Martin Buchan

Martin McLean Buchan (born 6 March 1949 in Aberdeen) is a former Scottish footballer.

Career

Playing career

The defensive midfielders played at Manchester United from 1972 to 1983, where he was captain in the late 70s. He signed the contract with the Red Devils on February 29, 1972., The transfer fee, which went to the FC Aberdeen, was the equivalent of approximately € 184,000, which was the then-record at Manchester United. He made his debut on March 4, 1972 against Tottenham Hotspur. In 1977, he brought with United the FA Cup. During 1983, the club his contract due to many injuries. He played 456 games and scored four goals. Until 1985, he played at Oldham Athletic. After the final End of career Buchan was a year in management of FC Burnley active. Internationally, he played 34 times for his country Scotland. He made his debut in 1971 against Portugal and ended his team career against the same opponent. He was a member of the Scottish selection at the Football World Cup 1974 in Germany and at the Football World Cup 1978 in Argentina. 1974 retired from Scotland in the first group stage. In 1978, the Scottish team also adopted in the first group stage. Buchan is the only player who could win as captain with two British teams win a trophy. In 1970 he obtained the trophy with FC Aberdeen and in 1977 with Manchester United.

Achievements

• Scottish FA Cup: 1970
• FA Cup: 1977
• 2-time World Cup participants: 1974 (2 inserts), 1978 (3 inserts)

• National football team (Scotland )
• Person (Aberdeen)
• Person (Manchester United)
• Scotsman
• Born in 1949
• Man