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(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Wigan Athletic
Number 7
Youth career
–2016 Hibernian
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016–2021 Hibernian 17 (0)
2020–2021Dunfermline Athletic (loan) 23 (4)
2021–2025 Kilmarnock 101 (7)
2025– Wigan Athletic 1 (2)
International career
2017–2018 Scotland U19 [3] 5 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:20, 3 August 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 Premiership1903031251
2023–24 Scottish Premiership1502042212
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