Connor David Shanks (born 11 April 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bradford (Park Avenue).
Career Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, Shanks began his career with Huddersfield Town, joining Bradford City in 2017. He was named in the League Football Education's 'The 11' list in June 2020. He turned professional in July 2020, signing a one-year contract.
He made his senior debut for Bradford City on 8 September 2020, in the EFL Trophy.
On 12 May 2021 he was one of nine players that Bradford City announced would leave the club on 30 June 2021 when their contracts expire.
He signed for Huddersfield Town in August 2021, moving on loan to Nuneaton Borough in September 2021. On 24 March 2022, Shanks joined National League North side Boston United on a youth loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.
On 19 January 2023, Shanks' contract at Huddersfield was terminated in order to allow him to pursue other opportunities. He joined National League North club Spennymoor Town two days later. In November 2023 he signed on loan for Bradford (Park Avenue), extending the loan in December. In March 2024, Shanks left Spennymoor by the mutual consent. Later that month, he signed for Gainsborough Trinity.
In May 2024, Shanks returned to Bradford (Park Avenue) on a permanent short-term deal. He signed a new contract in November 2024, until the end of the season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBradford City2020–21League Two0000003030Huddersfield Town2021–22Championship00000000002022–23Championship0000000000Total0000000000Nuneaton Borough (loan)2021–22Southern Football League81000031112Boston United (loan)2021–22National League North0000000000Spennymoor Town2022–23National League North1920000001922023–24National League North100000000200Total292000000292Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan)2023–24Northern Premier League9100000091Gainsborough Trinity2023–24Northern Premier League7000000070Bradford (Park Avenue)2024–25Northern Premier League155110020186Career total6891100817711
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