Kyle Callan-McFadden (born 20 April 1995, Letterkenny, County Donegal) is an Irish centre back footballer who plays for Norwich City. McFadden joined Norwich City's academy as a first-year scholar in the summer of 2011, having impressed in a trial in the Clydesdale Bank International Tournament in Guernsey. He also trialled with Aston Villa, Falkirk, Burnley and Blackburn Rovers before arriving at Carrow Road. Prior to signing for the Canaries, McFadden played for Irish side Swilly Rovers and went on to play his first international with the Republic of Ireland at U16 level. He was named as the FAI U16 Player of the Year in February 2012, and has since gone on to captain Ireland at U17, U18 and U19 level. After impressing in Norwich City's U21 development squad, McFadden was offered a one-year professional contract in April 2014. McFadden was selected to represent Ireland U19s in the penultimate qualification round for the 2014 European Championship finals in Hungary.
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