Josh O'Connor (footballer) explained

Josh O'Connor
Birth Date:16 June 2004
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Dundalk
(on loan from Hibernian)
Clubnumber:18
Youthyears1:–2022
Youthclubs1:Hibernian
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Hibernian
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:Airdrieonians (loan)
Caps2:22
Goals2:2
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Dundalk (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Club-Update:15:05, 10 August 2024 (UTC)

Josh O'Connor (born 16 June 2004) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Dundalk, on loan from Hibernian, as a forward. He is the son of former Hibernian and Scotland player Garry O'Connor.

Club career

In January 2021, O'Connor agreed to his first professional contract with Hibernian[1] [2] and made his first team debut in March 2022.[3]

O'Connor signed a two-year contract with Hibs in May 2023, while the club also announced that he would be loaned to Airdrieonians for the 2023–24 season.[4]

Personal Life

Josh O'Connor is the son of former Scottish footballer Garry O'Connor and follows his dads footsteps with being with Hibernian

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hibernian2021–22Scottish Premiership 1000000010
2022–23Scottish Premiership 2000000020
Total3000000030
Career total3000000030

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Josh O'Connor . Hibernian F.C. . 7 April 2021.
  2. News: Hibs sign Garry O'Connor's son to first professional deal among new youth intake . James . Delaney . Edinburgh Live . 4 January 2021 . 7 April 2021.
  3. News: Hibs boss Shaun Maloney speaks on 'outstanding' Josh O'Connor and Connor Young and makes pathway promise . Edinburgh Evening News . 1 April 2022 . 19 June 2022 . Patrick . McPartlin.
  4. News: Hibs pair who starred in UEFA Youth League campaign sign contract extensions - with future pathway mapped out . Patrick . McPartlin . Edinburgh Evening News . 12 May 2023 . 12 May 2023.