Connor Ellis Barrett (born 1 March 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club Wigan Athletic.
Career Early career Born in Leicester, Barrett played with Leicester City and Burnley; he was released by Burnley in May 2021.
Barrett joined Kettering Town ahead of the 2021–22 season. He appeared 45 times for the club in his debut senior season in the National League North and won the Vice President's Player of the Year award.
He moved on to AFC Fylde in May 2022, signing a two-year contract. In his first season, Barrett helped the club win the National League North title and promotion to the National League.
Walsall He signed for Walsall in June 2024. At the end of his first Walsall season he was named into the EFL League Two Team of the Season. He scored his first goal for the club during a 2-1 win over Swindon on the opening day of the 2025-26 season.
Wigan Athletic On 10 June 2026, Barrett agreed to sign for League One club Wigan Athletic on a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKettering Town2021–22National League North39010—10410AFC Fylde2022–23National League North41520—104452023–24National League39220—11423Total807200010837Walsall2024–25League Two4302030505302025–26League Two333301010383Total763504060913Wigan Athletic2026–27League One70001021101Career total202101005011222812
Honours AFC Fylde National League North: 2022–23
Individual Kettering Town Vice President's Player of the Year: 2021–22 EFL League Two Team of the Season: 2024–25
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