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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 March 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2009 | Hamilton Academical | ||
| 2009–2012 | Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Rangers | 0 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Dumbarton (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Coventry City | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Dunfermline Athletic | 12 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2010–2012 | Scotland U17 | 8 | (0) |
| 2013 | Scotland U18 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 March 2015 | |||
Playing career
editClub
editUrquhart 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
editUrquhart 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
editAfter 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
editStats according to,[8]
- As of 5 May 2015
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rangers | 2012–13 | Scottish Division Three | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dumbarton (loan) | 2012–13 | Scottish Division One | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Coventry City | 2013–14 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 2014–15 | Scottish League One | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Career totals | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "18 Pars players released". DAFC.co.uk. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- ^ "Raith Rovers vs. Dumbarton 3–2". Soccerway. 16 February 2013.
- ^ "Sky Blues sign Stuart Urquhart". Coventry City F.C. 18 September 2013.
- ^ "Coventry City defender Stuart Urquhart terminates his contract by mutual consent". Coventry City F.C. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ^ "Stuart Urquhart joins Dunfermline". Dunfermline Athletic F.C. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ^ "Scotland U17 vs. Macedonia FYR U17 1–0". Soccerway. 19 September 2013.
- ^ "Heart problem stalls defender Stuart Urquhart's career". BBC Sport. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ Stuart Urquhart at Soccerbase
External links
edit- Stuart Urquhart at Soccerbase
