Daniel Heffernan (born 25 May 1987) is an English footballer who plays as a striker. He has previously played in England, Australia and Indonesia. In 2019, Heffernan returned to England and signed with Whalley Range FC. In 2023 Daniel married his long time girlfriend Sacha.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Heffernan | ||
| Date of birth | 25 May 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Fletcher Moss Rangers | |||
| Oldham Athletic | |||
| Altrincham | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2008 | Altrincham | 0 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Abbey Hey | ||
| 2009 | Altrincham | 9 | (0) |
| 2009 | New Mills | ||
| 2009–2010 | Whalley Range | ||
| 2010–2011 | Fletcher Rangers | ||
| 2011–2012 | Salford City | ||
| 2012 | Shepparton SC | 17 | (24) |
| 2012 | Salford City | ||
| 2013–2015 | Heidelberg United | 66 | (50) |
| 2015–2016 | Central Coast Mariners | 7 | (0) |
| 2016 | Goulburn Valley Suns | 12 | (8) |
| 2016–2017 | Bali United | 7 | (0) |
| 2017 | Abbey Hey | ||
| 2019– | Whalley Range | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 June 2016 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 January 2016 | |||
Career
editBorn in Manchester, Heffernan started his career at Fletcher Moss Rangers,[1] and played for several semi-professional and non-league English clubs before moving to Australia for a brief spell with Shepparton Soccer Club in the North Eastern Soccer League.[2] After returning to England, he travelled back to Australia as interest in his services became apparent from several Victorian National Premier League clubs, including South Melbourne, Port Melbourne and Green Gully.[3] Heffernan would however sign with Heidelberg United and go on to score 50 league goals for the club, including 32 in the 2014 and 2015 NPL Victoria seasons.[4] Heffernan scored twice for Heidelberg during the 2015 FFA Cup, once in their Round of 32 match against Broadmeadow Magic, and in the Round of 16 clash against Sydney United 58, the latter in which he became the quickest goalscorer in the cup, scoring after just 26 seconds.[5] Heffernan was also part of the Barlow R.C High School football side who became national school champions at Stamford Bridge.[6]
First Professional Contract
editFollowing his impressive performances for Heidelberg in the National Premier Leagues and FFA Cup, A-League club Central Coast Mariners offered a trial by coach Tony Walmsley. After impressing Walmsley with his performances, including a hat-trick in a friendly game against fellow A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers, he was offered a 1-year contract.[7] He made his professional debut for the club in their opening round loss of the 2015-16 A-League season against Brisbane Roar.[8] On 11 April 2016, after seven A-League appearances without a goal for the Mariners, Heffernan was released by the club.[9]
Heffernan signed for the Goulburn Valley Suns in May 2016.[10]
After a spell in Indonesia with Bali United, he later returned to England and re signed for former club Abbey Hey.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Altrincham Football Club Featured Club Scheme". altrinchamfc.co.uk/. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ Windley, Matt (27 July 2015). "Heidelberg United's Dan Heffernan a player to watch during FFA Cup". Herald Sun. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ "Amateur star hoping to move Down Under". Manchester Evening News. 25 October 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ Stamocostas, Con (4 September 2015). "Heidelberg United: Mariners took our Suarez". FourFourTwo Australia. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ Windley, Matt (26 August 2015). "FFA Cup 2015: Daniel Heffernan scores after 26 seconds against Sydney United". Herald Sun. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ "One Hill too many". News Shopper. 7 June 2001. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "HAT TRICK HEFFERNAN JOINS MARINERS". Central Coast Mariners. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ Bellemore, Daniel (21 October 2015). "Striker urges A-League coaches to mine NPL talent". A-League. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ "Mariners part ways with three players". MFootball. Archived from the original on 11 April 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ Kounelis, Jordan (21 May 2016). "Heffernan signs with Golburn Valley Suns". MFootball. Archived from the original on 23 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Latest Club News at".
External links
edit- Daniel Heffernan at Soccerway
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