Michael Cunningham

Michael Cunningham (born 10 March 2001) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a forward for Sauchie Juniors.

Career

Dundee Cunningham made his debut for Dundee in the Scottish League Cup, coming off the bench in a game against Peterhead. He made his league debut in January 2020 against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

At the end of January, Cunningham joined Lowland Football League side Cumbernauld Colts on loan. In his shortened time there due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cunningham impressed, scoring 3 goals in 5 games, before returning to his parent club.

In October 2020, Cunningham joined Edinburgh City on loan. He made his debut for The Citizens in a 1–5 win against Brechin City.

Cunningham would leave Dundee at the conclusion of his contract in 2021.

East Fife and Cowdenbeath loans In July 2021, after a successful trial period, Cunningham signed for local Scottish League One side East Fife. On 9 February 2022, Michael was awarded a contract extension at East Fife until summer 2023. Cunningham scored his first goal for the club in August 2022, in a Scottish Challenge Cup victory over St Johnstone B.

In November 2022, Cunningham signed a one-year extension with East Fife and joined Lowland League club Cowdenbeath on loan for the rest of the season.

On 11 August 2023, Cunningham returned to Cowdenbeath on a loan until January 2024. He would return to East Fife in January for their game against Clyde. He left East Fife by mutual consent on 16 February 2024.

Sauchie Juniors On 16 February 2024, the same day as he left East Fife, Cunningham joined East of Scotland Football League Premier Division club Sauchie Juniors on a permanent deal.

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