Conor Carty
{{short description|Irish footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Conor Carty
| image =
| caption =
| fullname = Conor Thomas Carty{{cite web |title= Get To Know {{!}} Conor Carty
|url=https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/academy/20200825-get-to-know-conor-carty/ |website=wolves.co.uk |access-date=5 February 2023 |language=en |date=25 August 2020}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2002|5|25|df=y}}
| birth_place = Dunlavin, Ireland
| position = Striker
| currentclub = St Patrick's Athletic
| clubnumber = 15
| youthyears1 = –2014
| youthclubs1 = Kilcullen AFC
| youthyears2 = 2014–2015
| youthclubs2 = Newbridge Town FC
| youthyears3 = 2015–2017
| youthclubs3 = St Francis
| youthyears4 = 2017–2022
| youthclubs4 = Wolverhampton Wanderers
| years1 = 2022–2025
| clubs1 = Bolton Wanderers
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2022
| clubs2 = → Oldham Athletic (loan)
| caps2 = 4
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2022–2023
| clubs3 = → Gateshead (loan)
| caps3 = 4
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2023
| clubs4 = → St Patrick's Athletic (loan)
| caps4 = 34
| goals4 = 5
| years5 = 2024
| clubs5 = → Doncaster Rovers (loan)
| caps5 = 3
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2025–
| clubs6 = St Patrick's Athletic
| caps6 = 14
| goals6 = 0
| nationalyears1 =
| nationalteam1 = Republic of Ireland U15
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalgoals1 =
| nationalyears2 = 2018
| nationalteam2 = Republic of Ireland U16
| nationalcaps2 = 2
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2018–2019
| nationalteam3 = Republic of Ireland U17
| nationalcaps3 = 10
| nationalgoals3 = 1
| nationalyears4 = 2019
| nationalteam4 = Republic of Ireland U18
| nationalcaps4 = 2
| nationalgoals4 = 0
| nationalyears5 = 2023
| nationalteam5 = Republic of Ireland U21
| nationalcaps5 = 4
| nationalgoals5 = 1
| club-update = 01:46, 17 June 2025 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 01:22, 16 October 2024 (UTC)
}}
Conor Carty (born 25 May 2002) is an Irish footballer who plays as a forward for League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic.
Club career
=Youth career=
Carty initially played Gaelic football, playing for Wicklow GAA at county level. He briefly played with Kilcullen AFC{{Cite web|url=https://www.stpatsfc.com/profile.php?id=322|title=Conor Carty|website=www.stpatsfc.com}} and also played schoolboy football for Newbridge Town FC.{{cite web |title=Newbridge Town FC Facebook – Conor Carty |url=https://www.facebook.com/NewbridgeTownFC1969/posts/811952712286942 |website=Facebook |access-date=31 May 2025}} At U15 level, he signed for Dublin club St Francis.{{Cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/conor-carty-interview-4613240-Apr2019/|title='I started off playing GAA and never got involved in soccer until I was about 14'|first=Paul|last=Fennessy|date=30 April 2019|website=The42}} He came through the Wolverhampton Wanderers Academy, after joining in 2017. He signed his first professional contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers on 17 April 2020, penning a one-year deal.{{cite web |title=First professional deal for Carty |url=https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/academy/20200417-first-professional-deal-for-carty/?isNative=true |website=wolves.co.uk |access-date=5 February 2023 |language=en |date=17 April 2020}} On 23 April 2021, Carty renewed his contract at Molineux for a further year.{{cite web |title=Youngster Carty extends his Wolves stay |url=https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/under-21/20210423-youngster-carty-extends-his-wolves-stay/#:~:text=Wolves%20Academy%20striker%20Conor%20Carty,professional%20contract%20with%20the%20club. |website=wolves.co.uk |access-date=6 February 2023 |language=en |date=23 April 2021}}
=Bolton Wanderers=
Upon the expiration of his contract at Wolves, he joined Bolton Wanderers on 17 June 2022, linking up with the newly formed 'B' team.{{cite web |title=Attacking Trio Added To 'B' Squad |url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/june/attacking-trio-added-to-b-squad/ |website=www.bwfc.co.uk |access-date=5 February 2023 |language=en |date=17 June 2022}} Carty made his Bolton debut on 20 September 2022 in a 2–2 draw against Tranmere Rovers in the EFL Trophy, coming on in the 84th minute as a substitute for Eoin Toal, and went onto score the equalising goal seven minutes later. Tranmere went on to win the Penalty shoot-out, however.{{cite web |title=Tranmere Rovers 2 - 2 Bolton Wanderers |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/tranmere-rovers-vs-bolton-wanderers/471700|website=skysports.com |access-date=5 February 2023 |language=en |date=20 September 2022}} On 19 December 2023, he and fellow B-Team prospect Luke Matheson signed new deals up to 2025 that would also promote them to the first-team squad.{{cite web |title=New Deals For Young Whites' Duo |url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/new-deals-young-whites-duo |website=www.bwfc.co.uk |access-date=19 December 2023 |language=en |date=20 December 2023}}
==Oldham Athletic loan==
On 21 October 2022, Carty was loaned out to National League side Oldham Athletic on loan for a month.{{cite web |title=Latics Land Carty On Loan |url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/october/latics-land-carty-on-loan/ |website=www.bwfc.co.uk/ |access-date=5 February 2023 |language=en |date=21 October 2022}} He made five appearances for Latics before returning to Bolton Wanderers.
==Gateshead loan==
On 18 November, he was sent out on loan to fellow National League side Gateshead until January 2023.{{cite web |title=Conor Carty Signs |url=https://gateshead-fc.com/conor-carty-signs/ |website=www.gateshead-fc.com |access-date=5 February 2023 |language=en |date=18 November 2022}} On 9 January 2023, after he made four league appearances, scoring once; Carty's loan with The Heed came to an end and he once again returned to the University of Bolton Stadium.{{cite web |title=Conor Carty Returns to Bolton Wanderers|url=https://gateshead-fc.com/conor-carty-returns-to-bolton-wanderers/ |website=www.gateshead-fc.com |access-date=5 February 2023 |language=en |date=9 January 2023}}
==St Patrick's Athletic loan==
On 4 February 2023, Carty returned to the Republic of Ireland as he joined League of Ireland Premier Division side, St Patrick's Athletic on loan until 30 November; upon his arrival he was given the number 15 shirt for the upcoming campaign.{{cite web |title=Carty Signs On Loan |url=https://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=9289|website=stpatsfc.com |access-date=5 February 2023 |language=en |date=4 February 2023}} His first goal for the club came on 5 May 2023, when he opened the scoring in a 3–2 win away to Cork City at Turners Cross.{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41132944.html|title=Late winner denies Cork City as St Pat's claim all three points|first=John|last=Fallon|date=5 May 2023|website=Irish Examiner}} On 26 May 2023, he came off the bench in the 61st minute to score the winning goal in the 81st minute of a 2–1 victory over Dundalk at Richmond Park, with his side down to 10 men for the majority of the second half.{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/conor-carty-strike-delivers-joy-for-jon-dalys-brave-10-man-saints/a1379695496.html|title=Conor Carty strike delivers joy for Jon Daly's brave 10-man Saints|date=26 May 2023|website=Independent.ie}} He followed that up by scoring in his next game, opening the scoring in a 3–1 win away to UCD at the UCD Bowl.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/0602/1387141-lewis-hits-brace-as-in-form-pats-breeze-past-ucd/|title=Lewis hits brace as in-form Pat's breeze past UCD|first=Paul|last=Buttner|date=2 June 2023|via=www.rte.ie}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/23565955.amp/|title=Bolton Wanderers' Conor Carty on learning from Eoin Doyle | The Bolton News|website=www.theboltonnews.co.uk}} On 26 June 2023, he scored the opening goal of a 1–1 draw away to Dundalk at Oriel Park.{{Cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/dundalk-st-pats-report-2-6103272-Jun2023/|title=10-man Dundalk strike late to rescue point against St Pat's|first=Niall|last=Newberry|date=26 June 2023|website=The 42}} On 12 July 2023, Carty made his first appearance in European competition in a 2–1 loss against F91 Dudelange in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League at the Stade Jos Nosbaum.{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/mark-doyles-late-strike-keeps-struggling-saints-alive-in-conference-qualifier/a951283461.html|title=Mark Doyle's late strike keeps struggling Saints alive in Conference qualifier|date=13 July 2023|website=Independent.ie}} On 8 October 2023, he scored the second goal in a 2–0 win away to Cork City in the semi-final of the FAI Cup.{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2023/10/08/st-patricks-athletic-set-up-fai-cup-final-showdown-with-dublin-rivals-bohemians/|title=St Patrick's Athletic set up FAI Cup final showdown with Dublin rivals Bohemians|website=The Irish Times}} On 20 October 2023, he scored for the second game running, scoring the second goal in a 2–0 win away to Bohemians at Dalymount Park.{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/st-pats-take-giant-step-towards-european-place-and-keep-faint-title-hopes-alive-with-win-at-bohemians/a253165333.html|title=St Pat's take giant step towards European place and keep faint title hopes alive with win at Bohemians|date=20 October 2023|website=Independent.ie}} On 12 November 2023, Carty was part of the starting XI in the 2023 FAI Cup final, in a 3–1 win over Bohemians in front of a record breaking FAI Cup final crowd of 43,881 at the Aviva Stadium.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1112/1416080-fai-cup-final-bohemians-v-st-pats-updates/|title=FAI Cup final recap: Bohemians 1–3 St Pat's|first=James|last=Fenton|date=12 November 2023|via=www.rte.ie}}
==Doncaster Rovers loan==
On 3 January 2024, Carty signed for League Two club Doncaster Rovers on loan until the end of the season.{{Cite news |title=Doncaster sign Bolton striker Carty on loan |language=en-GB |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67877677 |access-date=2024-01-03}} The loan was cut short on 2 February after Carty suffered an ACL injury.{{cite news |title=Conor Carty returns to Bolton Wanderers after injury blow |url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/24093798.conor-carty-returns-bolton-wanderers-injury-blow/ |access-date=2 February 2024 |publisher=Bolton Wanderers FC |date=2 February 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.extratime.com/articles/32868/conor-cartys-loan-cut-short-after-suffering-serious-injury/|title=Conor Carty's loan cut short after suffering serious injury|first=Rory|last=Merriman|website=extratime.com}}
=St Patrick's Athletic=
On 15 January 2025, Carty returned to League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic, where he had a loan spell in 2023, on a permanent basis, signing a two year contract.{{cite web |title=Conor Carty Is Back At St Pat's|url=https://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=9724 |website=www.stpatsfc.com |access-date=15 January 2025 |language=en |date=15 January 2025}}
International
Having represented the Republic of Ireland at Under 15, Under 16, Under 17 and Under 18 level, Carty was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 side for the first time on 6 June 2023 for the team's friendly fixtures against Gabon U23, Ukraine U21 & Kuwait U22 in Austria on 13, 16 & 19 June 2023.{{cite news|title=Crawford Names 26-Man Squad for Friendlies in Austria|url=https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/u21-crawford-names-26-man-squad-for-friendlies-in-austria|access-date=6 June 2023|publisher=FAI|date=6 June 2023}} Carty made his Republic of Ireland U21 debut on 16 June 2023, in a 2–2 draw with Ukraine U21.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/report-u21-ireland-2-2-ukraine|title=REPORT | U21 | Ireland 2-2 Ukraine | Football Association of Ireland|website=www.fai.ie}} Carty scored his first goal for the 21s in a 3–0 win over Kuwait U22.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/report-u21-ireland-3-0-kuwait-ireland|title=REPORT | U21 | Ireland 3-0 Kuwait - Ireland | Football Association of Ireland|website=www.fai.ie}}
Career statistics
{{updated|match played 16 June 2025}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National Cup{{efn|Includes FA Cup & FAI Cup}} !colspan="2"|League Cup{{efn|Includes EFL Cup}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan=3|Wolverhampton Wanderers U-23s
|2020–21{{soccerbase season|134161|2020|accessdate=16 August 2022}} |— |colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 2{{efn|name=EFLT|Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy}} | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 2021–22{{soccerbase season|134161|2021|accessdate=16 August 2022}}
|— |colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 3{{efn|name=EFLT}} | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| colspan="2"|Total | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||
| rowspan="4"|Bolton Wanderers
|2022–23{{soccerbase season|134161|2022|accessdate=16 August 2022}} |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1{{efn|name=EFLT}} | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24{{soccerbase season|134161|2023|accessdate=22 November 2023}}
|League One |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024–25{{soccerbase season|134161|2025|accessdate=3 June 2024}}
|League One |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Oldham Athletic (loan)
|4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||
| Gateshead (loan)
|National League |4 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||||
| St Patrick's Athletic (loan)
|2023{{Cite web|url=https://ie.soccerway.com/players/conor-carty/561699/|title=Republic of Ireland - C. Carty - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|website=ie.soccerway.com}} |34 | 5 | 5 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 2{{efn|Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa Conference League}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 41 | 6 | |||
| Doncaster Rovers (loan)
|3 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 2{{efn|name=EFLT}} | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||
| St Patrick's Athletic
|2025{{Cite web|url=https://ie.soccerway.com/players/conor-carty/561699/|title=Republic of Ireland - C. Carty - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|website=ie.soccerway.com}} |14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0{{efn|Appearance(s) in the UEFA Conference League}} | 0 | 3{{efn|Appearance(s) in the Leinster Senior Cup|name=LSC}} | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!59 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 78 | 8 |
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Honours
References
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