Dion John Conroy (born 11 December 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Wealdstone. Club career Chelsea After a spell with Fulham, Conroy joined Chelsea in 2008 as an Under-13. Conroy quickly progressed through the youth ranks with the Blues and guided Chelsea to FA Youth Cup and Under-21 Premier League victories in 2014. On 29 February 2016, Conroy was rewarded with a new two-year contract until 2018.
On 31 August 2016, Conroy joined National League side Aldershot Town on a six-month loan deal until January 2017. A week later, Conroy made his Aldershot debut in a 1–1 draw against Boreham Wood, featuring for the full 90 minutes. On 22 December 2016, after impressing with Aldershot, Conroy's loan was extended until the end of the 2016–17 campaign. However, just over a month later, Chelsea terminated his loan deal, with many Football League clubs interested in purchasing the defender.
Swindon Town On 27 January 2017, Conroy joined League One side Swindon Town on a two-and-a-half-year deal. A day later, Conroy made his Swindon debut in a 1–0 away defeat against local rivals Bristol Rovers, replacing Lloyd Jones in the 90th minute. On 11 February 2017, Conroy was given his first start by manager Luke Williams, in Swindon's 1–0 away defeat against Bury, featuring for the entire 90 minutes. On 16 September 2017, Conroy ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament during Swindon's 3–2 victory over Stevenage, ruling him out for several months.
He was offered a new contract by Swindon at the end of the 2018–19 season. In June 2019 he signed a new one-year contract.
Following defeat to Port Vale in the EFL League Two play-offs, Conroy was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.
Crawley Town On 30 June 2022, it was announced that Conroy had joined EFL League Two club Crawley Town on a two-year contract.
Conroy started all three of Crawley's League Two play-off matches at the end of the 2023–24 as Crawley were promoted to League One after a 2–0 victory over Crewe Alexandra in the final.
On 27 June 2025, the club announced he had signed a new two-year deal.
He was left out of Crawley's registered squad for the second half of the 2025–26 season, and was replaced as captain by Jay Williams.
Wealdstone On 6 August 2026, Conroy signed for National League side Wealdstone. He made his debut two days later, in a 2–2 draw away at AFC Fylde.
Personal life Conroy is the younger brother of semi-professional footballer Jay Conroy.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsChelsea2016–17Premier League000000—00Aldershot Town (loan)2016–17National League15000—2Appearance(s) in FA Trophy0170Swindon Town2016–17League One1400000001402017–18League Two7000001Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy0802018–19League Two2711000203012019–20League Two1100000001102020–21League One1900000001902021–22League Two351300030411Total11324000601232Crawley Town2022–23League Two2520010002622023–24League Two3210000403612024–25League One2100000002102025–26League Two190100010210Total9731010501043Wealdstone2026–27National League5000—0050Career total230550101302495
Honours Swindon Town EFL League Two: 2019–20
Crawley Town EFL League Two play-offs: 2024
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