James Clifford John Keohane (born 22 January 1991) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Galway United.
Playing career Keohane began his football career in with youth teams Belvedere and Evergreen.
Wexford Youths In 2009, Keohane joined League of Ireland First Division side Wexford Youths making his League of Ireland debut as a substitute on the opening day of the season.Shelbourne v Wexford Youths – Tolka Park – Extratime.ie – League of Ireland Fixtures. Extratime.ie (6 March 2009). Retrieved on 17 October 2013.
During his first season, Keohane scored 2 league goals in 16 appearances.Wexford Youths 1 – 0 Athlone Town – Extratime.ie – League of Ireland . Extratime.ie. Retrieved on 17 October 2013.Finn Harps 0 Wexford Youths 2 . Airtricityleague.ie (24 July 2009). Retrieved on 17 October 2013.
Bristol City On 13 August 2010, Keohane signed for Championship side Bristol City on a one-year contract for a reported €100,000.Cautionary tale of Fingal's demise an all too familiar one. Independent.ie (13 February 2011). Retrieved on 17 October 2013.
In November 2010, Keohane signed a one-month loan deal at Southern League Division One South & West side Clevedon Town.
Exeter City On 17 August 2011, Keohane signed for then League One side Exeter City on a free transfer after being released by Bristol City. He had impressed on trial in friendlies against Derby County and Chippenham Town.
Keohane made his professional debut on 24 August 2011, in the League Cup 3–1 defeat to Liverpool at St James Park, coming on as a first-half substitute for the injured Guillem Bauzà.
Keohane signed a new one-year contract with Exeter City in June 2012.
In 2012–13, Keohane scored his first goal for Exeter in a 2–1 win over York City at Bootham Crescent.
At the end of the 2013–2014 season, Keohane was rewarded with an extended contract. In pre-season 2014–15, Keohane was handed the number 10 jersey following the departure of Alan Gow. Keohane was also the club's top scorer in their pre-season tour of Brazil, netting 2 goals in 3 games.
He left the club at the end of the 2014–2015 season due to lack of game time.
Woking On 30 August 2015, Keohane joined National League side Woking on a six-month deal upon his contract expiry from Exeter City. A day later, Keohane made his debut against Welling United, and scored after coming on as a Substitute.
After only making seven league starts and eight substitute appearances in the league for the Cards, Woking decided against extending his contract, so therefore he was released after the 2–1 victory over Aldershot Town.
Sligo Rovers
On 8 January 2016, Keohane joined Irish side Sligo Rovers until the end of the 2016 season. On 6 February 2016, Keohane was given the number 17 jersey ahead of the 2016 campaign.
Cork City On 11 November 2016, Keohane joined Cork City. In his first season with the club, Cork won the League of Ireland Premier Division for the first time in 12 years.
Rochdale On 1 February 2019, Keohane joined Rochdale until the end of the season. He was offered a new contract by Rochdale at the end of the 2018–19 season.
On 1 July 2019, Keohane signed a new two-year contract with Rochdale.
On 25 June 2021, Keohane signed a new two-year contract.
On 23 June 2023, Keohane signed a one-year extension at Rochdale.
Galway United On 29 June 2024, Keohane signed for Galway United, re-joining his former Cork boss John Caulfield. Keohane was named captain of the side ahead of the 2026 season.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupIncludes FAI Cup and FA Cup matches.League CupIncludes League of Ireland Cup and Football League Cup matches.EuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWexford Youths2009First Division1622010——19220101841010——204Total3463020——396Bristol City2010–11Championship000000——00Clevedon Town (Loan)2010–11Division One South & West5100——2 172Exeter City2011–12League One401010—00602012–13League Two3330000—103432013–142130000—002132014–152331010—10263Total8192020—20879Woking2015–16National League15200——10162Sligo Rovers2016Premier Division3110010——321Cork City20172934120302 0404201833640104030456Total629813070608510Rochdale2018–19League One800000—00802019–202805020—303802020–2144101020—3050102021–22League Two2621020—203122022–233931000—204232023–24National League41710——10437Total186229060—11021222Galway United2024Premier Division15222———174202523120———25120260000———00Total38342———425Career total4215224111407022148864
Honours Cork City League of Ireland Premier Division: 2017 FAI President's Cup: 2017 Munster Senior Cup: 2017
Individual Rochdale Player of the Year: 2020–21
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