
Aaron Connolly
Leyton Orient/F/
Player Info
Aaron Connolly is a promising Irish striker currently leading the line for Leyton Orient in League One, with a market value of €2.2 million. Born on January 28, 2000, the 26-year-old forward is known for his sharp movement and finishing ability. Connolly burst onto the scene as a teenager at Brighton & Hove Albion, scoring a memorable brace on his full Premier League debut against Tottenham Hotspur in 2019. That performance announced him as one of Ireland's most exciting prospects. His career since has involved loan spells at clubs like Middlesbrough and Venezia, seeking the regular football needed for his development. A permanent move to Hull City followed before he found a new home at Leyton Orient. For the Republic of Ireland, he has been a regular in squads, valued for his pace and goal threat. Connolly's game is based on intelligent runs, quick turns, and a striker's instinct inside the box. Now with a key role at Orient, he aims to recapture the prolific form that made him a standout young talent.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/07/06
Signed
2025/01/15
Signed
2024/09/23
Signed
2024/06/30
Terminated
2023/08/01
1350000€
Transfer
2023/05/30
Loan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
More
Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
2
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
180
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
8
Accurate Passes Per Game
48
Key Passes Per Game
3
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
7
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
4
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
2
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
1
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
4



