Conor Washington
Conor James Washington (born 18 May 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Derby County and the Northern Ireland national team.
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Washington playing for Queens Park Rangers in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Conor James Washington | ||
| Date of birth | 18 May 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Chatham, Kent, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Derby County | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2009 | St Ives Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2012 | St Ives Town | 88 | (65) |
| 2012–2014 | Newport County | 39 | (5) |
| 2014–2016 | Peterborough United | 82 | (27) |
| 2016–2018 | Queens Park Rangers | 92 | (13) |
| 2018–2019 | Sheffield United | 15 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Heart of Midlothian | 15 | (3) |
| 2020–2022 | Charlton Athletic | 71 | (22) |
| 2022–2023 | Rotherham United | 35 | (5) |
| 2023– | Derby County | 19 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2016– | Northern Ireland | 39 | (6) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:51, 15 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:12, 10 September 2023 (UTC) | |||
Washington began his career in non-league football with St. Ives Town, joining Newport County for £5,000 in 2012. After helping them return to The Football League via the play-offs, he transferred to Peterborough United in January 2014. Two years later, he signed for Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee. In 2018, after leaving by mutual consent, he joined Sheffield United. Washington moved to Scottish club Hearts in June 2019. After spending one season with Hearts, he signed for Charlton Athletic in August 2020.
Born in England, Washington qualified for Northern Ireland through a grandparent. He made his senior debut for the Northern Ireland national team in March 2016 and was chosen for their UEFA Euro 2016 squad.