Darius Lipsiuc

Darius Lipsiuc (born 16 September 2005) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Notts County.

Club career St Patrick's Athletic Dunboyne, County Meath man Lipsiuc joined the academy of League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic in the summer of 2021, having previously played for his local club St Mochta's in Clonsilla, where he had played since the age of 9. He made his professional debut on 27 September 2022 in a Dublin derby away to Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium, replacing Serge Atakayi from the bench in the 78th minute.

Stoke City On 26 January 2024, Lipsiuc signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with EFL Championship club Stoke City for an undisclosed fee. He made his senior debut for the club on 17 September 2024 in a EFL Cup win at home to Fleetwood Town. On 3 February 2025, Lipsuic joined League Two leaders Walsall on a loan until the end of the 2024–25 season. In July 2025, Lipsiuc joined National League side Solihull Moors on a six-month loan. In January 2026, his loan was extended until the end of the 2025–26 season.

Notts County On 27 June 2026, Lipsiuc joined EFL League One club Notts County on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

International career Lipsiuc has represented the Republic of Ireland at U17, U18 and U19 level. In November 2024, he received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their two friendlies against Sweden U21 in Marbella, Spain. He made his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Sweden on 14 November 2024.

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