1. Joseph Thomas Gordon Shaughnessy was born on 6 July 1992 and is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for and captains Scottish Premiership club Dundee.
21 Facts About Joe Shaughnessy
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Joe Shaughnessy has previously played for Aberdeen, Forfar Athletic, Falkirk, St Johnstone, Southend United and St Mirren.
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Joe Shaughnessy has represented the Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team at international level.
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Joe Shaughnessy's younger brother Conor is a professional footballer with Championship side Portsmouth.
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Joe Shaughnessy signed for Aberdeen in June 2009, having previously played for Irish club Salthill Devon as a youngster.
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Joe Shaughnessy made his debut on 14 May 2011 against Hibernian.
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On 30 August 2011, Joe Shaughnessy went on loan to Forfar Athletic until January, along with Nicky Low.
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Joe Shaughnessy went on to make 26 appearances and scored three times.
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On 7 December 2012, Joe Shaughnessy signed a contract extension with Aberdeen until 2015.
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Joe Shaughnessy scored his first competitive goal for Aberdeen four days later in the Scottish Cup 4th Round Replay win over Motherwell.
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Joe Shaughnessy was even compared to Richard Gough, due to his playing style.
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Joe Shaughnessy subsequently had his first team opportunities limited, as Shaleum Logan or Ryan Jack were preferred in the right-back position.
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On 14 May 2015, Joe Shaughnessy was named as one of seven players who would be leaving Aberdeen at the end of the season, having not been offered a new contract.
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Joe Shaughnessy signed a pre-contract agreement with St Johnstone on 20 May 2015, agreeing a two-year deal.
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Joe Shaughnessy made 21 appearances during one season with the club, which triggered an extension to his contract, but he was released by Southend on 2 July 2020.
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On 20 July 2020, Joe Shaughnessy signed a two-year deal with St Mirren.
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On 21 May 2021 Joe Shaughnessy signed a contract extension with the club lasting until 2023.
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On 2 June 2023, Joe Shaughnessy joined Scottish Premiership club Dundee.
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Joe Shaughnessy would make his competitive debut in an away Scottish League Cup group stage win against Bonnyrigg Rose.
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Three days later, Joe Shaughnessy made his first competitive appearance for Dundee since April 2024 as a substitute in a Scottish Cup fifth round victory over Airdrieonians.
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In January 2013, Joe Shaughnessy was called up to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad.