Player: Ciarán Clark

• Full name: Ciarán Clark
• Date of birth: 26 September 1989
• Place of birth: Dublin, Republic of Ireland
• Nationality: Republic of Ireland
• Position: Centre-back (can also play left-back)
• Current status (as of last update): Professional footballer (club situation may have changed since last update)

Club career (highlights):

• Arsenal (Youth & early career)
• Coventry City (loan)
• Cardiff City (loan)
• Aston Villa (2011–2021) — significant period of his career, including promotion to the Premier League and established first-team appearances
• Newcastle United (joined 2021) — played in the Premier League

International career:

• Represents the Republic of Ireland at senior level.
• Made senior debut for the Republic of Ireland in 2014.
• Earned multiple caps and featured in qualifying matches and friendlies for Ireland.

Playing style: A left-footed centre-back known for good passing out from the back, composure on the ball, aerial ability and occasional goal threat from set pieces.

Notable facts:

• Developed through Arsenal's academy before establishing himself in senior club football elsewhere.
• Played a key role in Aston Villa's promotion to the Premier League in the 2018–19 season.

Note: Club affiliations, appearances and caps may have changed since the last update; consult current club or national team sources for the latest statistics.