Rory MacLeod (born 3 February 2006) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Dundee United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rory Iain MacLeod | ||
| Date of birth | 3 February 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dundee United | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Dundee United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Dundee United | 20 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Forfar Athletic (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | Scotland U16 | 4 | (1) |
| 2022– | Scotland U17 | 10 | (0) |
| 2023– | Scotland U19 | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:00, 9 January 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 08:29, 15 September 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
In December 2021, aged only 15, MacLeod signed his first professional deal with Dundee United.[1] On 9 February 2022, he became Dundee United's youngest player ever at the age of 16 years and 6 days when he came on as a late substitute in a 2–0 win over Motherwell.[2] On 14 September 2023, MacLeod joined Scottish League Two side Forfar Athletic on loan until January 2024.[3]
International career edit
In October 2021, MacLeod was called up the Scotland under-16 squad for their Victory Shield matches.[4] He scored in victory over Wales U16.[5] In February 2022, he received his first call-up to the Scotland under-17 squad.[6] In August 2023, he was called up to the under–19 squad for the first time.[7]
References edit
- ^ "RORY MACLEOD SIGNS PRO-DEAL". Dundee United F.C. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Rory MacLeod becomes youngest ever Dundee United player as Tam Courts hails goal hero Tony Watt". thecourier.co.uk. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "RORY MACLEOD JOINS FORFAR ATHLETIC ON SHORT-TERM LOAN". Dundee United F.C. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "McLaren names squad for Victory Shield". Scottish FA. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Dundee United kid notches crucial goal as Scotland share Victory Shield glory in Belfast". thecourier.co.uk. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "YOUNG TERRORS MOORE, O'DONNELL & MACLEOD TO REPRESENT SCOTLAND". Dundee United F.C. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Scotland Under-19 squad confirmed for friendlies in Belgium". scottishfa.co.uk. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
External links edit
- Rory MacLeod at Soccerway
- Rory MacLeod at WorldFootball.net
- Rory MacLeod at the Scottish Football Association
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