Connor James Dimaio (born 28 January 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eastwood FC. Born in England, he has represented the Republic of Ireland at the under-21 level.
Club career Sheffield United A product of United's Academy, Dimaio made his first team début in March 2014 in an away game at Crawley Town. Dimaio made two further appearances for the Blades before the end of the season, which was enough to see him awarded the club's annual 'Young Player of the Year' award.
Chesterfield Dimaio signed for League One side Chesterfield on 1 February 2016, on a contract until the end of the season, having been released by Sheffield United on the same day as he signed for Chesterfield. He scored his first goal for Chesterfield in a 3–1 win against Crewe Alexandra on 20 February 2016.
Stockport County In May 2018, Dimaio signed a two-year deal with Stockport County. In February 2019 he joined Ashton United on loan until the end of the season.
After leaving Stockport, Diamio joined National League North side Boston United in August 2020. On 25 February 2022, he signed for National League side Curzon Ashton, returning to the club until the end of the season.
Curzon Ashton In July 2022, he signed permanently for National League North side Curzon Ashton.
Matlock Town On 9 February 2023, Dimaio signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Matlock Town. On 4 March 2023, he went down injured during a 1–1 draw with Ashton United, a scan revealing that he had suffered a damaged cruciate ligament that would keep him out of action for between ten and twelve months. A crowdfunding campaign was set up to pay for career-saving surgery, receiving a £1000 donation from former Sheffield United youth teammate and Premier League goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. On 5 January 2024 Dimaio was loaned to United Counties League First Division Rainworth Miners Welfare for a month as part of his injury rehabilitation.
Bradford (Park Avenue) In May 2024, Dimaio joined Northern Premier League Division One East club Bradford (Park Avenue) following their relegation.
Return to Matlock Town On 16 September 2024, Dimaio returned to Matlock Town. Having made three appearances, he departed the club the following month in search for more playing time.
Return to Bradford (Park Avenue) On 14 October 2024, Dimaio returned to Bradford (Park Avenue), one month after he had initially departed the club.
Basford United In May 2025, Dimaio joined Basford United.
International career Having represented the Republic of Ireland at under-16 and under-17 level, Dimaio was called up to the Republic of Ireland under-19 side in August 2013. He made his debut in a friendly fixture against Norway later that month. In mid May 2014, Dimaio started in two friendly defeats for Ireland Under-19s, both against Mexico Under-20s.
Dimaio was called up for the under-21 team in March 2016 and made his debut in a European qualifier against Slovenia.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSheffield United2013–14League One30000000302014–15League One00100000102015–16League One0000100010Total3010100050Chesterfield2015–16League One111———1112016–17League One2301010412912017–18League Two100100030140Total441201071542Stockport County2018–19National League North17340—002132019–20National League18000——180Total35340—00393Ashton United (loan)2018–19National League North120———120Curzon Ashton (loan)2019–20For FA Trophy third qualifying round: National League North102——11113Boston United2020–21National League North11010—311512021–22National League North12010—40170Total23020—71321Curzon Ashton (loan)2021–22National League North151———151Curzon Ashton2022–23National League North18050—10240Total33150—10391Matlock Town2022–23Northern Premier League Premier Division6100—00612023–24Northern Premier League Premier Division9000—0090Total15100—00151Rainworth Miners Welfare (loan)2023–24United Counties League Division One50——0050Bradford (Park Avenue)2024–25 Northern Premier League Division One East5010—1070Matlock Town2024–25Northern Premier League Premier Division3000—0030Bradford (Park Avenue)2024–25Northern Premier League Division One East28000—00280Career total21681502017325011
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