Robbie McDaid (footballer, born 1996)

Robbie McDaid (born 23 October 1996) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a striker for Linfield.

Robbie McDaid
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-10-23) 23 October 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Northern Ireland
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Linfield
Number 14
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2014 Glenavon 10 (2)
2014–2016 Leeds 0 (0)
2016Lincoln City (loan) 16 (4)
2017 Chorley 10 (1)
2017–2022 Glentoran 154 (55)
2022– Linfield 24 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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McDaid was born in 1996 in Northern Ireland. He is a native of County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.[1]

Career

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In 2017, McDaid signed for Northern Irish side Glentoran. In 2022, he signed for Northern Irish side Linfield.

McDaid mainly operates as a striker. He operated as a winger while playing for Northern Irish side Glentoran.[2][tone]

Personal life

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McDaid is the son of a Northern Irish footballer. He has worked as a teacher for disabled children.[3]

Career Statistics

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Club

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As of 9 August 2024[4]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Glenavon 2012-13 NIFL Premiership 5 0 1 0 6 0
2013-14 5 2 5 2
Total 10 2 1 0 11 2
Lincoln City (loan) 2015-16 National League 16 4 16 4
York City 2016-17 National League 6 0 0 0 6 0
Chorley 2016-17 National League North 10 1 10 1
Glentoran 2017-18 NIFL Premiership 34 10 2 0 36 10
2018-19 32 13 2 1 34 14
2019-20 29 15 4 6 33 21
2020-21 30 12 2[a] 2 32 14
2021-22 29 5 3 4 2 1 2[b] 0 36 10
Total 154 55 9 10 4 2 4 2 171 69
Linfield 2022-23 NIFL Premiership 24 6 1 1 3 1 7[c] 0 1[d] 0 36 8
2023-24 0 0 0 0
2024-25 0 0 0 0
Total 24 6 1 1 3 1 7 0 1 0 36 8
Career Total 220 68 11 11 7 3 11 2 1 0 250 84
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa Conference League
  3. ^ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, One appearance in UEFA Europa League, Two appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in Scottish Challenge Cup

References

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  1. ^ "Former Leeds United striker Robbie McDaid tells the full story behind his move to neighbours York City". yorkpress.co.uk. 11 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Linfield boss David Healy plays down central role chat prior to Robbie McDaid's Big Two switch". belfastlive.co.uk. 3 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Glentoran's Robbie McDaid hoping to enjoy home comforts against Dungannon Swifts". irishnews.com. 23 November 2019.
  4. ^ Robbie McDaid at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 August 2024.