Declan Gallagher, a robust defender hailing from Scotland, was born on 13 February 1991. Mastering the central defence, he currently graces Dundee United's turf donning the number 31 jersey. Towering his competitors at a height of 6 feet 5 inches (1.96m), Gallagher's physical presence weighs in at 14 stone 9 pounds (93 kg).
According to Transfermarkt, Gallagher's market value stands near £210k, with his contract at Dundee United reaching its conclusion on 31 May 2025, having a span of 6 months remaining.
Kicking off his professional career in the 2010 - 2011 season with Stranraer, Gallagher displayed promising talent with 26 first team appearances and 3 goals. The following season, representing Clyde, he maintained his consistent presence with 25 appearances and 2 goals.
The 2012 - 2013 season witnessed Gallagher's shift to Dundee, where he held a stable performance throughout following two seasons, making a total of 60 appearances and netting 4 goals. His journey then took him to Livingston for the 2014 - 2015 season, marking the beginning of a five-season spell that saw him making 120 appearances and scoring 5 goals for the club.
Moving on to Motherwell for the seasons 2019 - 2020 and 2020 - 2021, Gallagher made a cumulative total of 59 appearances and netted 3 goals. His Scottish journey continued, racking up 22 appearances with Aberdeen in the 2021 - 2022 season before moving on to St Mirren for the 2022 - 2023 season, where he netted twice in 27 appearances.
Gallagher returned to Dundee United for the 2023 - 2024 season, and he continues to uphold his consistent record, making 42 appearances in total thus far. His journey remains ongoing, his reliability unshaken, and his reputation as a steadfast defender well-earned.
