
Niall Canavan
Barrow/D/
Player Info
Niall Canavan is a dependable Irish defender currently with Barrow, known for his aerial strength, commitment, and versatility to play as a center-back or right-back. The 34-year-old has been a consistent performer in the lower leagues of English football for over a decade. Canavan started his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers' academy before forging his path with a series of loan moves. He found a home at Rochdale, where he became a defensive mainstay and helped the club achieve a memorable League One playoff final victory at Wembley in 2014. Further spells at Scunthorpe United, Plymouth Argyle, and Bradford City followed, where he was often a captain or vice-captain, respected for his leadership and organizational skills. His career honors include that promotion with Rochdale and being a key figure in several successful battles against relegation. Canavan is the type of defender who puts his body on the line, a trait endearing him to fans. For Barrow, he brings vital experience and defensive solidity, acting as a leader who marshals the backline with authority and determination.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2022/01/30
Transfer
2021/01/11
Transfer
2018/06/30
Signed
2016/06/30
Signed
2016/06/29
Loan Ended
2016/02/14
Loan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
More
Statistics
2024-2025
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
90
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0

