Full name Craig Malcolm Position Forward Years Team Height 1.78 m | Playing position Role Footballer Name Craig Malcolm | |
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Date of birth (1986-12-30) 30 December 1986 (age 28) | ||
Craig Malcolm is a Scottish footballer, who currently plays as a striker for Alloa Athletic. During his career, Malcolm has played for Raith Rovers, Arthurlie, Ayr United, as well as two spells with Stranraer.
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Career
After leaving Raith Rovers following an unsuccessful two years at the club, Malcolm joined Junior club, Arthurlie. In 2010, Malcolm moved to Third Division club, Stranraer. While in his three years at Stair Park, he notched up a total of 48 goals in 112 games in all-competitions.
Following the 2011–12 season, Stranraer were promoted to Second Division, despite losing in the play-off final to Albion Rovers as a result of Rangers' liquidation, Malcolm was Stranraer's top scorer in both the league and all competitions throughout the campaign. In the next season, Malcolm played an integral part in Stranraer staying up, scoring two goals against Stenhousemuir, that secured their safety, as well as bagging a total of 19 goals in all competitions, 18 of those in the league.
In 2013, Malcolm signed for Ayr United. After one season there he returned to Stranraer. Malcolm spent a further three seasons with Stranraer, before leaving the club in May 2017. Malcolm subsequently signed for fellow Scottish League One club Alloa Athletic on 31 May 2017.
Personal life
Being a part-time professional footballer, Malcolm is also Heating and Refrigeration engineer.