Fraser Murray (born 7 May 1999) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Wigan Athletic.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 May 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland[1] | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wigan Athletic | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2016 | Hibernian | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2021 | Hibernian | 17 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Dunfermline Athletic (loan) | 23 | (4) |
| 2021–2025 | Kilmarnock | 101 | (7) |
| 2025– | Wigan Athletic | 30 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 2017–2018 | Scotland U19[3] | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18 February 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editHibernian
editMurray was given his first team debut for Hibernian in a 2016–17 Scottish Challenge Cup tie against Highland League club Turriff United, in September 2016.[4] He scored the first goal in a 3–0 win for Hibs.[5] Later in the season, he made his league debut in a 3–2 win against Raith Rovers.[4]
During October 2018, Murray signed a contract with Hibernian that was due to run until the summer of 2023.[6]
In September 2020, Murray joined Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic on a season-long loan.[7] Murray scored his first goals for Dunfermline in a 3–0 win at Kilmarnock on 13 October.[8]
Kilmarnock
editOn 17 June 2021, Murray signed for Kilmarnock on a two-year deal.[9] On 10 July 2021, Murray scored on his Kilmarnock debut in a 2–0 away win against East Kilbride in the Scottish League Cup.[10]
Kilmarnock announced on 3 June 2025 that Murray had left the club, following the expiry of his contract.[11]
Wigan Athletic
editOn 9 June 2025, it was announced that Murray would sign for EFL League One club Wigan Athletic on a 2 year deal on 1 July.[12]
International career
editMurray was selected for the Scotland under-19 squad in November 2017.[13] He made five appearances for the under-19 team in total.[3]
Career statistics
edit| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hibernian | 2016–17 | Scottish Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017–18 | Scottish Premiership | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1[b] | 1 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2018–19 | Scottish Premiership | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 1 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2019–20 | Scottish Premiership | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1[b] | 0 | 14 | 1 | |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 6 | ||
| Dunfermline Athletic (loan) | 2020–21 | Scottish Championship | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1[c] | 0 | 31 | 6 |
| Total | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 6 | ||
| Kilmarnock | 2021–22 | Scottish Championship | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3[a] | 2 | 42 | 7 |
| 2022–23 | Scottish Premiership | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 25 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24 | Scottish Premiership | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | — | 21 | 2 | ||
| 2024–25 | Scottish Premiership | 33 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[d] | 0 | 39 | 4 | |
| Total | 101 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 127 | 14 | ||
| Wigan Athletic | 2025–26 | EFL League One | 30 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1[e] | 0 | 37 | 5 |
| Total | 30 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 5 | ||
| Career total | 171 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 29 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 227 | 31 | ||
- 1 2 Matches for senior team in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- 1 2 3 Matches for development team in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- ↑ Appearance in the 2020–21 Scottish Premiership play-offs
- ↑ Two appearances in UEFA Europa League and two appearances in UEFA Conference League
- ↑ Appearances in EFL Trophy
References
edit- 1 2 F. Murray, Soccerway
- ↑ https://www.whoscored.com/players/397031/show/fraser-murray
- 1 2 Fraser Murray at the Scottish Football Association
- 1 2 Brown, Anthony (26 April 2017). "Hibs boss hails performance of Fraser Murray on league debut". Edinburgh Evening News. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ↑ "Conrad Balatoni makes quick impact as Ayr and Hibs progress". BBC Sport. BBC. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ↑ Hardie, David (24 October 2018). "Ryan Porteous and Fraser Murray sign new Hibs deals". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ↑ "Fraser Murray joins Dunfermline on loan". hibernianfc.co.uk. 25 September 2020. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ↑ "League Cup round-up: Kilmarnock swept aside by Dunfermline Athletic; Hibernian score late winner against Forfar Athletic". BBC Sport. BBC. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ↑ McPartlin, Patrick (17 June 2021). "Hibs transfer news: Fraser Murray leaves to join Kilmarnock on permanent deal". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ↑ "MATCH REPORT: EAST KILBRIDE 0-2 KILMARNOCK". kilmarnockfc.co.uk. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ↑ "Kilmarnock: Kyle Vassell and Danny Armstrong among 12 summer exits". BBC Sport. 3 June 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ↑ "Fraser Murray: Wigan Athletic sign Kilmarnock midfielder". BBC Sport. 9 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ "Under-19s squad named for Euro qualifying round". Scottish Football Association. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ↑ Fraser Murray at Soccerbase