William David Keane

William David Keane

William David Keane pursues space in the box, attacking the channel and ghosting behind the defence to finish chances for Preston North End. He thrives in crossing runs. Keane broke through at Manchester United in 2011 after climbing from the academy. He shone by scoring 26 for Wigan Athletic in 2021-22, finishing as top scorer in League One. A career high of 13 goals followed in 2023/24 at Preston, marking a turning point. Keane switched allegiance to Ireland, making his senior debut in a World Cup qualifier against Portugal. In Preston's attack, William David Keane pins centre-backs and finishes moves, getting shots off quickly.

Xtra rating
1614
Global rank
10169
Updated: 11 April 2026
Country of Birth
England
Preferred Foot
N/A
Agent
N/A
Latest Signing Fee
Free
Date of Birth
11 January 1993
Position
Forward
Shoes
N/A
Wage
N/A

Season snapshot

Overall season statistics (all competitions).

Season Matches Minutes Goals Assists G/90 A/90
2025 14 467 3 0 0.58 0
2024 30 1354 4 0 0.27 0
2023 40 2789 13 3 0.42 0.1
2022 44 3302 12 2 0.33 0.05
2021 47 3924 27 7 0.62 0.16
2020 34 2210 12 4 0.49 0.16
2019 24 1365 4 1 0.26 0.07
2018 21 1078 3 0 0.25 0
2017 9 365 1 2 0.25 0.49
2016 5 282 0 0 0 0
2015 17 794 1 0 0.11 0
2014 16 1077 3 0 0.25 0
2013 17 729 0 0 0 0
2012 3 196 2 0 0.92 0
2011 1 5 0 0 0 0

Form - Last 10 games

Strengths Analysis Season 2024

Role: Attacker
Top attributes (percentile)

    Xtra rating history

    Last rating points (most recent matches).

    Recent Matches

    Doncaster
    1 - 0
    ⏱ 38’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.2
    Reading
    Doncaster
    Reading
    League One - Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
    Reading
    1 - 2
    ⏱ 21’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.3
    Lincoln
    Reading
    Lincoln
    League One - Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, England
    Huddersfield
    1 - 1
    ⏱ 2’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 0
    Reading
    Huddersfield
    Reading
    League One
    Reading
    3 - 0
    ⏱ 3’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 0
    Wigan
    Reading
    Wigan
    League One - Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, England
    Stevenage
    1 - 0
    ⏱ 68’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 5.7
    Reading
    Stevenage
    Reading
    League One - Lamex Stadium, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
    Burton Albion
    1 - 2
    ⏱ 67’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6
    Reading
    Burton Albion
    Reading
    League One - Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England
    Reading
    2 - 2
    ⏱ 0’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 0
    Plymouth
    Reading
    Plymouth
    League One - Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, England
    Mansfield Town
    1 - 0
    ⏱ 20’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.6
    Reading
    Mansfield Town
    Reading
    League One - One Call Stadium, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
    AFC Wimbledon
    3 - 2
    ⏱ 30’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.5
    Reading
    AFC Wimbledon
    Reading
    League One - The Cherry Red Records Stadium, London, England
    Northampton
    0 - 2
    ⏱ 89’ ⚽ 1 A 0 ★ 7.7
    Reading
    Northampton
    Reading
    League One - Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands, England

    Teams

    Reading
    Years: 2025
    Rep. Of Ireland
    Years: 2020, 2022-2023
    Ipswich
    Years: 2018-2019
    Hull City
    Years: 2016-2017
    Preston
    Years: 2015, 2023-2024
    Wigan
    Years: 2013, 2020-2022
    England U21
    Years: 2013-2015
    England U19
    Years: 2012
    Manchester United
    Years: 2011, 2014
    Sheffield Wednesday
    QPR

    Transfers

    30 May 2026
    Return from loan
    Reading
    Preston
    13 Jan 2026
    Loan
    Preston
    Reading
    14 Jul 2023
    N/A
    Wigan
    Preston
    09 Oct 2020
    Free
    Ipswich
    Wigan
    04 Jan 2019
    Loan
    Hull City
    Ipswich
    30 Aug 2016
    € 1.2M
    Manchester United
    Hull City
    01 Jan 2016
    N/A
    Preston
    Manchester United
    08 Jul 2015
    Loan
    Manchester United
    Preston
    22 Jan 2015
    Loan
    Manchester United
    Sheffield Wednesday
    01 Jul 2014
    N/A
    QPR
    Manchester United
    31 Jan 2014
    Loan
    Manchester United
    QPR
    28 Nov 2013
    Loan
    Manchester United
    Wigan

    Honors

    English Football League 1
    × 1
    Won in: 2021-2022
    English FA Youth Cup
    × 1
    Won in: 2010-2011