Eoghan Stokes

Eoghan Stokes (born 17 May 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Victorian Premier League club Manningham United in Australia. He has previously played for Leeds United, Bohemians, Derry City, Cork City, Airdrieonians, Dumbarton, Christchurch United, Heidelberg 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 Kevin's Boys in Ireland, Stokes was signed by Leeds United in 2012, where he graduated through their academy. On 2 February 2018, Leeds Head Coach Thomas Christiansen revealed that he felt Stokes would be set to join a League One or League Two level club after his release.

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

Derry City Stokes signed for Derry City on 5 February 2019 alongside Argentinian midfielder Gerardo Bruna. 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 all competitions, Stokes departed Derry City on deadline day of the summer transfer window. He made his debut on 2 August 2019 against St Patrick's Athletic. 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 20 August 2020, Stokes signed for Scottish League One side Airdrieonians. 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. 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.

Dumbarton After leaving Airdrieonians, Stokes joined Scottish League One side Dumbarton in June 2021. 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. 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.

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. 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 2023 Chatham Cup, 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.

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Honours Christchurch United Southern League: 2023 Chatham Cup: 2023