Aiden McGeady
Aiden McGeady
Aiden McGeady ( born April 4, 1986 in Glasgow ) is an Irish football player who is under contract at Everton since January 2014.
Career
Association
McGeady made his professional debut in 2004 at the Scottish club Celtic tradition Glasgow, for which he already played in the youth. In his first appearance in the Scottish Premier League on 25 April 2004, he scored in the away match at Heart of Midlothian his first goal. McGeady was voted the best young player in the squad for Celtic in 2005 and 2006.
McGeady was hampered during the 2005/ 06 season due to a persistent knee injury, but he played a significant role in Celtic's second season under Gordon Strachan. The team won the title and McGeady helped with five goals this season. The 2007/08 season was better for McGeady, which earned him much praise from the media. The team won the derby against Rangers 3-2 and defended the title successfully. Throughout the season, he wore a total of eight goals in the title.
In August 2010, McGeady joined the Russian first division club Spartak Moscow.
On January 10, 2014 McGeady moved to Everton, where he received a contract until 30 June 2018.
National
Although he is a native Scot, McGeady decided in 2004 to play for the Irish national team, which is possible thanks to his Irish ancestors. His international debut he gave on 16 November 2004 in a 1-0 win over Croatia.
Achievements
Title
- Scottish League Cup: 2006, 2009
- Scottish Cup Winners: 2005, 2007
- Scottish champion: 2004, 2006, 2007 2008
Personal Awards
- Scotland's Player of the Year: 2008