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Eoghan Stokes (born 17 May 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for
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in Australia. He has previously played for Leeds United, Bohemians, Derry City,
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, Airdrieonians, Dumbarton, Christchurch 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 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 League 2 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
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Derby. During the off season, he spent time on trial with Boavista of the
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,
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'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.


Cork City

Stokes signed for
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on 31 July 2019, given the number 7 shirt. 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
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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
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.


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.


Career statistics

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Honours

;Christchurch United * Southern League:
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* Chatham Cup:
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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 Port Melbourne SC players Heidelberg United FC 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 21st-century Irish sportsmen New Zealand National League players