Joe Shaughnessy, hailing from the Republic of Ireland, born on the 6th of July 1992, is a seasoned defender currently playing for Dundee in Scotland. Standing tall at 6ft (1.83m) and weighing a sturdy 11st (70kg), he wears the number 5 jersey.
According to Transfermarkt, his current market valuation rests around £170,000, a conservative figure yet relevant to his age and position. As of now, his contract with Dundee is set to expire on the 31st of May 2025, in about four months' time.
Shaughnessy's journey in Scottish football began with Aberdeen in the Premiership in July 2009, where he got his first taste of first-team action during the 2010 - 2011 season with a solitary appearance. He subsequently became a more significant feature for the Dons, with 23 appearances in the 2012 - 2013 season, 26 in 2013 - 2014, and three outings in 2014 - 2015.
In August 2011, he was loaned out to Forfar Athletic in Scotland's League Two, where he made 26 appearances, netting three times in the 2011 - 2012 season before making his way back to Aberdeen.
Falkirk in the Championship became his temporary home in September 2014, where he made nine appearances in the 2014 - 2015 season while on loan from Aberdeen.
Post his loan spell, Shaughnessy made a permanent switch from Aberdeen to St Johnstone in the Premiership in July 2015. He spent four productive seasons at St Johnstone, recording a regular run of games and scoring six goals in total.
In August 2019, he made a brief transfer to Southend United in England’s National League before returning to Scotland a year later with St Mirren in the Premiership. Here, he once again stamped his defensive authority making regular appearances and netting five times across three seasons.
Finally, in July 2023, Shaughnessy transferred to his current club, Dundee. With 33 first-team appearances and four league goals already, he appears to have found a stable home. He has already made an appearance in the current season 2024 - 2025, demonstrating the importance of his role in Dundee's defensive setup.
Reflecting his contributions beyond the league, he also represented Dundee in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025, making an appearance as a substitute.
