Ciaran McGuckin

Ciaran Reece McGuckin (born 30 December 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for side Rotherham United. Born in England, he is a youth international for Northern Ireland.

Career McGuckin is a product of Rotherham United's youth academy, having joined in 2014. He made his senior and professional debut with Rotherham United in a 5–0 EFL Trophy win over the Manchester City U21s on 26 October 2021, where he made an assist. On 8 April 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Rotherham United. He joined National League club Scarborough Athletic on loan for the 2022–23 season. On 5 May 2023, he returned to Rotherham United and extended his professional contract with them. On 1 February 2024, McGuckin signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Dundalk on loan until the summer.

On 19 September 2024, McGuckin signed for National League club Yeovil Town on loan until January 2025. On 25 October 2024, after scoring three goals in seven games for Yeovil, McGuckin was recalled by Rotherham United. On 7 January 2025, he returned to Yeovil Town on loan for the remainder of the season. On 25th April 2025, McGuckin was named the Yeovil Town Young Player of the Season and awarded the Bobby Hamilton Trophy.

On 4 October 2025, McGuckin joined National League club Eastleigh on loan until January 2026. McGuckin's loan spell with Eastleigh was ended prematurely after he suffered a season ending knee injury. On 8 May 2026 Rotherham announced he was being released after the team's relegation to EFL League Two.

International career McGuckin is a youth international for Northern Ireland, having played up to the Northern Ireland U21s.

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