Christy Grogan

Christy Grogan
Grogan in December 2025
Personal information
Full name Christy James Grogan[1]
Date of birth (2005-10-27) 27 October 2005
Place of birth Manchester, England[2]
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Derry City
Number 25
Youth career
2015–2024 Stoke City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024–2025 Stoke City 0 (0)
2024–2025 → Wythenshawe Town (loan) 6 (1)
2025–2026 Stockport County 2 (0)
2025–2026 → Aldershot Town (loan) 15 (0)
2026– Derry City 0 (0)
International career‡
2022 Republic of Ireland U18 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:00, 6 July 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:46, 12 December 2025 (UTC)

Christy James Grogan (born 27 October 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City. Born in England, he has represented Republic of Ireland at under-18 level.

Club career

Early career

Grogan began his career with Stoke City, signing his first professional deal in July 2024.[3] He gained his initial exposure to senior football during a loan spell with Northern Premier League Division One West side Wythenshawe Town from December 2024 to January 2025.[4] Grogan departed Stoke City at the conclusion of his contract in June 2025, ending a decade-long association with the club.[1][2]

Stockport County

On 29 May 2025, Grogan agreed to join League One outfit Stockport County on a one-year contract following his release from Stoke City.[5] He made his debut for the club on 2 September 2025 in an EFL Trophy match against Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s, playing 45 minutes in a 5–3 win.[6] Two months later, he featured once more in the competition during a 1–1 draw with Wigan Athletic.[7]

On 5 December 2025, Grogan joined National League side, Aldershot Town for the remainder of the 2025–26 campaign.[8] He was recalled in April 2026 amid an injury crisis at his parent club.[9]

Derry City

On 5 July 2026, Grogan signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City for an undisclosed fee.[10][11] He made his debut for the club on 9 July 2026 in a 3–2 defeat away to CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Europa League.[12]

International career

Born in Manchester, Grogan is of Irish descent and made one appearance for Republic of Ireland at under-18 level in 2022.[13]

Career statistics

As of match played 9 July 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke City 2024–25[14] Championship 000000—00
Wythenshawe Town (loan) 2024–25 Northern Premier League Division One West 61———61
Stockport County 2025–26[15] League One 2000002[a]040
Aldershot Town (loan) 2025–26[15] National League 150—101[b]0170
Derry City 2026[16] LOI Premier Division 0000—1[c]010
Career total 231001040281
  1. ↑ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. ↑ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  3. ↑ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League

References

  1. 1 2 "EFL Professional Retain List 2024-25". efl.com. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  2. 1 2 Smith, Peter (9 May 2025). "Stoke City prospect confirms departure after nine years". stokesentinel.co.uk. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "Young Potters pen new terms". stokecityfc.com. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "Grogan heads on loan to Wythenshawe". stokecityfc.com. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  5. ↑ "Exciting young talents sign pro-deals at Edgeley Park". stockportcounty.com. 29 May 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  6. ↑ "Stockport County vs Wolves U21". bbc.co.uk. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "Stockport County vs Wigan Athletic". bbc.co.uk. 11 November 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  8. ↑ "WELCOME: CHRISTY GROGAN". theshots.co.uk. 5 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  9. ↑ "Christy recalled from loan spell". www.stockportcounty.com. 13 April 2026. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  10. ↑ https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c33yy74mv86o
  11. ↑ https://www.derrycityfc.net/2026/07/city-add-grogan/
  12. ↑ https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/09/derry-city-take-first-leg-defeat-to-cska-sofia-in-europa-league-qualifiers/
  13. ↑ "Christy Grogan's career path". besoccer.com. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  14. ↑ "Games played by Christy Grogan in 2024/2025". soccerbase.com. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  15. 1 2 "Games played by Christy Grogan in 2025/2026". soccerbase.com. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  16. ↑ "Games played by Christy Grogan in 2026/2027". soccerbase.com. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
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