Jack Henry-Francis

Jack Henry-Francis of Shelbourne was born in London, England on 23 September 2003 (age 22).

Jack Henry-Francis, born on 23 September 2003 (age 22), is a Republic of Ireland defensive midfielder whose senior career has centred on Shelbourne. It is there that he has had his main run of football, rather than drifting around the edges of a squad list.

Across two seasons with Shelbourne, Henry-Francis has made 21 league appearances and scored three league goals. His 2026 season has been his most productive so far, with two goals in 13 Premier Division appearances, as well as six Conference League outings. In all competitions for Shelbourne in 2026, he has made 19 appearances and scored twice.

His current market value is around £213,000, according to Transfermarkt. For now, his profile is straightforward: a young Irish defensive midfielder building his senior career mainly through regular football at Shelbourne.

📈 Key stats and insights

Jack Henry-Francis made 13 Premier Division appearances for Shelbourne in 2026
Jack Henry-Francis started 11 of his 13 league matches in 2026
Jack Henry-Francis scored 2 league goals from central defensive midfield
Jack Henry-Francis made 6 Conference League appearances for Shelbourne
Jack Henry-Francis joined Shelbourne from Arsenal on a free transfer
Last updated 13 June 2026. Send feedback

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Cen Def Mid
Primary Position
Midfielder
Position
CDM
1.81m (5ft 11in)
Height
70kg (11st)
Weight
23 September 2003 (age 22)
Date of Birth
London
Birthplace
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Country of Birth
Shelbourne
Team
£213,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Premier Division 2026
Games
13
Starting
11
Substitute
2
Unused
7
Utilisation
65%
Goals
2
Yellows
3
Reds
-
Team
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Conference League 2025 - 2026
Games
6
Starting
5
Substitute
1
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-

Jack Henry-Francis played a regular league role for Shelbourne in 2026, making 13 Premier Division appearances and starting 11 of them. Two goals from central defensive midfield added some end product, while three yellow cards pointed to a combative edge without a red-card cost. He also featured six times in the Conference League, though he did not score in that competition.

📋 Career stats

Team
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Season 2026
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
13
Goals
2
Team
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Season 2025
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
8
Goals
1
Team
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Season 2024
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
11
Goals
-

Henry-Francis's path moved from Arsenal's trainee setup into senior football in Ireland. After joining Arsenal in 2019, he went on loan to Sligo Rovers in July 2024, returned to Arsenal in January 2025, then joined Shelbourne on a free transfer in July 2025. At 22, his career had shifted from development football towards a more settled first-team role.

💰 Transfers

Team
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
18 July 2025
From
Arsenal
Arsenal
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Arsenal
Arsenal
1 January 2025
From
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Type
Returned from loan
Team
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
17 July 2024
From
Arsenal
Arsenal
Type
Loan
Team
Arsenal
Arsenal
1 July 2019
Type
Trainee

The transfer pattern was low-cost and development-led: a trainee move to Arsenal, a loan to Sligo Rovers, a return from loan, then a free transfer to Shelbourne. The free move suggested Arsenal no longer viewed him as part of their pathway, while Shelbourne offered a clearer route to senior minutes.

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