Liam McCarron
Liam James McCarron (born 7 March 2001) is a professional footballer, who plays for Leeds United as a winger.[3] He has previously played for Carlisle United. McCarron, who was born in Preston, has represented Scotland at under-19 level.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Liam James McCarron[1] | ||
Date of birth | 7 March 2001 | ||
Place of birth | Preston, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)[2] | ||
Playing position(s) | Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Leeds United | ||
Youth career | |||
2014–2018 | Carlisle United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2019 | Carlisle United | 16 | (0) |
2019– | Leeds United | 0 | (0) |
National team | |||
2020– | Scotland U19 | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:46, 1 July 2019 (UTC) |
Club career
McCarron was born in Preston.[4] After coming through the academy at Carlisle United, McCarron broke into the first team under manager John Sheridan, making two senior appearances at the start of the 2018–19 season. He turned professional with Carlisle in September 2018.[5][6]
After turning down an improved contract at Carlisle United,[7] he signed for Leeds United on 1 July 2019 for an undisclosed fee,[8] agreeing a three-year deal at the club.[9][10]
International career
McCarron was added to the Scotland under-19 squad in February 2020.[11]
Style of play
Carlisle academy manager Darren Edmondson described McCarron as a "pacey" winger with "a high work rate".[12] McCarron describes his own main strength as "running with the ball".[4]
Career statistics
- As of 2 July 2019
Season | Club | Division | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
2018–19[13] | Carlisle United | League Two | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
2019–20[14] | Leeds United | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
References
- "Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Carlisle United" (PDF). English Football League. p. 73. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- Liam McCarron at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- Liam McCarron at Soccerbase
- "YOUTH: Meet the 2017/18 youth squad". Carlisle United. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- "Carlisle Utd hand top youth prospect Liam McCarron his first professional deal". News & Star. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- "Hard work starts now for Liam McCarron, says Carlisle Utd boss John Sheridan". News & Star. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- "Carlisle Utd pledge to reinvest Liam McCarron fee in squad after Leeds sign teenager". www.newsandstar.co.uk.
- "Leeds United confirm capture of Carlisle United youngster Liam McCarron". www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk.
- "Leeds United Capture Liam McCarron". www.leedsunited.com/news.
- "Leeds sign Brighton's Ben White, Man City's Jack Harrison and Liam McCarron from Carlisle". BBC Sport. 1 July 2019.
- @ScotlandNT (17 February 2020). "#SCO19s Squad update: OUT: Dean Campbell & Scott Robertson. IN: Liam McCarron & Sonny Blu Lo-Everton. #YoungTeam" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 February 2020 – via Twitter.
- "'No ego, pace, hard worker' Liam McCarron profiled as Leeds United links continue". Leeds Live. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- "Games played by Liam McCarron in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- "Games played by Liam McCarron in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 July 2019.