Age |
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28 years |
Birth date |
June 30, 1996 |
Zodiac sign |
Cancer |
Place of Birth |
Republic of Ireland |
Occupation |
Soccer player |
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Conor Glynn Shaughnessy (born 30 June 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Championship club Leeds United and Republic of Ireland U21s.
He is also able to operate as a central midfielder. He has represented the Republic of Ireland national football team at U15 through to U21 level.
Shaughnessy started his career at English club Reading, joining in 2012 after a successful trial and signing his first professional contract in the summer of 2013. He was a regular for the Reading U18 and U21 teams; however, he never played competitively for the club and was released in May 2016.
Following a successful trial, Shaughnessy was given a one-year contract with the Leeds United development squad in September 2016. But he did not make any first team appearances during the 2016/2017 Season. His contract was extended by a year in In May 2017, and he made his professional debut in a 3–2 away victory over Bolton Wanderers on 6 August 2017, replacing injured teammate Matthew Pennington at centre back in the 66th minute and promptly giving away a penalty. He made his first start in the following game, on 9 August 2017 in a 4–1 League Cup victory against Port Vale at Elland Road, and first League start six days later against Fulham. He signed a new four-year contract with Leeds the following month. On 7 January 2018, Shaughnessy scored an own goal in Leeds' 2–1 shock defeat to Newport County in the FA Cup.
Height | 6 ft 3 in / 191 cm |
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Weight | 176 lb / 80 kg |
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Hair Color | Brown |
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Eye Color | Brown |
Nationality | Irish |
Race / ethnicity | White |