Conor McCarthy (association footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Conor McCarthy[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 April 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Blarney, County Cork, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Northampton Town | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Blarney United | |||
| Cork City | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2019 | Cork City | 66 | (6) |
| 2020–2022 | St Mirren | 68 | (2) |
| 2022–2025 | Barnsley | 27 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Swindon Town (loan) | 18 | (0) |
| 2025– | Northampton Town | 29 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| Republic of Ireland U18 | |||
| Republic of Ireland U21 | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:40, 28 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Conor McCarthy (born 11 April 1998) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Northampton Town. He has previously played for Cork City and St Mirren.
Barnsley
A Blarney native, McCarthy began his career with local club Blarney United, before signing for Cork City. Whilst playing for Cork's under-19 team, McCarthy captained Cork to a 1–0 UEFA Youth League win over HJK Helsinki - the first victory by an Irish club in the competition's history.[3][4] McCarthy signed for Scottish club St Mirren in January 2020.[5]
In June 2022 it was announced that he would sign for English club Barnsley on 1 July 2022, signing a three-year contract.[6][7]
In January 2024, he joined League Two club Swindon Town on loan until the end of the season.[8][9]
He was released by Barnsley at the end of the 2024–25 season.[10]
Northampton Town
On 23 June 2025, McCarthy agreed to join League One side Northampton Town on a two-year deal upon the expiration of his Barnsley contract.[11]
