Mark Connolly
Derry City/D/
IrelandPlayer Info
Mark Connolly is an Irish central defender currently marshaling the backline for Coleraine in the NIFL Premiership, a leader known for his commitment and aerial dominance. Connolly began his career in England with Wolverhampton Wanderers before finding his footing in Scotland with Celtic and then Dundee United. However, it was upon his return to the UK with Crawley Town and later Coleraine that he truly became a defensive cornerstone. His leadership qualities are unmistakable, often wearing the captain's armband and organizing his defense with vocal authority. While his honors list includes domestic cups in Northern Ireland, his greatest impact has been as a consistent and inspirational presence at the heart of defense. A wholehearted player who puts his body on the line, Connolly is revered by fans for his passion and remains a pivotal figure for his club.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/12/31
Derry City
ColeraineSigned
2022/07/27
Dundee UnitedDerry CityTransfer
2022/07/21
DundalkDundee UnitedLoan Ended
2022/01/16
Dundee UnitedDundalkLoan
2022/01/15
Dunfermline AthleticDundee UnitedLoan Ended
2021/09/28
Dundee UnitedDunfermline AthleticLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Derry City
IRE Premier Division2025
Matches
Games Played
29
Games Started
28
Minutes Per Game
2423
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
12
Accurate Passes Per Game
1167
Key Passes Per Game
3
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
153
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
32
Interceptions Per Game
19
Clearances Per Game
134
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
5
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
26
Be Fouled Per Game
44