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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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Eoghan Stokes[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 17 May 1996 | ||
| 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* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (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) | |||
Career
editLeeds United
editAfter 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
editStokes 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
editStokes 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
editStokes 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
editOn 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
editAfter 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
editIn 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
editStokes has represented Ireland at various levels including up to Republic of Ireland U19's level.[27]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played on 19 November 2023[8]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Leeds United | 2017–18 | EFL Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | |
| Bohemians | 2018 | LOI Premier Division | 31 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2[a] | 0 | 39 | 8 |
| Derry City | 2019 | LOI Premier Division | 20 | 3 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 21 | 4 | ||
| Cork City | 2019 | LOI Premier Division | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 13 | 0 | ||
| Airdrieonians | 2020–21 | Scottish League One | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 13 | 0 | |
| Dumbarton | 2021–22 | Scottish League One | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1[a] | 1 | 29 | 5 |
| Christchurch United | 2023 | Southern League | 25 | 18 | 6 | 3 | – | – | 31 | 21 | ||
| Port Melbourne | 2024 | NPL Victoria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| Career Total | 119 | 30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 147 | 38 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup
Honours
edit- Christchurch United
References
edit- ^ "EFL Released and Retained List 2016-17" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
- ^ "38. Eoghan Stokes". Soccerbase. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- ^ "Leeds 5 Newport 1". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- ^ "Leeds United sign Jordan Stevens from Forest Green Rover". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "PRESS CONFERENCE | THOMAS CHRISTIANSEN". www.leedsunited.com. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- ^ "Bohemians stage second-half comeback to see off Rovers in Dublin derby". The 42. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Eoghan Stokes snatches share of the spoils for Bohs". RTE. 24 February 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ a b c Eoghan Stokes at Soccerway. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Fennessy, Paul. "'You'd see people around you doing very well. You're like: Why are they getting the rewards and I'm not?'". The42. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Derry sign former Liverpool and Real Madrid man Bruna". 5 February 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2020 – via www.rte.ie.
- ^ "Extratime.com - Extratime.ie - Live Updates - 2019 League of Ireland Premier Division - Derry City -v- UCD". www.extratime.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Stokes signs for City!". 31 July 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Stokes completes move to Cork as Boylan exits". 31 July 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2020 – via www.rte.ie.
- ^ O'Callaghan, Will. "Eoghan Stokes joins Cork City from Derry". Off The Ball. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Cork City vs. St Patrick's Athletic - 2 August 2019 - Soccerway". ie.soccerway.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Cian Coleman signs for City!". 7 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Forward Stokes joins the Diamonds". airdrie. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ Dollery, Paul. "Ex-Leeds United attacker Stokes moves to Scotland following League of Ireland stint". The42. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ Thomson, Paul (26 August 2020). "Airdrie new boy Stokes asks fans to judge him on pitch, not his Wikipedia page". Daily Record. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "Airdrieonians vs. Alloa Athletic - 7 October 2020 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "Dumbarton Football Club - EOGHAN STOKES SIGNS FOR DUMBARTON". www.dumbartonfootballclub.com. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Dumbarton Football Club - FIRST ROUND DEFEAT FOR SONS".
- ^ "Dumbarton Football Club - SQUAD CHANGES". www.dumbartonfootballclub.com. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Our Coaches".
- ^ a b "Christchurch United FC Secures Back-to-Back Southern League Titles in 2023". cufc.co.nz.
- ^ a b "Christchurch United win centenary Chatham Cup thriller on penalties against Melville United". www.nzfootball.co.nz.
- ^ "Eoghan Stokes | Football Association of Ireland". www.fai.ie. Retrieved 26 April 2021.