Cieran Slicker

Cieran Peter Slicker (born 15 September 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Barnsley on loan from club Ipswich Town. Born in England, he plays for the Scotland national team.

Slicker began his career with Premier League club Manchester City before moving to Ipswich Town in 2023. and has played on loan for Rochdale, Barnet, and Barnsley.

Born in England, Slicker is a Scotland international, being capped at under-17, under-18, under-21 and senior levels.

Club career Manchester City Born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, Slicker played youth football with Manchester City. He made his professional debut for the club's under-21 team in an EFL Trophy draw against Lincoln City on 17 November 2020.

On 15 November 2021, Slicker was named as a substitute for the first team in a 6–3 victory over RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League. Manager Pep Guardiola also named him as his substitute on five occasions in both League and Cup during the 2021–22 season.

In July 2022 Slicker signed for EFL League Two side Rochdale on loan for the 2022–23 season. He made his Rochdale debut on 9 August 2022 in the club's 2–0 victory over Burton Albion in the EFL Cup. On 11 January 2023, Slicker was recalled by Manchester City, having made three appearances for Rochdale, two in the EFL Cup and one in the EFL Trophy.

Ipswich Town In July 2023 he signed for Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract. On 1 October 2024, Ipswich announced that Slicker had signed a new four-year contract lasting until 2028.

Slicker joined Barnet on a season-long loan on 7 August 2025.

On 13 July 2026, Slicker joined League One club Barnsley on loan for the 2026–27 season.

International career Slicker is eligible to represent Scotland because of his Glaswegian father. He is a Scottish youth international, having been capped at under-17, under-18 and under-21 levels.

He was called up to the senior Scotland squad for the first time on 4 November 2024. Slicker made his senior debut for Scotland against Iceland on 6 June 2025, coming on as substitute in the seventh minute to replace the injured Angus Gunn. He was criticised for his performance as Scotland lost 3–1.

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