| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 November 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Forfar Athletic (on loan from Dundee) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Hutchison Vale | |||
| 2022–2023 | Alloa Athletic | ||
| 2023– | Dundee | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Alloa Athletic | 1 | (0) |
| 2023– | Dundee | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Forfar Athletic (loan) | 15 | (2) |
| 2024– | → Forfar Athletic (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2021–2022 | Scotland Schools U18 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:00, 14 September 2024 (UTC) | |||
Rayan Mohammed (born 7 November 2005) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Forfar Athletic, on loan from Dundee.[1]
Career
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editBorn in Edinburgh,[2] Mohammed spent much of his youth career with local side Hutchison Vale where he averaged 40 goals a season, and during his time there would represent the Scotland Schools team.[3] In 2022, Mohammed joined the youth squad of Scottish League One club Alloa Athletic, and would impress through scoring 35 goals over a four-month period.[4] On 7 February 2023, Mohammed received his senior debut with the Wasps, coming on as a substitute and winning a penalty which led to a late equaliser in a league draw against Falkirk.[5]
In August 2023, Mohammed signed for Dundee and was assigned to their development squad.[6] Mohammed made his debut for Dundee's B team in the 2023–24 Scottish Challenge Cup against Buckie Thistle, and scored his first goal for the club within the first minute.[7] On 19 January 2024, Mohammed joined Scottish League Two club Forfar Athletic on loan until the end of the season.[8][9] He made his debut for the Loons the following day as a substitute in the Scottish Cup game at home to Hibernian.[10] Mohammed scored his first goal for Forfar on 10 February 2024, netting the equaliser in a league draw away to Dumbarton.[11] On 9 March, Mohammed scored Forfar's equaliser in a comeback league win against Clyde.[12]
On 30 July 2024, Mohammed scored the opener in a 2–0 victory for Dundee B over Highland League side Formartine United in the Scottish Challenge Cup.[13] On 13 September, Mohammed returned on loan to Forfar Athletic until January 2025.[14][15] He made his 2nd debut for the Loons off the bench away to The Spartans in the league.[16]
Career Statistics
edit- As of 14 September 2024[17]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Alloa Athletic | 2022–23 | Scottish League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dundee | 2023–24 | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Dundee B | 2023–24 | — | — | — | 2[a] | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 2024–25 | — | — | — | 2[a] | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Forfar Athletic (loan) | 2023–24 | Scottish League Two | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | |
| Forfar Athletic (loan) | 2024–25 | Scottish League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 4 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
References
edit- ^ Rayan Mohammed at Soccerbase
- ^ Young, Iona; Newport, Andrew (4 March 2023). "Edinburgh striker has to work extra hard to overcome racism in Scottish football". Edinburgh Live. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Boys International Squad 2022". Scottish Schools' Football Association. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Newport, Andrew (4 March 2023). "Alloa wonderkid on career in Scottish football as he looks to emulate Ronaldo". Daily Record. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Alloa Athletic v Falkirk". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Rayan joins the development squad". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Dundee II vs. Buckie Thistle - 2 August 2023 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Coutts, Christopher. "Young Dens Park striker moves to Station Park". www.forfarathletic.co.uk. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Mohammed joins Forfar Athletic on loan". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Doidge header sees Hibs past dangerous Forfar". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Dumbarton v Forfar Athletic". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Forfar Athletic v Clyde". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "SPFL Trust Trophy Results | SPFL". spfl.co.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Mohammed back at Forfar on loan". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Coutts, Christopher. "Welcome back to the Loons - Rayan Mohammed". forfarathletic.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Spartans vs Forfar Athletic: League Two". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Rayan Mohammed at Soccerway. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
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