Conor McCarthy (footballer)

Conor McCarthy (born 11 April 1998) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for St Mirren, as a defender.

Conor McCarthy
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-04-11) 11 April 1998
Place of birth Blarney, County Cork, Ireland
Playing position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
St Mirren
Number 5
Youth career
Blarney United
Cork City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Cork City 66 (6)
2020– St Mirren 11 (1)
National team
Republic of Ireland U18
Republic of Ireland U21
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:19, 9 August 2020 (UTC)

Club career

A Blarney native, McCarthy began his career with local club Blarney United, before signing for Cork City. Whilst playing for Cork's under-19 team, McCarthy captained Cork to a 1–0 UEFA Youth League win over HJK Helsinki - the first victory by an Irish club in the competition's history.[1][2] McCarthy signed for Scottish club St Mirren in January 2020.[3]

International career

McCarthy has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-18 and under-21 level.[2]

Career statistics

As of 9 August 2020[4]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cork City 2016 League of Ireland Premier Division 210021000042
2017 704030002[lower-alpha 1]0160
2018 22150001[lower-alpha 2]02[lower-alpha 3]1301
2019 35421102[lower-alpha 4]12[lower-alpha 5]0426
Total 666111613161929
St Mirren 2019–20 Scottish Premiership 9140131
2020–21 20000020
Total 11130000000151
Career Total 77715161316110710
  1. 1 appearance in President's Cup and 1 appearance in Munster Senior Cup
  2. Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  3. 1 appearance in President's Cup and 2 appearances, 1 goal in Munster Senior Cup
  4. Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. 1 appearance in President's Cup and 1 appearance in Munster Senior Cup
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References

  1. "Conor McCarthy". Cork City F.C. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  2. "Blarney soccer player to make his first league start tonight away to Rangers". CorkBeo. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  3. "St Mirren sign Irish pair Conor McCarthy and Jamie McGrath". 7 January 2020 via www.bbc.co.uk.
  4. Conor McCarthy at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 January 2020.


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