Christy James Grogan (born 27 October 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City. Born in England, he has represented Republic of Ireland at under-18 level.
Club career Early career Grogan began his career with Stoke City, signing his first professional deal in July 2024. He gained his initial exposure to senior football during a loan spell with Northern Premier League Division One West side Wythenshawe Town from December 2024 to January 2025. Grogan departed Stoke City at the conclusion of his contract in June 2025, ending a decade-long association with the club.
Stockport County On 29 May 2025, Grogan agreed to join League One outfit Stockport County on a one-year contract following his release from Stoke City. He made his debut for the club on 2 September 2025 in an EFL Trophy match against Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s, playing 45 minutes in a 5–3 win. Two months later, he featured once more in the competition during a 1–1 draw with Wigan Athletic.
On 5 December 2025, Grogan joined National League side, Aldershot Town for the remainder of the 2025–26 campaign. He was recalled in April 2026 amid an injury crisis at his parent club.
Derry City On 5 July 2026, Grogan signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City for an undisclosed fee.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c33yy74mv86ohttps://www.derrycityfc.net/2026/07/city-add-grogan/ He made his debut for the club on 9 July 2026 in a 3–2 defeat away to CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Europa League.https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/07/09/derry-city-take-first-leg-defeat-to-cska-sofia-in-europa-league-qualifiers/
International career Born in Manchester, Grogan is of Irish descent and made one appearance for Republic of Ireland at under-18 level in 2022.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStoke City2024–25Championship000000—00Wythenshawe Town (loan)2024–25Northern Premier League Division One West61———61Stockport County2025–26League One2000002040Aldershot Town (loan)2025–26National League150—1010170Derry City2026LOI Premier Division0000—1010Career total231001040281
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