Fraser Murray Explained

Fraser Murray
Birth Date:1999 5, df=y
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland[1]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Kilmarnock
Clubnumber:15
Youthyears1:–2016
Youthclubs1:Hibernian
Years1:2016–2021
Clubs1:Hibernian
Caps1:17
Goals1:0
Clubs2:Dunfermline Athletic (loan)
Years2:2020–2021
Caps2:23
Goals2:4
Clubs3:Kilmarnock
Years3:2021–
Caps3:65
Goals3:3
Club-Update:23:54, 1 April 2024 (UTC)
Nationalyears1:2017–2018
Nationalteam1:Scotland under-19
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0

Fraser Murray (born 7 May 1999) is a Scottish footballer who plays for side Kilmarnock.

Club career

Hibernian

Murray was given his first team debut for Hibernian in a 2016–17 Scottish Challenge Cup tie against Highland League club Turriff United, in September 2016. He scored the first goal in a 3–0 win for Hibs.[2] Later in the season, he made his league debut in a 3–2 win against Raith Rovers.[3]

During October 2018, Murray signed a contract with Hibernian that was due to run until the summer of 2023.[4]

In September 2020, Murray joined Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic on a season-long loan.[5] Murray scored his first goals for Dunfermline in a 3–0 win at Kilmarnock on 13 October.[6]

Kilmarnock

On 17 June 2021, Murray signed for Kilmarnock on a two-year deal.[7] On 10 July 2021, Murray scored on his Kilmarnock debut in a 2–0 away win against East Kilbride in the Scottish League Cup.[8]

International career

Murray was selected for the Scotland under-19 squad in November 2017.[9] He made five appearances for the under-19 team in total.

Career statistics

[1]

ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hibernian2016–17Scottish Championship2000001[10] 131
2017–18Scottish Premiership200042 - 62
2018–19Scottish Premiership6010000070
2019–20Scottish Premiership702041 - 131
Total170308311294
Hibernian Under-20s2017–181[11] 111
2018–191111
2019–201010
Total - - - 3232
Dunfermline Athletic (loan)2020–21Scottish Championship23410621[12] 0316
Kilmarnock2021–22Scottish Premiership160004222224
Career total56440187758516

Notes and References

  1. https://uk.soccerway.com/players/fraser-murray/458786/ F. Murray
  2. Web site: Conrad Balatoni makes quick impact as Ayr and Hibs progress . BBC Sport . BBC . 4 September 2016 . 27 April 2017.
  3. News: Hibs boss hails performance of Fraser Murray on league debut . Anthony . Brown . Edinburgh Evening News . 26 April 2017 . 27 April 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190327161913/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-boss-hails-performance-of-fraser-murray-on-league-debut-1-4430713 . 27 March 2019 . dead .
  4. News: Ryan Porteous and Fraser Murray sign new Hibs deals . Edinburgh Evening News . 24 October 2018 . 24 October 2018 . David . Hardie.
  5. Web site: 25 September 2020. Fraser Murray joins Dunfermline on loan. 25 September 2020. hibernianfc.co.uk.
  6. Web site: League Cup round-up: Kilmarnock swept aside by Dunfermline Athletic; Hibernian score late winner against Forfar Athletic . BBC Sport . BBC . 13 October 2020 . 13 October 2020.
  7. News: Hibs transfer news: Fraser Murray leaves to join Kilmarnock on permanent deal . Patrick . McPartlin . Edinburgh Evening News . 17 June 2021 . 17 June 2021.
  8. Web site: MATCH REPORT: EAST KILBRIDE 0-2 KILMARNOCK. kilmarnockfc.co.uk. 10 July 2021. 11 July 2021.
  9. Web site: Under-19s squad named for Euro qualifying round . Scottish Football Association . 25 October 2017 . 17 November 2017.
  10. Matches for senior team in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  11. Matches for development team in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  12. Appearance in the 2020–21 Scottish Premiership play-offs