Owen Moffat Explained

Owen Moffat
Full Name:Owen John Moffat
Birth Date:6 January 2002
Birth Place:Stirling, Scotland
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Greenock Morton
Clubnumber:7
Youthyears1:2009-2021
Youthclubs1:Celtic
Years1:2021–2022
Clubs1:Celtic
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2024
Clubs2:Blackpool
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Dunfermline Athletic (loan)
Caps3:28
Goals3:3
Club-Update:16:05, 28 June 2024 (UTC)
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Greenock Morton
Caps4:0
Goals4:0

Owen John Moffat[1] (born 6 January 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Greenock Morton. Having advanced through the Celtic Youth Setup, he was also previously contracted to Blackpool, and had a spell on loan to Dunfermline Athletic.

Professional career

A youth product of Celtic since the age of 7, Moffat signed a professional contract with the club in 2019, and extended it on 6 January 2021.[2] He made his professional debut with Celtic in a 2–1 Scottish Premiership win over Ross County on 15 December 2021.[3] Four days later, on 19 December, he came in as a substitute in the Scottish League Cup Final, thus being involved in Celtic's final victory against Hibernian. Finally, on 22 December, he made his first league start against St Mirren.[4] Throughout the 2021-22 season, the winger was also heavily involved with Celtic's B Team in the Lowland League, where he collected fourteen goals and eight assists in 31 games.

On 30 August 2022, Moffat joined English side Blackpool, initially as part of the club's development squad. He signed a three-year deal with the club, with an option for a further year.[5]

On 18 June 2024, Moffat joined Scottish Championship club Greenock Morton on a two-year deal.[6]

Honours

Celtic

2021–22

2021–22[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Squad List 2023/24 & U21 Registered Contract Players - September 2023 . 9 September 2023 . English Football League . 53.
  2. Web site: Owen Moffat and Ewan Otoo sign new deals at Paradise. Celtic FC. 6 January 2021. 19 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Tommy McIntyre: Owen Moffat's debut is perfect example for young Celts. Louise. Gould. Celtic FC. 17 January 2021. 19 December 2021.
  4. Web site: Laird . Lewis . 2022-08-26 . Report: EFL side 'hold talks' over move for Celtic youngster . 2022-09-10 . 67 Hail Hail . en-GB.
  5. Web site: 2022-08-30 . Owen Moffat Joins From Celtic . 2022-09-01 . Blackpool FC.
  6. Web site: 2024-06-18 . Owen Moffat joins the Ton - Greenock Morton FC . 2024-08-03 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Hibernian 1–2 Celtic. BBC Sport. Thomas. Duncan. 19 December 2021. 19 December 2021.