Dean Shiels

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dean Shiels
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 1, 1985(1985-02-01)
Age	39
Country	Ireland
Horoscope	Aquarius

Dean Shiels Biography

Dean Shiels is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on February 1, 1985 in Ireland. A midfielder in the attacking position that joined Rangers FC in 2012 and was a part of the Northern Ireland national team in 2005.

He along with He and Niall McGinn became teammates on Northern Ireland’s national team. became co-players for Northern Ireland’s national team.

Shiels started his professional career at Arsenal, but made no first team appearances for the club before signing for Hibernian in 2004. In early 2006, Shiels had an operation to remove his right eye, which had been blind since a domestic accident when he was eight years old. The damaged eye was causing headaches and it was agreed that surgery was the best solution. In November 2008, St Mirren apologised to Shiels after one of their supporters verbally abused him regarding his disability during a match at Love Street. Hearts also criticised their supporters after they taunted Shiels about his disability during an Edinburgh derby match.

Shiels won his first Northern Ireland cap against Portugal in November 2005. He was recalled to the squad for the match against Scotland in August 2008 after an absence of 18 months. Shiels appeared as a second-half substitute in the goalless draw at Hampden Park. Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill said in February 2012 that Shiels could still have an international future. O’Neill selected Shiels during the 2012–13 season despite him playing in the Scottish Third Division. Shiels scored his first international goal on 12 September, in a 1–1 draw against Luxembourg.

His birthplace was Magherafelt, Northern Ireland.

Dean Shiels Net Worth

Dean Shiels is one of the richest Soccer Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dean Shiels 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played his early career at Arsenal from 2001 until 2004.

In 83 games in 83 matches for Doncaster Rovers from 2009 to 2012.

Dean Andrew Shiels (born 1 February 1985) is a British professional footballer, who plays as an attacking midfielder, and is currently a free agent. Shiels has previously played for Hibernian, Doncaster Rovers, Kilmarnock, Rangers, Dundalk, FC Edmonton and Dunfermline Athletic. He has also played in 14 full international matches for Northern Ireland. His father is Kenny Shiels, who was his manager at Kilmarnock.

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He scored a goal, as well as, setting up two goals in his first appearance, in a Scottish League Cup tie against East Fife on 7 August. A week after he sustained an injury during a match which ruled him out for weeks, On 2 September 2012, Shiels scored his first league goal, as well as setting up a goal, in a 5–1 win over Elgin City. After scoring two goals in three games, Shiels scored against the Scottish Premier League side Motherwell, in a Scottish League Cup tie. Then, in the Scottish Cup, Shiels scored twice and earns a hat-trick assist, as Rangers thrashed Alloa Athletic 7–0 on 3 November

2012. During the 2012–13 season he missed five months of the season due to a medial knee ligament injury.

Facts & Trivia

Dean Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Dean Shiels celebrates birthday on February 1 of every year.

On the opening game of the 2013–14 season, Shiels scored as Rangers won 4–1 against Brechin City. Shiels sustained another knee injury in October 2013. Two months after his return, Shiels scored a brace, in a 2–0 win over East Fife on 11 January 2014. Shiel’s lack of playing time led to transfer speculation with moves linked to Partick Thistle and returning to Hibernian after the rumoured cost-cutting that is due to take place at the club; manager Ally McCoist refuted this. On 8 February 2014, Shiels scored a hat-trick in the Scottish Cup, as Rangers won 4–0 against Dunfermline Athletic.

Top Facts about Dean Shiels

1. Dean Shiels is a Northern Irish professional footballer.
2. He was born on February 24, 1985 in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland.
3. Shiels has played for several clubs including Rangers and Kilmarnock.
4. He has also represented the Northern Ireland national team.
5. Shiels won the Scottish League Cup with Kilmarnock in 2012.
6. In total, he has made over 400 appearances in his career.
7. Shiels lost an eye at age eight due to a firework accident.
8. He is known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions.
9. Shiels retired from professional football in May 2020 at age 35.
10. Throughout his career, he scored over 60 goals and provided numerous assists.