Conor McCarthy (footballer)
# Conor McCarthy (footballer)

Conor McCarthy (born 11 April 1998) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for English club Barnsley. He has previously played for Cork City and St Mirren.

## Club career

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. McCarthy signed for Scottish club St Mirren in January 2020.

In June 2022 it was announced that he would sign for English club Barnsley on 1 July 2022, signing a three-year contract.

## International career

McCarthy has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-18 and under-21 level.

## Career statistics

    As of 1 December 2022

| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Europe | Europe | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Cork City | 2016 | LOI Premier Division | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Cork City | 2017 | LOI Premier Division | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cork City | 2018 | LOI Premier Division | 22 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Cork City | 2019 | LOI Premier Division | 35 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 6 |
| Cork City | Total | Total | 66 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 92 | 9 |
| St Mirren | 2019–20 | Scottish Premiership | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 1 |
| St Mirren | 2020–21 | Scottish Premiership | 37 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 2 |
| St Mirren | 2021–22 | Scottish Premiership | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 2 |
| St Mirren | Total | Total | 68 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 5 |
| Barnsley | 2022–23 | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Career Total | Career Total | Career Total | 141 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 186 | 14 |

* ↑ 1 appearance in President's Cup and 1 appearance in Munster Senior Cup
* ↑ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
* ↑ 1 appearance in President's Cup and 2 appearances, 1 goal in Munster Senior Cup
* ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
* ↑ 1 appearance in President's Cup and 1 appearance in Munster Senior Cup
* ↑ Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
