Adam Devine (footballer) explained

Adam Devine
Full Name:Adam Gary Devine
Birth Date:25 March 2003
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Position:Right-back
Currentclub:Motherwell
(on loan from Rangers)
Clubnumber:21
Youthclubs1:Rangers
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Rangers
Caps1:8
Goals1:0
Years2:2021
Clubs2:Partick Thistle (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Brechin City (loan)
Caps3:11
Goals3:0
Years4:2024
Clubs4:Motherwell (loan)
Caps4:10
Goals4:1
Nationalyears1:2018–2019
Nationalteam1:Scotland U16
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2019
Nationalteam2:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2021–2022
Nationalteam3:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps3:6
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2022–
Nationalteam4:Scotland U21
Nationalcaps4:8
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:7 March 2024

Adam Gary Devine (born 23 March 2003) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Motherwell, on loan from club Rangers. He is the grandson of musician Sydney Devine.[1]

Career

Devine, a product of the Rangers Academy, signed a contract extension with Rangers until 2022 on 29 September 2020.[2] On 6 March 2021, Devine joined then Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle on loan for the rest of the season.[3] The move was cut short after two weeks and Devine joined then League Two side Brechin City on 23 March.[4] He made eleven league appearances for City, his first being a start in a 2-0 defeat away to Stranraer on 23 March 2021.

On 8 June 2021, Devine was one of five youth players who signed new contracts at Rangers, with the former agreeing a deal to the summer of 2023.[5] Devine made his debut for Rangers by replacing James Tavernier as a 66th minute substitute during a 2–0 win over Dundee United on 8 May 2022.[6]

International career

Devine has represented Scotland at various levels and has played twice for the under-21s team.[7]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rangers2020–21Scottish Premiership0000000000
2021–222000000020
2022–236000200080
Total80002000100
Brechin City2020–21Scottish League Two11000110
Rangers B2021–224040
2022–231010
Career total190002050260

Notes and References

  1. News: Bendoris . Matt . 17 May 2022 . It's sad my dad Sydney Devine never got to see grandson Adam make dream Rangers debut but I was in tears . The Scottish Sun .
  2. News: 29 September 2020 . Academy Trio Pen New Contracts . Rangers Football Club . RANGERS ACADEMY are today delighted to announce Adam Devine, Arron Lyall and Cole McKinnon have signed new contracts with the club until May 2022..
  3. 1368177398299123725. RFC_Youth. Three Academy players have joined @spfl clubs on-loan for the remainder of the season.. Rangers B & Academy. 6 March 2021. 6 March 2021.
  4. 1374383300484075528. RFC_Youth.
    1. RangersFC can today confirm that Adam Devine has returned from Partick Thistle and will join @BrechinCityFC on loan for the remainder of the season.
    . Rangers B & Academy. 23 March 2021. 23 March 2021.
  5. News: 8 June 2021 . Five Sign New Deals Ahead of Exciting Academy Campaign . Rangers Football Club . Alex Lowry, Adam Devine, Connor Allan and Robbie Ure have signed until the summer of 2023, while Robbie Fraser has agreed a deal until the summer of 2022..
  6. News: Campbell . Andy . 8 May 2022 . Rangers 2–0 Dundee United . BBC Sport . BBC . 8 May 2022.
  7. Web site: Adam Gary Devine . 31 October 2022 . Scottish Football Association.