Connor Dimaio

Connor James Dimaio (born 28 January 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County and represents the Republic of Ireland at youth level.

Club career

Sheffield United

A product of United's Academy, Dimaio made his first team début in March 2014 in an away game at Crawley Town. Dimaio made two further appearances for the Blades before the end of the season, which was enough to see him awarded the club's annual 'Young Player of the Year' award.

Chesterfield

Dimaio signed for League One side Chesterfield on 1 February 2016, on a contract until the end of the season, having been released by Sheffield United on the same day as he signed for Chesterfield. He scored his first goal for Chesterfield in a 3–1 win against Crewe Alexandra on 20 February 2016.

Stockport County

In May 2018, Dimaio signed a two-year deal with Stockport County.

In February 2019 he joined Ashton United on loan until the end of the season.

International career

Having represented Republic of Ireland at under-16 and under-17 level, Dimaio was called up to the Republic of Ireland under-19 side in August 2013. He made his debut in a friendly fixture against Norway later that month. In mid May 2014, Dimaio started in two friendly defeats for Ireland Under-19s, both against Mexico Under-20s.

Dimaio was called up for the under-21 team in March 2016 and made his debut in a European qualifier against Slovenia.

Career statistics

As of match played 13 January 2018