Callum Fordyce (born 23 June 1992) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back, and is a player for Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers. Fordyce started his career as a youth player with Hibernian and Livingston, before signing with the Lions on a permanent senior contract, before going on to play for Dunfermline Athletic and Queen of the South then Airdrieonians as a player/coach role. Fordyce also had a loan spell at Clyde whilst at the West Lothian club.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Callum Fordyce | ||
| Date of birth | 23 June 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Livingston, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Raith Rovers | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2009 | Hibernian | ||
| 2009–2011 | Livingston | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2015 | Livingston | 95 | (7) |
| 2013 | → Clyde (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | Dunfermline Athletic | 19 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | Queen of the South | 52 | (3) |
| 2019–2024 | Airdrieonians | 149 | (9) |
| 2024– | Raith Rovers | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:10, 8 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editLivingston
editFordyce joined Livingston's youth system from Hibernian in 2009.[1] A member of the Lions under-19s,[2] Fordyce made his senior debut on 23 April 2011, playing from the start in a 4–2 win versus Airdrie United in the Scottish Second Division.[3] Fordyce made two more appearances that season.[4] Fordyce's next appearance was in the following season on 2 January 2011 as a substitute versus Falkirk in the Scottish First Division.[5] On 15 March 2013, Fordyce moved to Clyde on a short-term loan deal [6] and made six appearances in total.[7] Fordyce extended his stay with Livingston by signing a new one-year contract in May 2013.[8]
Dunfermline Athletic
editIn June 2015, after six years with Livingston, Fordyce signed for Scottish League One club Dunfermline Athletic[9][10] and was appointed first-team captain by manager Allan Johnston.[11] On 12 September 2015 in a match versus Scottish League One club Ayr United, Fordyce was injured in a tackle by Ayr striker Craig Moore, suffering a suspected broken leg.[12][13] Fordyce was released by the Pars at the end of the 2016–17 season, as his contract expired.[14]
Queen of the South
editOn 23 May 2017, Fordyce signed a one-year contract with fellow Scottish Championship club Queen of the South.[15]
On 1 February 2018, Fordyce signed an extension to his contract to remain in Dumfries until May 2019.[16]
Airdrieonians
editOn 30 May 2019, Fordyce signed a one-year contract with Scottish League One club Airdrieonians.[17]
On 26 May 2022, Fordyce was named as player-assistant manager of Airdrieonians alongside player-manager Rhys McCabe.[18] Fordyce played a key role in helping Airdrieonians gain promotion back to the Scottish Championship via the play-offs at the end of the 2022-23 season scoring in the play-off semi-final against Falkirk. Played in the Scottish Challenge Cup Final for Airdrieonians in their 2-1 victory over The New Saints at the Falkirk Stadium. On 26 May 2024, it was announced that Fordyce would leave the club upon expiry of his contract after 5 years at the club.[19]
Raith Rovers
editOn 28 May 2024, Fordyce joined Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers on a two-year deal.[20]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 7th May 2024[7]
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Livingston | 2010–11[4] | Scottish Second Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011–12[21] | Scottish First Division | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2012–13[22][23] | Scottish First Division | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2013–14[24] | Scottish Championship | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1[a] | 0 | 40 | 5 | |
| 2014–15[25] | Scottish Championship | 35 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5[a] | 1 | 44 | 3 | |
| Total | 95 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 114 | 9 | ||
| Clyde (loan) | 2012–13[22] | Scottish Third Division | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 2015–16[26] | Scottish League One | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016–17[27] | Scottish Championship | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| Total | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | ||
| Queen of the South | 2017–18[28] | Scottish Championship | 29 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 40 | 3 |
| 2018–19[29] | Scottish Championship | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 33 | 0 | |
| Total | 52 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 73 | 3 | ||
| Airdrieonians | 2019–20[30] | Scottish League One | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| 2020–21[31] | Scottish League One | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4[c] | 0 | 31 | 1 | |
| 2021–22[32] | Scottish League One | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 43 | 2 | |
| 2022-23[32] | Scottish League One | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5[a] | 1 | 43 | 4 | |
| 2023-24[33] | Scottish Championship | 33 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4[d] | 0 | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 149 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 200 | 10 | ||
| Career total | 321 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 37 | 2 | 418 | 22 | ||
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- ^ One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and one appearance in the Scottish Championship play-offs
- ^ Appearances in the Championship play-offs
- ^ Three appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and one appearance in the Scottish Premiership play-offs.
Personal life
editFordyce's cousin Rhys McCabe, is also a professional footballer; the two play together at Airdrieonians and previously played alongside each other at Dunfermline Athletic.[34]
On 2 November 2018 Fordyce and his wife Zoe became parents for the first time when their daughter, Billie arrived weighing 8 pounds.[35]
Honours
editClub
edit- Livingston
- Dunfermline Athletic
- Airdrieonians
References
edit- ^ "Callum Fordyce Livingston Profile". Livingston F.C. 2 January 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ^ "Under 19 Squad 2010–11". Livingston Fc. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
- ^ "Airdrie Utd 2–4 Livingston". BBC Sport. BBC. 23 April 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ^ a b "Games played by Callum Fordyce in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ^ "Livingston 1 – 2 Falkirk". Scottish Football League. 2 January 2012. Archived from the original on 5 June 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ^ "Fordyce heads for Clyde". scottishfootballleague.com. Scottish Football League. 19 March 2013. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Callum Fordyce Stats". Soccerbase. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ^ "Dycey signs new contract". Livingston F.C. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
- ^ "Another defender signed". dafc.co.uk. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ "Dunfermline bring in Fordyce". www.spfl.co.uk. Scottish Professional Football League. 16 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ "Leading the way". dafc.co.uk. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ^ "Dunfermline 0 Ayr United 2". dafc.co.uk. 12 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ^ "Dunfermline 0 Ayr United 2". ayrunitedfc.co.uk. 12 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ^ "Fordyce departs". Dunfermline Athletic FC. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Queens sign Martin amid English interest". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Callum Extends His Stay". Queen of the South FC. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Fordyce makes Airdrie switch". Airdrieonians F.C. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "Rhys McCabe named new Diamonds manager". airdrie. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Defender Fordyce moves on". airdrie. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Club, Raith Rovers Football; niallrussell (28 May 2024). "WELCOME, CALLUM FORDYCE!". Raith Rovers Football Club. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Callum Fordyce in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Callum Fordyce in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ Callum Fordyce at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Callum Fordyce in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Callum Fordyce in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Callum Fordyce in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Callum Fordyce in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Callum Fordyce in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Callum Fordyce in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Callum Fordyce in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Callum Fordyce in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Callum Fordyce in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Callum Fordyce | Football Stats | Airdrie United | Age 31 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Callum's long break". dafc.co.uk. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ "Baby Joy". Queen of the South F.C. 4 November 2018.
- ^ McLaughlin, Brian (26 March 2016). "Dunfermline 3 – 1 Brechin City". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
- ^ Limdsay, Clive (20 May 2023). "Hamilton Academical 2 – 1 Airdrieonians". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
External links
edit- Callum Fordyce at Soccerbase
