Darragh Lenihan
Middlesbrough/D/
IrelandPlayer Info
Darragh Lenihan is a commanding Irish center-back and a key defensive figure for Middlesbrough in the English Championship. At 31, Lenihan is in his prime, known for his no-nonsense defending, aerial prowess, and leadership qualities. He spent the majority of his career at Blackburn Rovers, making over 200 appearances and becoming club captain, embodying commitment and consistency. His performances earned him a move to Middlesbrough, where he has continued to be a defensive rock at the heart of a team with promotion aspirations. A Republic of Ireland international, Lenihan's game is built on bravery, strong organization, and an ability to dominate opposing forwards physically. He is widely regarded as one of the most reliable defenders in the second tier of English football.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2022/06/30
Blackburn Rovers
MiddlesbroughSigned
2015/03/03
BurtonBlackburn RoversLoan Ended
2014/10/20
Blackburn RoversBurtonLoan
2014/06/30
Blackburn Rovers U23Blackburn RoversSigned
2013/06/30
Blackburn Rovers U18Blackburn Rovers U23Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Middlesbrough
ENG EFL Championship2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
2
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
91
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
31
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
2
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
11
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
0