Marcus Fraser (footballer)

Marcus Fraser
Personal information
Full name Marcus Fraser
Date of birth 23 June 1994 (1994-06-23) (age 17)
Place of birth Scotland
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Celtic
Number 44
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2011- Celtic 0 (0)
National team
2009-2010 Scotland U16 6 (0)
2011-2011 Scotland U17 12 (1)
2011- Scotland U19 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 November 2011 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).

Marcus Fraser (born 23 June 1994) is a Scottish footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League club Celtic as a defender.

Contents

Career

Celtic

Fraser joined Celtic when he was eight progressing through the youth ranks signing a three year professional contract in the summer of 2010.[1] Whilst a member of Celtic's under-19 squad[2] he was called up to the first team for a friendly match against Athletic Bilbao on 26 March 2011[3] He made his debut the following season, on 3 November 2011, in a 3-1 win against Rennes in the Europa League. He came on as a substitute at half time and played in the centre of defence.[4]

International

Fraser has represented Scotland at Under-16, Under-17 levels and Under-19 levels.[5]

Career statistics

As of 6 November 2011
Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Celtic
2011-12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Career Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

References

  1. ^ "Marcus is a rising star for Celtic in Spain...". Kirkintilloch Herald. 8 April 2011. http://www.kirkintilloch-herald.co.uk/sport/football/marcus_is_a_rising_star_for_celtic_in_spain_1_1565551. Retrieved 3 November 2011. 
  2. ^ "U19s :: The Players". Celtic F.C.. http://www.celticfc.net/team_u19s. Retrieved 3 November 2011. 
  3. ^ "Athletico Bilbao 0 v 0 Celtic". Celtic F.C.. 26 March 2011. http://www.celticfc.net/matchstats.php?fid=179&date=2011-03-26. Retrieved 3 November 2011. 
  4. ^ "Celtic 3 - 1 Rennes". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 3 November 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/15472980.stm. Retrieved 3 November 2011. 
  5. ^ "Marcus Fraser Scotland Profile". Scottish Football Association. http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football_player_profile.cfm?page=823&playerID=63726&CFID=2223824&CFTOKEN=22933570. Retrieved 3 November 2011. 

External links

Celtic F.C. – current squad