Eoghan Stokes Explained

Eoghan Stokes
Fullname:Eoghan Stokes[1]
Birth Date:17 May 1996
Birth Place:Leixlip, Ireland
Height:1.730NaN0
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Port Melbourne
Clubnumber:10
Youthyears1:–2007
Youthclubs1:Leixlip United
Youthyears2:2007–2012
Youthclubs2:St Kevins Boys
Youthyears3:2012–2014
Youthclubs3:Leeds United
Years1:2014–2018
Clubs1:Leeds United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Bohemians
Caps2:31
Goals2:5
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Derry City
Caps3:20
Goals3:3
Years4:2019
Clubs4:Cork City
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Years5:2020–2021
Clubs5:Airdrieonians
Caps5:8
Goals5:0
Years6:2021–2022
Clubs6:Dumbarton
Caps6:24
Goals6:4
Years7:2023
Clubs7:Christchurch United
Caps7:25
Goals7:18
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:Port Melbourne
Caps8:13
Goals8:5
Nationalyears1:2011–2012
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U16
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2012–2013
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U17
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2014–2015
Nationalteam3:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps3:9
Nationalgoals3:4
Club-Update:12:54, 26 May 2024 (UTC)

Eoghan Stokes (born 17 May 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder[2] for Port Melbourne in Australia. He has previously played for Leeds United, Bohemians, Derry City, Cork City, Airdrieonians, Dumbarton, Christchurch United and is also a former Republic of Ireland U19 international. He can also play as a forward.

Career

Leeds United

After being spotted playing for St Kevins Boys in Ireland, Stokes was signed by Leeds United in 2012, where he graduated through their academy, he was given his Leeds United first team debut on 22 August 2017, when he started for Leeds in a 5–1 League Cup victory against Newport County.[3]

On 1 February 2018, Leeds announced they had terminated the contract of Stokes by mutual consent.[4] On 2 February 2018, Leeds Head Coach Thomas Christiansen revealed that he felt Stokes would be set to join a League 1 or League 2 level club after his release.[5]

Bohemians

Stokes joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Bohemians on 15 February 2018. He appeared the next day against Shamrock Rovers as Bohs won 3–1 on the opening night of the 2018 season, but was on the bench.[6] On 24 February 2018, Stokes scored his first goal for Bohemians in a 1–1 draw against Limerick.[7] Over the season, Stokes played 39 games in all competitions for Bohs, scoring 8 goals including one away to Shamrock Rovers in the Dublin Derby.

During the off season, he spent time on trial with Boavista of the Primeira Liga, Portugal's top flight. Stokes decided not to proceed with Boavista, and returned to Ireland.[8]

Derry City

Stokes signed for Derry City on 5 February 2019 alongside Argentinian midfielder Gerardo Bruna.[9] He scored on his debut 10 days later in a 3–0 win over newly promoted UCD on the opening night of the season.[10] After 4 goals in 21 appearances in al competitions, Stokes departed Derry City on deadline day of the summer transfer window.

Cork City

Stokes signed for Cork City on 31 July 2019, given the number 7 shirt.[11] [12] [13] He made his debut on 2 August 2019 against St Patrick's Athletic.[14] It was announced on 7 November that Stokes had been released by Cork after failing to score in his 13 appearances for the club.[15]

Airdrieonians

On 20 August 2020, Stokes signed for Scottish League One side Airdrieonians.[16] [17] Upon signing for the club, Stokes looked to clarify to the club's supporters that his position has mainly been in an attacking midfield role and not a striker as widely reported.[18] He made his debut for the club on 7 October 2020 in a 2–0 Scottish League Cup loss to Alloa Athletic and remained at the club until May 2021, having made 13 appearances for the club.[19]

Dumbarton

After leaving Airdrieonians, Stokes joined Scottish League One side Dumbarton in June 2021.[20] He scored his first goal for the club on 11 August 2021 in a 3–2 defeat at home to Rangers B in the Scottish Challenge Cup, his first goal since 2019.[21] Stokes scored five goals in nine starts and 20 substitute appearances for the Sons, before being released by the club in May 2022 following their relegation to Scottish League Two.[22]

Christchurch United

In January 2023, Stokes moved to New Zealand, joining Southern League side Christchurch United, where he would also take on the role of Assistant Academy coach for the clubs underage teams.[23] He scored 15 goals in 16 appearances as the club won the 2023 Southern League.[24] On 10 September 2023 he was part of the team that won the 2023 Chatham Cup, defeating Melville United on penalties, with Stokes scoring his penalty in the shootout.[25]

International career

Stokes has represented Ireland at various levels including up to Republic of Ireland U19's level.[26]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leeds United2017–18EFL Championship00001010
Bohemians2018LOI Premier Division315422120398
Derry City2019LOI Premier Division20311214
Cork City2019LOI Premier Division11020130
Airdrieonians2020–21Scottish League One801040130
Dumbarton2021–22Scottish League One244103011295
Christchurch United2023Southern League2518633121
Port Melbourne2024NPL Victoria000000
Career Total119301451123114738

Honours

Christchurch United

2023[24]

2023[25]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL Released and Retained List 2016-17 . English Football League . 9 August 2017.
  2. Web site: 38. Eoghan Stokes. Soccerbase. 22 August 2017.
  3. News: Leeds 5 Newport 1. BBC Sport . 22 August 2017.
  4. Web site: Leeds United sign Jordan Stevens from Forest Green Rover . Sky Sports . 1 February 2018.
  5. Web site: PRESS CONFERENCE THOMAS CHRISTIANSEN . www.leedsunited.com . 2 February 2018 . 2 February 2018.
  6. Web site: Bohemians stage second-half comeback to see off Rovers in Dublin derby . 16 February 2018 . The 42 . 12 May 2020 .
  7. Web site: Eoghan Stokes snatches share of the spoils for Bohs . RTE . 24 February 2018 . 24 February 2018.
  8. Web site: 'You'd see people around you doing very well. You're like: Why are they getting the rewards and I'm not?'. Paul. Fennessy. The42. 12 November 2020.
  9. Web site: Derry sign former Liverpool and Real Madrid man Bruna. 5 February 2019. 12 November 2020. www.rte.ie.
  10. Web site: Extratime.com - Extratime.ie - Live Updates - 2019 League of Ireland Premier Division - Derry City -v- UCD. www.extratime.com. 12 November 2020.
  11. Web site: Stokes signs for City!. 31 July 2019. 12 November 2020.
  12. Web site: Stokes completes move to Cork as Boylan exits. 31 July 2019. 12 November 2020. www.rte.ie.
  13. Web site: Eoghan Stokes joins Cork City from Derry. Will. O'Callaghan. Off The Ball. 12 November 2020.
  14. Web site: Cork City vs. St Patrick's Athletic - 2 August 2019 - Soccerway. ie.soccerway.com. 12 November 2020.
  15. Web site: Cian Coleman signs for City!. 7 November 2019. 12 November 2020.
  16. Web site: Forward Stokes joins the Diamonds. airdrie. 26 April 2021.
  17. Web site: Ex-Leeds United attacker Stokes moves to Scotland following League of Ireland stint. Paul. Dollery. The42. 26 April 2021.
  18. Web site: Airdrie new boy Stokes asks fans to judge him on pitch, not his Wikipedia page. Paul. Thomson. 26 August 2020. Daily Record. 26 April 2021.
  19. Web site: Airdrieonians vs. Alloa Athletic - 7 October 2020 - Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 26 April 2021.
  20. Web site: Dumbarton Football Club - EOGHAN STOKES SIGNS FOR DUMBARTON. 2021-06-04. www.dumbartonfootballclub.com.
  21. Web site: Dumbarton Football Club - FIRST ROUND DEFEAT FOR SONS.
  22. Web site: Dumbarton Football Club - SQUAD CHANGES . 2022-05-11 . www.dumbartonfootballclub.com.
  23. Web site: Our Coaches .
  24. Web site: Christchurch United FC Secures Back-to-Back Southern League Titles in 2023. cufc.co.nz.
  25. Web site: Christchurch United win centenary Chatham Cup thriller on penalties against Melville United. www.nzfootball.co.nz.
  26. Web site: Eoghan Stokes | Football Association of Ireland. www.fai.ie. 26 April 2021.