Sam Bone, born on 6 February 1998 (age 28), is an English central defender with Shelbourne. At 6ft 5in (1.95m), he is a commanding presence at the back, and his career has been built on regular defensive work rather than much fuss further up the pitch.
His most productive league season came at Waterford in 2020, when he scored once in eight appearances. That is not a headline-grabbing return, but centre-halves are not usually employed for their poetry in the opposition box.
Bone remains a regular first-team presence for Shelbourne in 2026. He has made 16 league appearances and scored one league goal, while his wider season includes qualifying games in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. Across all competitions for Shelbourne, he has made 21 appearances and scored two goals.
His current market value is around £128,000, according to Transfermarkt. His career to this point has been a steady one: an English centre-half who has established himself in Ireland, first at Waterford and now as part of Shelbourne’s first-team picture.
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