Craig Farquhar (born 9 May 2003) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays for Crystal Palace as a defender.[1]

Craig Farquhar
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-05-09) 9 May 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Ballymena, Northern Ireland
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Crystal Palace
Youth career
Ballymena United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Ballymena United 11 (1)
2022Dundela (loan)
2023–2024 Larne 21 (0)
2024– Crystal Palace 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:07, 19 January 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Born in Ballymena,[2] Farquhar spent his early career with Ballymena United, Dundela and Larne.[3][4][5] After signing for Larne in June 2023 he turned professional.[6] Farquhar signed for Crystal Palace in January 2024.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

Honours

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Larne

References

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  1. ^ "Northern Ireland - C. Farquhar - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  2. ^ "Craig Farquhar". worldfootball.net.
  3. ^ "Farquhar joins the Invermen | Larne FC". larnefc.com. 14 June 2023.
  4. ^ reporter, Staff (14 June 2023). "Champions Larne get their man again as Ballymena 'reluctantly' accept transfer". Belfast Live.
  5. ^ "Larne confirm signing of defender Craig Farquhar from Ballymena United".
  6. ^ "Craig Farquhar: I didn't have to think twice about signing up for full-time football at Larne". 14 June 2023 – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  7. ^ "Farquhar agrees move from Larne to Crystal Palace" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  8. ^ "If Crystal Palace are to get the best out of Craig Farquhar they consistently need to challenge him". 27 January 2024 – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  9. ^ "Craig Farquhar has what it takes to thrive at Crystal Palace, insists Albert Watson". 24 January 2024 – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  10. ^ Crawford, Steven (23 January 2024). "Craig Farquhar treading a familiar path a he completes move to Crystal Palace". Belfast Live.
  11. ^ "Craig Farquhar can be Northern Ireland star after Crystal Palace move: Gerry Flynn". 24 January 2024 – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  12. ^ "Leroy Millar 'buzzing' for new Crystal Palace signing Craig Farquhar after first seeing his potential at Ballymena United".
  13. ^ "Craig Farquhar 'can't wait to get started' after securing move from Larne to Premier League giants Crystal Palace".
  14. ^ "Larne lift title as Carrick secure Euro play-off". BBC.
  15. ^ "County Antrim Shield: Larne beat Glentoran 2-1 to win silverware for fourth consecutive season". BBC Sport. BBC. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
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