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NCNiall Canavan

Niall Canavan

€200KMarket Value
Barrow
Barrow•Defender•
EnglandEngland
6.8
Season Score
35
Apr 11, 1991
193 cm
Height
0.03
Goals/Match
6
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
29Matches
2Goals
2Assists
4Goal Contributions
63Mins/game
6.79Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

209
Full match
7
Substituted off
6
From Bench

Rival Clubs(98)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
WalsallWalsall1813325110
Swindon TownSwindon Town174581210
Colchester UnitedColchester United158611030
Bradford CityBradford City154740021
Leyton OrientLeyton Orient147251010
Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra135170000
Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers134181020
ChesterfieldChesterfield134362020
Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United135170040
Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers123361032
Mansfield TownMansfield Town128131010
RochdaleRochdale124442010
GillinghamGillingham127140020
Fleetwood TownFleetwood Town123451022
Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons124440010
Crawley TownCrawley Town114251000
Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic114521000
StevenageStevenage115332010
Sheffield UnitedSheffield United102530020
Newport CountyNewport County102440020
1–20 of 98

Rival National Teams(1)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
Turkey U21Turkey U2110010000
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Bradford City
Bradford City
Barrow
Barrow
Jan 31, 2022Transfer
Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle
Bradford City
Bradford City
Jan 12, 2021Transfer
Rochdale
Rochdale
Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle
Jul 1, 2018Free Transfer
Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United
Rochdale
Rochdale
Jul 1, 2016Free Transfer
Rochdale
Rochdale
Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United
Jun 30, 2016End of loan
Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United
Rochdale
Rochdale
Feb 15, 2016Loan
Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town
Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United
May 1, 2011End of loan
Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United
Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town
Mar 1, 2011Loan
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About Niall Canavan

Niall Canavan plays as a defender for Barrow. Throughout his career, Niall Canavan has scored 33 goals and provided 14 assists in 521 appearances across 6 clubs. In the League Two 2025/2026, Niall Canavan has contributed 1 goals and 2 assists in 28 appearances, earning an average rating of 6.6. A commanding presence at the back, Niall Canavan has made 521 career appearances, contributing 33 goals from defensive positions. Among the clubs he has represented — Barrow, Bradford City, Plymouth Argyle, Rochdale — Niall Canavan was most prolific at Scunthorpe United, where he scored 16 goals in 157 appearances. Niall Canavan stands 193 cm tall, weighs 76 kg.

Full Career Record — Niall Canavan

Niall Canavan's professional career spans from 2010 to 2026, a period of roughly 16 seasons over which he has amassed 521 appearances spread across 6 clubs. With 33 goals and 14 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 23/24 with Barrow, when he registered 3 goals and 3 assists in 44 matches, playing 3841 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Barrow, Niall Canavan played 29 matches, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists, with an average match rating of 6.79.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Niall Canavan has passed the 500-appearance milestone.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Barrow2021/2022 - now2039715989——6.88
Scunthorpe United2009/2010 - 2015/20161571638326———
Plymouth Argyle2018/2019 - 2020/202191524775——6.80
Rochdale2015/2016 - 2017/201849313801———
Bradford City2020/2021 - 2021/202217011328——7.13
Shrewsbury Town2010/20114000———
Total521331434219

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Barrow292—1815636.79
24/25Barrow400—2784106.80
23/24Barrow443—3841406.91
22/23Barrow513—4590406.99
21/22Barrow391—2959426.94
20/21Bradford City160—1328107.13
20/21Plymouth Argyle151—1184516.80
19/20Plymouth Argyle392—337540—
18/19Plymouth Argyle372—21640—
17/18Rochdale50—38700—
16/17Rochdale332—246882—
15/16Rochdale111—94610—
14/15Scunthorpe United363—280630—
13/14Scunthorpe United454—060—
12/13Scunthorpe United406—342430—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Niall Canavan play?
Niall Canavan plays as a Defender for Barrow in the League Two. He has scored 1 goals in 28 appearances in the League Two 2025/2026, with an average rating of 6.6.
What team does Niall Canavan play for?
Niall Canavan currently plays for Barrow in the League Two.
How old is Niall Canavan?
Niall Canavan is 35 years old, born on April 11, 1991.
How tall is Niall Canavan?
Niall Canavan is 193 cm tall. He weighs 76 kg.