CRAIG CATHCART
Number
#5
Nationality
Northern Ireland
Team
WATFORD
(England)
Coach
VLADIMIR IVIC
Position
D (Defender)
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 3.4 | £650k |
Craig Cathcart
Full name: Craig Cathcart
Date of birth: 6 February 1989
Place of birth: Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
Nationality: Northern Irish
- Position: Centre-back / Defender
- Youth career: Manchester United (joined youth setup), later progressed through United's academy
- Professional clubs (selected):
- Manchester United (senior contract, 2006–2009; limited first-team appearances)
- Royal Antwerp (loan, 2007–2008)
- Watford (loan 2009, then permanent 2009–2016) — key periods of his career; established as first-team defender
- Blackpool (loan 2010)
- Hull City (2016–2018)
- Wigan Athletic (2018–2021)
- Kortrijk (2021–2023)
- Notable Watford details:
- Joined Watford initially on loan in 2009 before signing permanently later that year.
- Made over 200 appearances for Watford across league and cup competitions.
- Played a central role in Watford’s promotion to the Premier League for the 2015–16 season and featured in Premier League campaigns.
- International career:
- Represented Northern Ireland at various youth levels and the senior team.
- Made his senior debut in 2008 and earned multiple caps, including appearances in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying and finals squad involvement (part of the Northern Ireland squad at Euro 2016).
- Playing style: A tall, physically strong centre-back known for aerial ability, tackling and defensive positioning. Also capable of playing as a full-back when required.
- Height: Around 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Career highlights: Long-serving defender for Watford with significant contribution to their rise to the Premier League; established Northern Ireland international and member of the Euro 2016 squad.