Michael Duffy was born in Northern Ireland on 28th July 1994. Now 30 years old, Duffy is a left-winger who diligently anchors the forward line for Derry City. His physical attributes include a height of 5ft 10in (1.79m) and a weight of 11st 11lb (75kg).
Duffy commenced his professional career at Derry City in the Irish Premier Division back in January 2012. Platforms such as Transfermarkt note his debut season performances, consisting of four first-team league-match appearances. The following year, his playing time increased significantly, with 23 appearances and two goals to his name. The ascent in his impact was noticeable by 2014 as he adorned 29 appearances with an impressive 11 goals. His recent exploits for Derry, from the 2022 and the current 2024 seasons, show a tally of 63 appearances and 15 goals, signifying a composed and mature player.
In February 2015, Duffy's career took a significant leap as he joined the Scottish giants, Celtic, albeit the details of the transfer remain undisclosed. His tenure at Celtic was peppered with loan spells across the Scottish leagues. In July 2015, he was loaned out to Alloa Athletic, where he made 34 appearances and scored three goals. The following year, a similar arrangement saw Duffy temporarily transfer to Dundee, securing 8 match appearances but no goals to his name.
Returning from loan in Scotland, Duffy bid farewell to Celtic in February 2017. The Celtic yearning of supporters wasn't directed towards his minimal impact, but the doors of the Irish Premier Division club Dundalk welcomed him indeed. His influence on Dundalk's offensive actions was far more profound. Over five seasons, he bagged 129 appearances and stacked 35 goals, showcasing his scoring aptitude.
January 2022 encouraged a shift in Duffy's career, sealing a return to where it all began - Derry City. His latter performances continue to emphasize his unerring attitude and proven reliability on the field. As per the latest roster, Duffy is partaking in the Conference League Qualifiers 2024-2025 for Derry City, marking one start and one appearance as a substitute, illustrating his integral importance to the squad.
