Lewis McCann

Lewis McCann (born 7 June 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as striker for EFL League Two club Fleetwood Town. Born in Scotland, he has represented Northern Ireland at youth international level.

Lewis McCann

Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-06-07) 7 June 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Edinburgh,[1] Scotland
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[1]
Position	Striker
Team information
Current team	Fleetwood Town
Youth career
2006–2015	Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale
2015–2016	Heart of Midlothian
2016–2018	Fife Elite Football Academy
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2025	Dunfermline Athletic	143	(17)
2025–	Fleetwood Town	0	(0)
International career‡
2018–2019	Northern Ireland U19	5	(0)
2019–2021	Northern Ireland U21	6	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:58, 15 April 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:20, 31 May 2021 (UTC)

Early and personal life

McCann and his brothers, Ali (also a footballer) and Ross (Scotland rugby 7s player), were born in Scotland to a Northern Irish father and an English mother.^[2] He attended Royal High School in Edinburgh.^[3]

Club career

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.^[4] His first appearance for the side came in July 2018 as a second-half substitute in a Scottish League Cup game against Peterhead.^[5] In January 2022, McCann signed a contract extension until May 2024. On 26 August 2025, McCann joined League Two side Fleetwood Town on a two-year deal.^[6]

International career

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."^[2]

McCann has represented Northern Ireland at under-19 level.^[7][8]

Career statistics

As of 9 February 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Dunfermline Athletic	2018–19[9]	Scottish Championship	6	0	0	0	1	0	1[a]	0	8	0
	2019–20[10]		14	0	1	0	4	0	0	0	19	0
	2020–21[11]		11	0	1	0	4	0	0	0	16	0
	2021–22[12]		22	4	1	0	0	0	2[b]	0	25	4
	2022–23[13]	Scottish League One	29	6	1	0	4	3	1[a]	1	35	10
	2023–24[14]	Scottish Championship	31	4	1	0	4	3	1[a]	0	37	7
	2024–25[15]		20	3	2	1	4	1	3[a]	2	29	7
Career total			133	17	7	1	21	7	8	3	169	28

1. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
2. Appearances in the Scottish Championship play-offs

Honours

Dunfermline Athletic

• Scottish League One: 2022–23^[16]