Sam McClelland, born on 4th January 2002 in N. Ireland, is a robust central defender currently plying his trade for St Johnstone. Standing tall at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and weighing in at a solid 12st 6lb (79kg), McClelland carries his number 18 jersey with distinction on the pitch.
Industry reference site, Transfermarkt, places his current market value at around €175k (£149k). McClelland's contract with St Johnstone is ticking down towards its end, with a current expiry date of 31 May 2025.
McClelland's journey in professional football began when he joined Chelsea as a trainee in July 2018. Somewhat stagnating at Chelsea, a move to the lower leagues beckoned, and McClelland transferred on loan to Barrow in League Two in July 2022. A debut season rewarding him with 18 first team appearances and a taste of goal-scoring success, as he netted one goal.
In August 2023, McClelland made the move north of the border, transferring from Chelsea to St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership. He made seven first team appearances in the league that season. During the same season, he hit the road once more, transferring on loan to Dundee United where he added another six first team appearances to his growing career tally.
He returned to St Johnstone for the completion of his loan in June 2024. In the current season (2024 - 2025), McClelland has made one appearance so far. His journey is still in progress, and fans are already eager to see where his path takes him next.
