Biography
Who is Conor Gallagher?
Early life and education
Conor John Gallagher was born in Epsom, Surrey. He grew up in Great Bookham and attended the Howard of Effingham School. He is the youngest of four sons born to Lee and Samantha Gallagher.
His three older brothers, Jake, Josh, and Dan, are all involved in football at the non-League level. The family has long-standing ties to Chelsea F.C., and his childhood home was located just a ten-minute drive from the club's training facilities in Stoke d'Abernon.
Club career beginnings
Conor joined Chelsea at age six after playing for local grassroots teams such as Epsom Eagles, Leatherhead Predators, and Bookham Colts. In 2018, he signed a new contract that kept him at the club until June 2021. During that year, he underwent minor heart surgery and earned the Chelsea Academy Player of the Year award for the 2018-19 season. He also collected a winner's medal as an unused substitute during the 2019 UEFA Europa League final.
Between 2019 and 2022, he played on loan for several different clubs. He spent time at Charlton Athletic, where he won the EFL Young Player of the Month award in August 2019. He also had loan spells at Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion. While at West Brom, he scored his first Premier League goal against Sheffield United and was named the club's Young Player of the Season.
Success at Crystal Palace and Chelsea
In July 2021, Gallagher moved to Crystal Palace on loan. He became a vital part of their squad and was eventually named the club's Player of the Season for the 2021-22 campaign. During this period, he recorded six goals and three assists, which was the highest tally for any player in the Premier League under the age of 21.
He returned to Chelsea for the 2022-23 season and made his first-team debut against Everton. Conor scored his first goal for the senior Chelsea side in a victory against Crystal Palace. Throughout the 2023-24 season, he frequently served as the team captain due to injuries to other regular leaders. He played in the 2024 EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium against Liverpool before his eventual departure from the club.
International and Spanish career
On the international stage, he has represented England at various youth levels. He earned his first senior cap for the England national team in November 2021. He was also included in the national squads for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024.
In August 2024, he signed a five-year contract with the Spanish club Atlético Madrid for a reported fee of approximately £34 million. He scored his first La Liga goal for the team against Valencia in September 2024. He also scored a goal in the UEFA Champions League against Real Madrid in March 2025. After playing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, he moved to Tottenham Hotspur in January 2026.
Personal life
Conor Gallagher announced his engagement to Aine May in June 2026. His professional career has seen him play for many top-tier clubs across England and Spain.
Birthday and age
Conor Gallagher was born on February 6, 2000, which makes Conor 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Conor shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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