Charlie McArthur
Scottish footballer (born 2005)
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Charlie Walter McArthur (born 12 May 2005) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club York City.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Charlie Walter McArthur[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 12 May 2005 | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2] | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | York City | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Kilmarnock | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Kilmarnock | 1 | (0) |
| 2022–2026 | Newcastle United | 0 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Carlisle United (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2026 | → Airdrieonians (loan) | 13 | (2) |
| 2026– | York City | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021–2022 | Scotland U17 | 9 | (0) |
| 2023– | Scotland U19 | 9 | (0) |
| 2025– | Scotland U21 | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:28, 23 August 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 14:19, 22 March 2025 (UTC) | |||
Club career
McArthur began his career with Kilmarnock, turning professional in July 2021,[4] and making his first-team debut at the age of 16 in October 2021.[5][6] He signed for Newcastle United in July 2022,[7][8][9][10] although he suffered from injuries in the 2022–23 season.[11]
He moved on loan to Carlisle United in January 2025,[12] becoming the eighth player to be signed by Carlisle in the January transfer window.[13] In January 2026 he signed on loan for Airdrieonians.[14]
Following the expiry of his contract with Newcastle, McArthur signed for newly promoted League Two club York City on 1 July 2026.[15]
International career
McArthur is a Scotland youth international.[16] He was captain of the under-17 team,[2] including at the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship,[17] and made his under-21 debut in March 2025.[18]
