Zander Murray
An editor has nominated this article for deletion. You are welcome to participate in the deletion discussion, which will decide whether or not to retain it. |
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Date of birth | November 2, 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–2016 | Pumpherston | ||
2016–2018 | Broxburn Athletic | ||
2018–2019 | Pumpherston | ||
2019–2022 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | (24) | |
2023 | Bonnyrigg Rose | 15 | (0) |
2023 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | (1) | |
2024– | Kirkintilloch Rob Roy | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Zander Murray (born 2 November 1991) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Kirkintilloch Rob Roy.
Career[edit]
Murray played for Scottish side Pumpherston. In 2016, he signed for Scottish side Broxburn Athletic. In 2018, he returned to Scottish side Pumpherston. In 2019, he signed for Scottish side Gala Fairydean Rovers. He scored more than 100 goals for the club, including a club record 25 goals 2021-22 campaign in a best-ever league finish, while also reaching the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup final.[1] In 2023, he signed for Scottish side Bonnyrigg Rose. He debuted for the club during a 1-2 loss to Annan Athletic.[2] After that, he returned to Scottish side Gala Fairydean Rovers. In 2024, he signed for Scottish side Kirkintilloch Rob Roy.
Personal life[edit]
Murray came out as gay in 2022, becoming the first Scottish professional footballer to come out as gay.[3] He has worked as a career advisor.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Murray comes 'home' to Gala Fairydean Rovers". bordertelegraph.com. 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Robbie Horn encouraged by Zander Murray's debut". scotsman.com.
- ^ "Zander Murray: What we can learn from Scotland's rarest footballer". heraldscotland.com. 29 December 2023.
- ^ Grant, Michael. "Zander Murray: 'I'm a wee boy from Glasgow. I didn't realise the power of being visible as a gay player'". thetimes.co.uk (Archived).