Dane Murray

Dane Murray

Murray training with Celtic in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth	(2003-06-26) 26 June 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth	Airdrie, Scotland
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Celtic
Number	47
Youth career
	Celtic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–	Celtic	0	(0)
2024–2025	→ Queen's Park (loan)	18	(0)
International career‡
2019	Scotland U16	2	(0)
2019-2021	Scotland U17	3	(0)
2021-2022	Scotland U19	6	(0)
2022-	Scotland U21	4	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 January 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 March 2025

Dane Murray (born 26 June 2003) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Premiership club Celtic. ^[1]

Club career

Murray's footballing journey began by being scouted by Celtic as a six-year-old and steadily progressed through their youth academy. In June 2019, Murray signed his first professional contract with Celtic

Murray’s senior debut came on July 20, 2021, during a UEFA Champions League qualifier against FC Midtjylland. At just 18 years old, he was introduced as a substitute in the 1-1 draw. ^[2] Murray was entrusted with a starting position in the return leg on July 28, 2021, playing the full 120 minutes in a match that concluded with a 2-1 extra-time defeat for Celtic. ^[3]

To continue his development and provide regular first-team experience, Murray was loaned to Scottish Championship side, Queen’s Park for the 2024-2025 season. He made his debut for the club in August 2024 and quickly established himself as a key figure in their defense. Over the course of his loan spell, Murray amassed 20 appearances and an assist across all competitions. ^[4]

In January 2025, Celtic exercised a recall clause, bringing Murray back to the club. This decision was influenced by squad dynamics, notably the anticipated loan departure of fellow defender Stephen Welsh to KV Mechelen. ^[5]

International career

Murray has represented Scotland at various youth levels.

Murray currently represents Scotland U21.

Playing style

Standing at 1.93 meters, Murray is a left-sided center-back known for his composure on the ball and tactical awareness. His height and physical presence make him a formidable opponent in aerial duels, while his ability to read the game contributes to effective defensive positioning.

Career statistics

Club

As of 8 February 2025 ^[6]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Scottish Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Celtic	2021–22 [7]	Scottish Premiership	0	0	0	0	0	0	2 [a]	0	2	0
	2024–25	Scottish Premiership	0	0	1	0	0	0	1 [a]	0	2	0
	Total		0	0	1	0	0	0	3	0	4	0
Queen's Park (loan)	2024–25	Scottish Championship	18	0	0	0	1	0	1 [b]	0	20	0
Career total			18	0	1	0	1	0	4	0	24	0

1. Appearances in UEFA Champions League
2. Appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup

References

1. Dane Murray excited for more after experiencing first-team training, Celtic FC, 7 April 2021
2. "Champions League qualifying: Celtic held by Midtjylland in Postecoglou's first game". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
3. "Midtjylland 2-1 Celtic (agg 3-2): Postecoglou's side undone in extra time". BBC Sport. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
4. Cairns, Ian (9 August 2024). "Dane Murray on loan from Celtic". Queen's Park Football Club. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
5. McGilvray, by Andy (30 December 2024). "Celtic star 'heading out on loan move' as Queen's Park kid set to return". Daily Record. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
6. "D. Murray". Soccerway. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
7. "Games played by Dane Murray in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 July 2021.

External links

• Dane Murray at Celtic FC