Ali Coote, born on 11 June 1998 (age 28), is a Scottish attacking midfielder now with Shelbourne. He operates mainly through the middle, closer to the forwards than the holding work, and his career has settled into the League of Ireland rather than following a straight domestic route in Scotland.
His most productive league season came with Bohemian FC in 2023, when he scored six goals in 30 appearances. That was the clearest return of his senior career so far: not spectacular, but useful output from a player whose value is often in keeping attacks moving rather than simply finishing them.
At Shelbourne, Coote remains a regular first-team presence in 2026. He has made 17 league appearances and scored once, while also featuring across Champions League, Europa League and Conference League qualifiers, as well as three Conference League matches. Across all competitions for Shelbourne in 2026, he has 27 appearances and three goals.
His current market value is around £149,000, according to Transfermarkt. At 28, Coote is an established professional with recent European minutes, a regular place at Shelbourne, and a career built on steady involvement rather than noise.
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