Katie Keane

Katie Keane (born 27 July 2006) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super League 2 club Leicester City and the Republic of Ireland national team.

Keane played youth football with Shelbourne where she would start her career. She would also spend time with fellow League of Ireland Women's Premier Division clubs, Athlone Town and Shamrock Rovers. She has also spent time on loan with Sheffield United.

Early life Keane was born in Ratoath, County Meath. She played as a goalkeeper for Gaelic football side Skryne, from U8 to U15 level.

Youth career Keane signed for Shelbourne in 2022, playing in the U17 squad that won the league and cup double. On 20 May 2023 Keane made her Shelbourne debut at the age of 16 in a 6–0 away win against Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds.

Athlone Town On 2 August 2023, Keane signed for fellow League of Ireland Women's Premier Division club Athlone Town.

On 19 November 2023, Keane started as Athlone defeated her former club, Shelbourne in the FAI Cup final on penalties following a 2–2 draw at Tallaght Stadium.

In the 2024 season, Keane was Athlone Town's starting keeper as they won the league for the first time in the club's history. That same season the club would also make another FAI Cup final against Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium. However, on this occasion Athlone would lose the final 1–6.

Shamrock Rovers Ahead of the 2025 season, Keane signed for League of Ireland Women's Premier Division side Shamrock Rovers. During her time at the club she was competing with Amanda Budden for a starting spot.

Leicester City On 4 August 2025, it was announced that Keane had signed for Women's Super League club Leicester City on a three-year deal.

She made her debut as a half-time substitute against Arsenal in the WSL in a 7-0 defeat.

Sheffield United (loan) On 24 September 2025, Keane was signed by Women's Super League 2 club Sheffield United on an emergency 7 day loan as a result of injuries to the club's goalkeepers, Sian Rogers and Charlotte Parker-Smith.

On 24 September, Keane made her first appearance for the club against Durham in the Women's League Cup. Keane would prove crucial as United would go on to win the game on penalties with Keane saving two penalties during the shoot-out.

International career Youth Keane has represented the Republic of Ireland U17s and the Republic of Ireland U19s.

Keane was in the Republic of Ireland U19 squad for the 2024 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship. She played in all three of Ireland's games at the tournament as they were knocked out in the group stage.

Senior On 4 November 2022, Keane was called up to the Republic of Ireland national team for a friendly against Morocco, at the age of just 16.

Career statistics Club

Honours Athlone Town LOI Women's Premier Division: 2024 FAI Women's Cup: 2023