David McKay (footballer, born 1998)
David McKay (born 17 June 1998) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Alloa Athletic. McKay has previously played for Raith Rovers and Queen of the South, including a loan spell with Edinburgh.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David McKay | ||
| Date of birth | 17 June 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Livingston, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Alloa Athletic | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2016 | Hibernian | ||
| 2016–2017 | Raith Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2022 | Raith Rovers | 54 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | → Edinburgh (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Queen of the South | 23 | (0) |
| 2023- | Alloa Athletic | 19 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:09, 7 July 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Youth career edit
McKay started his career in the Hibernian youth ranks before transferring to Raith Rovers.[1]
Senior career edit
in 2019, McKay signed a contract extension at Stark's Park until the end of the 2019-20 season.[2]
McKay was part of the Raith Rovers squad that won the 2021-22 Scottish Challenge Cup versus Queen of the South, appearing as an 83rd minute substitute for Liam Dick.
After a loan spell with Edinburgh during the 2021-22 season, McKay signed permanently for the Palmerston club in Dumfries during the 2022 close season.[3]
McKay was released by the Doonhamers at the end of the 2022-23 season. [4]
On 20 June 2023, McKay signed a one-year contract with Alloa Athletic. [5]
Honours edit
Club edit
- Raith Rovers
Career statistics edit
- As of 7 July 2023
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Montrose (loan) | 2016-17 | Scottish League Two | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Raith Rovers | 2017-18 | Scottish League One | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 2 | ||
| 2019-20 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 1 | ||
| 2021-22 | Scottish Championship | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Total | 54 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 81 | 3 | ||
| Edinburgh (loan) | 2021-22 | Scottish League Two | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Queen of the South | 2022-23 | Scottish League One | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Alloa Athletic | 2023-24 | Scottish League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 87 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 126 | 4 | ||
References edit
- ^ "Dave McKay in line for first Raith Rovers appearance in 16 months as John McGlynn gives Ross Matthews update".
- ^ "David McKay & Iain Davidson".
- ^ "Queen of the South boss makes first two signings for new season".
- ^ https://qosfc.com/news-6077
- ^ https://www.alloaathletic.co.uk/2023/06/20/david-mckay-is-a-wasp/
External links edit
- David McKay on Soccerbase