Eoghan Stokes

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Eoghan Stokes
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Stokes in 2019
Personal information
Full name Eoghan Stokes [1]
Date of birth (1996-05-17) 17 May 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Leixlip, Ireland
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Port Melbourne
Number 10
Youth career
–2007 Leixlip United
2007–2012 St Kevins Boys
2012–2014 Leeds United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2014–2018 Leeds United 0 (0)
2018 Bohemians 31 (5)
2019 Derry City 20 (3)
2019 Cork City 11 (0)
2020–2021 Airdrieonians 8 (0)
2021–2022 Dumbarton 24 (4)
2023 Christchurch United 25 (18)
2024– Port Melbourne 13 (5)
International career
2011–2012 Republic of Ireland U16 2 (1)
2012–2013 Republic of Ireland U17 8 (0)
2014–2015 Republic of Ireland U19 9 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:54, 26 May 2024 (UTC)

Eoghan Stokes (born 17 May 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder [2] for Port Melbourne in Australia. He has previously played for Leeds United, Bohemians, Derry City, Cork City, Airdrieonians, Dumbarton, Christchurch United and is also a former Republic of Ireland U19 international. He can also play as a forward.

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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 all competitions, Stokes departed Derry City on deadline day of the summer transfer window. [8]

Cork City

Stokes signed for Cork City on 31 July 2019, given the number 7 shirt. [12] [13] [14] He made his debut on 2 August 2019 against St Patrick's Athletic. [15] It was announced on 7 November that Stokes had been released by Cork after failing to score in his 13 appearances for the club. [16]

Airdrieonians

On 20 August 2020, Stokes signed for Scottish League One side Airdrieonians. [17] [18] Upon signing for the club, Stokes looked to clarify to the club's supporters that his position has mainly been in an attacking midfield role and not a striker as widely reported. [19] He made his debut for the club on 7 October 2020 in a 2–0 Scottish League Cup loss to Alloa Athletic and remained at the club until May 2021, having made 13 appearances for the club. [20]

Dumbarton

After leaving Airdrieonians, Stokes joined Scottish League One side Dumbarton in June 2021. [21] He scored his first goal for the club on 11 August 2021 in a 3–2 defeat at home to Rangers B in the Scottish Challenge Cup, his first goal since 2019. [22] Stokes scored five goals in nine starts and 20 substitute appearances for the Sons, before being released by the club in May 2022 following their relegation to Scottish League Two. [23]

Christchurch United

In January 2023, Stokes moved to New Zealand, joining Southern League side Christchurch United, where he would also take on the role of Assistant Academy coach for the clubs underage teams. [24] He scored 15 goals in 16 appearances as the club won the 2023 Southern League. [25] On 10 September 2023 he was part of the team that won the 2023 Chatham Cup, defeating Melville United on penalties, with Stokes scoring his penalty in the shootout. [26]

International career

Stokes has represented Ireland at various levels including up to Republic of Ireland U19's level. [27]

Career statistics

As of match played on 19 November 2023 [8]
ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leeds United 2017–18 EFL Championship 000010–10
Bohemians 2018 LOI Premier Division 31542212 [a] 0398
Derry City 2019 LOI Premier Division 203–11–214
Cork City 2019 LOI Premier Division 11020––130
Airdrieonians 2020–21 Scottish League One 801040–130
Dumbarton 2021–22 Scottish League One 24410301 [a] 1295
Christchurch United 2023 Southern League 251863––3121
Port Melbourne 2024 NPL Victoria 0000––00
Career Total119301451123114738

Honours

Christchurch United

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