Craig Thomson (footballer, born 1995)

For other people named Craig Thomson, see Craig Thomson (disambiguation).

Craig Thomson (born 10 March 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for SJFA Midlands League side Dundee North End.^[2][3] He has previously played for St Johnstone, Elgin City, Stranraer, East Fife, Brechin City, Airdrieonians and Forfar Athletic.

Craig Thomson

Personal information
Date of birth	(1995-03-10) 10 March 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth	Kirkcaldy, Scotland[1]
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Dundee North End
Youth career
	Kennoway United
2008–2013	St Johnstone
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2018	St Johnstone	24	(1)
2014–2015	→ Elgin City (loan)	20	(0)
2016–2017	→ Stranraer (loan)	19	(3)
2018–2019	East Fife	14	(0)
2019	Brechin City	13	(1)
2019–2021	Airdrieonians	39	(2)
2021–2024	Forfar Athletic	70	(5)
2024–	Dundee North End
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 May 2024

Career

Thomson played for Kennoway United before joining St Johnstone in 2008, turning professional in 2011.^[1] He made his debut for St Johnstone on 19 April 2014, against Dundee United, coming on as a late substitute.^[1][4]

In December 2014, Thomson joined Elgin City on loan, initially until January 2015,^[5] then the loan was extended for the rest of the season.^[6]

Thomson made his first start for St Johnstone on 16 January 2016, in a 0–0 draw at home to Hamilton Academical.^[7] On 25 March 2016, he signed a new contract, keeping him at the club until 2018.^[8] Thomson's season ended early through injury in April 2016, when following a match with Dundee United it was revealed that he had suffered a fractured collarbone.^[9]

On 11 August 2016, Thomson signed for Stranraer on loan until January 2017.^[10] He was released from his contract with St Johnstone by mutual consent on 17 January 2018,^[11] signing for Scottish League One side East Fife shortly after.^[12]

Thomson moved to Brechin City in January 2019.^[13]

On 25 May 2019, Thomson signed for Airdrieonians,^[14] remaining with the club until May 2021.

In June 2021, Thomson joined Scottish League Two side Forfar Athletic on a two-year deal.^[15]

Career statistics

As of 27 June 2021^[3][2]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Scottish Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
St Johnstone	2013–14[16]	Scottish Premiership	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2014–15[17]		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2015–16[18]		10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	11	0
	2016–17[19]		9	1	0	0	2	0	—		11	1
	2017–18[20]		4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
	Total		24	1	1	0	2	0	0	0	27	1
Elgin City (loan)	2014–15[17]	Scottish League Two	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	20	0
Stranraer (loan)	2016–17[19]	Scottish League One	19	3	0	0	0	0	2[a]	0	21	3
East Fife	2017–18[20]		8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	9	0
	2018–19[21]		6	0	0	0	4	0	1[a]	0	11	0
	Total		14	0	1	0	4	0	1	0	20	0
Brechin City	2018–19[21]	Scottish League One	13	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	13	1
Airdrieonians	2019–20[22]		18	1	1	0	4	0	2[a]	0	25	1
	2020–21[23]		21	1	1	0	4	1	3[b]	0	29	2
	Total		39	2	2	0	8	1	5	0	54	3
Forfar Athletic	2021–22[24]	Scottish League Two	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career total			129	7	4	0	14	1	8	0	155	8

1. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
2. Appearances in Championship play-offs

References

1. "Profile". St Johnstone F.C. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
2. Craig Thomson at Soccerway
3. Craig Thomson at Soccerbase
4. Winton, Richard (19 April 2014). "St Johnstone 2–0 Dundee United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
5. "Saints duo arrive at Elgin on loan". The Northern Scot. 16 December 2014. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
6. "Thomson enjoying loan experience". Elgin City F.C. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
7. "St Johnstone 0-0 Hamilton: O'Halloran rested for stalemate". The Scotsman. 16 January 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
8. "CONTRACT EXTENSIONS FOR THREE EMERGING TALENTS". St Johnstone F.C. 25 March 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
9. Nicolson, Eric (5 April 2016). "St Johnstone boss didn't realise how serious Craig Thomson's injury was". The Courier. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
10. "CRAIG THOMSON JOINS STRANRAER ON LOAN". St Johnstone F.C. 11 August 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
11. "Craig Thomson Heads for New Pastures". St Johnstone F.C. 17 January 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
12. "Craig Thomson joins East Fife". East Fife FC. 20 January 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
13. Stewart, Craig. "Brechin boss Barry Smith dealing with injury crisis as Raith Rovers come calling".
14. "Winger Thomson joins the Diamonds". Airdrieonians F.C. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
15. "Another New Face arrives at Station Park". forfarathletic.co.uk. 29 May 2021. Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
16. "Games played by Craig Thomson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
17. "Games played by Craig Thomson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
18. "Games played by Craig Thomson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
19. "Games played by Craig Thomson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
20. "Games played by Craig Thomson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
21. "Games played by Craig Thomson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
22. "Games played by Craig Thomson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
23. "Games played by Craig Thomson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
24. "Games played by Craig Thomson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 June 2021.

External links

• Craig Thomson at Soccerbase
• Craig Thomson at Soccerway