Eoghan Stokes (born 17 May 1996) is an Irish professional

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who plays as an

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for

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in New Zealand. He has previously played for Leeds United,

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, Cork City,

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, Dumbarton and is also a former Republic of Ireland U19 international. He can also play as a

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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. On 1 February 2018, Leeds announced they had terminated the contract of Stokes by mutual consent. On 2 February 2018, Leeds Head Coach Thomas Christiansen revealed that he felt Stokes would be set to join a League 1 or

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level club after his release.

Bohemians

Stokes joined

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side

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. On 24 February 2018, Stokes scored his first goal for

in a 1-1 draw against Limerick. Over the season, Stokes played 39 games in all competitions for Bohs, scoring 8 goals including one away to

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in the

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Derby. During the off season, he spent time on trial with Boavista of the

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's top flight. Stokes decided not to proceed with Boavista, and returned to Ireland.

Derry City

Stokes signed for

on 5 February 2019 alongside

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midfielder

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. He scored on his debut 10 days later in a 3–0 win over newly promoted UCD on the opening night of the season. After 4 goals in 21 appearances in al competitions, Stokes departed

on deadline day of the summer transfer window.

Cork City

Stokes signed for Cork City on 31 July 2019, given the number 7 shirt. He made his debut on 2 August 2019 against

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. It was announced on 7 November that Stokes had been released by Cork after failing to score in his 13 appearances for the club.

Airdrieonians

On the 20th August 2020, Stokes signed for

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side

. Upon signing for the club, Stokes looked to clarify to the club's supporters that his position has mainly been in an

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role and not a

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as widely reported. He made his debut for the club on the 7th October 2020 in a 2–0

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loss to

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and remained at the club until May 2021, having made 13 appearances for the club.

Dumbarton

After leaving

, Stokes joined

side Dumbarton in June 2021. He scored his first goal for the club on the 11th August 2021 in a 3–2 defeat at home to

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in the

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Christchurch United

In January 2023, Stokes moved to New Zealand, joining Southern League side

, where he would also take on the role of Assistant Academy coach for the clubs underage teams. He scored 15 goals in 16 appearances as the club won the 2023 Southern League. On 10 September 2023 he was part of the team that won the

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, defeating Melville United on penalties, with Stokes scoring his penalty in the shootout.

International career

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

Career statistics

Honours

;Christchurch United * Southern League:

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* Chatham Cup:

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Stokes, Eoghan 1996 births Living people People from Leixlip Association footballers from County Kildare Republic of Ireland men's youth international footballers Men's association football forwards Leeds United F.C. players Bohemian F.C. players Derry City F.C. players Cork City F.C. players Irish expatriate sportspeople in England Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Airdrieonians F.C. players Dumbarton F.C. players Christchurch United players League of Ireland players Scottish Professional Football League players Expatriate men's footballers in Scotland Republic of Ireland expatriate men's association footballers Irish expatriate sportspeople in Scotland