About Niall Canavan

Niall David Stephen Canavan (born 11 April 1991) is an English-born Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Barrow in the English Football League.
Canavan signed his first professional contract in April 2009 for Scunthorpe United. He made his first team debut on 22 August 2009.
Although born in Leeds, he carries an Irish passport and was called up by the FAI to the U21 squad in March 2011.