Jamie Masson (born 5 April 1993) is a Scottish professional footballer who most recently played with Cove Rangers. Masson has previously played for Aberdeen, Formartine United, Elgin City and Brechin City.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 April 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Fraserburgh, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Aberdeen | 11 | (1) |
| 2014 | → Elgin City (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | → Brechin City (loan) | 14 | (3) |
| 2015 | → Brechin City (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2015–2017 | Formartine United | ||
| 2017–2023 | Cove Rangers | 83 | (35) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:35, 26 January 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Masson made his Aberdeen debut in a 3–0 defeat to Dunfermline Athletic on 28 April 2012.[1] Masson scored his first senior goal for the club when he found the net for Aberdeen against Kilmarnock on 5 May 2012. On 8 January 2014, Masson signed for Scottish League Two side Elgin City on a loan deal until the end of the 2013–14 season.[2]
On 28 August 2014, Masson joined Brechin City on loan until January 2015.[3] On 23 March 2015, he signed for Brechin on loan again until the end of the 2014–15 season.[4] Masson was released by Aberdeen at the end of the season.[5]
On 2 October 2015, Masson joined Formartine United. [6]
On 26 January 2023, after enjoying much success with Cove Rangers, having been a part of their rise from the 5th-tier Highland League up to the 2nd-tier Scottish Championship, Masson left the Toonsers by mutual consent in order to realise a life-long ambition to emigrate to Australia.[7]
Style of play edit
Masson is a central midfielder. His former Aberdeen manager Craig Brown described him as being, "a big, strong midfield player" and compared him to Jim Bett.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Dunfermline 3-0 Aberdeen". BBC Sport. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- ^ "City sign rising Aberdeen star on loan deal". elgincity.co.uk. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ "Jamie Masson joins Brechin on loan". Aberdeen F.C. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
- ^ "Jamie Masson comes in on loan". Brechin City F.C. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ "Aberdeen: Declan McManus among seven senior exits". BBC Sport. BBC. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ Holme, Ben. "Formartine United sign former Don Jamie Masson".
- ^ "Masson Embarks On Australian Adventure". Cove Rangers FC. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "Aberdeen starlet Cammy Smith is our answer to Dennis Bergkamp, says boss Craig Brown". Daily Record. Trinity Mirror. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
External links edit
- Jamie Masson at Soccerbase
