Chris Kane (footballer, born 1994)

Chris Kane
Personal information
Full name Christopher Kane
Date of birth (1994-09-05) 5 September 1994
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current team
St Johnstone
Number 25
Youth career
2009–2014 St Johnstone
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012– St Johnstone 25 (3)
2014Dumbarton (loan) 18 (10)
2014–2015Dumbarton (loan) 10 (5)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:11, 31 October 2015 (UTC).

† Appearances (goals)

Christopher "Chris" Kane (born 5 September 1994) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for St Johnstone.

Born in Edinburgh Kane grew up in Midlothian attending Beeslack Community High School in Penicuik.

He made his debut for St Johnstone against Kilmarnock on 9 November 2013.[1]

In January 2014, Kane signed for Scottish Championship club Dumbarton on a one-month loan.[2] He scored on his debut as Dumbarton beat Greenock Morton 2–0 on 4 January 2014.[3] On 31 January 2014, his loan was extended until the end of the season.[4]

On 29 August 2014, Kane returned to Dumbarton on loan, agreeing a deal until January 2015.[5] He scored the winner on his second début for the Sons against Livingston [6]

On 24 May 2015, Kane scored his first ever goal for St Johnstone, the winner in a 1–0 win over Aberdeen which secured a fourth-placed finish for the Saints.[7]

References

  1. "Nigel & Stevie the marksmen in win over Killie". St Johnstone F.C. 9 November 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  2. Roache, Ian (3 January 2014). "St Johnstone challenge Kane to follow in May’s footsteps". The Courier. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  3. "Dumbarton 2–0 Morton". BBC Sport. 4 January 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  4. "Chris Kane extends Dumbarton loan deal". Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 31 January 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  5. Findlay, Alan (29 August 2014). "STRIKER RETURNS". Dumbarton F.C. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  6. http://www.livingstonfc.co.uk//news/news_20140830_2.php
  7. "Aberdeen 0–1 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 24 May 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.

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