Conor McCormack (footballer)

Conor McCormack

Personal information
Full name	Conor McCormack
Date of birth	18 May 1990 (1990-05-18) (age 21)
Place of birth	Dundalk, Ireland
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Shamrock Rovers
Number	22
Youth career
2006–2008	Manchester United
2008–2011	Triestina
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2011–	Shamrock Rovers	16	(0)
National team
2007-2008	Republic of Ireland U17	5	(0)
2008	Republic of Ireland U19	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Conor McCormack (born 18 May 1990 in Dundalk) is an Irish footballer currently playing in the League of Ireland with Shamrock Rovers.

He started his career with Manchester United, joining on a youth contract when he was 16 years old. After spending two years at the club and becoming disillusioned with the lack of first-team opportunities, McCormack turned down the offer of an extension to his contract.^[1] He moved to Italy and joined Serie B side U.S. Triestina Calcio, becoming the first Irish player to move to Italy since Robbie Keane's brief stint at Inter Milan. McCormack endured a frustrating time at the club,^[2] failing to make a first-team start during his two and a half years there. After a proposed loan deal to a Serie C side fell through at the last minute in May 2010, McCormack made his intentions to leave clear. He returned to Ireland to sign for League of Ireland champions Shamrock Rovers at the beginning of the 2011 season, playing a huge part in their journey to the Europa League group stages.

McCormack has previously captained the Republic of Ireland Youths team and has caps from Under 15, Under 16, Under 17 and Under 19 levels. He was the recipient of the Republic of Ireland Under 17 Player of the Year award for 2008.

References

1. ^ "Ireland's Michael Collins, Conor McCormack Sign with Italian Club Triestina". Bleacher Report. 11 January 2009. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/109510-irelands-michael-collins-conor-mccormack-sign-with-italian-club-triestina. Retrieved 26 August 2011. 
2. ^ "Former Manchester United man Conor McCormack looking to make fresh start". Dundalk Democrat. 28 September 2010. http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/sport/former_manchester_united_man_conor_mccormack_looking_to_make_fresh_start_1_1982024. Retrieved 26 August 2011. 

External links

• Soccerway Profile

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Date of birth	18 May 1990
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