Will Keane: Biography, Facts and Career

William David Keane (born 11 January 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Reading, on loan from Preston North End, and the Republic of Ireland national team. He began his career with Manchester United, having joined them at the age of 11, but made just three appearances for the first team and had loan spells with Wigan Athletic, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End before making a permanent move to Hull City in 2016. Following a loan spell at Ipswich Town in 2019, he was released by Hull at the end of the 2018–19 season. Keane joined Ipswich permanently on a one-year deal in August 2019. Keane joined Wigan Athletic on a 3-month contract in October 2020 after his release by Ipswich. After scoring five goals in 12 appearances by January 2021, he was offered a contract until the end of the season. Keane then signed a new two-year deal with Latics ahead of the 2021–22 season. In September 2021, at the age of 28, Keane was called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time, having declared his interest in playing for Ireland in 2019. He qualifies for Ireland through his father. His twin brother, Michael, is also a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Everton and England. Ironically, Michael became a full England international after a youth career with the Republic of Ireland whereas Will became a full Republic of Ireland international after a youth career with England.

Quick facts about Will Keane

• Full name: Will Keane
• Born: 1993-01-11
• Nationality: Ireland
• Known as: Athlete
• Wikidata ID: Q723565

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