# Connor McAvoy

Connor McAvoy (born 16 February 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Wealdstone, on loan from Premier League club Fulham.

## Career

Born in Chertsey, McAvoy began his career in the youth setup at Staines Town; whom he represented from the age of 4 until 8, before he joined Fulham in summer of 2010. In July 2018, he signed a two-year scholarship contract at Craven Cottage, and after impressing in the youth setup, he signed his first professional contract in July 2019, barely a year after penning his scholarship deal.
On 1 October 2019, McAvoy played the full 90 minutes in the EFL Trophy Group Stage for the U21s during a 1-0 away defeat Milton Keynes Dons. That would be his only appearance during that year's EFL Trophy campaign; his next three appearance would come in the following campaign, as he played against Cambridge United, Peterborough United and Burton Albion respectively.
In October 2021, McAvoy was loaned out to National League side Wealdstone for a month, after impressing during the first month of the deal; the loan was extended until January 2022, then until the end of the campaign on 10 January 2022.
On 31 January 2023, McAvoy joined Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle on loan until the end of the season, but after making six appearances for The Jags, he ruptured his medial ligament against Greenock Morton on 11 March and returned to parent club, Fulham five days later.
On 14 September 2023, whilst still recovering from injury, McAvoy signed a new deal with The Cottagers until at least the summer of 2025, with an option of a further year. He returned from the injury in December 2023, but this was after McAvoy had suffered numerous set backs in his recovery; which included three surgeries after the screws came loose in his knee.
On 30 August 2024, McAvoy returned to Scotland as he was loaned to Championship side, Ayr United until the end of the season. Having failed to make an appearance, he was recalled in January 2025, subsequently returning to National League side Wealdstone on loan for the remainder of the season.

## International career

McAvoy qualifies for Scotland through his father, Gordon; who was born in Paisley. He has represented the country at Scotland under-17, Scotland under-18, Scotland under-19 and Scotland under-21 levels.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 30 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National cup | National cup | League cup | League cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Fulham | 2019–20 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fulham | 2020–21 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Fulham | 2021–22 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fulham | 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fulham | 2023–24 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fulham | 2024–25 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Wealdstone (loan) | 2021–22 | National League | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| Partick Thistle (loan) | 2022–23 | Scottish Championship | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 |
| Ayr United (loan) | 2024–25 | Scottish Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 2 |
* ↑ Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup
* ↑ Includes EFL Cup, Scottish League Cup
* 1 2 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy for Fulham U21
* ↑ Appearances in FA Trophy
* ↑ Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup