Jamie Buchan

Jamie Buchan

Personal information
Full name	Martin James Buchan
Date of birth	(1977-04-03) 3 April 1977
Place of birth	Manchester, England
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1995–2000	Aberdeen	64	(3)
1995–1996	→ Stonehaven (loan)
2000–2002	Dundee United	42	(1)
2002–2003	Partick Thistle	28	(1)
2004–2008	Peterhead	107	(13)
2008–2009	Montrose	14	(0)
2009–2010	Cove Rangers
International career
1997–1999	Scotland U21	13	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:34, 11 March 2009 (UTC)

Martin James Buchan (born 3 April 1977) is a Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder for Aberdeen, Dundee United, Partick Thistle, Montrose, Peterhead and Cove Rangers. He also represented the Scotland Under-21 team. He is the son of former Manchester United and Scotland player Martin Buchan.

Early life

Buchan was the fourth member of his family to play senior football, following his grandfather Martin (Aberdeen and Dundee United), his father Martin (Aberdeen, Manchester United and Scotland) and his uncle George (Aberdeen and Manchester United). He was born in Manchester during his father's playing career there.

Career

Club

Buchan started his career with Aberdeen, from whom he spent a short spell on loan at Stonehaven prior to making his first team debut. He spent five years with Aberdeen before joining Dundee United on a free transfer in 2000. After two seasons, Buchan moved to Partick Thistle in 2002. A period out of football followed due to red tape before his move to Peterhead in 2004. He left Peterhead for Montrose in January 2008. Buchan joined Highland League club Cove Rangers in 2009.

International

Although born in England, Buchan was qualified to represent Scotland by being of Scottish parentage. He made thirteen appearances for the Scotland under-21 national team between 1997 and 1999.

External links

• Jamie Buchan at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
• Jamie Buchan at Soccerbase