SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

TOM CAIRNEY
TOM CAIRNEY
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Number
#10
Nationality
Scotland
Team
FULHAM (England)
Coach
SCOTT PARKER
Position
M (Midfielder)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
7 6 4 6 4 2 3 32 2.0 £1.6M

Tom Cairney

  • Full name: Thomas Cairney
  • Date of birth: 20 January 1991
  • Place of birth: Glasgow, Scotland
  • Nationality: Scottish
  • Position: Central midfielder / Attacking midfielder
  • Current status (as of last update): Professional footballer (note: check latest club updates as transfers can occur)

Club career highlights

  • Youth career: Began in the youth system at Rangers, later joined Hull City.
  • Hull City: Progressed to the Hull City first team and made senior appearances, including during the 2009–2012 period.
  • Blackburn Rovers: Joined Blackburn in 2012, where he established himself as a creative midfielder and became an important player over several seasons.
  • Fulham: Signed for Fulham in 2017. Became a key figure for the club, serving as captain at times and playing a major role in Fulham’s midfield. Contributed to Fulham’s promotion-winning campaign to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs in the 2019–20 season and has been noted for his passing, set-piece delivery, and leadership.

International career

  • Born in Scotland, Cairney has represented Scotland at senior level. He made his senior debut for the Scotland national team in 2018 and has earned caps for his country.

Playing style

  • Known as a technically gifted midfielder with good vision and passing range.
  • Effective from set pieces and long-range strikes, often involved in chance creation and linking play between midfield and attack.
  • Provides leadership on the pitch and contributes defensively as well as offensively.

Notable achievements

  • Key member of Fulham’s midfield during their 2019–20 Championship play-off victory, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League.
  • Regularly featured in Championship and Premier League squads, earning recognition for consistency and creativity.

Sources and updates

Details here are based on career information up to mid-2020s; for the most current club, appearance, and international statistics consult the latest club announcements, league records, or reputable sports databases.