Connor Alexander Kirby (born 10 September 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Buxton. He has previously had spells at Macclesfield Town, Altrincham and started his career at Sheffield Wednesday.
Career Sheffield Wednesday Kirby signed his first professional contract for Sheffield Wednesday in October 2015.
In April 2018 he made his first-team debut for the club, playing as a substitute as Wednesday beat Reading in the Football League Championship.
Macclesfield Town (loan) Kirby signed on a season-long loan at Macclesfield Town on 9 August 2019.
Harrogate Town Kirby was the first signing for Harrogate Town in their first season in the Football League. On 21 April 2021, he joined National League side Altrincham on loan for the remainder of the season. After a successful loan spell the previous season, Kirby returned to Altrincham on loan in July, signing until 3 January 2022. On 11 September 2021, Kirby suffered a double compound fracture of his left leg, in a game against Wealdstone.
Buxton On 15 July 2022, Kirby joined Buxton for their first season in the National League North following promotion.
Career statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total Division App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App GoalsSheffield Wednesday2017–18Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2018–19 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 Total2000200040 Macclesfield Town (loan)2019–20League Two 34 1 1 0 2 0 2Appearances in the Football League Trophy 0 39 1 Harrogate Town2019–20Soccerway: C. KIRBY– – – – – – – 1Appearance in the FA Trophy 0 1 0 2020–21League Two 16 0 2 0 1 0 3Appearances in the Football League Trophy 0 22 0 Total 16 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 23 0 Altrincham (loan)2020–21National League 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 2021–22National League 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 Total 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 2Career total 61 3 3 0 5 0 6 0 77 3 Notes
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