Shane Duffy
{{Short description|Irish association football player}}
{{For|the Gaelic footballer of the same name|Shane Duffy (Gaelic footballer)}}
{{Use Hiberno-English|date=August 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Shane Duffy
| image = Shane Duffy 2018.jpg
| caption = Duffy playing for Brighton & Hove Albion in 2018
| full_name = Shane Patrick Michael Duffy{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/612828 |title=Updated squads for 2017/18 Premier League confirmed |publisher=Premier League |date=2 February 2018 |access-date=10 February 2018 |archive-date=13 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513203133/https://www.premierleague.com/news/612828 |url-status=live }}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|1|1|df=y}}
| birth_place = Derry, Northern Ireland
| height = {{convert|1.93|m|order=flip}}
| position = Centre-back
| currentclub = Norwich City
| clubnumber = 4
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Foyle Harps
| youthyears2 = 2008–2009
| youthclubs2 = Everton
| years1 = 2009–2014
| clubs1 = Everton
| caps1 = 5
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2011
| clubs2 = → Burnley (loan)
| caps2 = 1
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2011
| clubs3 = → Scunthorpe United (loan)
| caps3 = 18
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2013–2014
| clubs4 = → Yeovil Town (loan)
| caps4 = 37
| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2014–2016
| clubs5 = Blackburn Rovers
| caps5 = 63
| goals5 = 5
| years6 = 2016–2023
| clubs6 = Brighton & Hove Albion
| caps6 = 140
| goals6 = 9
| years7 = 2020–2021
| clubs7 = → Celtic (loan)
| caps7 = 18
| goals7 = 3
| years8 = 2022–2023
| clubs8 = → Fulham (loan)
| caps8 = 4
| goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2023
| clubs9 = Fulham
| caps9 = 1
| goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2023–
| clubs10 = Norwich City
| caps10 = 81
| goals10 = 5
| nationalyears1 = 2008
| nationalteam1 = Northern Ireland U16
| nationalcaps1 = 5
| nationalgoals1 = 1
| nationalyears2 = 2008
| nationalteam2 = Northern Ireland U17
| nationalcaps2 = 5
| nationalgoals2 = 1
| nationalyears3 = 2008
| nationalteam3 = Northern Ireland U19
| nationalcaps3 = 4
| nationalgoals3 = 2
| nationalyears4 = 2009
| nationalteam4 = Northern Ireland U21
| nationalcaps4 = 3
| nationalgoals4 = 1
| nationalyears5 = 2009
| nationalteam5 = Northern Ireland B
| nationalcaps5 = 1
| nationalgoals5 = 0
| nationalyears6 = 2010
| nationalteam6 = Republic of Ireland U19
| nationalcaps6 = 3
| nationalgoals6 = 0
| nationalyears7 = 2011–2014
| nationalteam7 = Republic of Ireland U21
| nationalcaps7 = 20
| nationalgoals7 = 1
| nationalyears8 = 2014–
| nationalteam8 = Republic of Ireland
| nationalcaps8 = 61
| nationalgoals8 = 7
| club-update = 18:47, 3 May 2025 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 23:09, 4 June 2024 (UTC)
}}
Shane Patrick Michael Duffy (born 1 January 1992) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for {{English football updater|NorwichC}} club Norwich City and the Republic of Ireland national team.
Duffy came through the youth academy at Everton, where he completed his development after being promoted into the senior squad, spending most of his time at the club out on loan. He joined Blackburn Rovers in 2014 for an undisclosed fee, spending two years with the Lancashire club before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2016, where he earned promotion to the Premier League. He spent the 2020–21 season on loan at Celtic where he won the delayed 2020 Scottish Cup final.
Duffy played for Northern Ireland at youth international level before switching allegiance to the Republic of Ireland. Duffy made his debut for the senior side in 2014, representing the country at UEFA Euro 2016 and has gone on to earn over 60 caps to date.
Early life
Duffy was born in Derry, Northern Ireland.{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/shane-duffy/ |title=Shane Duffy: Profile |website=worldfootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=14 February 2021 |archive-date=14 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214224418/https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/shane-duffy/ |url-status=live }} As a youth, he played Gaelic football for Doire Colmcille CLG and association football for Foyle Harps, both based in Derry.{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers close in on signing: Five facts about Shane Duffy|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11441958.blackburn-rovers-close-signing-five-facts-shane-duffy/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=29 August 2014|access-date=7 August 2020}} However, Duffy had to make a choice between Gaelic football and association football, so he choose association football.{{cite web|url=https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2014/september/getting-personal-with-shane-duffy/|title='Getting Personal' with Shane Duffy|publisher=Blackburn Rovers F.C.|date=28 September 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807154440/https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2014/september/getting-personal-with-shane-duffy/|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} He represented Northern Ireland at under 16 level in the 2007 Victory Shield tournament and impressed Everton manager David Moyes in a performance at Bloomfield Road against England.
Duffy said that he once played for Derry City as a youngster and described it as a "good experience" for him.
Club career
=Everton=
File:Shane Duffy Bohemians V Everton (17 of 51).jpg in a pre-season friendly away at Bohemians in 2011.]]
Duffy joined Everton in November 2008 as a first-year scholar and worked his way through the U-18 and reserve teams.{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy|url=https://www.toffeeweb.com/players/profiles/Duffy.php|work=ToffeeWeb|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808124122/https://www.toffeeweb.com/players/profiles/Duffy.php|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.toffeeweb.com/season/08-09/under18.asp|title=Everton Under-18s|date=2 May 2009|work=ToffeeWeb|access-date=4 December 2009|archive-date=2 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100102130843/http://toffeeweb.com/season/08-09/under18.asp|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1035435/rising-stars-unveiled|title=RISING STARS UNVEILED|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=1 July 2008|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806155711/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1035435/rising-stars-unveiled|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1036510/duffy-confident|title=DUFFY CONFIDENT|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=21 November 2008|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161927/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1036510/duffy-confident|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}}
Manager David Moyes named him and several young players in the first team for the pre-season friendlies and Duffy scored his first Everton goal against Rochdale in a 4–0 victory.{{cite press release|url=http://www.evertonfc.com/match/report/0809/rochdale-v-everton.html|title=Rochdale V Everton|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=18 July 2009|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090723073504/http://www.evertonfc.com/match/report/0809/rochdale-v-everton.html|archive-date=23 July 2009|url-status=dead}} He was promoted to the first team for the 2009–10 season and appeared on the substitute bench in league matches.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1032211/pienaar-amp-jo-start|title=PIENAAR & JO START|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=15 August 2009|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806185834/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1032211/pienaar-amp-jo-start|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1032181/saha-starts-but-no-lescott|title=SAHA STARTS BUT NO LESCOTT|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=20 August 2009|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806185836/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1032181/saha-starts-but-no-lescott|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1032497/onwards-and-upwards|title=ONWARDS AND UPWARDS|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=10 September 2009|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806190646/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1032497/onwards-and-upwards|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1032900/reserves-in-action|title=RESERVES IN ACTION|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=23 November 2009|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806191808/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1032900/reserves-in-action|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1026872/reserves-face-man-utd|title=RESERVES FACE MAN UTD|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=18 February 2010|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807083142/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1026872/reserves-face-man-utd|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} At the age of 17, he made his professional debut versus AEK Athens in the UEFA Europa League in December 2009, coming on for the injured Sylvain Distin.{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/fixturesresults/round=2000037/match=2000876/report=lu.html|title=Everton vs AEK Athens|date=2 December 2009|publisher=UEFA|access-date=2 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204043009/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/fixturesresults/round=2000037/match=2000876/report=lu.html|archive-date=4 February 2010|url-status=dead}} In Everton's next European fixture, Duffy made his home debut at Goodison Park, completing the full 90 minutes against BATE Borisov, making his second and last appearances for the side in the 2009–10 season.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8415881.stm|title=Everton 0 – 1 BATE Borisov|date=17 December 2009|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=17 December 2009|first=Mandeep|last=Sanghera|archive-date=18 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091218052534/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8415881.stm|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2009–10 season, he was awarded the club's Reserve Player of the Year.{{cite news|title=Everton FC end of season awards - rundown of winners|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fc-end-season-awards-3422304|publisher=Liverpool Echo|date=5 May 2010|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807100801/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fc-end-season-awards-3422304|url-status=live}}
In May 2010 Duffy was seriously injured after colliding with a goalkeeper during a training match. He had undergone emergency surgery after lacerating his liver, and losing over three litres of blood in what medical staff described as "freak accident".{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8699813.stm|title=Injured Shane Duffy thought he 'was going to die'|date=23 May 2010|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=23 May 2010|first=Mandeep|last=Sanghera|archive-date=26 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100526012110/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8699813.stm|url-status=live}} Two months later, he spoke out about his injury, saying: "I can't thank them enough. I've thanked them so many times and I'll thank them again for being so good at their jobs and saving me. I'm so happy. I appreciate everything they've done for me. It's hard to tell people what it feels like because no one else knows I nearly died. So I just have to live life now, and don't take anything for granted."{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1028610/duffys-second-chance|title=DUFFY'S SECOND CHANCE|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=21 July 2010|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807084440/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1028610/duffys-second-chance|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1029354/duffy-urges-fans-to-give-blood|title=DUFFY URGES FANS TO GIVE BLOOD|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=13 September 2010|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807085944/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1029354/duffy-urges-fans-to-give-blood|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} Duffy made his return from injury, starting the whole game for Everton's Reserves Team in a 2–0 defeat against Sligo Rovers on 8 August 2010.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1029108/duffy-returns-to-reserve-ranks|title=DUFFY RETURNS TO RESERVE RANKS|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=8 August 2010|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807085346/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1029108/duffy-returns-to-reserve-ranks|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1029096/duffys-delight-with-return|title=DUFFY'S DELIGHT WITH RETURN|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=9 August 2010|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807085648/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1029096/duffys-delight-with-return|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
File:Shane Duffy.jpg in 2011.]]
After being recalled from his loan spell at Scunthorpe United, Duffy made his Premier League debut at White Hart Lane on 11 January 2012, coming on as a substitute for the final 30 minutes in a 2–0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.{{cite news|url=http://www.setanta.com/IE/Articles/2012/01/11/Tottenham-v-Everton/gnid-125643/|title=Spurs move within three of summit|publisher=Setanta Sports|date=11 January 2012|access-date=12 January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114051724/http://www.setanta.com/ie/Articles/2012/01/11/Tottenham-v-Everton/gnid-125643/|archive-date=14 January 2012|df=dmy-all}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020349/dream-come-true|title=DREAM COME TRUE|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=12 January 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807102802/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020349/dream-come-true|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} With Everton's regular centre-backs, Sylvain Distin and Phil Jagielka, injured for the next game three days later, Duffy made the first Premier League start of his career in a 1–1 draw with Aston Villa.{{cite web|url=http://au.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2009-2010/villa-v-everton_sto3102537/story.shtml |title=Everton make point at Aston Villa|publisher=Eurosport|date=14 January 2012|access-date=14 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053239/http://au.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2009-2010/villa-v-everton_sto3102537/story.shtml|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020178/moyes-assesses-defensive-options|title=MOYES ASSESSES DEFENSIVE OPTIONS|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=26 January 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807102749/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020178/moyes-assesses-defensive-options|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020331/what-the-papers-say-jan-13|title=WHAT THE PAPERS SAY - JAN 13|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=13 January 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807103815/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020331/what-the-papers-say-jan-13|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} He then made two more starts by the end of the month, coming against Blackburn Rovers and Fulham.{{cite news|title=Everton 1–1 Blackburn Rovers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/16559898.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 January 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=29 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829084221/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/16559898.stm|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Everton 2–1 Fulham|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16644382.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 January 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507003455/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/16644382|url-status=live}} His performance was praised by Manager David Moyes, saying: "Duffy has played really well in the games. He has been steady and looked mature in the games he has played. It is not easy for a young centre-half to play in the Premier League and we have tried to keep his game steady and simple and he has done well."{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020236/moyes-praises-mature-duffy|title=MOYES PRAISES 'MATURE' DUFFY|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=22 January 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807102755/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020236/moyes-praises-mature-duffy|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} Following the return of Jagieka and Distin, Duffy returned to the substitute bench and playing for the reserve side for the rest of the 2011–12 season.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020706/new-boys-in-contention|title=NEW BOYS IN CONTENTION|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=3 February 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807105917/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020706/new-boys-in-contention|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020645/neville-starts-but-no-jelavic|title=NEVILLE STARTS BUT NO JELAVIC|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=11 February 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807110108/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020645/neville-starts-but-no-jelavic|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1021644/moyes-makes-two-changes|title=MOYES MAKES TWO CHANGES|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=2 May 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807120903/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1021644/moyes-makes-two-changes|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} He went on to make five appearances in all competitions for the side.
Ahead of the 2012–13 season, Duffy was officially promoted to the senior first team following his involvement in the club's pre–season matches.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1021782/breakthrough-boosts-shane|title=BREAKTHROUGH BOOSTS SHANE|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=14 June 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807120904/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1021782/breakthrough-boosts-shane|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1021927/what-the-papers-say-24-july|title=WHAT THE PAPERS SAY - 24 JULY|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=24 July 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807120906/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1021927/what-the-papers-say-24-july|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1021930/goals-are-a-bonus-for-duffy|title=GOALS ARE A BONUS FOR DUFFY|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=23 July 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807120906/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1021930/goals-are-a-bonus-for-duffy|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} He made his first appearance of the 2012–13 season, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 5–0 win against Leyton Orient in the second round of the League Cup on 29 August 2012.{{cite news|title=Mirallas stars in Toffees rout|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/everton-vs-leyton-or/273467|publisher=Sky Sports|date=29 August 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807123616/https://www.skysports.com/football/everton-vs-leyton-or/273467|url-status=live}} It was announced on 12 September 2012 that Duffy signed a contract extension with Everton, keeping him until 2015.{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy signs Everton contract extension|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19576670|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 September 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507003505/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/19576670|url-status=live}} However, he found himself behind the pecking order in the first team, being placed on the substitute bench throughout the 2012–13 season.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1016573/duffy-ready-if-needed|title=DUFFY READY IF NEEDED|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=13 March 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807131242/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1016573/duffy-ready-if-needed|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1016152/what-the-papers-say-13-february|title=WHAT THE PAPERS SAY - 13 FEBRUARY|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=13 February 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807130948/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1016152/what-the-papers-say-13-february|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1016139/what-the-papers-say-14-february|title=WHAT THE PAPERS SAY - 14 FEBRUARY|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=14 February 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807130946/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1016139/what-the-papers-say-14-february|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} As a result, Duffy played in the reserve team throughout the 2012–13 season, making a contribution for the reserve side, scoring three times.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1022606/stubbs-pleased-with-point|title=STUBBS PLEASED WITH POINT|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=15 September 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807125208/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1022606/stubbs-pleased-with-point|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1022499/stubbs-keen-to-build-on-win|title=STUBBS KEEN TO BUILD ON WIN|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=27 September 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807125210/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1022499/stubbs-keen-to-build-on-win|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1023043/kennedy-thanks-everton-family|title=KENNEDY THANKS EVERTON FAMILY|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=1 October 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807125211/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1023043/kennedy-thanks-everton-family|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} He also captained the side as well.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1015784/strong-under-21s-team-named|title=STRONG UNDER-21S TEAM NAMED|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=14 January 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807131240/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1015784/strong-under-21s-team-named|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1016573/duffy-ready-if-needed|title=DUFFY READY IF NEEDED|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=13 March 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807131242/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1016573/duffy-ready-if-needed|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1016804/captain-duffy-proud-of-u21s|title=CAPTAIN DUFFY PROUD OF U21S|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=24 April 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807133104/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1016804/captain-duffy-proud-of-u21s|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1017717/duffy-learning-by-example|title=DUFFY LEARNING BY EXAMPLE|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=3 June 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807134822/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1017717/duffy-learning-by-example|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} Despite this, Duffy later made two more appearances for the club, both coming on as a late substitute.{{cite news|title=West Ham United 1–2 Everton|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20738511|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 December 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=24 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224173913/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20738511|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Oldham Athletic 2–2 Everton|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21449396|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 February 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=29 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160429165508/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21449396|url-status=live}}
==Loan spells==
Duffy joined Burnley on loan on 24 March 2011 on an initial 28-day loan with the possibility of an extension until the end of the 2010–11 season.{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/burnley/9435322.stm |publisher=BBC Sport | title=Burnley complete Duffy loan move | date=24 March 2011}} Duffy made his debut for Burnley on 2 April 2011 in the 2–1 defeat to Ipswich Town, playing the full 90 minutes.{{cite web|url=http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10413~51912,00.html|title=Burnley 1–2 Ipswich|date=2 April 2011|publisher=Burnley FC|access-date=2 April 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110407090945/http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10413~51912,00.html|archive-date=7 April 2011|df=dmy-all}} This turns out to be his only appearances for the club, as he returned to his parent club on 20 April 2011.{{cite news|title=Burnley to wait and see on Everton loanee Duffy|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/8984919.burnley-wait-see-everton-loanee-duffy/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=20 April 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807092038/https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/8984919.burnley-wait-see-everton-loanee-duffy/|url-status=live}}
Duffy stated on his Twitter account that he wanted to be loaned out to get first team football.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1025265/what-the-papers-say-august-4|title=WHAT THE PAPERS SAY - AUGUST 4|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=4 August 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807093702/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1025265/what-the-papers-say-august-4|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1025561/duffy-eyes-loan-boost|title=DUFFY EYES LOAN BOOST|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=4 September 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807094039/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1025561/duffy-eyes-loan-boost|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} As a result, Duffy joined Scunthorpe United on loan on 31 August 2011.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1025029/duffy-joins-scunthorpe|title=DUFFY JOINS SCUNTHORPE|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=31 August 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807093545/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1025029/duffy-joins-scunthorpe|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} He made his debut on 10 September 2011, starting the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against Sheffield United, winning the Man of the Match award.{{cite news|title=Scunthorpe United 1–1 Sheffield United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/14773031.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 September 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507003435/https://news.bbcimg.co.uk/view/1_0_32/wide/hi/shared/page_type/story.css|url-status=live}} Duffy's appearance in the first team led to Scunthorpe United extending his loan spells on three occasions.{{cite news|title=Everton's Shane Duffy has loan spell at Scunthorpe United extended|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/evertons-shane-duffy-loan-spell-3366488|publisher=Liverpool Echo|date=29 September 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807100750/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/evertons-shane-duffy-loan-spell-3366488|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1026133/duffy-becoming-a-leader|title=DUFFY BECOMING 'A LEADER'|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=1 November 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807095333/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1026133/duffy-becoming-a-leader|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1025876/duffy-extends-iron-loan|title=DUFFY EXTENDS IRON LOAN|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=29 November 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807095827/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1025876/duffy-extends-iron-loan|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1026156/trio-extend-loans|title=TRIO EXTEND LOANS|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=30 December 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807095628/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1026156/trio-extend-loans|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Tony Hibbert thriving on Everton FC right-back competition|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tony-hibbert-thriving-everton-fc-3363273|publisher=Liverpool Echo|date=21 October 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807100748/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tony-hibbert-thriving-everton-fc-3363273|url-status=live}} It wasn't until on 29 October 2011 when he scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–1 win against Tranmere Rovers.{{cite news|title=Scunthorpe United 4–2 Tranmere Rovers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/15413481.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 October 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507003435/https://news.bbcimg.co.uk/view/1_0_32/wide/hi/shared/storybody.css|url-status=live}} Two months later on 26 December 2011, Duffy scored his second goal for the club, in a 3–1 loss against Bury.{{cite news|title=Scunthorpe United 1–3 Bury|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/16240543.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507003429/https://news.bbcimg.co.uk/view/1_0_32/wide/hi/shared/styles.css|url-status=live}} He made a total of 19 appearances for the Iron before his parent club recalled him on 5 January 2012, due to an injury to Phil Jagielka, Everton's regular centre-back.{{cite web | url=http://www.football365.com/everton/7413202/Duffy-recalled-from-Iron-spell | title=Duffy recalled from Iron spell | publisher=Football365 | date=5 January 2012 | access-date=12 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714194122/http://www.football365.com/everton/7413202/Duffy-recalled-from-Iron-spell|archive-date=14 July 2014|url-status=dead}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020417/duffy-set-to-return|title=DUFFY SET TO RETURN|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=5 January 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807095705/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1020417/duffy-set-to-return|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
On 26 September 2013, Duffy joined Championship club Yeovil Town on an initial month loan.{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy: Everton defender joins Yeovil Town on loan|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24291069|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 September 2013|access-date=27 September 2013|archive-date=26 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926234022/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24291069|url-status=live}} He made his Yeovil Town's debut, starting the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against Bolton Wanderers two days later.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 1–1 Yeovil Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24185036|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 September 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=24 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924150642/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24185036|url-status=live}} Duffy then helped the side two consecutive clean sheets in two matches between 30 November 2013 and 3 December 2013 against Watford and Blackpool.{{cite news|title=Watford 0–3 Yeovil Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25062907|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 November 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=11 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140211164014/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25062907|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Yeovil Town 1–0 Blackpool|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25098501|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 December 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=17 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140217203244/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25098501|url-status=live}} Duffy's loan was eventually extended for a further two months and he made a total of 14 appearances for Yeovil before returning to Everton on 27 December 2013.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1018910/duffy-loan-extended|title=DUFFY LOAN EXTENDED|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=31 October 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807134823/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1018910/duffy-loan-extended|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1019303/duffy-extends-yeovil-loan|title=DUFFY EXTENDS YEOVIL LOAN|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=30 November 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807134823/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1019303/duffy-extends-yeovil-loan|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} He rejoined Yeovil on 1 January 2014 when the transfer window re-opened, joining on loan until the end of the season.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25529010|title=Yeovil Town: Everton's Shane Duffy to stay with Glovers|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 December 2013|access-date=1 January 2014|archive-date=29 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131229122820/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25529010|url-status=live}} After keeping two consecutive clean sheets once again, Duffy scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw against Reading on 1 March 2014.{{cite news|title=Yeovil Town 1–1 Watford|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25817295|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 February 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=12 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312003108/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25817295|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Yeovil Town 1–0 Doncast Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26201751|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 February 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=6 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306012309/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26201751|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Reading 1–1 Yeovil Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26300108|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 March 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=9 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309212256/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26300108|url-status=live}} Having become a first team regular for Yeovil Town throughout the 2013–14 season, he made 39 appearances and scored once in all competitions.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1013047/duffy-out-to-impress|title=DUFFY OUT TO IMPRESS|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=24 July 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807134441/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1013047/duffy-out-to-impress|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Blues loan star Duffy is no forgotten man|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fc-shane-duffy-life-6705839|publisher=Liverpool Echo|date=13 February 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=11 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111235916/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fc-shane-duffy-life-6705839|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy could be an international star says Yeovil boss Gary Johnson|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fcs-shane-duffy-could-6831747|publisher=Liverpool Echo|date=14 March 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117192528/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fcs-shane-duffy-could-6831747|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 2–0 Yeovil Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27075388|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 April 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507003431/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/27075388|url-status=live}}
=Blackburn Rovers=
On 1 September 2014, Duffy joined Blackburn Rovers, on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.{{cite press release|url=http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-complete-duffy-deal-1889248.aspx|title=Rovers Complete Duffy Deal|publisher=Blackburn Rovers F.C.|date=1 September 2014|access-date=1 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140901113854/http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-complete-duffy-deal-1889248.aspx|archive-date=1 September 2014|url-status=dead}} The initial payment was understood to be in the region of £400,000.{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer delighted with transfer deadline day business|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11449014.blackburn-rovers-boss-gary-bowyer-delighted-transfer-deadline-day-business/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=3 September 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907131449/https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11449014.blackburn-rovers-boss-gary-bowyer-delighted-transfer-deadline-day-business/|url-status=live}}
Duffy made his Blackburn Rovers debut, coming on as a late substitute, in a 3–2 loss against Derby County on 17 September 2014.{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers 2–3 Derby County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29137521|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 September 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=12 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112010207/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29137521|url-status=live}} Since making his debut for the club, he quickly became a first team regular for the side, playing in the centre–back position, partnering with Grant Hanley.{{cite news|title=Defender Shane Duffy remaining calm over Blackburn Rovers' indifferent start|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11516237.defender-shane-duffy-remaining-calm-blackburn-rovers-indifferent-start/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=6 October 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507003429/https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11516237.defender-shane-duffy-remaining-calm-blackburn-rovers-indifferent-start/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy: My Blackburn Rovers centre-back partnership Grant Hanley will get better with time|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11544238.shane-duffy-blackburn-rovers-centre-back-partnership-grant-hanley-will-get-better-time/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=18 October 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507003430/https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11544238.shane-duffy-blackburn-rovers-centre-back-partnership-grant-hanley-will-get-better-time/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers defender Jack O'Connell ready to play out of position to prove his worth|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11698911.blackburn-rovers-defender-jack-oconnell-ready-play-position-prove-worth/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=2 January 2015|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507003429/https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11698911.blackburn-rovers-defender-jack-oconnell-ready-play-position-prove-worth/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Jason Lowe to hand Blackburn Rovers fitness boost by returning for Brentford clash|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11643217.jason-lowe-hand-blackburn-rovers-fitness-boost-returning-brentford-clash/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=4 December 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507003451/https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11643217.jason-lowe-hand-blackburn-rovers-fitness-boost-returning-brentford-clash/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=MATCH ANALYSIS: Blackburn Rovers 3 Swansea City 1|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11748486.match-analysis-blackburn-rovers-3-swansea-city-1/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=26 January 2015|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507003431/https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11748486.match-analysis-blackburn-rovers-3-swansea-city-1/|url-status=live}} On 4 November 2014, Duffy scored his first goal for Blackburn Rovers, in a 2–2 draw against Millwall.{{cite news|title=Millwall 2–2 Blackburn Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29797379|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 November 2014|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=19 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141119015148/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29797379|url-status=live}} However, he lost his first team place as the 2014–15 season progressed and never played for the side again after suffering a knee injury in training.{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers sweating on fitness of top-scorer Rudy Gestede - but captain Grant Hanley has recovered|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11756025.blackburn-rovers-sweating-fitness-top-scorer-rudy-gestede---captain-grant-hanley-recovered/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=29 January 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers defender Shane Duffy vows to come back stronger after season-ending injury|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11825326.blackburn-rovers-defender-shane-duffy-vows-come-back-stronger-season-ending-injury/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=28 February 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2015/february/a-healthy-competition-for-places/|title=A healthy competition for places|publisher=Blackburn Rovers F.C.|date=9 February 2015|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807154355/https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2015/february/a-healthy-competition-for-places/|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} Duffy acknowledged by saying: "I know by my own standards I haven't been good enough. I've been disappointed with myself and I fully deserved not to be in the team last week. But I'm pleased by the way I've reacted and I'm determined to get back in there."{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy: I deserved to lose my Blackburn Rovers place|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11750655.shane-duffy-deserved-lose-blackburn-rovers-place/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=27 January 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}} He went on to finish the season by making twenty–two appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
Ahead of the 2015–16 season, Duffy managed to recover from his knee injury and expect to fight his way to the first team for Blackburn Rovers.{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy: Our small Blackburn Rovers squad is sticking together|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/13582857.shane-duffy-small-blackburn-rovers-squad-sticking-together/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=8 August 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}} He made his first appearance of the season, starting the game, in a 2–1 loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the opening game of the season.{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers 1–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33744134|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 August 2015|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=3 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151203005319/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33744134|url-status=live}} Since returning from injury, Duffy continued to be a first team regular for the side, playing in the centre–back position.{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy: Blackburn Rovers are defending better than results suggest|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/13614051.shane-duffy-blackburn-rovers-defending-better-results-suggest/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=20 August 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Partnership with Shane Duffy will only get better, says Blackburn Rovers captain Grant Hanley|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/13875360.partnership-shane-duffy-will-get-better-says-blackburn-rovers-captain-grant-hanley/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=17 October 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Matt Kilgallon injury could leave Blackburn Rovers short on centre-back cover|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14194567.matt-kilgallon-injury-leave-blackburn-rovers-short-centre-back-cover/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=11 January 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy: Blackburn Rovers will have to keep Burnley strikers quiet to take derby spoils|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14323126.shane-duffy-blackburn-rovers-will-keep-burnley-strikers-quiet-take-derby-spoils/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=5 March 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kevin Gallacher column: Apart from four players Blackburn Rovers have been nowhere near consistent enough|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14420677.kevin-gallacher-column-apart-four-players-blackburn-rovers-nowhere-near-consistent-enough/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=12 April 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}} On 16 September 2015 he scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against Queens Park Rangers.{{cite news|title=Queens Park Rangers 2–2 Blackburn Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34194393|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 September 2015|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=15 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115230957/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34194393|url-status=live}} This was followed up by setting up the club's first goal of the game, in a 3–0 win against Charlton Athletic.{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers 3–0 Charlton Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34229726|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 September 2015|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=22 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150922050744/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34229726|url-status=live}} His early season performances were praised in the local press,{{cite news|title=PAUL WHEELOCK VERDICT: Blackburn Rovers 1 Brentford 1|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/13953154.paul-wheelock-verdict-blackburn-rovers-1-brentford-1/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=9 November 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy: Blackburn Rovers players have bought into Paul Lambert's 'tough' regime|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14098078.shane-duffy-blackburn-rovers-players-bought-paul-lamberts-tough-regime/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=24 November 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=THREE TALKING POINTS: Blackburn Rovers 0 Nottingham Forest 0|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14146699.three-talking-points-blackburn-rovers-0-nottingham-forest-0/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=15 December 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}} while his manager Paul Lambert publicly complimented the partnership of Hanley and Duffy.{{cite news|title=Paul Lambert: Grant Hanley and Shane Duffy have been my Blackburn Rovers rocks|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14132257.paul-lambert-grant-hanley-shane-duffy-blackburn-rovers-rocks/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=9 December 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}} Duffy lost out to Sam Byram after making it to the final 3-man shortlist for the December 2015 Championship Player of the Month.{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11715/10119136/anthony-martial-wins-pfa-fans-player-of-the-month-for-augustseptember|title=Sam Byram wins PFA Fans' Player of the Month award for December|publisher=Sky Sports|date=5 January 2016|access-date=26 March 2016|archive-date=14 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314013216/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11715/10119136/anthony-martial-wins-pfa-fans-player-of-the-month-for-augustseptember|url-status=live}} After the absence of Hanley, Duffy captained Blackburn Rovers for the first time, in a 2–0 loss against Hull City on 12 February 2016.{{cite news|title=FULL-TIME REPORT: Blackburn Rovers 0 Hull City 2|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14275376.full-time-report-blackburn-rovers-0-hull-city-2/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=13 February 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}} This was followed up by scoring his second goal of the season, in a 3–0 win against Fulham.{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers 3–0 Fulham|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35529435|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 February 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=27 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227024211/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35529435|url-status=live}}
On 21 February 2016, he captained the side for the second time this season, as Blackburn Rovers lost 5–1 against West Ham United.{{cite news|title=TYRONE MARSHALL VERDICT: Blackburn Rovers 1 West Ham United 5|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14292155.tyrone-marshall-verdict-blackburn-rovers-1-west-ham-united-5/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=22 February 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}} A month later on 19 March 2016, Duffy scored his third goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against Brentford.{{cite news|title=Brentford 0–1 Blackburn Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35791389|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 March 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=20 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720152124/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35791389|url-status=live}} In a follow–up match against Preston North End, he captained the side, only to be sent–off in the 24th minute for handball, as they lost 2–1.{{cite news|title=PLAYER RATINGS: Blackburn Rovers 1 Preston North End 2|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14402065.player-ratings-blackburn-rovers-1-preston-north-end-2/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=4 April 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers 1–2 Preston North End|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35902156|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 April 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=17 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117174302/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35902156|url-status=live}} After serving a one match suspension, Duffy then scored his fourth goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against Rotherham United on 30 April 2016.{{cite news|title=Darragh Lenihan calls for response to derby defeat as Blackburn Rovers sweat on Tony Watt fitness|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14401982.darragh-lenihan-calls-response-derby-defeat-blackburn-rovers-sweat-tony-watt-fitness/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=4 April 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 0–1 Blackburn Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36118105|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 April 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=22 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190722072101/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36118105|url-status=live}} Despite missing five matches later in the 2015–16 season,{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers boss aiming to sign centre-back after injury rules out Shane Duffy|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14205202.blackburn-rovers-boss-aiming-sign-centre-back-injury-rules-shane-duffy/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=14 January 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Paul Lambert not surprised by Elliott Ward's accomplished Blackburn Rovers debut|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14253168.paul-lambert-not-surprised-elliott-wards-accomplished-blackburn-rovers-debut/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=4 February 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}} he went on to make forty–two appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.
At the start of the 2016–17 season, Duffy started the first five matches of the season, including scoring two goals in the League Cup against Mansfield Town and Crewe Alexandra.{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers 1–4 Norwich City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36929751|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 August 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108092040/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36929751|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Wigan Athletic 3–0 Blackburn Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36993968|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 August 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=12 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212070519/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36993968|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=FULL-TIME REPORT & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Mansfield Town 1 Blackburn Rovers 3|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14671965.full-time-report-video-highlights-mansfield-town-1-blackburn-rovers-3/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=10 August 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FULL-TIME REPORT & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Blackburn Rovers 4 Crewe Alexandra 3 (AET)|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14700177.full-time-report-video-highlights-blackburn-rovers-4-crewe-alexandra-3-aet/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=24 August 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=21 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221230417/https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14700177.full-time-report-video-highlights-blackburn-rovers-4-crewe-alexandra-3-aet/|url-status=live}} However, during a league match against Cardiff City, Duffy conceded two own goals and was later sent off in the final minutes of the game.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/aug/17/shane-duffy-blackburn-cardiff-qpr-barnsley-championship|title=Shane Duffy bags two own-goals and sees red as Blackburn lose at Cardiff|agency=Press Association|date=2016-08-17|newspaper=The Guardian|issn=0261-3077|access-date=2016-08-25|archive-date=19 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819120856/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/aug/17/shane-duffy-blackburn-cardiff-qpr-barnsley-championship|url-status=live}}
=Brighton & Hove Albion=
File:Shane Duffy 2017.jpg in 2017.]]
On 26 August 2016, Duffy signed a four-year deal with fellow Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee.{{Cite press release|url=http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/shane-duffy-brighton-hove-albion-blackburn-rovers-3273273.aspx|title=DUFFY DEAL DONE|last=Camillin|first=Paul|date=26 August 2016|website=seagulls.co.uk|publisher=Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.|access-date=26 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305002230/http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/shane-duffy-brighton-hove-albion-blackburn-rovers-3273273.aspx|archive-date=5 March 2017|url-status=dead}} Earlier the same day, it had been reported by The Mirror that the transfer cost the Seagulls a club record fee of £4 million, after turning down an extension to his contract at Blackburn Rovers.{{cite web | url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/brighton-sign-blackburns-shane-duffy-8708319 | title=Brighton sign Blackburn's Shane Duffy in club record £4million transfer | work=mirror.co.uk/sport | date=26 August 2016 | access-date=26 August 2016 | archive-date=29 August 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160829215350/http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/brighton-sign-blackburns-shane-duffy-8708319 | url-status=live }}
==2016–20: Established starter==
Duffy made his debut for Brighton & Hove Albion, playing the whole game in a 2–0 loss against Newcastle United on 27 August 2016.{{cite news|title=Newcastle United 2–0 Brighton & Hove Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37138687|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 August 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=20 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720154807/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37138687|url-status=live}} He helped the side keep four consecutive clean sheets between 13 September 2016 and 27 September 2016 against Huddersfield Town, Burton Albion, Barnsley and Ipswich Town.{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 Huddersfield Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37282506|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 September 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=1 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101014941/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37282506|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Burton Albion 0–1 Brighton & Hove Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37324950|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 September 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412150632/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37324950|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 2–0 Barnsley|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37392291|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 September 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=4 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504113428/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37392291|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Ipswich Town 0–0 Brighton & Hove Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37414321|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 September 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=2 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502132727/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37414321|url-status=live}} His performance earned him a nomination for September's Player of the Month but lost out to Scott Hogan.{{cite news|title=Brighton and Hove Albion defender Shane Duffy shortlisted for award|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/14784161.brighton-and-hove-albion-defender-shane-duffy-shortlisted-for-award/|publisher=The Argus|date=6 October 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Norwich's Alex Neil and Brentford's Scott Hogan win Sky Bet Championship September awards|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10607448/norwichs-alex-neil-and-brentfords-scott-hogan-win-sky-bet-championship-september-awards|publisher=Sky Sports|date=7 October 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=29 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729062632/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10607448/norwichs-alex-neil-and-brentfords-scott-hogan-win-sky-bet-championship-september-awards|url-status=live}} A month later, Duffy, once again, kept four consecutive clean sheets between 18 October 2016 and 5 November 2016 against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, Norwich City and Bristol City.{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37615223|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 October 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=22 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022194417/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37615223|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Wigan Athletic 0–1 Brighton & Hove Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37663351|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 October 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108094320/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37663351|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 5–0 Norwich City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37736251|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 October 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=15 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415185609/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37736251|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Bristol City 0–2 Brighton & Hove Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37807860|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 November 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108091443/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37807860|url-status=live}} On 13 December 2016 he scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–2 win against Blackburn Rovers.{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers 2–3 Brighton & Hove Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38217652|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 December 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=26 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726024022/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38217652|url-status=live}} Duffy's second goal then came on 5 February 2017, in a 3–3 draw against Brentford.{{cite news|title=Brentford 3–3 Brighton & Hove Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38786510|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 February 2017|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=20 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720140916/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38786510|url-status=live}} Duffy was an ever-present in Brighton's backline in his first season at the club, forming a partnership with Lewis Dunk.{{cite news|title=Brighton and Hove Albion defender Shane Duffy vows to share the burden of goalscoring|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/14762351.brighton-and-hove-albion-defender-shane-duffy-vows-to-share-the-burden-of-goalscoring/|publisher=The Argus|date=24 September 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Talking Point: Glenn Murray and Anthony Knockaert's Brighton and Hove team-mates need to contribute goals as well|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/14764589.talking-point-glenn-murray-and-anthony-knockaerts-brighton-and-hove-team-mates-need-to-contribute-goals-as-well/|publisher=The Argus|date=27 September 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=29 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229183507/https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/14764589.talking-point-glenn-murray-and-anthony-knockaerts-brighton-and-hove-team-mates-need-to-contribute-goals-as-well/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Albion defender Lewis Dunk told to cut out silly bookings|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/14972642.albion-defender-lewis-dunk-told-to-cut-out-silly-bookings/|publisher=The Argus|date=17 December 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy showing his worth after shaky start for Brighton and Hove Albion|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15022245.shane-duffy-showing-his-worth-after-shaky-start-for-brighton-and-hove-albion/|publisher=The Argus|date=13 January 2017|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Record buy Shane Duffy has been great value says Albion boss|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15114343.record-buy-shane-duffy-has-been-great-value-says-albion-boss/|publisher=The Argus|date=24 February 2017|access-date=7 August 2020}} This lasted until he suffered a metatarsal fracture that kept him out for the rest of the 2016–17 season.{{cite news|title=Brighton and Hove Albion Analysis: Performance levels key as the defensive injury crisis deepens|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15134442.brighton-and-hove-albion-analysis-performance-levels-key-as-the-defensive-injury-crisis-deepens/|publisher=The Argus|date=5 March 2017|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=29 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229194333/https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15134442.brighton-and-hove-albion-analysis-performance-levels-key-as-the-defensive-injury-crisis-deepens/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Duffy injury setback - but which matches does he miss?|url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15135834.which-matches-will-injured-brighton-and-hove-albion-and-republic-of-ireland-star-shane-duffy-miss/|publisher=The Argus|date=6 March 2017|access-date=7 August 2020}} Despite this, Duffy's contribution has helped Brighton gain promotion to the Premier League in 2016–17 by making over 30 league appearances for the club.{{Cite web|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=51537&season_id=149|title=Shane Duffy 2016·17|work=Soccerbase|access-date=15 December 2017|archive-date=16 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216034846/http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=51537&season_id=149|url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Championship Table 2016/17 Season |url=https://www.skysports.com/championship-table/2016 |website=Sky Sports |date=30 May 2017 |access-date=7 August 2020 |archive-date=19 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181219032346/https://www.skysports.com/championship-table/2016 |url-status=live }}
{{cite news|title=Promotion celebration: Ten reasons why Brighton and Hove Albion are heading for the Premier League|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15284687.promotion-celebration-ten-reasons-why-brighton-and-hove-albion-are-heading-for-the-premier-league/|publisher=The Argus|date=14 May 2017|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Promotion celebration: How we rated Brighton and Hove Albion's players in the Championship season|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15284780.promotion-celebration-how-we-rated-brighton-and-hove-albions-players-in-the-championship-season/|publisher=The Argus|date=14 May 2017|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=31 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231060553/https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15284780.promotion-celebration-how-we-rated-brighton-and-hove-albions-players-in-the-championship-season/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Wigan Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39549523|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 April 2017|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=18 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518152541/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39549523|url-status=live}} In the summer following Brighton's promotion, Duffy signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay on the south coast to June 2021.{{Cite press release|url=https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2017/august/trio-sign-new-deals/|title=Trio Sign New Deals|publisher=Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club|date=17 August 2017|access-date=15 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117064651/https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2017/august/trio-sign-new-deals/|archive-date=17 November 2017|url-status=dead}}
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Duffy was named in the starting 11 for Brighton in their first ever Premier League fixture on 12 August 2017 where they lost at home to Manchester City 2–0.{{cite web |url=http://www.goal.com/en-za/match/brighton-hove-albion-v-manchester-city/90r9vov8c2la34s83h1q7lcoa |title=Brighton and Hove Albion 0 Manchester City 2: Ruthless Aguero makes the difference for Guardiola |first=Matthew |last=Scott |publisher=Goal.com |date=12 August 2017 |access-date=27 September 2019 |archive-date=27 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927142233/https://www.goal.com/en-za/match/brighton-hove-albion-v-manchester-city/90r9vov8c2la34s83h1q7lcoa |url-status=live }} He played in Brighton's first ever Premier League victory, a 3–1 home win over West Brom on 9 September.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41133349|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 3–1 West Bromwich Albion|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=10 September 2017|date=9 September 2017|archive-date=24 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171124184830/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41133349|url-status=live}} Since the start of the 2017–18 season, Duffy continued to regain his first team place, partnering with Dunk once again.{{cite news|title=Maty Ryan salutes Brighton and Hove Albion's rock solid duo|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15531037.maty-ryan-salutes-brighton-and-hove-albions-rock-solid-duo/|publisher=The Argus|date=12 September 2017|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Brighton and Hove Albion Analysis: Late penalty for Everton another illustration of inconsistency|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15597839.brighton-and-hove-albion-analysis-late-penalty-for-everton-another-illustration-of-inconsistency/|publisher=The Argus|date=15 October 2017|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy confident Brighton and Hove Albion can stay in the Premier League|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15611386.shane-duffy-confident-brighton-and-hove-albion-can-stay-in-the-premier-league/|publisher=The Argus|date=21 October 2017|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy keen to copy Brighton and Hove Albion team-mate Lewis Dunk against Arsenal by breaking his scoring duck from a corner|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/16065374.shane-duffy-keen-to-copy-brighton-and-hove-albion-team-mate-lewis-dunk-against-arsenal-by-breaking-his-scoring-duck-from-a-corner/|publisher=The Argus|date=5 March 2018|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Case for the Albion defence and where they need to improve|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/16256726.case-for-the-albion-defence-and-where-they-need-to-improve/|publisher=The Argus|date=30 May 2018|access-date=7 August 2020}} By December, he made 128 clearances - more than any other player, and then 173 a month later.{{cite news|title=Brighton and Hove Albion defender Lewis Dunk no longer a ban liability|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15711236.brighton-and-hove-albion-defender-lewis-dunk-no-longer-a-ban-liability/|publisher=The Argus|date=9 December 2017|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy is turning into Brighton and Hove Albion's head boy|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15825904.shane-duffy-is-turning-into-brighton-and-hove-albions-head-boy/|publisher=The Argus|date=13 January 2018|access-date=7 August 2020}} Duffy's only FA Cup appearance in the 2017–18 season came in a 2–0 quarter final defeat away to Manchester United on 17 March 2018.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43353566 |title=Manchester United 2–0 Brighton & Hove Albion - BBC Sport |publisher=BBC Sport |date=17 March 2018 |access-date=27 September 2019 |archive-date=12 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112220037/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43353566 |url-status=live }} In a 1–1 draw against Huddersfield Town on 7 April 2018, he was at fault for a terrible back pass to allow Steve Mounié to slot in the equaliser.{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 1–1 Huddersfield Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43602489|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 April 2018|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=26 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026190552/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43602489|url-status=live}} After the match, Manager Chris Hughton said: "It was one of those things. When you get a player who has been as good as he has been this season, he will be the first one – and he has been – to hold his hand up. You just hope that any mistake you make doesn't lead to a goal. Unfortunately for us it did."{{cite news|title=Chris Hughton backs Shane Duffy to shrug off costly blunder|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/16144772.chris-hughton-backs-shane-duffy-to-shrug-off-costly-blunder/|publisher=The Argus|date=8 April 2018|access-date=7 August 2020}} On 4 May 2018, Duffy helped Brighton keep a clean sheet and beat Manchester United 1–0 at home to secure their Premier League status.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43916611|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 Manchester United – BBC Sport|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 May 2018|access-date=27 September 2019|archive-date=18 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618041015/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43916611|url-status=live}} Duffy played in all but one league game as the Sussex club finished 15th in the league.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/43881294|title=Premier League live: Liverpool v Brighton - Live - BBC Sport|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 May 2018|access-date=27 September 2019|archive-date=27 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927142221/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/43881294|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy told to benefit from his one-match ban|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15788319.shane-duffy-told-to-benefit-from-his-one-match-ban/|publisher=The Argus|date=22 December 2017|access-date=7 August 2020}}
Brighton played against Manchester United in their second match of the 2018–19 season and won 3-2. Duffy scored in that game, helping the Seagulls to a second consecutive win over United at Falmer Stadium on 19 August 2018.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45159603|title=Brighton 3–2 Man Utd: Brighton score three first-half goals to stun visitors - BBC Sport|work=BBC Sport |access-date=27 September 2019|archive-date=10 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510075922/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45159603|url-status=live}} He scored again on 17 September 2018, sparking Brighton's come back in their eventual 2–2 away draw at Southampton.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45468085|title=Southampton 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion: Late Murray penalty seals point for Brighton|work=BBC Sport |access-date=17 September 2018|archive-date=16 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916224838/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45468085|url-status=live}} Duffy helped the side keep three consecutive clean sheets between 5 October 2018 and 27 October 2018 against West Ham United, Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 West Ham United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45674539|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 October 2018|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=15 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715041205/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45674539|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Newcastle United 0–1 Brighton & Hove Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45847415|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 October 2018|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=15 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715163741/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45847415|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45924059|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 October 2018|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=17 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717211926/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45924059|url-status=live}} In a match against Huddersfield Town on 1 December 2018, he scored his third goal of the season in a 1–2 away win.{{cite news|title=Huddersfield Town 1–2 Brighton & Hove Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46326039|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 December 2018|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=13 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413214845/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46326039|url-status=live}} In the next league game against rivals Crystal Palace, Duffy was shown a straight red card for head butting Patrick van Aanholt. Brighton went on to win the match 3–1 at home.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46353455|title=Brighton 3–1 Crystal Palace: Ten-man Seagulls sweep Eagles aside|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 December 2018|access-date=27 September 2019|archive-date=30 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330164436/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46353455|url-status=live}} Until his sending off versus Palace, Duffy had started in every match for the side since the start of the season.{{cite news|title=Lewis Dunk has come of age with Albion captaincy says boss|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/16448052.lewis-dunk-has-come-of-age-with-albion-captaincy-says-boss/|publisher=The Argus|date=18 August 2018|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=20 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820194126/http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/16448052.lewis-dunk-has-come-of-age-with-albion-captaincy-says-boss/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Key stats for Duffy and Dunk's show of steel|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/16997838.key-stats-for-duffy-and-dunks-show-of-steel/|publisher=The Argus|date=21 October 2018|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=5 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105232918/https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/16997838.key-stats-for-duffy-and-dunks-show-of-steel/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Why Lewis Dunk is starting to remind this ex-defender of Mark Lawrenson|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/17290544.why-lewis-dunk-is-starting-to-remind-this-ex-defender-of-mark-lawrenson/|publisher=The Argus|date=11 December 2018|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=3 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803143907/https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/17290544.why-lewis-dunk-is-starting-to-remind-this-ex-defender-of-mark-lawrenson/|url-status=live}}
After serving a three match suspension, Duffy returned to the starting line–up against Arsenal, as they drew 1–1 on 26 December 2018.{{cite news|title=Hughton proud of Albion win over Palace|url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/17276116.chris-hughton-proud-of-albions-victory-with-ten-men-over-crystal-palace/|publisher=The Argus|date=4 December 2018|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=5 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181205134230/https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/17276116.chris-hughton-proud-of-albions-victory-with-ten-men-over-crystal-palace/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 1–1 Arsenal|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46615147|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2018|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108093139/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46615147|url-status=live}} A week later on 2 January 2019, he scored his fourth goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against West Ham United.{{cite news|title=West Ham United 2–2 Brighton & Hove Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46682776|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 January 2019|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107235029/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46682776|url-status=live}} His fifth goal of the season then came on 9 February 2019, in a 3–1 loss against Burnley.{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 1–3 Burnley|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47099270|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 February 2019|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=19 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119223749/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47099270|url-status=live}} Duffy played in 5 FA Cup games, as Brighton made it to the semi-final at Wembley, where they were knocked out by the eventual champions, Manchester City.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/news/2019/apr/06/mancity-brighton-facupsf-060419|title=Gabriel Jesus heads Manchester City into their 14th FA Cup final|publisher=The Football Association|first=Dan|last=Barnes|date=6 April 2019|access-date=9 April 2019|archive-date=7 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407185006/http://www.thefa.com/news/2019/apr/06/mancity-brighton-facupsf-060419|url-status=live}} After returning from suspension, he regained his first team place for the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy a key figure for club and country|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/17512628.shane-duffy-a-key-figure-for-club-and-country/|publisher=The Argus|date=20 March 2019|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=19 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419193355/https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/17512628.shane-duffy-a-key-figure-for-club-and-country/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Liverpool boss impressed by Albion ahead of Amex showdown|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/17351657.liverpool-boss-impressed-by-albion-ahead-of-amex-showdown/|publisher=The Argus|date=11 January 2019|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=30 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230202720/https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/17351657.liverpool-boss-impressed-by-albion-ahead-of-amex-showdown/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Nailed It: Shane Duffy the obvious choice for Albion Player of the Season|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/17558105.naile-it-shane-duffy-the-obvious-choice-for-albion-player-of-the-season/|publisher=The Argus|date=9 April 2019|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=10 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410184802/https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/17558105.naile-it-shane-duffy-the-obvious-choice-for-albion-player-of-the-season/|url-status=live}} On 27 April 2019, Duffy featured in the 1–1 home draw against Newcastle, helping the Seagulls secure a vital point in Brighton's relegation battle against Cardiff.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/47338129|title=Brighton v Newcastle live in the Premier League - Live - BBC Sport|work=BBC Sport |date=26 April 2019 |access-date=27 September 2019|archive-date=27 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427183851/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/47338129|url-status=live}} Brighton's Premier league safety was secured on 4 May as a result of Cardiff losing at home to Brighton's bitter rivals, Crystal Palace.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48075159|title=Cardiff 2–3 Crystal Palace: Bluebirds relegated from Premier League after defeat|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 May 2019|access-date=10 September 2019|archive-date=20 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820161746/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48075159|url-status=live}} This confirmation came exactly a year after The Seagulls secured their safety in the 2017–18 season.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43916611|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 Manchester United|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 May 2018|access-date=27 September 2019|archive-date=18 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618041015/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43916611|url-status=live}} However, after narrowly avoiding relegation, Chris Hughton was dismissed on 13 May, a day after the 2018–19 season ended.{{Cite press release|url=https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2019/may/club-statement-chris-hughton/|title=Club Statement - Chris Hughton|publisher=Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.|date=13 May 2019|access-date=27 September 2019|archive-date=19 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190519024940/https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2019/may/club-statement-chris-hughton/|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2018–19 season, Duffy made forty appearances and scored five times in all competitions. He was named Brighton's player of the year for the 2018–19 season.{{cite web |date=28 April 2019 |title=Duffy named Player of the Season |url=https://www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/duffy-named-brightons-player-season-980344 |access-date=2 September 2020 |publisher=Brighton & Hove Independent}}
Hughton was replaced by Swansea City and former Östersunds boss, Graham Potter on 20 May.{{Cite web |title=Graham Potter appointed Brighton manager on four-year deal |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11741/11724828/graham-potter-appointed-brighton-manager-on-four-year-deal |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}} Duffy played in Potter's first ever game in charge of a Premier League club, a 3–0 away win over Watford on the opening day of the 2019–20 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49215983|title=Watford 0–3 Brighton: Neal Maupay scores on Seagulls debut|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 August 2019|access-date=27 September 2019|archive-date=12 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812104400/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49215983|url-status=live}} Duffy made his first EFL Cup appearance for the Sussex club on 25 September 2019, captaining the heavily rotated side — with an average age of just over 21 — to a 3–1 home loss to Aston Villa.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49736853|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 1-3 Aston Villa: Conor Hourihane scores win - BBC Sport|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 September 2019|access-date=26 September 2019|archive-date=26 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926001020/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49736853|url-status=live}} Duffy netted his first goal of the season in a 2–0 home victory over Norwich on 2 November 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50191003|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 Norwich City|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 November 2019|access-date=9 July 2020|archive-date=1 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191201034125/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50191003|url-status=live}} Throughout Graham Potter's first season, Duffy's playing time fell due to extra competition in defense in the form of new signing Adam Webster, who consistently kept him out of the starting 11.{{cite web|url=https://www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/brighton-defender-shane-duffy-determined-keep-his-place-liverpool-test-1325510|title=Brighton defender Shane Duffy determined to keep his place for Liverpool test|publisher=Brighton & Hove Independent|date=27 November 2019|access-date=9 July 2020|archive-date=11 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711062025/https://www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/brighton-defender-shane-duffy-determined-keep-his-place-liverpool-test-1325510|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy misses West Ham trip and faces short absence|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/18192696.shane-duffy-misses-west-ham-trip-faces-short-absence/|publisher=The Argus|date=28 January 2019|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=29 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129213120/https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/18192696.shane-duffy-misses-west-ham-trip-faces-short-absence/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Albion player ratings from 0-0 draw with Newcastle|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/18595503.albion-player-ratings-0-0-draw-newcastle/|publisher=The Argus|date=21 July 2020|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=23 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723035029/https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/18595503.albion-player-ratings-0-0-draw-newcastle/|url-status=live}} Despite this, he went on to make twenty–one appearances, scoring once in all competitions.
==2020–21: Loan to Celtic==
On 2 September 2020, Duffy joined Celtic on a season-long loan.{{cite press release|url=https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/1803181/duffy-joins-celtic|title=Duffy joins Celtic|publisher=Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.|date=2 September 2020|access-date=2 September 2020|archive-date=2 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902130631/https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/1803181/duffy-joins-celtic|url-status=live}}{{cite press release|url=https://www.celticfc.net/news/18496|title=Shane Duffy signs for Celtic on season-long loan|publisher=Celtic FC|date=2 September 2020|access-date=2 September 2020|archive-date=2 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902104245/http://www.celticfc.net/news/18496|url-status=live}} Duffy scored on his Celtic debut in a 5–0 win over Ross County on 12 September.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54038442 |title=Ross County 0-5 Celtic |date=12 September 2020 |publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=12 September 2020 |archive-date=12 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912121836/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54038442}} He scored in the next game four days later away at St Mirren, scoring a header from a free kick to make it two goals in as many games.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54038442 |title=St Mirren 1-2 Celtic: Visitors move within three points of top - BBC Sport|date=16 September 2020 |publisher=BBC |access-date=12 September 2020 }} He made his first UEFA Europa League appearance in over 10 years, helping keep in a clean sheet in a 1–0 away victory over Riga of Latvia in the third qualifying round to progress into the play-off round.{{cite news|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2030402--riga-vs-celtic/|title=Riga-Celtic 2021 - History - UEFA Europa League - UEFA.com|publisher=UEFA|date=2 September 2020|access-date=10 August 2021}} He started in the 2020 Scottish Cup Final on 20 December, a game that was delayed until the 2020–21 season due to the Coronavirus pandemic. He was replaced at the start of extra time in an eventual penalty shootout win for The Bhoys to claim their 40th title.the most for any Scottish team.[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/dec/20/celtic-hearts-scottish-cup-final-match-report Celtic win fourth straight Scottish Cup as Hazard's shootout saves break Hearts] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229064013/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/dec/20/celtic-hearts-scottish-cup-final-match-report |date=29 December 2020 }}, Ewan Murray, The Guardian, 20 December 2020
Duffy scored his first goal at Celtic Park on 13 December adding Celtic's second in a 2–0 win over Kilmarnock in front of the empty stadium.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55204190|title=Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock: Win eases pressure on Neil Lennon|date=13 December 2020 |publisher=BBC |access-date=13 August 2021 }} Duffy's last game for Celtic on 14 February 2021 in a 2–1 away win at St Johnstone with 10 league games remaining.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55967784|title=St Johnstone 1-2 Celtic: Odsonne Edouard double completes comeback - BBC Sport|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 September 2020|access-date=10 August 2021}} On 7 May, Duffy returned to Brighton with two games of the season remaining after picking up an injury after what he called a "tough year" on and off the pitch. He made 27 appearances overall, scoring three goals in a season where Celtic finished as league runners-up, missing out on 10 titles in a row.{{cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/12299233/shane-duffy-to-leave-celtic-and-return-to-brighton-after-tough-year-with-scottish-premiership-side|title=Shane Duffy leaves Celtic and returns to Brighton after a 'tough year' with Scottish Premierhship side - Football News - Sky Sports|publisher=Sky Sports|date=7 May 2021|access-date=10 August 2021}}
==2021–22: Final season==
With speculation about Duffy's future with The Seagulls during pre-season ahead of the 2021–22 campaign, Graham Potter told The Argus that he had done "really well" since his return from Celtic.{{cite web|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/19484004.brighton-take-time-shane-duffy-decision/|title=Brighton take time over Shane Duffy decision |work=The Argus |location=Brighton, UK |date=2 August 2021|access-date=10 August 2021}} Duffy made an appearance in all three friendlies, wearing the number 24 shirt.{{cite web|url=https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2197472/albion-hold-scottish-champions-in-pre-season-opener/|title=Albion hold Scottish champions in pre-season opener - Brighton & Hove Albion |publisher=Brighton & Hove Albion|date=24 July 2021|access-date=8 August 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2203070/albion-claim-first-win-of-pre-season-at-luton/|title=Albion claim first win of pre-season at Luton - Brighton & Hove Albion |publisher=Brighton & Hove Albion|date=31 July 2021|access-date=8 August 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2209917/albion-defeated-by-getafe|title=Albion defeated by Getafe - Brighton & Hove Albion |publisher=Brighton & Hove Albion|date=7 August 2021|access-date=8 August 2021}} On 14 August, he made his first competitive Albion appearance since the 2019–20 season, helping Brighton fight back to take all three points in a 2–1 away win at Burnley in the opening game of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58124895|title=Burnley 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion: Substitute Alexis Mac Allister seals comeback win - BBC Sport |publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 August 2021|access-date=14 August 2021}} Duffy scored on his first Albion appearance at The Amex since his return, opening the scoring in the 2–0 home victory over Watford on 21 August in the second game of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58193436|title=Brighton & Hove Albion: 2-0 Watford: Brighton make best start to a top-flight campaign - BBC Sport|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 August 2021|access-date=21 August 2021}}
=Fulham=
On 5 August 2022, Duffy joined newly promoted Premier League club Fulham on a season-long loan deal from Brighton.{{cite web|url=https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2022/august/05/duffy-joins-on-loan/|title=Duffy Joins On Loan|website=www.fulhamfc.com|date=5 August 2022|accessdate=5 August 2022}} He made his debut the following day, replacing Bobby Decordova-Reid after 94 minutes in a 2–2 home draw against Liverpool.{{cite web |last=Johnston |first=Neil |date=6 August 2022 |title=Fulham 2–2 Liverpool |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62358041 |access-date=6 August 2022 |publisher=BBC Sport}} On 1 February 2023, Duffy's move to Fulham was made permanent.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c72dlkw9w72o|title=Fulham make Duffy move permanent|website=BBC Sport|language=en|date=1 February 2023|access-date=30 March 2023}}
=Norwich City=
On 9 June 2023, Duffy signed for Championship club Norwich City, as a free transfer on a three-year deal, effective 1 July 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-09 |title=Norwich City complete Shane Duffy signing |url=https://www.pinkun.com/news/23578209.norwich-city-announce-signing-shane-duffy-free-transfer/ |access-date=2023-06-09 |website=The Pink Un |language=en}}
International career
=Northern Ireland=
Duffy was part of the Northern Ireland youth set-up from the U16 level upward.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1036357/kids-swap-club-for-country|title=KIDS SWAP CLUB FOR COUNTRY|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=6 October 2008|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806160427/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1036357/kids-swap-club-for-country|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1031108/international-call-ups|title=INTERNATIONAL CALL-UPS|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=17 March 2009|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806155257/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1031108/international-call-ups|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1035835/a-tough-farewell|title=A TOUGH FAREWELL|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=23 September 2008|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161940/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1035835/a-tough-farewell|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1036357/kids-swap-club-for-country|title=KIDS SWAP CLUB FOR COUNTRY|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=6 October 2008|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806160427/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1036357/kids-swap-club-for-country|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Blue Boys: Dewsnip accepts blame for defeat to Crewe|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/blue-boys-dewsnip-accepts-blame-3462556|publisher=Liverpool Echo|date=22 January 2009|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807101215/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/blue-boys-dewsnip-accepts-blame-3462556|url-status=live}} In July 2008, he was called up to the Northern Ireland U20 squad for the Milk Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1035309/duffy-gets-under-20s-call|title=DUFFY GETS UNDER-20S CALL|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=16 July 2008|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806160909/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1035309/duffy-gets-under-20s-call|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}} An U17 regular, he was in the squad for their unsuccessful 2009 European Championship qualifying campaign and scored the only goal of the match, a penalty, in the opening game against Liechtenstein.{{cite news|title=Belgium join flawless Austra|url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/under17/news/kind=1/newsid=753650.html|publisher=UEFA|date=23 September 2008|access-date=14 December 2009|archive-date=26 September 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926005218/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/under17/news/kind=1/newsid=753650.html|url-status=dead}}
Aged 17, Duffy was called up to the senior team in June 2009 for a friendly against Italy but was an unused substitute.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1031554/duffy-in-full-ni-squad|title=DUFFY IN FULL NI SQUAD|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=20 May 2009|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806184224/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1031554/duffy-in-full-ni-squad|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/jun/07/northern-ireland-italy-pisa|title=Experimental Northern Ireland side beaten by Italy in Pisa friendly|date=7 June 2009|work=The Guardian|publisher=Guardian News and Media|access-date=16 April 2010|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715090415/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/jun/07/northern-ireland-italy-pisa|url-status=live}} Despite not playing, he was praised by Manager Nigel Worthington, saying: "I would have liked to have given him a little bit. It's unfortunate because he was first class. I had a word with him and, even though he did not play, he has had a great season."{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1031773/worthington-praise-for-duffy|title=WORTHINGTON PRAISE FOR DUFFY|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=8 June 2009|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806184558/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1031773/worthington-praise-for-duffy|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}} In August 2009, he made his Northern Ireland U21 debut, playing the whole match and scoring in the 2–1 away loss to Portugal.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/irish/8194945.stm|title=Portugal U21 2–1 N Ireland U21|date=11 August 2009 |publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=16 April 2010}}
Duffy played several games in the 2010 UEFA Under-19 Championship qualifiers, scoring twice in a 4–0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, Northern Ireland's first win of the qualifying campaign.{{cite news|title=Coleman and Duffy in international action|url=http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/duffy-helps-u19-s-to-4-0-win.html|publisher=Everton FC|date=13 October 2009|access-date=14 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091216114053/http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/duffy-helps-u19-s-to-4-0-win.html|archive-date=16 December 2009|url-status=dead}}
=Republic of Ireland=
Duffy opted to play for the Republic of Ireland, for which he was eligible through his Irish nationality.{{cite news|url=https://www.donegaldaily.com/2013/07/02/irish-soccer-star-to-the-fore-in-letterkenny/|title=Irish soccer star to the 'fore' in Letterkenny|date=2 July 2013|access-date=2 July 2013|quote=Shane, whose father Michael hails from Letterkenny...|archive-date=22 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222190506/https://www.donegaldaily.com/2013/07/02/irish-soccer-star-to-the-fore-in-letterkenny/|url-status=live}}{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1026816/duffy-switches-to-republic|title=DUFFY SWITCHES TO REPUBLIC|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=22 February 2010|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806192428/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1026816/duffy-switches-to-republic|archive-date=6 August 2020|url-status=live}} Duffy later reflected on his decision, saying: "It was what I wanted to do. It was difficult for me to leave because of what they've done for me in Northern Ireland since I was young. They brought me through the ranks which gave me the chance to come to Everton. So it was hard to leave all the coaches and all the players, but it was always a case of wanting to come to my own country. I spoke to a couple of people about it because I didn't want to disrespect Northern Ireland, but I just had to do what was best for me and I thought it would be best for me to switch."{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1028534/the-right-decision|title=THE RIGHT DECISION|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=29 July 2010|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807084448/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1028534/the-right-decision|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
Following a discussion with former international Liam Brady, Duffy was called up to the Republic of Ireland training camp in May 2010. Everton formally informed the IFA of Duffy's change in allegiance,{{cite news|url=http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/donegalsport/Shane-Duffy-follows-his-dream.6101022.jp|title=Shane Duffy follows his dream|last=Foley|first=Alan|date=25 February 2010|work=Donegal Democrat|publisher=Johnston Publishing|access-date=16 April 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130217195848/http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/donegalsport/Shane-Duffy-follows-his-dream.6101022.jp|archive-date=17 February 2013|df=dmy-all}} and the player was called up for a training camp squad for the Republic of Ireland squad to take place in May 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100890:trapattoni-names-squad-of-23-for-summer-training-camp&catid=1:senior-men&Itemid=8|title=Trapattoni names squad of 23 for Summer Camp training|access-date=26 April 2010|publisher=Football Association of Ireland|date=26 April 2010|archive-date=30 April 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100430171245/http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100890:trapattoni-names-squad-of-23-for-summer-training-camp&catid=1:senior-men&Itemid=8|url-status=live}} At the camp Duffy suffered a 'freak' injury, during a match between the Republic of Ireland development squad and the Ireland amateur side, when he collided with goalkeeper Adrian Walsh and had to undergo lifesaving surgery at the Mater Hospital after damaging his liver{{cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0522/duffys.html|title=Shane Duffy undergoes emergency surgery|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=22 May 2010|access-date=24 May 2010|archive-date=23 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523154743/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0522/duffys.html|url-status=live}} and was discharged six days later after making a full recovery.{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy discharged from hospital|url=http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101004:shane-duffy-discharged-from-hospital&catid=1:senior-men&Itemid=8|publisher=Football Association of Ireland|date=28 May 2010|access-date=28 May 2010|archive-date=31 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531233812/http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101004:shane-duffy-discharged-from-hospital&catid=1:senior-men&Itemid=8|url-status=live}} Although it was expected to take a number of months for him to recuperate and regain his fitness, Duffy returned to action in little over ten weeks after his injury and has appeared for Republic of Ireland under-19 and under-21 squads throughout 2010.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1029317/barkley-gets-england-call|title=BARKLEY GETS ENGLAND CALL|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=17 September 2010|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807090722/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1029317/barkley-gets-england-call|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1029752/11-blues-on-international-duty|title=11 BLUES ON INTERNATIONAL DUTY|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=4 October 2010|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807090720/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1029752/11-blues-on-international-duty|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1024032/baines-wins-third-england-cap|title=BAINES WINS THIRD ENGLAND CAP|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=9 February 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807091441/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1024032/baines-wins-third-england-cap|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} He was called up for the U21 friendly versus Portugal in March 2011.{{cite press release|url=http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101607:king-names-u21-squad-for-portugal-friendly&catid=3:under-21&Itemid=11|title=King names U21 squad for Portugal friendly|work=FAI.ie|publisher=Football Association of Ireland|access-date=24 March 2011|date=15 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525164543/http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101607:king-names-u21-squad-for-portugal-friendly&catid=3:under-21&Itemid=11|archive-date=25 May 2011|url-status=dead}} Duffy then scored his first Republic of Ireland U21 goal, in a 4–1 win against Liechtenstein U21 on 11 October 2011.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1025783/euro-goals-for-blues-duo|title=EURO GOALS FOR BLUES DUO|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=11 October 2011|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807094121/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1025783/euro-goals-for-blues-duo|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} Two years later, he was given the armband for the U21 side, leading the side for the rest of 2013.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1016226/jelavic-leads-international-blues|title=JELAVIC LEADS INTERNATIONAL BLUES|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=6 February 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807131241/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1016226/jelavic-leads-international-blues|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1018313/duo-feature-in-england-win|title=DUO FEATURE IN ENGLAND WIN|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=14 August 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807134614/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1018313/duo-feature-in-england-win|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1019172/lukaku-fires-belgium-to-brazil|title=INTERNATIONAL ROUND-UP|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=11 October 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807134822/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1019172/lukaku-fires-belgium-to-brazil|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} Duffy went on to make twenty appearances and scoring once for the Republic of Ireland U21 side.
Players such as Duffy, James McClean, Daniel Kearns, Darron Gibson and Marc Wilson had represented Northern Ireland at youth level but later opted to play for Republic of Ireland. The IFA disputed the players' right to do so under FIFA rules{{cite news|title=Irish FA set to take player eligibility dispute to CAS|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/irish/8538702.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=24 March 2011|date=26 February 2011}} and felt the current rules were a "clear disadvantage over all other 206 Associations".{{cite news|title=IFA to bring case to Court of Arbitration|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0301/ifa_fai.html|publisher=RTÉ Sport|access-date=24 March 2011|date=1 March 2011|archive-date=8 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100808112752/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0301/ifa_fai.html|url-status=live}} The Irish Football Association took a case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport with the hope of getting FIFA to 'uphold' the rules.{{cite news|last=Malone|first=Emmet|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0518/1224270599814.html|title=Duffy gets his chance to impress Trapattoni|newspaper=The Irish Times|date=18 May 2010|access-date=24 May 2010|archive-date=21 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021030510/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0518/1224270599814.html|url-status=live}} Although Duffy's name is often linked with this dispute and the IFA appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, his situation differs from that of players such as Darron Gibson because of his close family ties to County Donegal. This means he would have been eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland wherever he was born.
On 13 February 2012, less than two years after sustaining a life-threatening injury, Duffy received a call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad, replacing the injured Richard Dunne.{{cite press release|url=http://www.fai.ie/international/senior-men/102366.html|title=Duffy replaces Dunne in Republic squad|publisher=Football Association of Ireland|date=13 February 2012|access-date=13 February 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517154321/http://www.fai.ie/international/senior-men/102366.html|archive-date=17 May 2014|df=dmy-all}} At the same month, he expressed his desire to earn a place for the national team for the UEFA Euro 2012.{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy excited about the prospect of representing Ireland at Euro 2012|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2012/02/27/2931902/shane-duffy-excited-about-the-prospect-of-representing|publisher=Goal.com|date=27 February 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707064110/http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2012/02/27/2931902/shane-duffy-excited-about-the-prospect-of-representing|url-status=live}} Duffy, however, failed to make the final cut, which left him "disappointed".{{cite news|title=Euro 2012: Republic of Ireland include James McClean in squad|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17982691|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=18 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618193251/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17982691|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Shane Duffy says his breakthrough season at Everton FC was tinged with disappointment|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/shane-duffy-says-breakthrough-season-3346186|publisher=Liverpool Echo|date=31 May 2012|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807104632/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/shane-duffy-says-breakthrough-season-3346186|url-status=live}} On 1 November 2012, Duffy was named in the provisional 26-man Republic of Ireland squad for the friendly fixture against Greece on 14 November 2012.{{cite web|url=http://efcfeelinblue.com/coleman-duffy-called-up-gibson-set-to-return/|title=Coleman & Duffy called up, Gibson set to return?|publisher=Efcfeelinblue.com|date=1 November 2012|access-date=9 November 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104024425/http://efcfeelinblue.com/coleman-duffy-called-up-gibson-set-to-return/|archive-date=4 November 2012|df=dmy-all}} Duffy received his next call-up on 9 May 2014 when he was included in the 32-man provisional squad ahead of friendlies against Turkey, Italy, Costa Rica and Portugal.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2014/05/09/4805745/oneill-announces-ireland-squad-for-summer-friendlies|title=O'Neill announces Ireland squad for summer friendlies|publisher=Goal.com|date=9 May 2014|access-date=15 May 2014|archive-date=19 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519103609/http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2014/05/09/4805745/oneill-announces-ireland-squad-for-summer-friendlies|url-status=live}}
Duffy had his international debut in June 2014 lining up against Costa Rica in a friendly in Philadelphia.{{cite web | url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2014/0608/622423-duffy-keen-to-add-to-ireland-caps/ | title=Shane Duffy keen to add to Ireland caps after debut against Costa Rica | publisher=Raidió Teilifís Éireann | date=8 June 2014 | access-date=26 March 2016 | archive-date=9 April 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409030540/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2014/0608/622423-duffy-keen-to-add-to-ireland-caps/ | url-status=live }} Two years later, he made his second appearance for Ireland against Switzerland, winning the Man of the Match award, setting up Ciaran Clark for the only goal of the game.{{cite web | url=http://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/ireland-switzerland-player-ratings-euro-2016/71431 | title=Player ratings: Shane Duffy the star as Ireland see off Switzerland 1–0 | publisher=sportsjoe.ie | date=25 March 2016 | access-date=26 March 2016 | author=Doherty, Conan | archive-date=30 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330185819/http://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/ireland-switzerland-player-ratings-euro-2016/71431 | url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=http://www.derrynow.com/sport/duffy-is-man-of-the-match-in-republics-win-over-switzerland/82788 | title=Duffy is Man of the Match in Republic's win over Switzerland | publisher=Derry Now | date=25 March 2016 | access-date=26 March 2016 | archive-date=21 May 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160521230625/http://www.derrynow.com/sport/duffy-is-man-of-the-match-in-republics-win-over-switzerland/82788 | url-status=live }} He was called up for Euro 2016, but was an unused sub for the first two matches against Sweden and Belgium.{{cite press release|url=http://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/martin-oneill-names-euro-2016-squad|title=Martin O'Neill names EURO 2016 squad|publisher=Football Association of Ireland|date=1 June 2016|access-date=8 August 2016|archive-date=9 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809063709/http://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/martin-oneill-names-euro-2016-squad|url-status=live}}
{{cite news |last=Hytner |first=David (13 June 2016) |title=Republic of Ireland give up draw to Sweden with Ciaran Clark own goal |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/13/republic-of-ireland-sweden-euro-2016-match-report |website=The Guardian |access-date=7 August 2020 |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413233749/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/13/republic-of-ireland-sweden-euro-2016-match-report |url-status=live }} In the final group game of the tournament Duffy came into the team and a heroic performance helped secure an historic victory against Italy to propel the Republic of Ireland into the last sixteen.{{cite news |last=Blake |first=Ben |title=Captain Coleman gave 'inspirational' speech to players before Ireland's win over Italy |url=http://www.the42.ie/seamus-coleman-captain-ireland-italy-euro-2016-2842292-Jun2016/ |access-date=7 August 2020 |work=The42 |publisher=TheJournal.ie |date=23 June 2016 |archive-date=19 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201219114830/https://www.the42.ie/seamus-coleman-captain-ireland-italy-euro-2016-2842292-Jun2016/ |url-status=live }}
{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/european-championship/74/blog/post/2892530/republic-of-ireland-total-team-display-to-shock-italy-at-euro-2016|title=Robbie Brady, Jeff Hendrick superb as Republic of Ireland stun Italy 1-0|publisher=ESPN|date=23 June 2016|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624122008/http://www.espnfc.com/european-championship/74/blog/post/2892530/republic-of-ireland-total-team-display-to-shock-italy-at-euro-2016|archive-date=24 June 2016|url-status=dead}} He was sent off for a professional foul on Antoine Griezmann as the Republic of Ireland were knocked out Euro 2016, losing 2–1 to France.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36569511|title=France 2–1 Republic of Ireland|date=26 June 2016|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=17 October 2018|archive-date=25 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825082452/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36569511|url-status=live}}
A year later, on 2 September 2017, Duffy scored his first Republic of Ireland goal, in a 1–1 draw against Georgia.{{cite news|title=World Cup 2018: Republic of Ireland held to draw in Georgia|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41083240|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 September 2017|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=5 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905174822/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41083240|url-status=live}} Two months later, Duffy played in both legs of the World Cup Play–Offs for a place in the World Cup against Denmark, which he scored the opening goal in the second leg, as Republic of Ireland lost 5–1 on aggregate and Denmark qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.{{cite news|title=World Cup play-off: Denmark 0-0 Republic of Ireland|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41884871|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 November 2017|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=14 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814113741/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41884871|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Republic of Ireland 1-5 Denmark (agg: 1-5)|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41884909|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 November 2017|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807051351/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41884909|url-status=live}} On 7 June 2019, Duffy scored an 85th minute headed equalizer for the Republic of Ireland against Denmark in a Euro 2020 qualifier, securing a 1–1 draw and preserving Ireland's unbeaten start to the campaign.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/06/07/shane-duffy-scores-late-equaliser-grab-euro-2020-qualifying|title=Shane Duffy scores late equaliser to grab Euro 2020 qualifying draw for Ireland against Denmark|date=7 June 2019|website=The Telegraph|access-date=8 June 2019|archive-date=7 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607233410/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/06/07/shane-duffy-scores-late-equaliser-grab-euro-2020-qualifying/|url-status=live|last1=Sport|first1=Telegraph}} On 18 November 2019, he captained Republic of Ireland for the first time, as they drew 1–1 against Denmark.{{cite news|title=Mick McCarthy announces Shane Duffy as captain for Ireland v Denmark|url=https://www.buzz.ie/football/mick-mccarthy-announces-shane-duffy-captain-ireland-v-denmark-343391|publisher=Buzz Sport|date=17 November 2019|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=24 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124091937/https://www.buzz.ie/football/mick-mccarthy-announces-shane-duffy-captain-ireland-v-denmark-343391|url-status=live}}
{{cite press release|title=Ireland held to Danish draw|url=https://www.fai.ie/ireland/match/3/2020/2026001|publisher=Football Association of Ireland|date=18 November 2019|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=16 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716115244/https://www.fai.ie/ireland/match/3/2020/2026001|url-status=live}}
He retained the captaincy in Stephen Kenny's first game in charge of Ireland on 3 September 2020, scoring with an injury time header in the 1–1 draw with Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League.{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/bulgaria-republic-of-ireland-5194896-Sep2020/|title=Late Duffy header spares Kenny a debut defeat in Bulgaria|date=3 September 2020|work=The 42|access-date=4 September 2020|archive-date=4 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904065315/https://www.the42.ie/bulgaria-republic-of-ireland-5194896-Sep2020/|url-status=live}}
Duffy made his 50th appearance for the Republic of Ireland on 11 November 2021, helping keep a clean sheet in the goalless 2022 World Cup qualifier tie at home against Portugal.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/56117597|title=World Cup qualifying: Pepe sent off as Republic hold Portugal in Dublin - BBC Sport|date=11 November 2021|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=11 November 2021}} Three days and one cap later, Duffy scored the opening goal, a header from a free kick, in an eventual 3–0 away win over Luxembourg, coming in the dead rubber World Cup qualifier.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59248092|title=World Cup qualifiers: Republic end campaign on a high with victory over Luxembourg - BBC Sport|date=14 November 2021|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=14 November 2021}}
Personal life
Duffy said he is close friends with former teammate, Darron Gibson.{{cite press release|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1017520/my-likes-shane-duffy|title=MY LIKES – SHANE DUFFY|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=23 June 2013|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807134822/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1017520/my-likes-shane-duffy|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} Duffy attended a St. Anne's school in Ireland, and supported Celtic growing up. Duffy has two children.{{cite news|title=MATCHDAY LIVE: Blackburn Rovers v Preston North End|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/14400146.matchday-live-blackburn-rovers-v-preston-north-end/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=2 April 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}}
Duffy once ranked Wigan Athletic's supporters as "the worst fans in England" and compared the atmosphere at the DW Stadium to a "library".{{cite news|title=Brighton and Hove Albion defender Shane Duffy brands Wigan fans "worst in the country"|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/14820878.brighton-and-hove-albion-defender-shane-duffy-brands-wigan-fans-worst-in-the-country/|publisher=The Argus|date=25 October 2016|access-date=7 August 2020}} In December 2017, he was fined £811 after being convicted of speeding by breaking a 30 mph limit in his Mercedes.{{cite news|title=Albion star broke 30mph limit in his Mercedes on A259|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/15777219.albion-star-broke-30mph-limit-in-his-mercedes-on-a259/|publisher=The Argus|date=16 December 2017|access-date=7 August 2020}} In May 2020, Duffy's father, Brian, died aged 53.{{cite news |last1=Deeney |first1=Donna |title=Ireland star Shane Duffy's dad a 'true family man', funeral hears |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/ireland-star-shane-duffys-dad-a-true-family-man-funeral-hears/39207467.html |access-date=9 May 2024 |work=Belfast Telegraph |date=15 May 2020}} He previously suffered a family bereavement that saw him miss a match during his playing career.{{cite news|title=Albion make three changes for Crystal Palace clash|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/18271479.albion-make-three-changes-crystal-palace-clash/|publisher=The Argus|date=29 February 2020|access-date=7 August 2020|archive-date=21 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321024941/https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/18271479.albion-make-three-changes-crystal-palace-clash/|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Gary Bowyer believes Chris Brown is the 'bully' his Blackburn Rovers forward line has been missing|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11782002.gary-bowyer-believes-chris-brown-bully-blackburn-rovers-forward-line-missing/|publisher=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=10 February 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Republic star Shane Duffy mourns dad|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/republic-star-shane-duffy-mourns-dad-39201016.html|publisher=The Belfast Telegraph|date=13 May 2020|access-date=7 August 2020}}
In 2017, Duffy tweeted a tribute to Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) leader Martin McGuinness upon his death. He faced online criticism and his club, Brighton, requested he remove the tribute.{{cite news|title=Ireland player Shane Duffy claims Brighton asked him to delete Martin McGuinness tribute tweet|url=https://www.irishpost.com/news/ireland-player-shane-duffy-claims-brighton-asked-delete-martin-mcguinness-tribute-tweet-148297|publisher=Irish Post|date=25 January 2018|access-date=9 May 2024}} He had previously been criticised over tweets from his account in support of the IRA, although he claimed not to be responsible.{{cite news|title=Footballer Shane Duffy denies posting IRA message on Twitter|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21830064|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 March 2013|accessdate=7 August 2020}}
In 2024, prior to Norwich City's play-off semi-final fixture against Leeds United, Duffy was arrested and subsequently charged with "driving while unfit through drink" after an alleged incident in Hethersett, Norfolk, close to his home.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-09 |title=Norwich City: Shane Duffy charged with drink-driving after crash |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw0vl28zn82o |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}} After pleading guilty to the charge he was banned from driving for three years.{{cite web |last1=West |first1=Robby |title=Footballer gets three-year ban over drink-driving |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy08yx5r304o |website=BBC News |access-date=2 July 2024 |date=2 July 2024}}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 3 May 2025}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan=2|Club !rowspan=2|Season !colspan=3|League !colspan=2|National cup{{efn|Includes FA Cup and Scottish Cup}} !colspan=2|League cup{{efn|Includes League/EFL Cup and Scottish League Cup}} !colspan=2|Other !colspan=2|Total | ||||||||||
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan=7|Everton
|2009–10{{soccerbase season|51537|2009|access-date=8 June 2018}} |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Europa League|name=UEL}} | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2010–11{{soccerbase season|51537|2010|access-date=8 June 2018}}
|Premier League |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12{{soccerbase season|51537|2011|access-date=8 June 2018}}
|Premier League |4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13{{soccerbase season|51537|2012|access-date=8 June 2018}}
|Premier League |1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14{{soccerbase season|51537|2013|access-date=8 June 2018}}
|Premier League |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2014–15{{soccerbase season|51537|2014|access-date=8 June 2018}}
|Premier League |0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | ||||
| colspan=2|Total
!5||0||2||0||1||0||2||0||10||0 | ||||||||||
| Burnley (loan)
|1 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Scunthorpe United (loan)
|18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1{{efn|Appearance in Football League Trophy}} | 0 | 19 | 1 | |
| Yeovil Town (loan)
|Championship |37 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 39 | 1 | ||
| rowspan=4|Blackburn Rovers
|Championship |19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 22 | 1 | ||
| 2015–16{{soccerbase season|51537|2015|access-date=8 June 2018}}
|Championship |41 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 42 | 4 | ||
| 2016–17{{soccerbase season|51537|2016|access-date=8 June 2018}}
|Championship |3 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 2 | 2 | colspan=2|— | 5 | 2 | |||
| colspan=2|Total
!63||5||4||0||2||2||colspan=2|—||69||7 | ||||||||||
| rowspan=6|Brighton & Hove Albion
|Championship |31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 31 | 2 | |||
| 2017–18{{soccerbase season|51537|2017|access-date=8 June 2018}}
|Premier League |37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 38 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19{{soccerbase season|51537|2018|access-date=19 August 2018}}
|Premier League |35 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 40 | 5 | ||
| 2019–20{{soccerbase season|51537|2019|access-date=27 April 2020}}
|Premier League |19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 21 | 1 | ||
| 2021–22{{soccerbase season|51537|2021|access-date=14 August 2021}}
|Premier League |18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 20 | 1 | ||
| colspan=2|Total
!140||9||8||0||2||0||colspan=2|—||150||9 | ||||||||||
| Celtic (loan)
|2020–21{{soccerbase season|51537|2020|access-date=3 September 2020}} |18 | 3 | 2{{efn|Includes appearances in semi-finals and final of 2019–20 Scottish Cup, which were delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic}} | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Europa League|name=UEL}} | 0 | 27 | 3 | |
| Fulham (loan)
|2022–23{{efn|Part of season spent on loan from Brighton}}{{soccerbase season|51537|2022|access-date=6 August 2022}} |Premier League |4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 6 | 0 | ||
| Fulham
|2022–23{{efn|Part of season spent on loan from Brighton}} |Premier League |1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 1 | 0 | ||
| rowspan=3|Norwich City
|2023–24{{soccerbase season|51537|2023|access-date=17 August 2022}} |36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2{{efn|Appearances in Championship play-offs}} | 0 | 40 | 1 | |
| 2024–25{{soccerbase season|51537|2024|access-date=22 April 2025}}
|Championship |45 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 47 | 4 | ||
| colspan=2|Total
!81||5||1||0||3||0||2||0||87||5 | ||||||||||
| colspan=3|Career total
!368||24||20||0||10||2||11||0||409||26 |
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=International=
{{updated|match played 4 June 2024}}{{NFT player |id=55712 |name=Duffy, Shane |access-date=8 September 2020}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan=10|Republic of Ireland
|2014 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | |
| colspan=2|Total | 61 | 7 |
:As of match played on 4 June 2024. Republic of Ireland score listed first, score column indicates score after each Duffy goal.
Honours
Brighton & Hove Albion
- EFL Championship runner-up: 2016–17{{cite book |editor-first=John |editor-last=Anderson |title=Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2017–2018 |year=2017 |publisher=Headline Publishing Group |location=London |isbn=978-1-4722-3397-4 |pages=82–83}}
Celtic
Individual
- FAI Senior International Player of the Year: 2017,{{cite web |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/0319/948523-shane-duffy-named-fai-player-of-the-year/ |title=Shane Duffy named FAI Player of the Year |publisher=RTÉ Sport |date=19 March 2018 |access-date=23 February 2019 |archive-date=24 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224062323/https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/0319/948523-shane-duffy-named-fai-player-of-the-year/ |url-status=live }} 2018{{cite web |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/shane-duffy-named-republic-of-ireland-player-of-the-year-1.3829703/ |title=Shane Duffy named Republic of Ireland Player of the Year |publisher=Irish Times |date=17 March 2019 |access-date=18 March 2019 |archive-date=27 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327192718/https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/shane-duffy-named-republic-of-ireland-player-of-the-year-1.3829703 |url-status=live }}
- Brighton & Hove Albion Player of the Season: 2018–19
See also
References
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External links
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- [https://www.fulhamfc.com/players/shane-duffy Profile] at the Fulham F.C. website
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Category:Association footballers from Derry (city)
Category:Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland
Category:Gaelic footballers who switched code
Category:Northern Ireland men's youth international footballers
Category:Northern Ireland men's under-21 international footballers
Category:Northern Ireland men's B international footballers
Category:Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
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Category:Republic of Ireland men's under-21 international footballers
Category:Republic of Ireland men's international footballers
Category:Men's association football central defenders
Category:Scunthorpe United F.C. players
Category:Yeovil Town F.C. players
Category:Blackburn Rovers F.C. players
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Category:Norwich City F.C. players
Category:English Football League players
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