Lewis McCann (born 7 June 2001) is a professional

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for Dunfermline Athletic. Born in Scotland, he has represented Northern Ireland at youth international level.

Early and personal life

McCann and his brothers,

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( Scotland rugby 7s player), were born in Scotland to a Northern Irish father and an English mother. He attended Royal High School in Edinburgh.

Career

Club

Born in Edinburgh, McCann played youth football with Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, Heart of Midlothian and Fife Elite Football Academy, before signing his first professional contract with Dunfermline Athletic in May 2018. His first appearance for the side came in July 2018 as a second-half substitute in a

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game against Peterhead.

International

McCann said of his international eligibility, "Northern Ireland were the first country that came to me. I don't really have a preference what country I play for. My dad's from Northern Ireland, my mum's from London and I was born here in Scotland." McCann has represented Northern Ireland at under-19 level.

Career statistics

Honours

Dunfermline Athletic *

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:McCann, Lewis 2001 births Living people Footballers from Edinburgh Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland Northern Ireland men's youth international footballers Scottish men's footballers People from Northern Ireland of English descent Scottish people of Northern Ireland descent Scottish people of English descent Men's association football forwards Scottish Professional Football League players Dunfermline Athletic F.C. players