Paul McStay

Paul McStay of PLAYERS WITH NO TEAM was born on 22 October 1964 (age 60).

Scotland has produced its fair share of football legends, but few have been as illustrious as midfielder Paul McStay. Born on the 22nd of October 1964 in Scotland, McStay is renowned for his time at none other than Celtic Football Club. Towering at 5ft 10in (1.78m) and, weighing in at approximately 11st 6lb (73kg), he graced the midfield like a ballet dancer, his every move a note in a symphony that Celtic fans were delighted to hear.

Our hero joined Celtic in February 1981, a move that would spell the start of a glorious chapter in the Premiership of Scottish football. In his debut season (1981-1982) alone, McStay would go on to make ten first-team league appearances and netted his first goal.

Paul’s early promise quickly blossomed into undeniable brilliance; in the 1982-1983 season, he doubled his first team appearances to 36 and scored six league goals. The subsequent seasons echoed the same sentiment of excellence. From 1983 to 1985, he marked his imprint on the heart of Celtic, making 66 appearances and scoring seven goals. The 1985-1986 season held a particular note of distinction – McStay made 34 appearances and found the back of the net a total of eight times.

Through the years, our virtuoso's influence in the heart of the Celts' midfield only grew stronger. Just consider the seasons from 1986 - 1997; whether it was the 44 appearances in the 1987-1988 season or the five goals in both the 1988-1989 and 1989-1990 seasons, Mcstay continually drove Celtic forward.

Still, his journey with Celtic captured the essence of a true footballer’s career. The highs, the lows, the victories and defeats. All combined to shape McStay into the player we remember today. In his final season for Celtic (1996 - 1997), he made 15 first-team appearances and scored one goal. His career at Celtic ended on an honourable high when he left the team in June 1997. The stadium might have lost a great player, but Celtic has never lost a true hero.

Now, at the age of 60, our beloved McStay furnishes his vast experience and expertise to the new generation of Players With No Team. His influence in the world of football remains intact, embedded in his time at Celtic and the beautiful game itself.

This player profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 25 October 2024. Send feedback

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Midfielder
Position
MID
1.78m (5ft 10in)
Height
73kg (11st 6lb)
Weight
22 October 1964 (age 60)
Date of Birth
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Country of Birth
PLAYERS WITH NO TEAM
Team

Career stats

Team
PLAYERS WITH NO TEAM
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Out of Con.
Games
-
Goals
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1996 - 1997
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
15
Goals
1
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1995 - 1996
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
30
Goals
2
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1994 - 1995
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
29
Goals
1
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1993 - 1994
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
35
Goals
2
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1992 - 1993
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
43
Goals
4
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1991 - 1992
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
31
Goals
7
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1990 - 1991
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
30
Goals
2
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1989 - 1990
Games
35
Goals
5
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1988 - 1989
Games
33
Goals
5
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1987 - 1988
Games
44
Goals
5
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1986 - 1987
Games
43
Goals
3
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1985 - 1986
Games
34
Goals
8
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1984 - 1985
Games
32
Goals
4
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1983 - 1984
Games
34
Goals
3
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1982 - 1983
Games
36
Goals
6
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 1981 - 1982
Games
10
Goals
1

Transfers

Team
PLAYERS WITH NO TEAM
1 June 1997
Type
Signed
Team
Celtic
Celtic
20 February 1981
Type
Signed

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The Celtic Star · Oct 22, 2024

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