Alistair Edward McCann (born 4 December 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Preston North End. Born in Scotland, he represents Northern Ireland at international level.
Early and personal life Born in Edinburgh, McCann and his brothers Lewis (who is also a footballer) and Ross (who is Scotland and GB 7s rugby player) were born and raised in Scotland to a Northern Irish father and an English mother.
Club career McCann moved from Hutchison Vale Boys Club to St Johnstone in 2012. He made his senior debut on 29 January 2018.
McCann joined Stranraer on loan in February 2019.
In May 2021 he was monitored by Celtic. He moved to Preston North End on 31 August 2021.
International career McCann has played youth football for Northern Ireland, including at under-21 level.
On 15 November 2020, McCann made his senior international debut, against Austria.
In October 2023 he pulled out of the Northern Ireland squad due to injury.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSt Johnstone2016–17Scottish Premiership00000010102017–18Scottish Premiership30100010502018–19Scottish Premiership10001010302019–20Scottish Premiership2943030003542020–21Scottish Premiership3425040004322021–22Scottish Premiership4000104090Total716909070966Stranraer (loan)2018–19Scottish League One131000000131Preston North End2021–22EFL Championship2811020003112022–23EFL Championship3102022003522023–24EFL Championship3101010003302024–25EFL Championship2913020003412025–26Championship2611010—2812026–27Championship200020—40Total147380102001655Career total231101701927027412
Honours St Johnstone Scottish Cup: 2020–21 Scottish League Cup: 2020–21
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