Lewis McCann

Lewis McCann (born 7 June 2001) is a Scottish football player who plays as forward for Dunfermline Athletic. He has represented Northern Ireland at under-19 level.

Early and personal life
McCann and his brother Alistair (also a footballer) were born in Scotland to a Northern Irish father and an English mother.

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 Scottish League Cup 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.

Personal life
McCann attended Royal High School in Edinburgh.

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Category:2001 births
Category:Living people
Category:Footballers from Edinburgh
Category:Scottish footballers
Category:Association footballers from Northern Ireland
Category:Association football forwards
Category:Scottish Professional Football League players
Category:Dunfermline Athletic F.C. players