| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 November 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Cork, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Detroit City | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2006 | Wilton United | ||
| 2006–2010 | Ballincollig AFC | ||
| 2010–2012 | Cork City | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | MMC RedHawks | 20 | (5) |
| 2016–2018 | Davenport Panthers | 55 | (8) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Cork City | 0 | (0) |
| 2013 | → College Corinthians (loan) | ||
| 2013–2014 | Carrigaline United AFC | ||
| 2016 | Muskegon Risers | ||
| 2017– | Detroit City | 145+ | (13+) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 October 2024 | |||
Stephen Carroll (born 30 November 1993) is an Irish footballer who is the captain for Detroit City in the USL Championship. [1]
Carroll played in his native Ireland with Wilton United, also playing both football and Gaelic football with Ballincollig until he was 16-years old, before joining the Cork City academy. [2] He appeared on the bench for Cork's senior team in 2012, before going on loan to College Corinthians in the Munster Senior League. [3] A spell at Carrigaline United in the Munster First Division followed in 2013, who he helped to promotion.[ citation needed ]
In 2014, Carroll was recruited by Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tennessee and offered a scholarship. In his first game at Martin Methodist, Carroll dislocated his knee and required surgery. [2] He played 20 games in 2015, scoring five goals and was named First Team All-Southern States Athletic Conference. [4]
Carroll transferred to Davenport University in 2016, where he went on to make 55 appearances over three seasons, scoring eight goals and tallying two assists. [4] In 2016, Carroll was named First Team All-Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference, 2017 saw him named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-GLIAC whilst helping the Panthers to the GLIAC championship, and was named on the D2CCA All-Midwest Region first team. [4]
In 2016, Carroll played with amateur side Muskegon Risers. [5]
In 2017, Carroll made the move to amateur side Detroit City FC, who at the time competed in the NPSL. [5] [6] [7] [8] He remained with the club through to 2020 in the NPSL, as well as their spell in the NISA, winning numerous titles with the club, being named captain in 2019. [9] [10]
On 10 January 2022, Carroll was re-signed by Detroit as they made the move to the fully professional USL Championship. [8] On October 14, 2023, Carroll, along with teammates Nate Steinwascher, Connor Rutz, and Maxi Rodriguez were honored as "City Centurions" for playing in at least 100 games with the club. [11]
As per the club's All-time stats lists posted on their website (through their game on 30 August, 2025), Carroll is T-13th in assists (7), T-8th in (15), & 1st by a mile with 215, 50+ more than current teammate Rutz. [12]