aviva Stadium, a record Cup Final scoreline margin.[21] On 10 February 2023, he started in the 2023 President of Ireland's Cup, as his side defeated Shamrock Rovers 2–0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium to win the trophy.[22] He scored an equaliser in a 2–2 draw away to Dundalk on 16 April 2023 at Oriel Park.[23] On 5 June 2023, he scored a consolation goal in a 4–1 defeat to St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park.[24] His second season with Derry saw him feature in 4 of the 6 games in their UEFA Europa Conference League campaign, playing and scoring both home and away against KuPS of Finland.[25][26] He also featured in both legs against Tobol of Kazakhstan, against whom he scored in the penalty shootout in the second leg at Tallaght Stadium, as his side were defeated 6–5 on penalties.[27] It was announced in November 2023 that Kavanagh would be let go by the club following the end of his contract after scoring 5 goals in 40 appearances in his time with the club.[28]

St Patrick's Athletic

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On 22 November 2023, it was announced that Kavanagh had signed a contract with his first senior club, St Patrick's Athletic.[29][30][31][32] He made his debut for the club on 22 January in a Leinster Senior Cup game away to Usher Celtic and scored a penalty that he won himself less than a minute after coming on as a half time substitute.[33] Kavanagh's first league goal for the club came on 24 May 2024, in a 2–2 draw away to Bohemians at Dalymount Park after he had replaced Ruairí Keating from the bench early on following a concussion he suffered in the first action of the game.[34] On 8 October 2024, Kavanagh was part of the Pats side that defeated St Mochta's 2–1 in the final of the 2023–24 Leinster Senior Cup.[35] On 29 November 2024, it was announced that Kavanagh had departed the club by mutual consent.

Sligo Rovers

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On 29 November 2024, Kavanagh signed a 2 year contract with League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers.[36]

International career

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In October 2021, Kavanagh was called up for the Republic of Ireland U21 side for an away game against Montenegro U21.[37]

Career statistics

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As of match played on 1 November 2024[38]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
St Patrick's Athletic 2019 LOI Premier Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0[c] 0 0[d] 0 0 0
Heart of Midlothian 2019–20 Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Cowdenbeath 2020–21 Scottish League Two 4 1 1 0 4 0 — — 9 1
Waterford 2021 LOI Premier Division 14 4 2 0 — — 0[e] 0 16 4
2022 LOI First Division 17 5 — — — 0[d] 0 17 5
Total 31 9 2 0 — — 0 0 33 9
Derry City 2022 LOI Premier Division 6 1 1 0 — — — 7 1
2023 27 2 1 0 — 4[f] 2 1[g] 0 33 4
Total 33 3 2 0 — 4 2 1 0 40 5
St Patrick's Athletic 2024 LOI Premier Division 18 1 1 0 — 2[h] 0 4[i] 3 25 4
Sligo Rovers 2025 LOI Premier Division 0 0 0 0 — — — 0 0
Total 86 14 6 0 4 0 6 2 5 3 107 19
  1. ^ Includes FAI Cup & Scottish Cup
  2. ^ Includes League of Ireland Cup & Scottish League Cup
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ a b Appearance(s) in the Leinster Senior Cup
  5. ^ Appearance in the 2021 League of Ireland Promotion/Relegation Playoff
  6. ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa Conference League
  7. ^ Appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup
  8. ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Conference League
  9. ^ 1 appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup & 3 appearances, 3 goals in the Leinster Senior Cup

Honours

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Derry City
St Patrick's Athletic

References

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  1. ^ a b "Cian Kavanagh | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
  2. ^ https://leagueofireland.ie/news/a-proud-day-for-the-club-pats-u15-head-coach-denis-hyland/id-2205
  3. ^ "Result: Saints 4 - Cobh 1". www.stpatsfc.com.
  4. ^ "St Patrick's Athletic vs. Chelsea - 13 July 2019 - Soccerway". ie.soccerway.com.
  5. ^ "Hearts sign young striker Cian Kavanagh to three-year contract".
  6. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-angus-and-the-mearns-edition/20200924/282239488062501 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ^ "Elgin City vs. Cowdenbeath - 28 November 2020 - Soccerway". ie.soccerway.com.
  8. ^ "Lower and non-league clubs await decision as Cowden bid farewell to striker". Central Fife Times. February 24, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Republic of Ireland - C. Kavanagh - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
  10. ^ "Waterford FC". Waterford FC.
  11. ^ Corcoran, Paul. "Waterford sign former Hearts and Saints midfielder Cian Kavanagh". extratime.com.
  12. ^ "Blues add three more players ahead of transfer deadline". Waterford News & Star. February 24, 2021.
  13. ^ Goulden, David (March 26, 2021). "Sligo turn on the style to sink Waterford" – via www.rte.ie.
  14. ^ O'Connell, Dylan (July 18, 2021). "Stunning Kavanagh strike the difference for Waterford against Sligo Rovers". The 42.
  15. ^ Flanagan, Adrian (July 18, 2021). "Cian Kavanagh sizzler seals vital win for Waterford over Sligo Rovers". Irish Examiner.
  16. ^ Flanagan, Adrian (August 20, 2021). "Waterford pile the pressure on Longford". Irish Examiner.
  17. ^ Fennessy, Paul (November 26, 2021). "Joy for UCD as they beat beleagured Waterford to seal Premier Division status". The 42.
  18. ^ "Welcome Cian Kavanagh". July 29, 2022.
  19. ^ "Derry City's Premier Division title hopes boosted as Cian Kavanagh hits winner against St Pat's". September 30, 2022 – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  20. ^ "Derry narrow gap at top with 1-0 win over St Pat's". October 1, 2022.
  21. ^ "Derry outclass Shelbourne to deny Duff his fairytale Cup final ending". The Irish Times.
  22. ^ "Derry City get season off to a flyer as Patching and Duffy seal President's Cup with victory over Shamrock Rovers". Independent.ie. February 10, 2023.
  23. ^ Rogers, James (April 16, 2023). "Cian Kavanagh heads equaliser as Derry City draw with Dundalk". Irish Examiner.
  24. ^ Sneyd, David (June 5, 2023). "St Pat's turn on style with statement of intent win over Derry". The 42.
  25. ^ Duffy, Arthur (July 27, 2023). "Derry City battle back to clinch superb win over Finnish outfit". Irish Examiner.
  26. ^ McLaughlin, Kevin (August 3, 2023). "Derry's European odyssey goes on after draw in Finland" – via www.rte.ie.
  27. ^ Fallon, John (August 17, 2023). "Heartbreak for Derry City as Tobol go through on penalties". Irish Examiner.
  28. ^ Ferry, Gary. "'I think he will leave here a better player' - Cian Kavanagh leaves Derry City". www.derrynow.com.
  29. ^ "Cian Kavanagh Returns To The Saints". www.stpatsfc.com.
  30. ^ "Former Derry City striker Cian Kavanagh joins namesake Brandon at St Patrick's Athletic".
  31. ^ Duffy, Emma (November 22, 2023). "Gannon among experienced Shelbourne signings, Kavanagh returns to St Pat's". The 42.
  32. ^ McCadden, Mark (November 22, 2023). "New St Pat's signing looking forward to reunion with his old Hearts pal". Irish Mirror.
  33. ^ "LSC Report: Usher Celtic 3-3 Saints". www.stpatsfc.com.
  34. ^ "Bohemians strike late to deny Stephen Kenny a first win as St Pat's boss". Irish Independent. 24 May 2024.
  35. ^ Team, Extratime. "St Patrick's Athletic crowned Leinster Senior Cup winners". extratime.com.
  36. ^ https://www.sligorovers.com/kavanagh-signs-two-year-deal/
  37. ^ "Cork City's Josh Honohan included in Ireland U21 squad". echo live. October 1, 2021.
  38. ^ "Republic of Ireland - C. Kavanagh - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". ie.soccerway.com.
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