Paul McKay (footballer, born 1996)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul McKay | ||
| Date of birth | 19 November 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Centre Back | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Leeds United | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2014 | Doncaster Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Doncaster Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Ilkeston FC (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2016– | Leeds United | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:45, 8 October 2015 (UTC). |
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Paul McKay (born 19 November 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a Centre Back for Leeds United after joining in January 2016 from Doncaster Rovers.
McKay was born in Glasgow and played youth football with the Doncaster Rovers Academy alongside his studies at Hill House School, before starting his professional career with the club.
McKay made his professional debut for Doncaster on 1 September 2015 in Doncaster Rovers First Round win in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy against Burton Albion, McKay started the game which saw Doncaster win 5–3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
In October 2015, Paul and his twin brother Jack went out on loan to Ilkeston to gain first team experience.
On 11 January 2016, Paul and his brother Jack both joined Championship side Leeds United for undisclosed fees on two-and-a-half year contracts by then Head Coach Steve Evans.
During the 2016–17 pre season, McKay found himself in the first team squad, with him playing regularly for Leeds in pre season due to the departure of centre-back Giuseppe Bellusci and the injury to Liam Cooper.
On 29 January 2017, McKay made his Leeds United debut against Sutton United in the FA Cup.
Although McKay has yet to make an appearance for an international side at any level, he is eligible for Ireland, England and Scotland.
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