Christy Grogan

Christy Grogan

Grogan in December 2025
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]
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
Position	Defender
Team information
Current team	Aldershot Town (on loan from Stockport County)
Number	15
Youth career
2015–2024	Stoke City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–2025	Stoke City	0	(0)
2024–2025	→ Wythenshawe Town (loan)	6	(1)
2025–	Stockport County	0	(0)
2025–	→ Aldershot Town (loan)	4	(0)
International career‡
2022	Republic of Ireland U18	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 09:53, 31 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.

Personal life

Christy has played for Friends of Frankie who have played Angels United in charity matches

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

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Stoke City	2024–25 [10]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	—		0	0
Wythenshawe Town (loan)	2024–25	Northern Premier League Division One West	6	1	—		—		—		6	1
Stockport County	2025–26 [11]	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	2 [a]	0	2	0
Aldershot Town (loan)	2025–26 [11]	National League	1	0	—		—		0	0	1	0
Career total			7	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	9	1

1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

1. "EFL Professional Retain List 2024-25". efl.com. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
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. "Games played by Christy Grogan in 2025/2026". soccerbase.com. Retrieved 12 December 2025.

External links

• Christy Grogan at Soccerbase