Murray Aiken Explained

Murray Aiken
Birth Place:Peebles, Scotland
Birth Date:5 August 2004
Position:Right back & Centre Midfielder
Currentclub:Airdrieonians
(on loan from Hibernian)
Clubnumber:22
Youthyears1:2015–2022
Youthclubs1:Hibernian
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Hibernian
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Airdrieonians (loan)
Caps2:12
Goals2:0
Club-Update:19 March 2024 20:50 (UTC)

Murray Aiken (born 5 August 2004) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and right back for side Airdrieonians, on loan from club Hibernian.[1]

Career

Hibernian

Aiken comes from Peebles. Having been with Hibs since the age of ten years-old, Aiken signed his first professional contract with the club in January 2021.[2] He made his Scottish Premiership debut for Hibs on May 15, 2022 in a 4–0 win at home against St. Johnstone.[3] [4] In May 2023, he signed a new two-year contract with the club.[5]

Airdrieonians (loan)

Aiken joined Airdrieonians on loan ahead of the 2023–24 season.[6] He made his debut for Airdrieonians on 15 July 2023, in the Scottish League Cup against Dumbarton.[7]

Aiken suffered an ankle injury against Dundee United at the end of October 2023, which kept him out the season until he returned against Queen's Park in the final game of the season.

He then returned to Airdrieonians, once again on loan, at the beginning of the 2024/25 season.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Murray Aiken. Soccerway. 17 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Seven Hibs' Academy graduates sign first professional contracts. John. Hislop. January 4, 2021. 17 July 2023. The Edinburgh Reporter.
  3. Web site: Murray Aiken speaks on 'unbelievable' Hibs debut and chasing league and European dream with Under-18s. Patrick. McPartlin. 17 May 2022. 17 July 2023. The Scotsman.
  4. Web site: Soccerway. 17 July 2023. Hibernian Vs. St. Johnstone 4–0. 15 May 2022.
  5. Web site: Hibs starlets Josh O'Connor and Murray Aiken pen new deals with Airdrie loan for next season signed. Edinburgh Live. 17 July 2023. Alan. Galindo. 13 May 2023.
  6. Web site: Daily Record. Hibs youngsters agree Airdrie loan deal for next season. 17 July 2023. Andrew. McGilvray. 13 May 2023.
  7. Web site: Airdrieonians 2–0 Dumbarton. Airdriefc.com. 18 July 2023. 15 July 2023.