Luke McBeth

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Luke McBeth
Personal information
Full name Luke McBeth
Date of birth (1999-09-09) 9 September 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Centre Back, Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Partick Thistle
Number 19
Youth career
St Cadocs Youth Club
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018-2020 Lindenwood University 33 (12)
2020–2022 Monmouth University 39 (5)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023 East Kilbride 3 (0)
2023 Glenafton Athletic 18 (3)
2024– Partick Thistle 29 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:06, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

Luke McBeth (born 9 September 1999) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre back or defensive midfielder for Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle.

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Career

College career

Following coming through the youth ranks at St Cadocs Youth Club, McBeth continued his footballing career in the US college football scholarship system. Between 2018 and 2022 he played for two universities during his time in the US, Lindenwood University in Missouri and Monmouth University in New Jersey. [1] [2]

Return to Scotland

After leaving the US, McBeth signed for Scottish Lowland Football League side East Kilbride in late 2022. Following a short spell with East Kilbride, McBeth moved to West of Scotland Football League club Glenafton Athletic in 2023. [3] [4]

Partick Thistle

On January 1, 2024, following a successful trial period, McBeth signed for Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle for an undisclosed fee, signing an 18-month contract, with the option of a further year, with the Glasgow club. [5] [6] [7]

McBeth made his Thistle debut, coming off the bench as a substitute in a 3–2 home victory over Queen's Park in the Scottish Championship in January 2024. [8]

McBeth made his first start for Thistle, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–3 away draw with Inverness in February 2024. [9]

McBeth scored his first goal for Thistle in the first leg of the Scottish Premiership play off quarter final against Airdrie in May 2024, curling in a stunning strike from over 25 yards. [10]

McBeth signed a contract extension with Partick Thistle in May 2024, adding an extra two years to his deal, extending it until summer 2027. [11]

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References

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  2. "Luke McBeth - Men's Soccer".
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  4. "Squad: Luke McBeth". 12 June 2023.
  5. "Signing News: Luke McBeth signs an 18 month contract".
  6. "Glens star departs and makes debut for Scottish Championship side". 3 January 2024.
  7. "Shrewd Luke McBeth signing looks to have solved Partick Thistle problem area". February 2024.
  8. "Queen's Park three points adrift after Thistle loss". BBC Sport.
  9. "Partick Thistle battle back to draw in Inverness". BBC Sport.
  10. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c72pr5envn8t
  11. https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/luke-mcbeth-signs-up-until-2027/