Fraser Murray

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Fraser Murray
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-05-07) 7 May 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland [1]
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) [2]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Wigan Athletic
Number 7
Youth career
–2016 Hibernian
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016–2021 Hibernian 17 (0)
2020–2021 → Dunfermline Athletic (loan) 23 (4)
2021–2025 Kilmarnock 101 (7)
2025– Wigan Athletic 21 (4)
International career
2017–2018 Scotland U19 [3] 5 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 December 2025 (UTC)

Fraser Murray (born 7 May 1999) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Wigan Athletic.

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Club career

Hibernian

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. [4] He scored the first goal in a 3–0 win for Hibs. [5] Later in the season, he made his league debut in a 3–2 win against Raith Rovers. [4]

During October 2018, Murray signed a contract with Hibernian that was due to run until the summer of 2023. [6]

In September 2020, Murray joined Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic on a season-long loan. [7] Murray scored his first goals for Dunfermline in a 3–0 win at Kilmarnock on 13 October. [8]

Kilmarnock

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

Kilmarnock announced on 3 June 2025 that Murray had left the club, following the expiry of his contract. [11]

Wigan Athletic

On 9 June 2025, it was announced that Murray would sign for EFL League One club Wigan Athletic on a 2 year deal on 1 July. [12]

International career

Murray was selected for the Scotland under-19 squad in November 2017. [13] He made five appearances for the under-19 team in total. [3]

Career statistics

As of 2 August 2025 [14] [1]
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hibernian 2016–17 Scottish Championship 2000001 [a] 131
2017–18 Scottish Premiership 2000421 [b] 1173
2018–19 Scottish Premiership 6010001 [b] 181
2019–20 Scottish Premiership 7020411 [b] 0141
Total170308343326
Dunfermline Athletic (loan) 2020–21 Scottish Championship 23410621 [c] 0316
Kilmarnock 2021–22 Scottish Championship34310423 [a] 2427
2022–23 Scottish Premiership1903031—251
2023–24 Scottish Premiership1502042—212
2024–25 Scottish Premiership33410104 [d] 0394
Total1017701257212714
Wigan Athletic 2025–26 EFL League One 1200000012
Career total14213110261012519128
  1. 1 2 Matches for senior team in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. 1 2 3 Matches for development team in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  3. ↑ Appearance in the 2020–21 Scottish Premiership play-offs
  4. ↑ Two appearances in UEFA Europa League and two appearances in UEFA Conference League

References

  1. 1 2 F. Murray, Soccerway
  2. ↑ https://www.whoscored.com/players/397031/show/fraser-murray
  3. 1 2 Fraser Murray at the Scottish Football Association
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. ↑ "Conrad Balatoni makes quick impact as Ayr and Hibs progress". BBC Sport. BBC. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  6. ↑ Hardie, David (24 October 2018). "Ryan Porteous and Fraser Murray sign new Hibs deals". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  7. ↑ "Fraser Murray joins Dunfermline on loan". hibernianfc.co.uk. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2020.[ permanent dead link ]
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ McPartlin, Patrick (17 June 2021). "Hibs transfer news: Fraser Murray leaves to join Kilmarnock on permanent deal". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  10. ↑ "MATCH REPORT: EAST KILBRIDE 0-2 KILMARNOCK". kilmarnockfc.co.uk. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  11. ↑ "Kilmarnock: Kyle Vassell and Danny Armstrong among 12 summer exits". BBC Sport. 3 June 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "Fraser Murray: Wigan Athletic sign Kilmarnock midfielder". BBC Sport. 9 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  13. ↑ "Under-19s squad named for Euro qualifying round". Scottish Football Association. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  14. ↑ Fraser Murray at Soccerbase