Paul McKay (footballer, born 1996)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul McKay[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 November 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland[2] | ||
| Playing position | Centre Back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Leeds United | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2014 | Doncaster Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Doncaster Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Ilkeston FC (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 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). | |||
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]
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][5]
Ilkeston FC (loan)
In October 2015, Paul and his twin brother Jack went out on loan to Ilkeston to gain first team experience.[6]
Leeds United
On 11 January 2016, Paul and his brother Jack both joined Championship side Leeds United for undisclosed fees on two-and-a-half year contracts by then Head Coach Steve Evans. [7]
During the 2016–17 pre season, McKay found himself in the first team squad, with him playing regularly for Leeds in pre season due to the departure of centre-back Giuseppe Bellusci and the injury to Liam Cooper.[8][9]
On 29 January 2017, McKay made his Leeds United debut against Sutton United in the FA Cup.[10]
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]
Personal life
McKay's father is football agent, Willie McKay and his twin brother, Jack McKay is also a professional footballer with Leeds United.[11][12]
Career statistics
- As of 8 July 2017
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Doncaster Rovers | 2014–15 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015–16[13] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 2015–16 | National League North | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leeds United | 2016–17[14] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
- ↑ Appearance in the Football League Trophy
References
- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 3 "Sky Sports Scout reports on young defender Paul McKay". Sky Sports. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- 1 2 "Doncaster Rovers F.C. Player Profiles". Doncaster Rovers F.C. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "Donny Bag Dynamic Duo". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "Doncaster Vs Burton Albion". Sky Sports. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ↑ "Loan Signing: Paul McKay". Ilkeston F.C. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ↑ "UNITED COMPLETE DEAL FOR MCKAY BROTHERS". Leeds United. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- ↑ "SQUAD CONFIRMED FOR IRISH TRIP". Leeds United. 4 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ↑ "WOOD + ROOFE STRIKES SEE OFF ATALANTA". Leeds United. 30 July 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ↑ "MATCHDAY: Sutton United Vs Leeds LIVE". BBC Sport. 29 January 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ↑ "Paul McKay Signs Pro Contract". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Games played by Paul McKay in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ↑ "Games played by Paul McKay in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
External links
- Paul McKay at Soccerbase