Conor Hazard, a prodigious goalkeeper, was born in N. Ireland on 5 March 1998, currently aged 26. Presently plying his trade with Plymouth Argyle, this stalwart custodian towers at a height of 6ft 5in (1.98m) and tips the scales at 12st 12lbs (82kg). Adorned in the number 21 jersey, Hazard's talents have not only been noticed at a club level, but he has also courted international attention by representing his homeland, Northern Ireland, on the global stage.
Hazard cut his teeth with Cliftonville in N. Ireland's Premiership, cementing his status as a promising talent. This piqued the interest of Celtic, one of Scotland's Premier outfits, who acquired his services in July 2015 for an undisclosed fee. His impact at Celtic wasn't immediate, and after various loan spells with Falkirk, Partick Thistle, and Dundee in the Championship, he made his first-team debut at Celtic in the 2020-2021 season with five league appearances.
His stints with Falkirk and Partick Thistle in 2018 and 2019 respectively were followed by two brief loan spells in 2019 and 2020 with Dundee in the Scottish Premiership. Each of these experiences expectedly fostered his growth, preparing him for his eventual success at Celtic. After each loan spell, a return to Celtic was made with the keeper keen to stake a claim in the squad's primary plans.
After garnering precious first-team exposure at Celtic, another temporary switch beckoned in January 2022. It was this time with HJK in Finland's Veikkausliiga. Within one season in Finland, Hazard racked up 24 first-team league appearances, a testament to his consistent performances between the sticks.
Upon returning to Celtic in January 2023, Hazard continued to absorb valuable experience with 5 more league appearances. However, by July 2023, his path would lead him elsewhere. Celtic agreed to part ways with the goalkeeper, transferring him to England's Championship side Plymouth Argyle for an undisclosed fee. Impact was immediate, with Hazard making a notable 27 appearances in his debut season 2023-2024. Currently, in the 2024-2025 season, Hazard has already made four first-team appearances for Plymouth Argyle.
The Irish shot-stopper also boasts a commendable record in domestic cup competitions and internationals, with starts in the FA Cup 2023-2024 for Plymouth Argyle, the League Cup 2024-2025 for Plymouth Argyle, and Euro Qualifiers 2022-2024 for Northern Ireland.
