Connor James Dimaio (born 28 January 1996) is a professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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. Born in England, he has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-21 level.

Club career

Sheffield United

A product of United's Academy, Dimaio made his first team début in March 2014 in an away game at Crawley Town. Dimaio made two further appearances for the

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before the end of the season, which was enough to see him awarded the club's annual 'Young Player of the Year' award.

Chesterfield

Dimaio signed for League One side

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on 1 February 2016, on a contract until the end of the season, having been released by Sheffield United on the same day as he signed for

. He scored his first goal for

in a 3–1 win against Crewe Alexandra on 20 February 2016.

Stockport County

In May 2018, Dimaio signed a two-year deal with Stockport County. In February 2019 he joined

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on loan until the end of the season. After leaving Stockport, Diamio joined

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side

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in August 2020. On 25 February 2022, he signed for National League side Curzon Ashton, returning to the club until the end of the season.

Curzon Ashton

In July 2022, he signed permanently for National League North side Curzon Ashton.

Matlock Town

On 9 February 2023, Dimaio signed for

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Premier Division club Matlock Town. On 4 March 2023, he went down injured during a 1–1 draw with

, a scan revealing that he had suffered a damaged cruciate ligament that would keep him out of action for between ten and twelve months. A crowdfunding campaign was set up to pay for career-saving surgery, receiving a £1000 donation from former Sheffield United youth teammate and

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goalkeeper

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. On 5 January 2024 Dimaio was loaned to United Counties League First Division Rainworth Miners Welfare for a month as part of his injury rehabilitation.

Bradford (Park Avenue)

In May 2024, Dimaio joined Northern Premier League Division One East club

following their relegation.

International career

Having represented Republic of Ireland at under-16 and under-17 level, Dimaio was called up to the Republic of Ireland under-19 side in August 2013. He made his debut in a friendly fixture against

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later that month. In mid May 2014, Dimaio started in two friendly defeats for Ireland Under-19s, both against Mexico Under-20s. Dimaio was called up for the under-21 team in March 2016 and made his debut in a European qualifier against

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Dimaio, Connor 1996 births Living people Footballers from Chesterfield English men's footballers Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Men's association football midfielders Sheffield United F.C. players Chesterfield F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Ashton United F.C. players Curzon Ashton F.C. players Boston United F.C. players Matlock Town F.C. players Rainworth Miners Welfare F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Northern Premier League players Republic of Ireland men's youth international footballers Republic of Ireland men's under-21 international footballers English people of Irish descent