List of Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. players

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This is a list of footballers notable for their contributions to Inverness Caledonian Thistle, from the formation of the club in 1994 to present. It generally includes only players who made more than 100 league appearances for the club, but some players with fewer than 100 appearances are also included. This includes players who represented their national team while with the club, and players who have set a club record, such as most appearances, most goals or biggest transfer fee. [1]

Contents

Notable players

  Players who represented their country while at the club.
  Club record holder.
Bold type indicates that the player currently plays for the club.

Updated 28 May 2022

NameNationalityPosition [note 1] Inverness CT
career
League
appearances
League goalsNotes
Henri Anier [2] Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia FW2017130
Graham Bayne [3] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland FW2004200811915 [note 2]
Ian Black [4] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF200420091328
Mark Brown [5] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland GK200220071700
Jim Calder [6] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland GK199420021670
David Carson Flag of England.svg  England DF20191022
Charlie Christie [7] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF1994200425732
Ryan Christie [8] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF201220156310 [note 3]
Daniel Devine [9] Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland DF20131192
Darren Dods [10] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland DF200420071007
Aaron Doran [11] Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland MF201125935
Lonsana Doumbouya [12] Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea FW20162017195
Ross Draper [13] Flag of England.svg  England MF2012201717014
Russell Duncan [14] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF200120112899
Ryan Esson [15] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland GK200820181630
Owain Fôn Williams [16] Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales GK20152019710
Richie Foran [17] Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland MF2009201616838
Stuart Golabek [18] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland DF199920112114
Richie Hart [19] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF2002200814212
Richard Hastings [20] Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada DF199420093133
Bobby Mann [21] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland DF1999200417115
Roy McBain [22] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF2000201128515
Stuart McCaffrey [23] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland DF200020081636
Mark McCulloch [24] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland DF199720001008
Billy McKay [25] Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland FW201116767
Brad McKay [26] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland DF201620211247
Josh Meekings [27] Flag of England.svg  England DF201120171636
Pāvels Mihadjuks [28] Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia DF2009121
Grant Munro [29] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland DF1999201131413
Marius Niculae [30] Flag of Romania.svg  Romania FW20072008358
Liam Polworth [31] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF2010201916615
David Proctor [32] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland DF2003201213911
John Rankin [33] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF20062008499 [note 4]
David Raven [34] Flag of England.svg  England DF201220181533
Mark Ridgers [35] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland GK20171470
Paul Ritchie [36] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland FW2001200410347
Barry Robson [37] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF1997200313517
Adam Rooney [38] Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland FW2008201110344
Nick Ross [39] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF2009201514911
Paul Sheerin [40] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF1998200111536
Andrew Shinnie [41] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF201120135719
Graeme Shinnie [42] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland DF200920151566
Iain Stewart [43] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland FW1995200111770 [note 5]
Shane Sutherland [44] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland FW201013116
Greg Tansey [45] Flag of England.svg  England MF2011201718225
Mike Teasdale [46] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland DF1995200218216
Ross Tokely [47] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland DF1996201245630 [note 6]
Carl Tremarco [48] Flag of England.svg  England DF2013202016510
Owain Tudur Jones [49] Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales MF20112013482
Jonathan Tuffey [50] Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland GK2010201280
Iain Vigurs [51] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF2007201811316
Gary Warren [52] Flag of England.svg  England DF2012201818113
Sean Welsh Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF201810012
Barry Wilson [53] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland MF1996200825360
Dennis Wyness [54] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland FW1999200819981 [note 7]
Davide Xausa [55] Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada FW199920014117

Key to positions

Notes

  1. For a full description of positions see Association football positions.
  2. Some sources credit Bayne with scoring 16 goals due to a dubious goal scored against Dundee in October 2004.
  3. Christie holds the record for highest transfer fee received by the club.
  4. Rankin holds the record for highest transfer fee paid by the club.
  5. Stewart holds the club record for most goals scored in a single season.
  6. Tokely holds the club record for appearances.
  7. Wyness holds the club record for most goals scored.

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