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Conor James McManus (born 16 June 2004) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a left back for club Brentford.

McManus is a product of the Cabinteely and Bray Wanderers youth systems and began his senior career at the latter club, before transferring to Brentford in 2023.

Bray Wanderers
A left-sided full back or central defender, McManus began his career in the Cabinteely youth system and moved over to the Bray Wanderers U19 team when the two clubs merged in 2021. He progressed into the Bray Wanderers senior team and made 16 League of Ireland First Division appearances during the 2022 season. McManus departed the club in January 2023.

Brentford
On 15 December 2022, McManus signed a pre-contract to join the B team at Premier League club Brentford on a $2 1/2$ year contract, with the option of a further year. On 1 January 2023, he transferred to the club for an undisclosed fee. During the 2023-24 season he gained experience as a left centre back.

U18 appearance.

Personal life
McManus grew up in Cabinteely.

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