Rory MacLeod

Rory MacLeod (born 3 February 2006) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Forfar Athletic on loan from Dundee United.

Rory Macleod
Personal information
Full name Rory Iain MacLeod
Date of birth (2006-02-03) 3 February 2006
Place of birth Dundee, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Forfar Athletic
(on loan from Dundee United)
Number 24
Youth career
0000–2022 Dundee United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Dundee United 20 (0)
2023– → Forfar Athletic (loan) 4 (0)
International career‡
2021 Scotland U16 4 (1)
2022– Scotland U17 10 (0)
2023– Scotland U19 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:25, 15 September 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 08:29, 15 September 2023 (UTC)

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]

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


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