Danny Mullen
Scottish footballer (born 1995)
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Daniel Mullen (born 1 March 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for League of Ireland Premier Division club Dundalk. He has previously played for Livingston, St Mirren, Dundee, Partick Thistle and Derry City.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Mullen[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 March 1995 | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dundalk | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Aberdeen | |||
| 2012 | Livingston | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2018 | Livingston | 141 | (33) |
| 2017–2018 | → St Mirren (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | St Mirren | 54 | (10) |
| 2020–2022 | Dundee | 50 | (12) |
| 2022–2023 | Partick Thistle | 26 | (4) |
| 2023–2025 | Derry City | 71 | (17) |
| 2026– | Dundalk | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 2 January 2026 | |||
Career
Livingston
Mullen signed for Livingston at youth level in 2012 after being released by Aberdeen.[2] After progressing through the youth ranks at Livingston, Mullen made his debut for the first-team on 18 August 2012 against Airdrie United as a second-half substitute at the age of 17.[3] He scored his first goal for the club on 8 December 2012 in a 2–1 win over Dunfermline Athletic.[4] In total, he made 24 appearances in all competitions in his first season at the club, with most coming as a substitute.[5]
St Mirren
With Mullen's contract at Livingston due to expire in 2018, Mullen moved to St Mirren in December 2017. He initially moved on an "emergency loan" basis, with a five-figure transfer fee due to be paid for the permanent transfer in January.[6] On 11 January 2018 it was confirmed that Mullen had signed a 2+1⁄2-year permanent deal with Saints, tying him to the club until the summer of 2020.[7] In June 2020, Mullen left Saints when his contract expired.[8]
Dundee
On 4 August 2020, Mullen signed for Dundee, on a two-year deal.[9] Mullen scored his first goal for the club in his debut in a 0–2 win over Brora Rangers in the League Cup.[10]
Mullen would play a major role for Dundee in the Premiersip play-offs final, including scoring a key goal against Kilmarnock to help bring Dundee back to the Premiership.[11]
In the opening game of the season, Mullen suffered a serious ankle injury which required surgery and was expected to keep him out for around 3 months.[12] He recovered earlier than expected and made his return in a home win against Aberdeen.[13] Mullen found his shooting boots after returning, scoring in three consecutive games to help turn the club's form.[14][15][16] Mullen left Dundee following the end of his contract in May 2022.[17]
Partick Thistle
On 21 July 2022, Mullen signed a one-year deal with Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle.[18] He scored on his debut for the Jags in a Scottish League Cup group stage win over Montrose.[19] Mullen would leave Thistle at the end of season following the expiration of his contract.[20]
Derry City
On 6 July 2023, Mullen signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Derry City.[21][22] He made his debut the following day as a substitute in a home win over Sligo Rovers.[23] On 25 August, Mullen scored his first goal for the Candystripes in a league game away to Bohemians.[24] On 9 October 2024, Mullen signed a one-year extension with Derry, keeping him at Brandywell until the end of 2025.[25] On 12 November 2025, it was announced that Mullen would be leaving the club at the end of his contract, after scoring 21 goals in 85 appearances in all competitions during his 2 and a half years with Derry.[26]
Dundalk
On 2 January 2026, Mullen signed for newly promoted League of Ireland Premier Division club Dundalk.[27]
Career statistics
- As of match played 13 January 2026
- Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- Two appearances and a goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup; two appearances and a goal in the Championship play-offs
- Two appearances in the Scottish Premiership play-offs
- Appearances in the Premiership play-offs
- One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup; five appearances and one goal in the Scottish Premiership play-offs
- Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa Conference League
- Appearances in the UEFA Conference League
- Appearance(s) in the Leinster Senior Cup
