Stuart Urquhart Explained

Stuart Urquhart
Birth Date:1995 3, df=y
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2006–2009
Youthclubs1:Hamilton Academical
Youthyears2:2009–2012
Youthclubs2:Rangers
Years1:2012–2013
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2013
Clubs2:Dumbarton (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2013–2014
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2014–2015
Caps4:12
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2010–2012
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2013
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:28 March 2015

Stuart Urquhart (born 26 March 1995) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender. Urquhart, who most recently played for Dunfermline Athletic,[1] has also played for the Scotland U17 team.

Playing career

Club

Urquhart made his professional debut for Dumbarton (on loan from Rangers) on 16 February 2013 in a 3–2 Scottish First Division match, playing the whole of a loss to Raith Rovers.[2] He went on to play two more Scottish First Division games whilst at Dumbarton, featuring in a 0–2 loss against Falkirk and a 2–2 draw against Cowdenbeath.

On 18 September 2013, Urquhart signed a three-year contract with Coventry City after turning down a contract at Rangers.[3]

Urquhart left Coventry City by mutual consent on 18 August 2014[4] and on 23 August joined Scottish League One team Dunfermline Athletic on a one-year deal.[5] After making fourteen appearances for Dunfermline, Urquhart was released at the end of the season.[1]

International

Urquhart made his international debut for the Scotland U-17 in a 1–0 UEFA European Under-17 Championship win against Macedonia U-17.[6] He went on to play 7 more games for the Under-17's squad, matches against Luxembourg U-17, Switzerland U-17, San Marino U-17, Macedonia U-17, Lithuania U-17, Iceland U-17 and Denmark U-17.

Personal life

After leaving Dunfermline Athletic in May 2015, Urquhart announced that he had been diagnosed with a heart problem, potentially bringing an end to his playing career.[7]

Career statistics

Stats according to,

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rangers2012–13Scottish Division Three0000000000
Dumbarton (loan)2012–13Scottish Division One3000000030
Coventry City2013–14League One0000000000
Dunfermline Athletic2014–15Scottish League One120200000140
Career totals150200000170

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 18 Pars players released . DAFC.co.uk . 14 May 2015. 15 May 2015 .
  2. Web site: Raith Rovers vs. Dumbarton 3–2 . Soccerway . 16 February 2013.
  3. Web site: Sky Blues sign Stuart Urquhart . Coventry City F.C.. 18 September 2013.
  4. News: Coventry City defender Stuart Urquhart terminates his contract by mutual consent. Coventry City F.C.. 18 August 2014. 19 August 2014.
  5. News: Stuart Urquhart joins Dunfermline. Dunfermline Athletic F.C.. 23 August 2014. 23 August 2014.
  6. Web site: Scotland U17 vs. Macedonia FYR U17 1–0 . Soccerway . 19 September 2013.
  7. Web site: Heart problem stalls defender Stuart Urquhart's career . BBC Sport . 11 July 2015 . 13 July 2015.