Connor Barratt


Connor James Barratt is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bedford Town on loan from club Barnsley.

Club career

Sheffield United

Barratt joined the Academy at Sheffield United as a second-year scholar from the Academy at Birmingham City in January 2022. He was a member of the Under-18 side that won the National title in an unbeaten campaign. He joined National League club Solihull Moors on loan in the first half of the 2023–24 season.

Barnsley

In July 2024, Barratt joined League One club Barnsley, initially joining the club's Under-21s team. On 20 August 2024, he made his debut for the club as a substitute in a 3–2 EFL Trophy defeat to Manchester United U21. In June 2025, he signed a new two-year contract with the Tykes.
On 4 October 2025, he joined National League North club Kidderminster Harriers on an initial one-month loan deal. On 7 November 2025, he joined Bedford Town on an initial 28 day loan deal.

International career

On 13 March 2025, Barratt received his first Republic of Ireland U21 call up for their friendlies against Scotland U21 & Hungary U21 in Spain. He made his debut for the side against Scotland U21 on 21 March, in a 2–0 defeat.