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Ciaran Clark is a professional footballer who plays as a central defender, central midfielder and left-back for Premier League club Newcastle United and the Republic of Ireland national team.
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Clark captained England at under-18, under-19 and under-20 level, but in October 2010 declared his ambition to play for the Republic of Ireland, the country of his parents' birth.
He was called up to the national team a month later for the friendly match against Norway, and made his full debut against Wales on 8 February 2011.
Clark was born in Harrow, London, and grew up in Sandy, Bedfordshire.
He captained the reserves to the Premier Reserve League South title and defeated PRL North winners Sunderland in the play-off final to win their first ever Reserve League trophy.
Clark was included in the squads for the pre-season friendlies and the 2009 Peace Cup.
On 30 August 2009, he made his debut in a 2-0 win against Fulham.
Although the formidable partnership of new signings James Collins and Richard Dunne limited him to the bench, he was tipped to break into the first team on a regular basis within several years.
Clark started in the first two league games of the 2010-11 season: against West Ham United, partnering Richard Dunne and keeping a clean sheet; then against Newcastle United.
Clark was also handed a start in Gérard Houllier's first match as new Villa manager, against Blackburn Rovers in the League Cup.
He then started the match against local rivals Birmingham City in midfield and continued in the role against Fulham and Blackpool due to the club's injury crisis.
On 27 November 2010, Clark scored his first two goals for the club in a 4-2 defeat against Arsenal at home.
He scored a 91st-minute equaliser against Chelsea on 2 January 2011 to rescue a point.
Clark scored his first FA Cup goal for the club against Bristol Rovers on 29 January 2012, with a solo run, including stepovers and a left-footed strike curled into the bottom corner.
On 25 August 2012, he was sent off against Everton for a professional foul on Nikica Jelavić.
On 3 September 2012, he scored his first goal of the season in a 1-1 draw away to Newcastle United.
On 8 December 2012, after captaining Villa's youth and reserve sides, Clark was handed the armband for the senior side for the first time in a 0-0 draw at home to Stoke, after Gabriel Agbonlahor who had started the match as captain was replaced by Darren Bent.
Three days later, Clark followed up his initial role as captain by performing the role again, this time for the full 90 minutes, in a 4-1 victory in the League Cup away at Norwich which saw Villa qualify for the semi-finals.
Clark started Aston Villa's first game in their 3-1 away victory at Arsenal.
Due to injury constantly plaguing Aston Villa's defence, along with consistently poor results, Clark still managed 28 appearances in a season that saw Villa finish 15th on 38 points.
In January 2014 during a training game Clark broke the right leg of his team-mate Libor Kozák.
When an injury ruled Vlaar out, Nathan Baker came into the back four, with Clark remaining on the bench.
After injuries to both Baker and Senderos, Clark was called on along with Jores Okore and formed a solid partnership.
Clark scored his first goal of the season from a free-kick curled in by Ashley Westwood in a 2-1 home victory over Leicester.
On 3 August 2016, Newcastle announced that they had completed the signing of Clark.
Having established himself alongside club captain Jamaal Lascelles in central defence, he scored his first goal for the club in a 6-0 win against Queens Park Rangers on 13 September 2016.
He went on to add further goals against Brentford and Bristol City while also helping Newcastle concede the joint-lowest number of goals in the division as they returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
In the 2018-19 season he only managed 8 appearances in the first team in the Premier League; however he still managed to score three goals, against Arsenal, Burnley, and Chelsea respectively.
On 20 January 2021, Clark extended his contract with Newcastle, signing a new two-and-a-half-year contract.
Clark captained the England U19 team through qualification for the 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, playing in five out of the six qualifiers and scoring a goal.
After being promoted to the England U20s, he was appointed captain and scored in only his second match, in a friendly against Italy on March 2008.
In late September 2010, Football Association of Ireland officials approached Clark about switching his allegiance.
They sent scout and former Republic of Ireland under-21 manager, Don Givens, to watch him in the match against Blackburn.
On 5 October 2010, it was reported that Clark had pledged his international future to the Irish national team as he qualified through his Irish parents.
On 12 November 2010, Clark was named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendly against Norway.
He then made his debut on 8 February 2011 against Wales at the Aviva Stadium.
On 6 February 2013, Clark scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland, helping them to a 2-0 friendly victory against Poland.
In Republic of Ireland's opening match at Euro 2016 against Sweden, Clark deflected a ball from Zlatan Ibrahimović into his own net to level the scores.
Wes Hoolahan had earlier given Ireland the lead but Clark's mishap saw them share the spoils as the match ended 1-1.
He was called up to the national team a month later for the friendly match against Norway, and made his full debut against Wales on 8 February 2011.
Clark was born in Harrow, London, and grew up in Sandy, Bedfordshire.
He captained the reserves to the Premier Reserve League South title and defeated PRL North winners Sunderland in the play-off final to win their first ever Reserve League trophy.
Clark was included in the squads for the pre-season friendlies and the 2009 Peace Cup.
On 30 August 2009, he made his debut in a 2-0 win against Fulham.
Although the formidable partnership of new signings James Collins and Richard Dunne limited him to the bench, he was tipped to break into the first team on a regular basis within several years.
Clark started in the first two league games of the 2010-11 season: against West Ham United, partnering Richard Dunne and keeping a clean sheet; then against Newcastle United.
Clark was also handed a start in Gérard Houllier's first match as new Villa manager, against Blackburn Rovers in the League Cup.
He then started the match against local rivals Birmingham City in midfield and continued in the role against Fulham and Blackpool due to the club's injury crisis.
On 27 November 2010, Clark scored his first two goals for the club in a 4-2 defeat against Arsenal at home.
He scored a 91st-minute equaliser against Chelsea on 2 January 2011 to rescue a point.
Clark scored his first FA Cup goal for the club against Bristol Rovers on 29 January 2012, with a solo run, including stepovers and a left-footed strike curled into the bottom corner.
On 25 August 2012, he was sent off against Everton for a professional foul on Nikica Jelavić.
On 3 September 2012, he scored his first goal of the season in a 1-1 draw away to Newcastle United.
On 8 December 2012, after captaining Villa's youth and reserve sides, Clark was handed the armband for the senior side for the first time in a 0-0 draw at home to Stoke, after Gabriel Agbonlahor who had started the match as captain was replaced by Darren Bent.
Three days later, Clark followed up his initial role as captain by performing the role again, this time for the full 90 minutes, in a 4-1 victory in the League Cup away at Norwich which saw Villa qualify for the semi-finals.
Clark started Aston Villa's first game in their 3-1 away victory at Arsenal.
Due to injury constantly plaguing Aston Villa's defence, along with consistently poor results, Clark still managed 28 appearances in a season that saw Villa finish 15th on 38 points.
In January 2014 during a training game Clark broke the right leg of his team-mate Libor Kozák.
When an injury ruled Vlaar out, Nathan Baker came into the back four, with Clark remaining on the bench.
After injuries to both Baker and Senderos, Clark was called on along with Jores Okore and formed a solid partnership.
Clark scored his first goal of the season from a free-kick curled in by Ashley Westwood in a 2-1 home victory over Leicester.
On 3 August 2016, Newcastle announced that they had completed the signing of Clark.
Having established himself alongside club captain Jamaal Lascelles in central defence, he scored his first goal for the club in a 6-0 win against Queens Park Rangers on 13 September 2016.
He went on to add further goals against Brentford and Bristol City while also helping Newcastle concede the joint-lowest number of goals in the division as they returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
In the 2018-19 season he only managed 8 appearances in the first team in the Premier League; however he still managed to score three goals, against Arsenal, Burnley, and Chelsea respectively.
On 20 January 2021, Clark extended his contract with Newcastle, signing a new two-and-a-half-year contract.
Clark captained the England U19 team through qualification for the 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, playing in five out of the six qualifiers and scoring a goal.
After being promoted to the England U20s, he was appointed captain and scored in only his second match, in a friendly against Italy on March 2008.
In late September 2010, Football Association of Ireland officials approached Clark about switching his allegiance.
They sent scout and former Republic of Ireland under-21 manager, Don Givens, to watch him in the match against Blackburn.
On 5 October 2010, it was reported that Clark had pledged his international future to the Irish national team as he qualified through his Irish parents.
On 12 November 2010, Clark was named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendly against Norway.
He then made his debut on 8 February 2011 against Wales at the Aviva Stadium.
On 6 February 2013, Clark scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland, helping them to a 2-0 friendly victory against Poland.
In Republic of Ireland's opening match at Euro 2016 against Sweden, Clark deflected a ball from Zlatan Ibrahimović into his own net to level the scores.
Wes Hoolahan had earlier given Ireland the lead but Clark's mishap saw them share the spoils as the match ended 1-1.
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