Luke McCowan

Luke McCowan (born 9 December 1997[1]) is a Scottish[2] professional footballer who currently plays for Scottish Championship club Ayr United.[1]

Luke McCowan
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-12-09) 9 December 1997
Place of birth Greenock
Position(s) Attacking midfield
Club information
Current team
 Ayr United
Number 11
Youth career
East End United F.C.
2015–2017 Ayr United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– Ayr United 42 (10)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:02, 30 January 2021 (UTC)

Early life

McCowan was born in Greenock, Scotland[3] and attended Notre Dame High School.[3]

Career

Youth career

In 2015, McCowan won the West of Scotland Title with East End United F.C.[3] While at the Ayr United's youth teams, he had a busy day as he had to be up at 5am to work as a lifeguard at Waterfront Leisure Complex and gym sessions in the afternoon, then he would drive over an hour to train with Ayr.[3]

Ayr United

On 1 July 2017, McCowan signed his first professional contract for Ayr United lasting one year.[3] In his first season, he made five appearances, scoring one goal in all competitions, with one appearance coming in the League. On 6 June 2019, it was announced that McCowan had been given a two year contract after getting rave reviews from the game against Partick Thistle in late April.[4]

Style of play

McCowan is left footed.[3]

Career statistics
As of 30 January 2021
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ayr United 2017–18[5] Scottish League One 1010102[lower-alpha 1]151
2018–19[6] Scottish Championship 5010003[lower-alpha 2]191
2019–20[7] 24520431[lower-alpha 1]0318
2020–21[8] 125005200177
Career total 421040105625012
  1. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup; Two appearances and one goal in the Scottish Premiership play-offs

References
  1. "Luke McCowan – Ayr United Football Club". Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  2. "Luke McCowan | Football Stats | Ayr United | Age 21 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  3. "Greenock footballer nets deal at Ayr United". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  4. "Greenock footballer ready to make impact at Ayr United". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
  5. "Games played by Luke McCowan in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  6. "Games played by Luke McCowan in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  7. "Games played by Luke McCowan in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  8. "Games played by Luke McCowan in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 July 2019.


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