Lewis McCann
Footballer (born 2001)
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Lewis McCann (born 7 June 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as striker for EFL League Two club Fleetwood Town. Born in Scotland, he has represented Northern Ireland at youth international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 June 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh,[1] Scotland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Fleetwood Town | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2015 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | ||
| 2015–2016 | Heart of Midlothian | ||
| 2016–2018 | Fife Elite Football Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2025 | Dunfermline Athletic | 143 | (17) |
| 2025– | Fleetwood Town | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2018–2019 | Northern Ireland U19 | 5 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Northern Ireland U21 | 6 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:58, 15 April 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:20, 31 May 2021 (UTC) | |||
Early and personal life
McCann and his brothers, Ali (also a footballer) and Ross (Scotland rugby 7s player), were born in Scotland to a Northern Irish father and an English mother.[2] He attended Royal High School in Edinburgh.[3]
Club career
Born in Edinburgh, McCann played youth football with Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, Heart of Midlothian and Fife Elite Football Academy, before signing his first professional contract with Dunfermline Athletic in May 2018.[4] His first appearance for the side came in July 2018 as a second-half substitute in a Scottish League Cup game against Peterhead.[5] In January 2022, McCann signed a contract extension until May 2024. On 26 August 2025, McCann joined League Two side Fleetwood Town on a two-year deal.[6]
International career
McCann said of his international eligibility, "Northern Ireland were the first country that came to me. I don't really have a preference what country I play for. My dad's from Northern Ireland, my mum's from London and I was born here in Scotland."[2]
McCann has represented Northern Ireland at under-19 level.[7][8]
Career statistics
- As of 9 February 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dunfermline Athletic | 2018–19[9] | Scottish Championship | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019–20[10] | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21[11] | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22[12] | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 25 | 4 | ||
| 2022–23[13] | Scottish League One | 29 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1[a] | 1 | 35 | 10 | |
| 2023–24[14] | Scottish Championship | 31 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1[a] | 0 | 37 | 7 | |
| 2024–25[15] | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3[a] | 2 | 29 | 7 | ||
| Career total | 133 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 169 | 28 | ||
- Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- Appearances in the Scottish Championship play-offs
Honours
Dunfermline Athletic