Michael Ruth

Michael Ruth (born 8 January 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Aberdeen. He has previously played for Queen's Park and Arbroath.

Michael Ruth
Personal information
Full name Michael Ruth
Date of birth (2002-01-08) 8 January 2002
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
Aberdeen
Number 9
Youth career
0000–2018 Queen's Park
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Queen's Park 10 (1)
2019– Aberdeen 3 (0)
2020–2021Arbroath (loan) 11 (0)
2021–22Falkirk (loan) 12 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:47, 19 March 2022 (UTC)

Early and personal life

Ruth was born in Glasgow.[1]

Career

After progressing through their youth academy, he made his debut for Queen's Park on 31 March 2018 against Airdrieonians.[2] He appeared in 10 league matches for Queen's Park, scoring once.[1]

He signed for Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen on a two-year contract in June 2019.[3] He signed a one-year contract extension with the club in September 2020 and joined Scottish Championship club Arbroath on a season-long loan.[4] The loan was curtailed on 1 February 2021, as Aberdeen made several squad changes.[5]

Ruth was loaned to Falkirk in September 2021.[6]

Career statistics

As of match played 19 March 2022[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Queen's Park 2017–18 Scottish League One 3000000030
2018–19 Scottish League Two 7100000071
Total 101000000101
Aberdeen 2019–20 Scottish Premiership 0000000000
2020–21 Scottish Premiership 1010000020
2021–22 Scottish Premiership 2000000020
Total 3010000040
Aberdeen U21 2019–20 1[lower-alpha 1]010
2021–22 1[lower-alpha 2]111
Total 0000002121
Arbroath (loan) 2020–21 Scottish Championship 110005000160
Falkirk (loan) 2021-22 Scottish League One 124100000134
Career total 365205021456
  1. Appearance(s) in Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. Appearance(s) in Scottish Challenge Cup

References

  1. Michael Ruth at Soccerway. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  2. "Michael Ruth". arbroathfc.co.uk. Arbroath F.C. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  3. Cryle, Ryan (18 June 2019). "Aberdeen land striker Ruth, 17, from Queen's Park". Evening Express. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  4. "Dons striker signs new deal". afc.co.uk. Aberdeen F.C. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  5. Bryce, Liam (1 February 2021). "Derek McInnes admits Aberdeen were 'vigorous' in Florian Kamberi chase". Daily Record. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  6. Cryle, Ryan (6 September 2021). "Aberdeen youngster Michael Ruth loaned out to League One Falkirk". Press & Journal. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
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