Daniel Mullen (born 1 March 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City. He has previously played for Livingston, St Mirren, Dundee and Partick Thistle.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Daniel Mullen[1] | ||
Date of birth | 1 March 1995 | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Derry City | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Youth career | |||
Aberdeen | |||
2012 | Livingston | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2018 | Livingston | 141 | (33) |
2017–2018 | → St Mirren (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2018–2020 | St Mirren | 54 | (10) |
2020–2022 | Dundee | 50 | (12) |
2022–2023 | Partick Thistle | 26 | (4) |
2023– | Derry City | 37 | (10) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:00, 30 August 2024 (UTC) |
Career
editLivingston
editMullen signed for Livingston at youth level in 2012 after being released by Aberdeen.[2] After progressing through the youth ranks at Livingston, Mullen made his debut for the first-team on 18 August 2012 against Airdrie United as a second-half substitute at the age of 17.[3] He scored his first goal for the club on 8 December 2012 in a 2–1 win over Dunfermline Athletic.[4] In total, he made 24 appearances in all competitions in his first season at the club, with most coming as a substitute.[5]
St Mirren
editWith Mullen's contract at Livingston due to expire in 2018, Mullen moved to St Mirren in December 2017. He initially moved on an "emergency loan" basis, with a five-figure transfer fee due to be paid for the permanent transfer in January.[6] On 11 January 2018 it was confirmed that Mullen had signed a 2+1⁄2-year permanent deal with Saints, tying him to the club until the summer of 2020.[7] In June 2020, Mullen left Saints when his contract expired.[8]
Dundee
editOn 4 August 2020, Mullen signed for Dundee, on a two-year deal.[9] Mullen scored his first goal for the club in his debut in a 0–2 win over Brora Rangers in the League Cup.[10]
Mullen would play a major role for Dundee in the Premiersip play-offs final, including scoring a key goal against Kilmarnock to help bring Dundee back to the Premiership.[11]
In the opening game of the season, Mullen suffered a serious ankle injury which required surgery and was expected to keep him out for around 3 months.[12] He recovered earlier than expected and made his return in a home win against Aberdeen.[13] Mullen found his shooting boots after returning, scoring in three consecutive games to help turn the club's form.[14][15][16] Mullen left Dundee following the end of his contract in May 2022.[17]
Partick Thistle
editOn 21 July 2022, Mullen signed a one-year deal with Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle.[18] He scored on his debut for the Jags in a Scottish League Cup group stage win over Montrose.[19] Mullen would leave Thistle at the end of season following the expiration of his contract.[20]
Derry City
editOn 6 July 2023, Mullen signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Derry City.[21][22] He made his debut the following day as a substitute in a home win over Sligo Rovers.[23] On 25 August, Mullen scored his first goal for the Candystripes in a league game away to Bohemians.[24]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 30 August 2024
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Livingston | 2012–13[25] | Scottish First Division | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
2013–14[26] | Scottish Championship | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 26 | 2 | |
2014–15[27] | 33 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4[a] | 1 | 41 | 12 | ||
2015–16[28] | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4[b] | 2 | 26 | 4 | ||
2016–17[29] | Scottish League One | 32 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4[a] | 1 | 42 | 17 | |
2017–18[30] | Scottish Championship | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 17 | 5 | |
Total | 141 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 176 | 42 | ||
St Mirren (loan) | 2017–18[30] | Scottish Championship | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
St Mirren | 2017–18[30] | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | |
2018–19[31] | Scottish Premiership | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2[c] | 1 | 30 | 7 | |
2019–20[32] | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 4 | ||
Total | 59 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 72 | 14 | ||
Dundee | 2020–21[33] | Scottish Championship | 25 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4[d] | 1 | 34 | 8 |
2021–22[34] | Scottish Premiership | 25 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 7 | |
Total | 50 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 63 | 15 | ||
Partick Thistle | 2022–23[35] | Scottish Championship | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6[e] | 1 | 35 | 6 |
Derry City | 2023[36] | League of Ireland Premier Division | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | – | 4[f] | 0 | 18 | 3 | |
2023[37] | 25 | 7 | 2 | 1 | – | 2[g] | 0 | 29 | 8 | |||
Total | 37 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 47 | 11 | ||
Career total | 315 | 69 | 17 | 4 | 30 | 7 | 33 | 8 | 393 | 88 |
- ^ a b c d Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- ^ Two appearances and a goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup; two appearances and a goal in the Championship play-offs
- ^ Two appearances in the Scottish Premiership play-offs
- ^ Appearances in the Premiership play-offs
- ^ One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup; five appearances and one goal in the Scottish Premiership play-offs
- ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ Appearances in the UEFA Conference League
Honours
editLivingston
St Mirren
References
edit- ^ Athletic, The. "Daniel Mullen - Scottish Premiership Attacker - News, Stats, Bio and more". The Athletic.
- ^ "Livingston boss Gareth Evans pleased with Danny Mullen's contribution". West Lothian Courier. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
- ^ "Livingston 0-2 Airdrie match report". Livingston F.C. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
- ^ "Livingston 2-1 Dunfermline match report". Livingston F.C. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Danny Mullen in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
- ^ "St Mirren sign Livingston's Mullen 'for five-figure fee'". BBC Sport. BBC. 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "Danny Mullen signs permanent contract". BBC Sport. stmirren.co.uk. 11 January 2018. Archived from the original on 12 January 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "St Mirren: Captain McGinn and goalkeeper Hladky among 13 departures". BBC Sport. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "Danny is a Dee". Dundeefc.co.uk. 4 August 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ Cran, George (10 October 2020). "Brora Rangers 0–2 Dundee: Danny Mullen debut goal seals Dundee victory in the Highlands". Evening Telegraph. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Dundee promoted as Kilmarnock drop down for first time in 28 years". BBC. 24 May 2021. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Cran, George (12 August 2021). "Dundee injury update: One key player to go under the knife but there's good new on another". thecourier.co.uk. Archived from the original on 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ "Aberdeen woes deepen as Dundee win". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ "Jota leads Celtic to win at Dundee". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "We deserved a more convincing win - McPake". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Dundee down Saints for successive wins". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Player Departures". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Partick Thistle confirm signing of ex-St Mirren and Dundee striker Danny Mullen". Glasgow Times. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Partick Thistle v Montrose". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ^ "Player Update – 8th June 2023". Partick Thistle FC. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "City Sign Danny Mullen". 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Derry City 'a move I couldn't knock back' says former Partick Thistle striker Danny Mullen | Derry Journal".
- ^ "Patching scores injury-time winner against Sligo". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Listen: Bohemians v Derry City". BBC Sport. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Danny Mullen in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Danny Mullen in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Danny Mullen in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Danny Mullen in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Danny Mullen in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Danny Mullen in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Danny Mullen in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Danny Mullen in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Danny Mullen in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Danny Mullen in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Danny Mullen in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Scotland - D. Mullen - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".
- ^ "Scotland - D. Mullen - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".
External links
edit- Danny Mullen at Soccerbase