Connor Furlong

Connor Furlong
Personal information
Full name Connor Jason Furlong[1]
Date of birth (1998-02-07) 7 February 1998[2]
Place of birth Milton Keynes, England
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[2]
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Bedford Town
Youth career
2008–2016 Milton Keynes Dons
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Milton Keynes Dons 1 (0)
2017Oxford City (loan) 5 (0)
2017–2018Aylesbury United (loan) 14 (2)
2018– Bedford Town 0 (0)
National team
2014 Scotland U16 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:50, 10 August 2018 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:21, 4 August 2016 (UTC)

Connor Jason Furlong is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Southern League Division One Central club Bedford Town.

Furlong is a graduate of the Milton Keynes Dons academy, and has represented Scotland at U16 level.

Club career

Milton Keynes Dons

Furlong joined Milton Keynes Dons' academy at the age of 10. On 27 April 2016, Furlong signed professional terms with the club,[3] and made his first-team debut three days later on 30 April 2016, coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute in a 3–2 away defeat to Ipswich Town.[4] On 27 March 2017, Furlong joined National League South side Oxford City on loan until the end of the season.[5]

On 14 June 2017, Furlong's contract was extended until summer 2018.[6] On 18 November 2017, Furlong joined Southern League Division One East club Aylesbury United until 29 January 2018.[7] Following the conclusion of the season, Furlong was one of several players released by Milton Keynes Dons, ending a ten year association with the club.[8]

Bedford Town

On 10 August 2018, Furlong joined Southern League Division One Central club Bedford Town.

International career

On 22 January 2013, he was called up to a Scotland U15 training camp.[9] Furlong went on to represent the Scotland U16 national side, making his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Mexico U16 on 4 August 2014.[10]

Career statistics

As of 27 January 2018[11][12]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Milton Keynes Dons 2015–16 Championship 10000010
2016–17 League One 0000100010
2017–18 League One 0000000000
Total 1000100020
Oxford City (loan) 2016–17 National League South 5050
Aylesbury United (loan) 2017–18 Southern League Div 1 East 142142
Total 192192
Bedford Town 2018–19 Southern League Div 1 Central 00000000
Career total 202001000212

References

  1. "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Connor Furlong". 11v11. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  3. mkdons.com. "Pair excited to start pro careers, MK Dons, Callum Brittain, Connor Furlong, Dele Alli, MK Dons Academy".
  4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36118081
  5. "Connor set for City loan spell". Milton Keynes Dons Official Site. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  6. "Five young pros to remain at Stadium MK". Milton Keynes Dons. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  7. "Two New Signings". Aylesbury United. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  8. "EFL: Club retained and released lists". EFL. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  9. http://www.mkdons.com/news/article/furlong-to-attend-scotland-camp-612621.aspx
  10. http://www.mkdons.com/news/article/connor-starts-for-scotland-1806412.aspx
  11. "Games played by Connor Furlong". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  12. "C. Furlong". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
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