Charlie Liam McCann[1] (born 24 April 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Forest Green Rovers. Born in England, he represents Northern Ireland at youth level.
 McCann in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Charlie Liam McCann | ||
| Date of birth | 24 April 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Coventry, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Forest Green Rovers | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Coventry City | ||
| 2017–2021 | Manchester United | ||
| 2021 | Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Rangers | 3 | (0) |
| 2023– | Forest Green Rovers | 62 | (10) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017 | England U16 | 1 | (0) |
| 2019 | Republic of Ireland U17 | 1 | (1) |
| Republic of Ireland U18 | 0 | (0) | |
| 2022– | Northern Ireland U21 | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:23, 17 November 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 May 2022 | |||
Club career
editBorn in Coventry, McCann began his career with Coventry City before joining the Manchester United Academy at the age of 16.[2] After four seasons with Manchester United, he joined Rangers on 30 July 2021, signing a three-year deal.[3] The transfer fee paid by Rangers could reportedly rise to £750,000.[4] McCann was initially part of Rangers' B team, competing in the Lowland Football League; however, he soon progressed to the senior squad. On 12 February 2022, he made his professional debut in a Scottish Cup match away to Annan Athletic as a 70th-minute substitute for Amad.[5] A further substitute appearance in the Scottish Cup followed a month later on 13 March.[6] McCann made his league debut for Rangers by replacing Borna Barišić as a 66th-minute substitute during a 2–0 win over Dundee United on 8 May 2022.[7]
On 24 January 2023, McCann signed for League One bottom side Forest Green Rovers for an undisclosed fee on a long-term contract.[8][9]
International career
editAlthough he was born in England, McCann is eligible to play for both Irish national football teams. He was previously included in Republic of Ireland U17 and Republic of Ireland U19 squads.[10] In March 2022, McCann switched allegiance to Northern Ireland and was selected for the Under-21 team.[11] On 27 May 2022, McCann was called up to the senior squad for their Nations League games in June 2022.[12]
References
edit- ^ Charlie McCann at Soccerway
- ^ "Scottish move for Charlie McCann". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Rangers sign Charlie McCann". Rangers.co.uk. Rangers FC. 30 July 2021.
- ^ Luckhurst, Samuel (29 July 2021). "Manchester United youngster Charlie McCann to sign for Rangers". Manchester Evening News.
- ^ "Annan Athletic 0–3 Rangers". BBC Sport. BBC. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "Dundee 0-3 Rangers". BBC Sport. BBC. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "Rangers 2–0 Dundee United". BBC Sport. BBC. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "Rovers sign highly-rated McCann". www.fgr.co.uk. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Forest Green sign midfielder McCann from Rangers". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Charlie McCann: Switch from Republic to Northern Ireland a 'great decision'". BBC Sport. BBC. 18 March 2022.
- ^ "Charlie McCann: Rangers player named in NI Under-21 squad after switch from Republic of Ireland". BBC Sport. BBC. 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Charlie McCann earns Northern Ireland call as Rangers kid joins Steven Davis". 27 May 2022.
External links
edit- Charlie McCann at Soccerbase