Jamie Buchan

Martin James Buchan (born 3 April 1977) is a Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder for Aberdeen, Dundee United, Partick Thistle, Montrose, Peterhead and Cove Rangers. He also represented the Scotland Under-21 team. He is the son of former Manchester United and Scotland player Martin Buchan.

Jamie Buchan
Personal information
Full name Martin James Buchan
Date of birth (1977-04-03) 3 April 1977
Place of birth Manchester, England
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–2000 Aberdeen 64 (3)
1995–1996 → Stonehaven (loan)
2000–2002 Dundee United 42 (1)
2002–2003 Partick Thistle 28 (1)
2004–2008 Peterhead 107 (13)
2008–2009 Montrose 14 (0)
2009–2010 Cove Rangers
National team
1997–1999 Scotland U21[1] 13 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:34, 11 March 2009 (UTC)

Early life

Buchan was the fourth member of his family to play senior football, following his grandfather Martin (Aberdeen and Dundee United), his father Martin (Aberdeen, Manchester United and Scotland) and his uncle George (Aberdeen and Manchester United). He was born in Manchester during his father's playing career there.

Career

Club

Buchan started his career with Aberdeen, from whom he spent a short spell on loan at Stonehaven prior to making his first team debut. He spent five years with Aberdeen before joining Dundee United on a free transfer in 2000. After two seasons, Buchan moved to Partick Thistle in 2002. A period out of football followed due to red tape before his move to Peterhead in 2004. He left Peterhead for Montrose in January 2008. Buchan joined Highland League club Cove Rangers in 2009.

International

Although born in England, Buchan was qualified to represent Scotland by being of Scottish parentage. He made thirteen appearances for the Scotland under-21 national team between 1997 and 1999.

References
  1. http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandu21/player.php?playerid=286


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