Daniel McManus
Scottish footballer
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Daniel McManus (born 9 July 2003) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Stranraer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 July 2003 | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stranraer | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2021 | St Mirren | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | St Mirren | 1 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | East Kilbride (loan) | 35 | (7) |
| 2022–2023 | East Kilbride | ||
| 2023–2025 | St Cadoc's Y.C. | ||
| 2025– | Stranraer | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 January 2022 (UTC) | |||
On 22 December 2021, McManus was temporarily recalled from his loan spell and made his debut for St Mirren as an 88th minute substitute in a 0–0 draw with Celtic.[1][2] He was later quoted as saying it was "surreal going from watching them on TV to playing against them."[3] McManus returned for the rest of the season on loan to East Kilbride. On 1 July 2022, he signed a permanent deal with East Kilbride.[4] In 2023, he joined St Cadoc's and was named Young Player of the Year for the 2023–24 Season. In July 2025, he signed for Stranraer.
