Conor Clifford

Conor Clifford Paul (born 1 October 1991 in Dublin) is an Irish footballer who is currently without a club.

Career

Association

Conor Clifford began his career in the youth of Crumlin United, where he was active until 2007. In 2007 he moved to England and joined the youth academy of FC Chelsea. In June 2008, he got a full-time scholarship. During the 2009/10 season, he led the team of Chelsea Academy as captain. Also in the victory of the FA Youth Cup in the final against Aston Villa, where he scored a goal in the 2-1 victory. Chelsea won the title for the first time since 1961. In October 2010, he was loaned for one month at Plymouth Argyle. Just one day later, he played in the 2-1 win against Huddersfield Town made ​​his debut for Plymouth and thus his first professional game at all. In November, his loan was extended until December he returned with seven league games back to Chelsea. Both clubs had agreed a further loan period, but the financial problems of the club could fail another loan. On 11 February 2011 he was awarded for a month at Notts County from the Football League One. After nine league operations he returned on April 7, back to the " Blues".

In November 2011, he was loaned for one month at Yeovil Town and scored in his first FA Cup match against Fleetwood Town (2-2 ) a hit. In December, the loan period was extended for another month. For the 2012/13 season Clifford was awarded for a month at the Portsmouth. His debut he finished in a 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth and in his second game he scored a goal against the same Carlisle United. However, it was decided not to renew the loan period.

In January 2013 he was released at Chelsea. After his release, he trained at Leicester City, scoring the amateur game against Birmingham City the 2-1 victory. On March 9, he signed a contract until the end of the season, but to graduate without a single game for the first team, he left at the end of the season the club.

National

Clifford played for the Irish U -17 and U-19 national team. Since 2009 he has been active for the U-21 national team. From the Irish Association Clifford was awarded the U-16 Player of the Year in 2006, as U-19 player in 2010.

Achievements

  • FA Youth Cup: 2010
  • UEFA Champions League: 2012
Plymouth Argyle F.C. Notts County F.C. Yeovil Town F.C. Portsmouth F.C. Crawley Town F.C. Leicester City F.C. Aston Villa F.C. Huddersfield Town F.C. Carlisle United F.C. Birmingham City F.C. 2011–12 UEFA Champions League
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