Eoghan Stokes

Eoghan Stokes (born 17 May 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker and is currently a Free agent.[2] He has previousy played for Leeds United, Bohemians, Derry City, Cork City and is also a former Republic of Ireland U19 international. He can also play as an attacking midfielder.

Eoghan Stokes
Personal information
Full name Eoghan Stokes[1]
Date of birth (1996-05-17) 17 May 1996
Place of birth Leixlip, Ireland
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position(s) Forward / Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Free agent
Youth career
–2007 Leixlip United
2007–2012 St Kevins Boys
2012–2014 Leeds United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2018 Leeds United 0 (0)
2018 Bohemians 31 (5)
2019 Derry City 20 (3)
2019 Cork City 11 (0)
National team
2011–2012 Republic of Ireland U16 2 (1)
2012–2013 Republic of Ireland U17 8 (0)
2014–2015 Republic of Ireland U19 9 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:33, 7 November 2019 (UTC)

Career

Leeds United

After being spotted playing for St Kevins Boys in Ireland, Stokes was signed by Leeds United in 2012, where he graduated through their academy, he was given his Leeds United first team debut on 22 August 2017, when he started for Leeds in a 5–1 League Cup victory against Newport County.[3]

On 1 February 2018, Leeds announced they had terminated the contract of Stokes by mutual consent.[4] On 2 February 2018, Leeds Head Coach Thomas Christiansen revealed that he felt Stokes would be set to join a League 1 or League 2 level club after his release.[5]

Bohemians

Stokes joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Bohemians on 15 February 2018. He appeared the next day against Shamrock Rovers as Bohs won 3–1 on the opening night of the 2018 season, but was on the bench.[6] On 24 February 2018, Stokes scored his first goal for Bohemians in a 1-1 draw against Limerick.[7] Over the season, Stokes played 39 games in all competitions for Bohs, scoring 8 goals including one away to Shamrock Rovers in the Dublin Derby.[8]

During the off season, he spent time on trial with Boavista of the Primeira Liga, Portugal's top flight. Stokes decided not to proceed with Boavista, and returned to Ireland.[9]

Derry City

Stokes signed for Derry City on 5 February 2019 alongside Argentinian midfielder Gerardo Bruna.[10] He scored on his debut 10 days later in a 3–0 win over newly promoted UCD on the opening night of the season.[11] After 4 goals in 21 appearances in al competitions, Stokes departed Derry City on deadline day of the summer transfer window.[12]

Cork City

Stokes signed for Cork City on 31 July 2019, given the number 7 shirt.[13][14][15] He made his debut on 2 August 2019 against St Patrick's Athletic.[16] It was announced on 7 November that Stokes had been released by Cork after failing to score in his 13 appearances for the club.[17]

International career

Stokes has represented Ireland at various levels including up to Republic of Ireland U19's level.

Career statistics
As of 7 November 2019[18]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leeds United EFL Championship 2017–18 000010––10
Bohemians League of Ireland Premier Division 2018 3154221–2[lower-alpha 1]0398
Derry City 2019 203–11––214
Cork City 2019 11020–––130
Career Total 628624200007412
  1. Appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup
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References
  1. "EFL Released and Retained List 2016-17" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  2. "38. Eoghan Stokes". Soccerbase. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  3. "Leeds 5 Newport 1". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  4. "Leeds United sign Jordan Stevens from Forest Green Rover". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  5. "PRESS CONFERENCE | THOMAS CHRISTIANSEN". www.leedsunited.com. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  6. "Bohemians stage second-half comeback to see off Rovers in Dublin derby". The 42. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  7. "Eoghan Stokes snatches share of the spoils for Bohs". RTE. 24 February 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  8. https://www.soccerway.com/players/eoghan-stokes/270545/
  9. https://www.the42.ie/eoghan-stokes-interview-4710837-Jul2019/
  10. https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2019/0205/1027678-derry-sign-former-liverpool-and-real-madrid-man-bruna/
  11. http://www.extratime.ie/fixtures/detail/35624/2/
  12. https://ie.soccerway.com/players/eoghan-stokes/270545/
  13. https://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2019/07/31/stokes-signs/
  14. https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2019/0731/1066211-delighted-eoghan-stokes-completes-move-to-cork-city/
  15. https://www.offtheball.com/sport/eoghan-stokes-joins-cork-city-derry-889045
  16. https://ie.soccerway.com/matches/2019/08/02/ireland-republic/premier-league/cork-city-football-club/st-patricks-athletic-fc/2950303/
  17. https://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2019/11/07/cian-coleman-signs-for-city/
  18. "Statistics". Soccerway. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
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