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Paul McKay
Personal information
Full name Paul McKay[1]
Date of birth (1996-11-19) 19 November 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland[2]
Position(s) Centre Back
Team 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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, 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[a] 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
  1. ^ Appearance in the Football League Trophy

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ a b c "Sky Sports Scout reports on young defender Paul McKay". Sky Sports. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Doncaster Rovers F.C. Player Profiles". Doncaster Rovers F.C. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Donny Bag Dynamic Duo". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  5. ^ "Doncaster Vs Burton Albion". Sky Sports. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  6. ^ "Loan Signing: Paul McKay". Ilkeston F.C. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  7. ^ "UNITED COMPLETE DEAL FOR MCKAY BROTHERS". Leeds United. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  8. ^ "SQUAD CONFIRMED FOR IRISH TRIP". Leeds United. 4 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  9. ^ "WOOD + ROOFE STRIKES SEE OFF ATALANTA". Leeds United. 30 July 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
  10. ^ "MATCHDAY: Sutton United Vs Leeds LIVE". BBC Sport. 29 January 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  11. ^ "Paul McKay Signs Pro Contract". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "Games played by Paul McKay in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  14. ^ "Games played by Paul McKay in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
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