Fraser Murray (born 7 May 1999) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock.

Fraser Murray
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-05-07) 7 May 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Kilmarnock
Number 15
Youth career
–2016 Hibernian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2021 Hibernian 17 (0)
2020–2021Dunfermline Athletic (loan) 23 (4)
2021– Kilmarnock 70 (3)
International career
2017–2018 Scotland under-19[2] 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:54, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Hibernian

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Murray was given his first team debut for Hibernian in a 2016–17 Scottish Challenge Cup tie against Highland League club Turriff United, in September 2016.[3] He scored the first goal in a 3–0 win for Hibs.[4] Later in the season, he made his league debut in a 3–2 win against Raith Rovers.[3]

During October 2018, Murray signed a contract with Hibernian that was due to run until the summer of 2023.[5]

In September 2020, Murray joined Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic on a season-long loan.[6] Murray scored his first goals for Dunfermline in a 3–0 win at Kilmarnock on 13 October.[7]

Kilmarnock

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On 17 June 2021, Murray signed for Kilmarnock on a two-year deal.[8] On 10 July 2021, Murray scored on his Kilmarnock debut in a 2–0 away win against East Kilbride in the Scottish League Cup.[9]

International career

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Murray was selected for the Scotland under-19 squad in November 2017.[10] He made five appearances for the under-19 team in total.[2]

Career statistics

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As of 18 December 2021[11][1]
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hibernian 2016–17 Scottish Championship 2 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 1 3 1
2017–18 Scottish Premiership 2 0 0 0 4 2 6 2
2018–19 Scottish Premiership 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
2019–20 Scottish Premiership 7 0 2 0 4 1 13 1
Total 17 0 3 0 8 3 1 1 29 4
Hibernian Under-20s 2017–18 1[b] 1 1 1
2018–19 1[b] 1 1 1
2019–20 1[b] 0 1 0
Total 3 2 3 2
Dunfermline Athletic (loan) 2020–21 Scottish Championship 23 4 1 0 6 2 1[c] 0 31 6
Kilmarnock 2021–22 Scottish Premiership 16 0 0 0 4 2 2[a] 2 22 4
Career total 56 4 4 0 18 7 7 5 85 16
  1. ^ a b Matches for senior team in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. ^ a b c Matches for development team in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  3. ^ Appearance in the 2020–21 Scottish Premiership play-offs

References

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  1. ^ a b F. Murray, Soccerway
  2. ^ a b Fraser Murray at the Scottish Football Association
  3. ^ a b Brown, Anthony (26 April 2017). "Hibs boss hails performance of Fraser Murray on league debut". Edinburgh Evening News. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Conrad Balatoni makes quick impact as Ayr and Hibs progress". BBC Sport. BBC. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  5. ^ Hardie, David (24 October 2018). "Ryan Porteous and Fraser Murray sign new Hibs deals". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Fraser Murray joins Dunfermline on loan". hibernianfc.co.uk. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2020.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "League Cup round-up: Kilmarnock swept aside by Dunfermline Athletic; Hibernian score late winner against Forfar Athletic". BBC Sport. BBC. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  8. ^ McPartlin, Patrick (17 June 2021). "Hibs transfer news: Fraser Murray leaves to join Kilmarnock on permanent deal". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  9. ^ "MATCH REPORT: EAST KILBRIDE 0-2 KILMARNOCK". kilmarnockfc.co.uk. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Under-19s squad named for Euro qualifying round". Scottish Football Association. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  11. ^ Fraser Murray at Soccerbase