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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Aerial presence (188 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Ireland international
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Chris Shields profile
- Current team
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Linfield FC
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Ireland
- Date of birth
- 27 Dec 1990 (35 years)
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Short name
- C. Shields
Chris Shields recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
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Linfield FC vs Coleraine
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | 0 – 3 |
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Linfield FC vs Larne FC
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Northern Ireland Premier League | 11 Apr 2026 | 0 – 2 |
Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield FC
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 07 Apr 2026 | 1 – 3 |
Glentoran FC vs Linfield FC
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 28 Mar 2026 | 1 – 1 |
Carrick Rangers FC vs Linfield FC
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 20 Mar 2026 | 2 – 0 |
|
Linfield FC vs Cliftonville
|
Northern Ireland Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
Ireland vs North Macedonia
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Czechia vs Ireland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 26 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Hungary vs Ireland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 16 Nov 2025 | 2 – 3 |
|
Ireland vs Portugal
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 13 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Ireland vs Armenia
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 14 Oct 2025 | 1 – 0 |
|
Ireland vs Qatar
|
International Friendly | 28 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Canada vs Ireland
|
International Friendly | 05 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Kosovo vs Ireland
|
UEFA Nations League | 24 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Israel vs Ireland
|
UEFA Nations League | 27 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Ireland vs Austria
|
UEFA Nations League | 01 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Chris Shields
Chris Shields is a 35-year-old Ireland professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Linfield FC in Northern Ireland.
Born on 27 December 1990 in Ireland, Chris Shields has been eligible for senior professional football since 2007. Chris Shields stands 188 cm tall and weighs 70 kg.
As more Linfield FC fixtures are played, Chris Shields's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Linfield FC vs Cliftonville in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday 25 April 2026 at 16:30 UTC. Most recent fixture: Linfield FC 0-3 Coleraine in the Northern Ireland Premier League.
Bookmark this Chris Shields hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Chris Shields
What team does Chris Shields play for?
Chris Shields currently plays for Linfield FC in Northern Ireland.
What position does Chris Shields play?
Chris Shields plays as a midfielder.
How old is Chris Shields?
Chris Shields was born on 27 December 1990, making them 35 years old.
What nationality is Chris Shields?
Chris Shields represents Ireland.
How tall is Chris Shields?
Chris Shields stands 188 cm tall and weighs 70 kg.
When does Chris Shields's team play next?
Linfield FC's next fixture is Linfield FC vs Cliftonville in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 16:30 UTC.
Does Chris Shields play for the national team?
Chris Shields is eligible for Ireland. Their next match is Ireland vs Qatar on Thursday 28 May 2026 UTC.
Statistics
Teammates
- Alex Gorrin Midfielder
- Ben Hall Defender
- Charlie Allen Midfielder
- Chris johns Goalkeeper
- Christopher Johns Goalkeeper
- Christopher McKee Forward
- Dane McCullough Defender
- Darragh Leahy Defender
- David Walsh Goalkeeper
- Ethan McGee Defender
- Euan East Defender
- Jamie Mulgrew Midfielder
- Joel Cooper Forward
- Joshua Archer Midfielder
- Kieran Offord Forward
- Kirk Millar Midfielder
- Kyle McClean Midfielder
- M. Yates Forward
- Matthew Fitzpatrick Forward
- Maxwell Haygarth Midfielder
Other midfielders
- Aaron Bolger Ireland
- Aaron Bolger Ireland
- Aaron Byrne Ireland
- Aaron Connolly Ireland
- Aaron Doran Ireland
- Aaron Fitzgerald Ireland
- Aaron Harkin Ireland
- Aaron McEneff Ireland