Stephen McLaughlin
 McLaughlin (left) celebrates a goal while playing with the Clonmany Shamrocks. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stephen Antony McLaughlin[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 June 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Donegal, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Nottingham Forest | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006-2008 | Clonmany Shamrocks | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009–2010 | Finn Harps | 48 | (2) |
| 2011–2013 | Derry City | 57 | (13) |
| 2013– | Nottingham Forest | 0 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Bristol City (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:28, 19 December 2013 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Stephen Antony McLaughlin (born 14 June 1990) is an Irish footballer who currently plays for Nottingham Forest.
Career
Early years
McLaughlin began his career at his local club St. Mary's, and played all his under-age football for the club. In 2006, he signed for Clonmany Shamrocks senior side of the Inishowen Football League, and was successful during his first spell in senior football.
After appearing in League and Cup finals for Clonmany, McLaughlin was snapped up by Finn Harps, and played for their Under 20 and A Championship sides upon arrival. He was then called into the first-team, and went on to play several games for the club in the 2008 season. He was then assigned the no. 7 jersey for the 2009 campaign, with manager James Gallagher using McLaughlin right across the midfield and front-line.
Derry City
He signed for Derry City after the 2010 season, after impressing in games against Derry at both Finn Park and the Brandywell. The move was touted at the end of the season, with McLaughlin signing terms with Stephen Kenny's side in January 2011.[2] He wore the no. 15 shirt for the Candystripes. McLaughlin secured promotion from the League of Ireland First Division with the club in his first season, and won the FAI Cup in his second, netting 17 goals along the way.
Nottingham Forest
McLaughlin signed with English Championship side Nottingham Forest on 3 January 2013,[3] believed to be for a fee of roughly £160,000.[citation needed]
Honours
- Derry City
- League of Ireland Cup (1): 2011
- FAI Cup (1): 2012
References
- ↑ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 22. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ↑ "Derry City sign Stephen McLaughlin from Finn Harps". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
- ↑ Nicholson, Fraser (3 January 2013). "Reds Land Stephen". nottinghamforest.co.uk (Nottingham Forest F.C.).
External links
- Stephen McLaughlin career stats at Soccerbase
- Stephen McLaughlin profile at Soccerway
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