Michael Duffy
Derry City

Michael Duffy

Michael Duffy of Derry City was born in Derry, N. Ireland on 28 July 1994 (age 31).

Michael Duffy, born in Derry on 28 July 1994 (age 31), is a Republic of Ireland winger who plays primarily on the left for Derry City. His Celtic connection came early, when he joined the club from Derry City in February 2015.

That move did not become the main body of his career. Duffy left Celtic in February 2017 for Dundalk, where his senior football took firmer shape. His best league return came there in 2019, when he scored 12 goals in 34 appearances.

After Dundalk, Duffy established himself more fully back at Derry City. In 2026, he has made 13 league appearances and scored 5 goals, the same return listed for his Premier Division campaign with Derry City.

His career has run from Derry City to Celtic, on to Dundalk, and back to Derry, with his most settled football coming in Ireland rather than during his short Celtic spell.

📈 Key stats and insights

Michael Duffy scored five goals in 13 Premier Division appearances in 2026
Michael Duffy started 10 of his 13 league matches for Derry City in 2026
Michael Duffy scored 12 goals for Derry City in 2025
Michael Duffy scored 12 goals for Dundalk in 2019
Michael Duffy left Celtic permanently for Dundalk in 2017
Last updated 31 May 2026. Send feedback

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Left Wing
Primary Position
Forward
Position
Michael Duffy
LW
1.79m (5ft 10in)
Height
75kg (11st 11lb)
Weight
28 July 1994 (age 31)
Date of Birth
Derry
Birthplace
N. Ireland
Country of Birth
Derry City
Team

📊 Season stats

Team
Derry City
Derry City
Premier Division 2026
Games
13
Starting
10
Substitute
3
Unused
7
Utilisation
65%
Goals
5
Yellows
1
Reds
-

Michael Duffy made 13 Premier Division appearances for Derry City in 2026, starting 10 times and scoring five goals. That return points to a left winger who remained a direct attacking contributor rather than a fringe option, with his goals spread across a workload that was substantial but not ever-present.

📋 Career stats

Team
Derry City
Derry City
Season 2026
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
13
Goals
5
Team
Derry City
Derry City
Season 2025
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
36
Goals
12
Team
Derry City
Derry City
Season 2024
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
31
Goals
5
Team
Derry City
Derry City
Season 2023
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
22
Goals
7
Team
Derry City
Derry City
Season 2022
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
13
Goals
3
Team
Dundalk
Dundalk
Season 2021
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
34
Goals
4
Team
Dundalk
Dundalk
Season 2020
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
16
Goals
4
Team
Dundalk
Dundalk
Season 2019
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
34
Goals
12
Team
Dundalk
Dundalk
Season 2018
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
13
Goals
7
Team
Dundalk
Dundalk
Season 2017
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
32
Goals
8
Team
Dundee
Dundee
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
8
Goals
-
Team
Alloa Athletic
Alloa Athletic
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
34
Goals
3
Team
Derry City
Derry City
Season 2014
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
29
Goals
11
Team
Derry City
Derry City
Season 2013
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
23
Goals
2
Team
Derry City
Derry City
Season 2012
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
4
Goals
-

Duffy's career path moved from Derry City to Celtic in 2015, then through loans at Alloa Athletic and Dundee before a permanent move to Dundalk in 2017. His most productive listed scoring years were 12 goals for Dundalk in 2019 and 12 for Derry City in 2025, suggesting a stronger profile in the League of Ireland than during his time on Celtic's books.

💰 Transfers

Team
Derry City
Derry City
1 January 2022
From
Dundalk
Dundalk
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Dundalk
Dundalk
1 February 2017
From
Celtic
Celtic
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Dundee
Dundee
1 July 2016
From
Celtic
Celtic
Type
Loan
Team
Alloa Athletic
Alloa Athletic
5 July 2015
From
Celtic
Celtic
Type
Loan
Team
Celtic
Celtic
2 February 2015
From
Derry City
Derry City
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Derry City
Derry City
1 January 2012
Type
Signed

The transfer history shows a player signed by Celtic from Derry City for an undisclosed fee, then sent out on loan twice before leaving for Dundalk, also for an undisclosed fee. His 2022 return to Derry City came on a free transfer, which fits the pattern of a player stepping away from the Celtic pathway and rebuilding his value in Ireland.

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