Brian McLean

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Brian McLean
Personal information
Full name	Brian Stuart McLean
Date of birth	February 28, 1985 (1985-02-28) (age 23)
Place of birth	Rutherglen, Scotland
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current club	Motherwell
Number	6
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2001-2005 2005-	Rangers Motherwell	0 (0) 39 (3)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 May 2008. * Appearances (Goals)

Brian McLean (born 28 February 1985), from Carluke is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League club Motherwell.

McLean, a defender, started his career as a youth player with Rangers. However, lack of first team opportunities prompted him to join Motherwell on loan in 2005-06. Motherwell signed him on a permanent basis after he impressed during his loan spell at Fir Park.

McLean, despite being born in Scotland, had been eligible to play for Northern Ireland through his family. However, having made an appearance for Scotland Under 17's, the Northern Ireland football association required permission before he could play for them before his 21st birthday and after appearing as a second half substitute against Estonia in 2006, he was later ruled ineligible to play for Northern Ireland by FIFA.

[edit] External links

• Brian McLean's WTFC.net player profile

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