Jack Aitchison
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jack Aitchison | ||
| Date of birth | 5 March 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Celtic | ||
| Number | 76 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010– | Celtic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016– | Celtic | 1 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 2014-2015 | Scotland U16 | 4 | (0) |
| 2016– | Scotland U17 | 12 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 04:41, 16 May 2016 (UTC). | |||
Jack Aitchison (born 5 March 2000) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
Career
Aitchison graduated from Celtic's school of excellence at St Ninian's Academy in Kirkintilloch in February 2016, at which time he joined Celtic full-time and became part of their Under 17 squad. He played in the Celtic U17 side that defeated their Rangers counterparts 4–0 in the Glasgow Cup final in April 2016. At this time, he also signed a three-year contract.[1][2]
He made his first team debut on 15 May 2016, becoming the youngest player ever to represent the club in a competitive match at 16 years and 71 days. He scored with his first touch in the match, providing Celtic's seventh goal in a 7–0 win over Motherwell, in turn making him the youngest ever player to score a competitive goal for the club.[3][4]
Personal life
Aitchison is an Arsenal fan.[5]
References
- ↑ "Jack Aitchison pledges his future to the Hoops". Celtic FC. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ↑ Herron, Lindsay (18 May 2016). "Celtic's Jack Aitchison graduates with honours". The Scotsman. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ↑ Hamouda, Omar (15 May 2016). "Jack Aitchison becomes Celtic's youngest ever goalscorer". Squawka. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ↑ "Jack Aitchison". UEFA.com. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ↑ "Celtic teen striker Jack Aitchison is a Gunner at heart". BBC Online. BBC Sport. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
