Stuart Findlay
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 September 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Carmyle, Scotland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Newcastle United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2013 | Celtic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | Celtic | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Greenock Morton (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Dumbarton (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Kilmarnock (loan) | 27 | (0) |
| 2016– | Newcastle United | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2010–2011 | Scotland U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Scotland U17 | 10 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Scotland U19 | 7 | (0) |
| 2012– | Scotland U21 | 13 | (0) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:35, 28 June 2016 (UTC). | |||
Stuart Findlay (born 14 September 1995) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a centre half for Newcastle United.
Club career
Celtic
Findlay came through the Celtic youth system making his first team debut in a friendly against Norwich City;[1] he also captained Celtic at under-17 level.[2] Although yet to play a competitive game for the senior side, he featured regularly for the Development Side and taken part in the UEFA Youth League and the English Premier League International Cup.[3]
Greenock Morton (loan)
Findlay signed for Greenock Morton on loan until the end of the season in January 2014.[4] He made his debut on 1 February in a 1–1 draw against league leaders Falkirk, turning in an impressive performance.[5][6] Morton spent most of the season in an unsuccessful struggle against relegation, but Findlay continued to show promise. Morton lost 2–1 away at Raith Rovers on 15 March, but Findlay's pace and positional sense restricted Raith's goalscoring chances, and his overall performance was described as showing "composure beyond his years".[7] Findlay's spell at Morton however ended on an embarrassing note, his side lost 10–2 against Hamilton Accies in their last game of the season, with Findlay scoring an own goal.[8]
Dumbarton (loan)
On 16 January 2015, Findlay joined Scottish Championship club Dumbarton on loan until the end of the 2014–15 season.[9] Findlay immediately impressed, and was named the club's player of the month for February.[10] He was noted for his composure with the ball, often carrying the ball out of defence with ease.[10] Findlay himself pointed out that "coming through at Celtic it is in their philosophy that they want to play out from the back, they want their defenders to be good on the ball."[10] His form also saw him named in the Scotland under-21 squad for a friendly with Hungary in March.[10] He left the club at the end of his loan deal having made 15 appearances for the club and having won player of the month twice[11][12]
Kilmarnock (loan)
On 9 July 2015, it was confirmed that Findlay was going out on loan to Kilmarnock for the 2015–16 season.[3] On 1 August 2015, Findlay made his Kilmarnock debut in a 4–0 defeat against Dundee, in which he featured for the entire 90 minutes.[13]
Newcastle United
Findlay joined Football League Championship side Newcastle United on 8 July 2016, following his release from Celtic.[14]
International career
Findlay was first called into the Scotland under-21 squad in November 2012 by coach Ricky Sbragia for a friendly against Portugal.[15]
Career statistics
- As of 9 June 2016[16]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Greenock Morton (loan) | 2013–14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dumbarton (loan) | 2014–15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kilmarnock (loan) | 2015–16 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Newcastle United | 2016–17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 51 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | |
See also
References
- ↑ "Stuart Findlay: Celtic youth player and one of original intake in 2009". The Herald. 4 June 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- ↑ "Who is Stuart Findlay". Celtic News Now. 23 May 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- 1 2 Henderson, Mark (9 July 2015). "Stuart Findlay heads on loan to Kilmarnock". Celtic FC. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (21 January 2014). "Riordan to train with Morton as Peciar leaves". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "Falkirk 1–1 Morton". Scottish Professional Football League. 1 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ↑ "Lennon delighted with Findlay's loan move to Morton". Greenock Telegraph. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ↑ "Spence double earns valuable victory". Raith Rovers. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ↑ Crawford, Kenny (3 May 2014). "Hamilton 10–2 Morton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ↑ Findlay, Alan (16 January 2015). "New face at the rock". Dumbarton F.C. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "Stuart hopes to impress Celts with Sons displays". Dumbarton Reporter. 20 March 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ↑ "Dumbarton Football Club - BAXTER RAMSAY PLAYER OF THE MONTH".
- ↑ "Dumbarton Football Club - BAXTER RAMSAY PLAYER OF THE MONTH".
- ↑ "Kilmarnock vs. Dundee". Soccerway. 1 August 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- ↑ "Magpies Sign Young Duo". Newcastle United F.C. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- ↑ "Stuart Findlay and Marcus Fraser have been called into the Scotland U21 squad". Sky Sports. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ↑ Stuart Findlay career statistics at Soccerbase
