Kevin O'Connor (footballer, born 1995)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 May 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Enniscorthy, Republic of Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Preston North End | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | Waterford United | 43 | (3) |
| 2015–2017 | Cork City | 69 | (3) |
| 2017– | Preston North End | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011–2012 | Republic of Ireland U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2016– | Republic of Ireland U21 | 4 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:14, 19 October 2017 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:14, 19 October 2017 (UTC) | |||
Kevin O'Connor (born 7 May 1995) is an Irish footballer who plays as a full-back for English club Preston North End.
Club career
Republic of Ireland
Born in 1995, O'Connor began his career with Waterford United in 2013. In his second season with the club, he scored twice, once in a 3–1 victory against Wexford and another goal in a 1–1 draw against Galway. After trialling with English Championship club Bournemouth, he signed for League of Ireland club Cork City on 28 April 2015.[1] On 31 August 2015, he scored his debut goal for the club in a 3–1 victory over St Patrick's Athletic.[2] On 22 July 2016, he scored the lone goal in a 1–0 victory over Swedish club Häcken in the UEFA Europa League. He volleyed a free kick of Greg Bolger, which entered the goal following a deflection from Häcken defender Emil Wahlstrom.[3] On 6 December 2016, he renewed his contract with the club for the 2017 League of Ireland Premier Division season.[4]
England
On 30 June 2017, O'Connor signed for English Championship club Preston North End on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[5] On 8 August, he made his debut for the club, featuring in a 3–2 defeat against League Two club Accrington Stanley in the EFL Cup.[6]
Style of play
Cork City manager John Caulfield has described O'Connor as a "strong, quick, left-footed" player.[1] O'Connor has said that although he is a full back, he prefers playing as an attacking full-back.[7]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 8 August 2017
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Waterford | 2013[8] | LOI First Division | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 1 | ||
| 2014[8] | LOI First Division | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 1 | |||
| Total | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 45 | 3 | ||||
| Cork City | 2015[8] | LOI Premier Division | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | — | 27 | 1 | |
| 2016[8] | LOI Premier Division | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6[a] | 1 | — | 39 | 2 | ||
| 2017[8] | LOI Premier Division | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 25 | 1 | |
| Total | 69 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 91 | 4 | ||
| Preston North End | 2017–18[8] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 112 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 137 | 7 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearance in President of Ireland's Cup
References
- ^ a b "O'Connor joins Premier outfit". Wexford People. 28 April 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "Cork overcome Pat's to increase pressure on Dundalk". The42.ie. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "Here's the volley that sealed another famous European victory for Cork City". The42.ie. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "OFFICIAL: Kevin O'Connor signs new Cork City deal". Goal.com. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "Preston North End Agree To Sign Cork City's Kevin O'Connor". Preston North End F.C. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "O'Connor makes Preston debut as he lines out alongside fellow Irishmen". The42.ie. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "O'Connor Delighted With 'Massive Opportunity'". Preston North End F.C. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "Kevin O'Connor". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
External links
- Kevin O'Connor at Soccerway
- Kevin O'Connor at Soccerbase