Brody Paterson (born 24 April 2001) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Kelty Hearts.
 Paterson warming up for Hartlepool United in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 April 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Kirkcaldy, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Fullback, winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kelty Hearts | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Dunfermline Athletic | |||
| 2013–2020 | Celtic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | Celtic | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Queen's Park (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Airdrieonians (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Hartlepool United | 24 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Cove Rangers (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Kelty Hearts (loan) | 17 | (0) |
| 2024– | Kelty Hearts | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:03, 1 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
Born in Kirkcaldy,[1] Paterson began his playing career with Dunfermline Athletic, before moving to Celtic's youth sector at the age of 12.[2] In June 2018, he signed his first professional contract with Celtic,[3] which was then renewed in May 2020, when he penned a new three-year deal.[4]
Whilst under contract with Celtic, Paterson spent time on loan at Queen's Park,[5] where he won the 2020–21 Scottish League Two,[2][6] and then Airdrieonians,[7] where he reached the promotional play-offs of the 2021–22 Scottish League One, as the club eventually lost to Queen's Park in the final round.[8][9] At the end of the latter season, Paterson left Celtic after turning down an offer for a new contract extension.[8][10]
On 4 July 2022, Paterson joined English League Two side Hartlepool United on a two-year deal.[11] On 9 January 2023, Paterson signed for Cove Rangers on loan for the remainder of the season, re-joining with his former manager at Hartlepool, Paul Hartley.[12] At the end of the 2022–23 season, the Hartlepool Mail reported that Paterson would be allowed to leave the club permanently.[13] In January 2024, he signed on loan for Kelty Hearts until the end of the season.[14] He was released by Hartlepool United at the end of the 2023–24 season.[15] In June 2024, it was announced Paterson had signed for Kelty Hearts on a permanent basis.[16]
Style of play
Paterson is a left-back, who can also play as a left winger, and provides cover both in defensive and offensive actions.[2][3]
He has cited Kieran Tierney as his main source of inspiration.[2]
Career statistics
- As of match played 4 May 2024
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Celtic | 2021–22[17] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Queen's Park (loan) | 2020–21[18] | Scottish League Two | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Airdrieonians (loan) | 2021–22[17] | Scottish League One | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Hartlepool United | 2022–23[19] | League Two | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023–24[20] | National League | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | ||
| Cove Rangers (loan) | 2022–23[19] | Scottish Championship | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kelty Hearts (loan) | 2023–24[21] | Scottish League One | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Career total | 67 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 82 | 0 | ||
Honours
Queen's Park
Airdrieonians
- Scottish League One runner-up: 2021–22[20]