Christy Grogan

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Christy Grogan
Personal information
Full name Christy James Grogan [1]
Date of birth (2005-10-27) 27 October 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth Manchester, England [2]
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4+12 in)
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
Aldershot Town
(on loan from Stockport County)
Number 15
Youth career
2015–2024 Stoke City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024–2025 Stoke City 0 (0)
2024–2025Wythenshawe Town (loan) 6 (1)
2025– Stockport County 0 (0)
2025–Aldershot Town (loan) 1 (0)
International career
2022 Republic of Ireland U18 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:46, 12 December 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:46, 12 December 2025 (UTC)

Christy James Grogan (born 27 October 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Aldershot Town on loan from EFL League One club Stockport County. Born in England, he has represented Republic of Ireland at under-18 level.

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Club career

Early career

Grogan began his career with Stoke City, signing his first professional deal in July 2024. [3] He gained his initial exposure to senior football during a loan spell with Northern Premier League Division One West side Wythenshawe Town from December 2024 to January 2025. [4] Grogan departed Stoke City at the conclusion of his contract in June 2025, ending a decade-long association with the club. [1] [2]

Stockport County

On 29 May 2025, Grogan agreed to join League One outfit Stockport County on a one-year contract following his release from Stoke City. [5] He made his debut for the club on 2 September 2025 in an EFL Trophy match against Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s, playing 45 minutes in a 5–3 win. [6] Two months later, he featured once more in the competition during a 1–1 draw with Wigan Athletic. [7]

On 5 December 2025, Grogan joined National League side, Aldershot Town for the remainder of the 2025–26 campaign. [8]

International career

Born in Manchester, Grogan is of Irish descent and made one appearance for Republic of Ireland at under-18 level in 2022. [9]

Career statistics

As of match played 6 December 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke City 2024–25 [10] Championship 00000000
Wythenshawe Town (loan) 2024–25 Northern Premier League Division One West6161
Stockport County 2025–26 [11] League One 0000002 [a] 020
Aldershot Town (loan) 2025–26 [11] National League 100010
Career total7100002091
  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. 1 2 "EFL Professional Retain List 2024-25". efl.com. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  2. 1 2 Smith, Peter (9 May 2025). "Stoke City prospect confirms departure after nine years". stokesentinel.co.uk. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  3. "Young Potters pen new terms". stokecityfc.com. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  4. "Grogan heads on loan to Wythenshawe". stokecityfc.com. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  5. "Exciting young talents sign pro-deals at Edgeley Park". stockportcounty.com. 29 May 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  6. "Stockport County vs Wolves U21". bbc.co.uk. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  7. "Stockport County vs Wigan Athletic". bbc.co.uk. 11 November 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  8. "WELCOME: CHRISTY GROGAN". theshots.co.uk. 5 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  9. "Christy Grogan's career path". besoccer.com. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  10. "Games played by Christy Grogan in 2024/2025". soccerbase.com. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  11. 1 2 "Games played by Christy Grogan in 2025/2026". soccerbase.com. Retrieved 12 December 2025.