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Luke McBeth (born 9 September 1999) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre back or defensive midfielder for Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luke McBeth | ||
| Date of birth | 9 September 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre Back, Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Partick Thistle | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St Cadocs Youth Club | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018-2020 | Lindenwood University | 33 | (12) |
| 2020–2022 | Monmouth University | 39 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | East Kilbride | 3 | (0) |
| 2023 | Glenafton Athletic | 18 | (3) |
| 2024– | Partick Thistle | 30 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:12, 17 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
College career
Following coming through the youth ranks at St Cadocs Youth Club, McBeth continued his footballing career in the US college football scholarship system. Between 2018 and 2022 he played for two universities during his time in the US, Lindenwood University in Missouri and Monmouth University in New Jersey.[1][2]
Return to Scotland
After leaving the US, McBeth signed for Scottish Lowland Football League side East Kilbride in late 2022. Following a short spell with East Kilbride, McBeth moved to West of Scotland Football League club Glenafton Athletic in 2023.[3][4]
Partick Thistle
On January 1, 2024, following a successful trial period, McBeth signed for Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle for an undisclosed fee, signing an 18-month contract, with the option of a further year, with the Glasgow club.[5][6][7]
McBeth made his Thistle debut, coming off the bench as a substitute in a 3–2 home victory over Queen's Park in the Scottish Championship in January 2024.[8]
McBeth made his first start for Thistle, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–3 away draw with Inverness in February 2024.[9]
McBeth scored his first goal for Thistle in the first leg of the Scottish Premiership play off quarter final against Airdrie in May 2024, curling in a stunning strike from over 25 yards.[10]
McBeth signed a contract extension with Partick Thistle in May 2024, adding an extra two years to his deal, extending it until summer 2027.[11]
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