Thomas Christopher Cannon (born 28 December 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL Championship club Stoke City on loan from Premier League club Leicester City. Born in England, he represents the Republic of Ireland national team.
Club career
Cannon is a youth product of Everton, having signed with the club at the age of 10. He signed his first professional contract in March 2021, penning a two year contract until June 2023. He signed a contract extension in August 2022 which would take him to June 2025/ He made his senior and professional debut with Everton as a late substitute in a 4–1 EFL Cup loss to AFC Bournemouth on 8th November 2022. Cannon went on to make his Premier League debut as a 74th minute substitute in Everton's 3-0 away loss to Bournemouth on 12th November 2022.
On 10 January 2023, Cannon joined Championship club Preston North End on loan until the end of the season.
International career
Cannon received his first call up for the Republic of Ireland Under 19s squad in October 2019 and played in three Under 19 European Championship qualifier matches against Switzerland, Gibraltar and Denmark, scoring his first international goal against Gibraltar.
Cannon was next called up to an Under 20s squad in March 2022 and played in a friendly match against an Ireland Amateurs side.
Season Stats
11 appearances in the current 2024-2025 Season
7 goals scored in the current 2024-2025 Season
English Championship 2023-2024 Leicester |
2021-2023 |
2023-2028 |