Paul McKay (footballer, born 1996)

Paul McKay
Personal information
Full name Paul McKay[1]
Date of birth (1996-11-19) 19 November 1996
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland[2]
Playing position Centre Back
Club information
Current team
Leeds United
Youth career
2006–2014 Doncaster Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Doncaster Rovers 0 (0)
2015Ilkeston FC (loan) 3 (0)
2015Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 4 (1)
2016- Leeds United 0 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:45, 8 October 2015 (UTC).

† Appearances (goals)

Paul McKay (born 19 November 1996) is a Scottish[2] professional footballer who plays as a Centre Back for Leeds United after joining in January 2016 from Doncaster Rovers.[3]

McKay was born in Glasgow and played youth football with the Doncaster Rovers Academy alongside his studies at Hill House School, before starting his professional career with the club.[4]

Personal life

McKay's father is football agent, Willie McKay and his twin brother, Jack McKay is also a professional footballer with Leeds United.[5][6]

Club career

Doncaster Rovers

Senior career

McKay made his professional debut for Doncaster on 1 September 2015 in Doncaster Rovers First Round win in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy against Burton Albion, McKay started the game which saw Doncaster win 5-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.[3][7]

Ilkeston FC (loan)

In October 2015, Paul and his twin brother Jack went out on loan to Ilkeston to gain first team experience.[8]

Leeds United

On 11 January 2016, Paul and his brother Jack both joined Championship side Leeds United for undisclosed fees on 2 and half year contracts.[9]

International career

Although McKay has yet to make an appearance for an international side at any level, he is eligible for Ireland, England and Scotland.[2]

Career statistics

As of match played 3 May 2014
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Doncaster Rovers 2014–15 League One 0000001010
Career total 0000001010

References

  1. "The Football League Limited: Club list of registered players as at 16th May 2015" (PDF). The Football League. 16 May 2015. p. 47. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Sky Sports Scout reports on young defender Paul McKay". Sky Sports. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Doncaster Rovers F.C. Player Profiles". Doncaster Rovers F.C. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  4. "Donny Bag Dynamic Duo". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  5. "Paul McKay Signs Pro Contract". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  6. "Agent McKay has a pair of Doncaster stars in his ranks... his 16-year-old twin sons". Mail Online. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  7. "Doncaster Vs Burton Albion". Sky Sports. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  8. "Loan Signing: Paul McKay". Ilkeston F.C. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  9. "UNITED COMPLETE DEAL FOR MCKAY BROTHERS". Leeds United. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.

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