Findlay Curtis (born 1 October 2006) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Rangers.[1]

Career

In July 2022, Curtis signed his first professional contract and was promoted to Rangers' under-18 team.[2] His deal was extended in January 2023 to last until June 2024.[3] On 1 May 2024 he scored a penalty kick to equalise as Rangers came from behind to win the Scottish Youth Cup against Aberdeen at Hampden Park.[4] On 28 May 2024, Curtis signed a further extension until 2025.[5]

Curtis was part of the Rangers B Team in the Scottish Challenge Cup. He scored twice in a 4–1 home win over Stenhousemuir on 22 October 2024, in the fourth round of the cup.[6]

On 19 January 2025, Curtis made his first-team debut in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup, in a 5–0 win over Highland Football League club Fraserburgh. He came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute and assisted the last goal, completing Cyriel Dessers' hat-trick.[7][8] Four days later he made his European debut in the UEFA Europa League league phase, again from the bench for the final half-hour of a 2–1 loss away to Manchester United; according to Ewan Paton of The National, he gave a good performance in "difficult circumstances".[9]

On 29 January 2025, Curtis signed a contract extension of undisclosed length.[10] Eighteen days later, he made his Scottish Premiership debut in the last minute of a 3–1 win away to Heart of Midlothian.[11]

References

  1. ^ Findlay Curtis at Soccerway
  2. ^ Campbell, Jordan (2 July 2022). "Why Rangers are recruiting 'emerging talent' – after banking almost £10m". The Athletic. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  3. ^ Irvine, David (10 January 2023). "Five Rangers youngsters agree Ibrox contract extensions". The Herald. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  4. ^ Idessane, Kheredine (1 May 2024). "Rangers hit back against Aberdeen to win Youth Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  5. ^ "Rangers Academy can today announce Findlay Curtis has signed a contract extension until summer 2025". Rangers FC. X.com. 28 May 2024.
  6. ^ Kearney, Ben (23 October 2024). "£10 million team too much for Stenhousemuir as Rangers B seal SPFL Trust Trophy quarter-final spot". Falkirk Herald. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Dessers hits hat-trick as Rangers beat Fraserburgh in David v Goliath tie". STV News. PA Sport. 19 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  8. ^ "Rangers 5–0 Fraserburgh". BBC Sport. 19 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  9. ^ Paton, Ewan (23 January 2025). "Rangers player ratings in Europa League loss vs Man Utd". The National. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  10. ^ "'Proud day' as Curtis signs contract extension". BBC Sport. 29 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  11. ^ Pattullo, Alan (21 February 2025). "Philippe Clement spared Ibrox vitriol as Rangers agenda moves on with no need for Jose Mourinho's laundry basket". The Scotsman. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
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