Callum Fordyce


Callum Fordyce is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Airdrieonians. Fordyce started his career as a youth player with Hibernian and Livingston, before signing with the Lions on a permanent senior contract, before going on to play for Dunfermline Athletic and Queen of the South. Fordyce also had a loan spell at Clyde whilst at the West Lothian club.

Career

Livingston

Fordyce joined Livingston's youth system from Hibernian in 2009. A member of the Lions under-19s, Fordyce made his senior debut on 23 April 2011, playing from the start in a 4–2 win versus Airdrie United in the Scottish Second Division. Fordyce made two more appearances that season. Fordyce's next appearance was in the following season on 2 January 2011 as a substitute versus Falkirk in the Scottish First Division. On 15 March 2013, Fordyce moved to Clyde on a short-term loan deal and made six appearances in total. Fordyce extended his stay with Livingston by signing a new one-year contract in May 2013.

Dunfermline Athletic

In June 2015, after six years with Livingston, Fordyce signed for Scottish League One club Dunfermline Athletic and was appointed first-team captain by manager Allan Johnston. On 12 September 2015 in a match versus Scottish League One club Ayr United, Fordyce was injured in a tackle by Ayr striker Craig Moore, suffering a suspected broken leg. Fordyce was released by the Pars at the end of the 2016–17 season, as his contract expired.

Queen of the South

On 23 May 2017, Fordyce signed a one-year contract with fellow Scottish Championship club Queen of the South.
On 1 February 2018, Fordyce signed an extension to his contract to remain in Dumfries until May 2019.

Airdrieonians

On 30 May 2019, Fordyce signed a one-year contract with Scottish League One club Airdrieonians.

Career statistics

Personal life

Fordyce's cousin is Rhys McCabe, who is currently a free agent and they previously played together at Dunfermline Athletic.
On 2 November 2018. Fordyce and his wife Zoe became parents for the first time when their daughter, Billie arrived weighing 8 pounds.

Honours

Club

;Dunfermline Athletic