Peter McCann (born 18 August 1981) is a Northern Irish

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who plays as a defender,

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, or winger for Oxford Sunnyside.

Career

In 2001, McCann signed for Northern Irish side

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. In 2005, he signed for Northern Irish side

Glentoran Glentoran Football Club is a professional football club based in East Belfast, Northern Ireland, that plays in the NIFL Premiership. The club was founded in 1882 and has since won more than 130 major honours. They are one of three Northern Iris ...

. He was described as "recognised as one of the most talented players in the Irish League" while playing for the club. In 2007, he signed for Northern Irish side

Lisburn Distillery Lisburn Distillery Football Club is a Northern Irish intermediate football club who are based in Ballyskeagh, Lisburn. A founder member of the Irish League, they currently play in the NIFL Premier Intermediate League, the third tier of the Nor ...

. In 2010, he signed for Northern Irish side Newry City. In 2011, he signed for Northern Irish side Glenavon. In 2012, he signed for Northern Irish side

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. In 2016, he signed for Northern Irish side Rathfriland Rangers. In 2018, he signed for Northern Irish side

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. In 2020, he signed for Northern Irish side Oxford Sunnyside. He helped the club win the league.

Style of play

McCann mainly operates as a defender, midfielder, or winger. He is known for his versatility.

References

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