Conor Washington
- Full name: Conor Washington
- Date of birth: 31 March 1992
- Place of birth: Bushmills, Northern Ireland
- Nationality: Northern Irish
- Position: Striker / Forward
- Youth clubs: Linfield (youth), St Ives Town (early non-league)
Club career (selected highlights)
- St Ives Town (non-league) — Early senior football while working outside full-time professional game.
- Newmarket Town — Non-league spells developing his game.
- Cambridge City — Progressed in non-league before moving up the pyramid.
- St Neots Town — Continued non-league development.
- Newport County (2014–2015) — Breakthrough into the English Football League; strong performances in League Two attracted higher-level interest.
- Peterborough United (2015–2016) — Stepped up to League One/Championship-level interest; maintained goal-scoring form.
- Queens Park Rangers (QPR) (2016–2019) — Played in the Championship, earned regular appearances and goals.
- Bristol City (loan, 2019) — Short-term loan within the Championship.
- Rotherham United (2019–2020) — Championship appearances, contributed as forward option.
- Cambridge United (2020–2022) — Returned to a club in his earlier area; continued professional career in League Two.
- Belfast/other moves — Later career included moves to clubs closer to home and further playing time; exact details vary by season.
International career
- Represented Northern Ireland at senior level. Made his international debut in 2016.
- Notable for scoring on his debut and quickly becoming involved in World Cup qualifying and Nations League squads.
- Earned multiple caps and contributed goals during his international tenure, including important qualifiers and friendlies.
Style of play
- Direct, pacey forward capable of playing as a lone striker or alongside another forward.
- Good aerial ability and hold-up play, combined with a knack for getting in behind defenses.
Honours & notes
- Helped clubs at various levels with important goals and promotions/challenges, particularly noted for rapid rise from non-league to international level.
- Recognised as an example of a late developer who progressed through lower leagues into professional football and international recognition.
This summary covers key points of Conor Washington’s career with Northern Ireland and his club history up to mid-2020s; specific season-by-season statistics and most recent club status can be provided if needed.