Evan Mooney

Evan Mooney

Personal information
Date of birth	(2007-12-11) 11 December 2007 (age 18)
Place of birth	Erskine, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Position(s)	Midfielder forward
Team information
Current team	Arsenal
Number	66
Youth career
0000–2024	St Mirren
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–2026	St Mirren	18	(1)
2026–	Arsenal	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:14, 3 February 2026 (UTC)

Evan Mooney (born 11 December 2007) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or forward for Premier League club Arsenal. ^[1]

Early life

Evan Mooney, the first child of Lorna and Andrew, was born on 11 December 2007 in the town of Erskine, Scotland, where he was raised. His younger brother, Austin, is also a youth footballer for St Mirren. ^{[2] [3]}

Career

A product of the St Mirren academy, is described as a winger and made his league debut for the club on 19 October 2024 against Hearts. ^{[4] [5]} He scored his first senior goal in St Mirren's 3-2 win at St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on 14 December 2024. ^{[6] [7]} He signed a professional contract with St Mirren lasting until 2028. ^[8]

Mooney made an appearance as a second half substitute as St Mirren defeated Celtic 3-1 in the final of the 2025–26 Scottish League Cup on 14 December 2025. ^[9]

In February 2026 he signed for Arsenal. ^[10]

References

1. "Evan Mooney". Soccerway. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
2. Patterson, Colin (16 December 2024). "Evan Mooney lifts lid on dream moment as St Mirren teen talent savours career landmark". Daily Record. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
3. "Evan Mooney". St. Mirren Football Club. Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland: St. Mirren Football Club. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
4. Murray, Taylor (28 October 2024). "St Mirren's Evan Mooney hits hat-trick in Scottish Youth Cup win over Hearts". Daily Record. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
5. "Hearts vs. St Mirren 4-0". Soccerway. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
6. Wilson, Scott (1 January 2025). "Newcastle United want to sign St Mirren youngster Evan Mooney". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
7. "St Johnstone vs. St Mirren 2-3". Soccerway. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
8. Stokes, Aaron (3 January 2025). "Newcastle United facing Arsenal transfer battle but Magpies' secret weapon could prove key". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
9. "Abject Celtic shocked by St Mirren in League Cup final". RTE. 14 Dec 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
10. "Evan Mooney joins Arsenal on a permanent deal". www.stmirren.com.