Callum Fordyce

Callum Fordyce (born 23 June 1992) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back, and is a player for club Raith Rovers. Fordyce started his career as a youth player with Hibernian and Livingston, before signing with the Lions on a permanent senior contract, before going on to play for Dunfermline Athletic and Queen of the South then Airdrieonians as a player/coach role. Fordyce also had a loan spell at Clyde whilst at the West Lothian club.

Career Livingston Fordyce joined Livingston's youth system from Hibernian in 2009. A member of the Lions under-19s, Fordyce made his senior debut on 23 April 2011, playing from the start in a 4–2 win versus Airdrie United in the Scottish Second Division. Fordyce made two more appearances that season. Fordyce's next appearance was in the following season on 2 January 2011 as a substitute versus Falkirk in the Scottish First Division. On 15 March 2013, Fordyce moved to Clyde on a short-term loan deal and made six appearances in total. Fordyce extended his stay with Livingston by signing a new one-year contract in May 2013.

Dunfermline Athletic In June 2015, after six years with Livingston, Fordyce signed for Scottish League One club Dunfermline Athletic and was appointed first-team captain by manager Allan Johnston. On 12 September 2015 in a match versus Scottish League One club Ayr United, Fordyce was injured in a tackle by Ayr striker Craig Moore, suffering a suspected broken leg. Fordyce was released by the Pars at the end of the 2016–17 season, as his contract expired.

Queen of the South On 23 May 2017, Fordyce signed a one-year contract with fellow Scottish Championship club Queen of the South.

On 1 February 2018, Fordyce signed an extension to his contract to remain in Dumfries until May 2019.

Airdrieonians On 30 May 2019, Fordyce signed a one-year contract with Scottish League One club Airdrieonians.

On 26 May 2022, Fordyce was named as player-assistant manager of Airdrieonians alongside player-manager Rhys McCabe. Fordyce played a key role in helping Airdrieonians gain promotion back to the Scottish Championship via the play-offs at the end of the 2022–23 season scoring in the play-off semi-final against Falkirk. Played in the Scottish Challenge Cup Final for Airdrieonians in their 2–1 victory over The New Saints at the Falkirk Stadium. On 26 May 2024, it was announced that Fordyce would leave the club upon expiry of his contract after 5 years at the club.

Raith Rovers On 28 May 2024, Fordyce joined Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers on a two-year deal.

Career statistics Scottish First Division

2012–13 Scottish First Division

2013–14 Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

Scottish League One

Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

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2019–20 Scottish League One

Scottish League One

2021–22 Scottish League One

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Personal life Fordyce's cousin Rhys McCabe, is also a professional footballer; the two play together at Airdrieonians and previously played alongside each other at Dunfermline Athletic.

On 2 November 2018 Fordyce and his wife Zoe became parents for the first time when their daughter, Billie arrived weighing 8 pounds.

Honours Club Livingston 2015 Scottish Challenge Cup Dunfermline Athletic Scottish League One: 2015–16 Airdrieonians Scottish Championship play-offs: 2022–23 Scottish Challenge Cup: 2023–24

Raith Rovers Scottish Challenge Cup: 2025–26