Niall David Stephen Canavan
Republic of Ireland | Defender | Barrow
Niall David Stephen Canavan, 35, is a footballer from Republic of Ireland playing as Defender for Barrow. Canavan was born in Leeds, England. In the 2025/26 League Two season Canavan has 27 appearances with 2 goals and 2 assists in 2,176 minutes at an average rating of 6.53. Canavan is ranked 1st in the League Two Red Cards list for 2025/26.
Profile
- Full name
- Niall David Stephen Canavan
- Age
- 35
- Born
- 11 April 1991 | Leeds | England
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Height
- 193
- Weight
- 76
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 6
- Current club
- Barrow
League Rankings
- League Two 2025/26 | Red Cards | Position 1 | 2 red cards Visit the League Two hub
Season by Season Stats
Career
Trophy Cabinet
Runner-up finishes
- League Two 1× | 2013/2014 | England
Clubs | 5
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Barrow
Jan 2022 – present
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Bradford
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Free
-
Plymouth
Jul 2018 – Jan 2021
Free
-
Scunthorpe
Mar 2016 – Jul 2018
-
Rochdale
Feb 2016 – Mar 2016
Loan
Injury and Suspension History
- Hamstring : 14 September 2025 to ongoing
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Niall David Stephen Canavan play?
Niall David Stephen Canavan plays as Defender.
Which team does Niall David Stephen Canavan play for?
Niall David Stephen Canavan plays for Barrow in the League Two.
How many goals has Niall David Stephen Canavan scored this season?
Niall David Stephen Canavan has scored 2 goals in 27 appearances in the League Two 2025/26 season.
How old is Niall David Stephen Canavan?
Niall David Stephen Canavan is 34 years old and comes from Republic of Ireland.
Updated: 10 Jul 2026, 09:41 UTC