Rory MacLeod explained

Rory Macleod
Fullname:Rory Iain MacLeod
Birth Date:3 February 2006
Birth Place:Dundee, Scotland
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Dundee United
Clubnumber:27
Youthclubs1:Dundee United
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Dundee United
Caps1:22
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:Forfar Athletic (loan)
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2021
Nationalteam1:Scotland U16
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2022–2023
Nationalteam2:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps2:10
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps3:4
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:10:09, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:10:09, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

Rory MacLeod (born 3 February 2006) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Dundee United.

Club career

In December 2021, aged only 15, MacLeod signed his first professional deal with Dundee United.[1] On 9 February 2022, he became Dundee United's youngest player ever at the age of 16 years and 6 days when he came on as a late substitute in a 2–0 win over Motherwell.[2] On 14 September 2023, MacLeod joined Scottish League Two side Forfar Athletic on loan until January 2024.[3]

International career

In October 2021, MacLeod was called up the Scotland under-16 squad for their Victory Shield matches.[4] He scored in victory over Wales U16.[5] In February 2022, he received his first call-up to the Scotland under-17 squad.[6] In August 2023, he was called up to the under–19 squad for the first time.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: RORY MACLEOD SIGNS PRO-DEAL. Dundee United F.C.. 23 December 2021. 10 February 2022.
  2. Web site: Rory MacLeod becomes youngest ever Dundee United player as Tam Courts hails goal hero Tony Watt. thecourier.co.uk. 9 February 2022. 10 February 2022.
  3. Web site: RORY MACLEOD JOINS FORFAR ATHLETIC ON SHORT-TERM LOAN. Dundee United F.C.. 14 September 2023. 15 September 2023.
  4. Web site: McLaren names squad for Victory Shield. Scottish FA. 1 October 2021. 10 February 2022.
  5. Web site: Dundee United kid notches crucial goal as Scotland share Victory Shield glory in Belfast. thecourier.co.uk. 22 October 2021. 10 February 2022.
  6. Web site: YOUNG TERRORS MOORE, O'DONNELL & MACLEOD TO REPRESENT SCOTLAND. Dundee United F.C.. 8 February 2022. 10 February 2022.
  7. Web site: Scotland Under-19 squad confirmed for friendlies in Belgium. scottishfa.co.uk. 22 August 2023. 15 September 2023.