Darren Watson (footballer)

Darren Watson (born 10 August 2003) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership club Dundee United FC as a forward.[1]

Darren Watson
Personal information
Full name Darren Watson
Date of birth (2003-08-10) 10 August 2003
Place of birth Scotland
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Dundee United
Number 36
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Dundee United 1 (0)
National team‡
2019 Scotland U16 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 January 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 7 January 2021 (UTC)

Early life

Watson was born in Scotland on 10 August 2003.[2]

Club career

Watson signed for the Scottish Premiership club Dundee United on 2020 at the age of 17.[3] He would represent the club in the 2020-21 Scottish Premiership season.[4] Watson made his debut for the club against Rangers on 13 February 2020. Watson started the game from the bench as he went on to pitch as a substitute for Adrián Sporle in the 86th minute of the game.[5] The match ended 1–2 with Rangers defeating Dundee United.[6]

International career

Watson has represented Scotland at under-16. He played his first match against Australia U16 on 24 January 2019. He started as a substitute after the half time for Aaron Lyall. The match ended 3–2 in favor of Scotland.[7] Watson represented Scotland U16 only in A one occasion.[8]

Career statistics
As of 7 January 2021[9]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Dundee United 2020–21 Scottish Premiership 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

References
  1. "First Team | Dundee United Football Club". Dundee United FC Official Website. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  2. "Darren Watson | Dundee United Football Club". Dundee United FC Official Website. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  3. "Darren Watson | Player Profile". www.worldfootball.net. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  4. "Dundee United | Squad 2020/2021". www.worldfootball.net. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  5. "Darren Watson | Player Profile and Career Timeline". Arab Archive. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  6. "Dundee United 1-2 Rangers: Match report". BBC. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  7. "Scotland U16 vs Australia U16". Scottish Football Association. 24 January 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  8. "Darren Watson | Scotland". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  9. "D. Watson - Player Profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
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