Andrew Shinnie, Scottish by birth and footballer by choice, entered this mess of a world on 17 July 1989, making him a sprightly youth of 36. As we all know, Scotland is famed for producing central midfielders, and Shinnie is no exception to this rule, currently he's demonstrating his football magic to the high-calibre football enthusiasts at Livingston.
Standing at a rather average 5ft 10in (1.8m) tall, and weighing in at 11st (70kg), Shinnie proudly adorns the number 22 on his jersey, perhaps implying a numerological obsession, but this is mere speculation.
Now, if we're to get into the sticky topic of his current market value, he's priced around £43k - but don't take my word for it. This information is provided by the financial mavens over at Transfermarkt, who presumably have better things to do with their time than follow, or I dare say, watch football.
Our Mr Shinnie started his illustrious career as a trainee at Rangers in 2005. In his first season (2006 - 2007) he graced the field twice in league matches. A statement so extraordinary that it barely needs expanding upon. He then found himself at Dundee between 2008 and 2010, scoring a rather solitary goal in the process.
Next came Inverness CT in 2011, in the whirlwind grip of League One, where highlights included a remarkable tally of 19 goals over the dizzying span of two seasons. Then Mr Shinnie decided to elevate his career by bravely crossing borders to Birmingham City in 2013, and was seen galloping on the field a staggering 26 times in the first season alone - an endeavour he managed to replicate a season later.
The marathon of loan spells began with Rotherham United in 2016, followed by a brief Scottish interlude with Hibernian, before once again heading South - this time to Luton Town in 2017. During these seasons, Shinnie added 3 truly memorable appearances for Rotherham and a hefty 41 for Luton to his tally, while scoring twice.
One could think that by 2020 Shinnie was done with the relentless club hopping, but no. He got a taste of the exciting life at Charlton Athletic, an experience so profound it draws the breath away.
Finally, in July 2021, our tireless traveller decided to settle down back in Scotland, at the reputed footballing institution that is Livingston. Since then, Shinnie's been racking up appearances like there's no tomorrow, clocking up an impressive 133, scoring ten goals. Truly, an upstanding example of a journeyman footballer.
And let's not forget his cultured footwork contributed to Livingston's endeavours in both the League Cup 2025 - 2026 season and the Premiership Play-offs 2024 - 2025, enlightening the audience with his performances.
Though Andrew Shinnie's career may read like a train timetable, it's surely a testament to his grit, spirit and unyielding desire to regularly experience the British motorway system.
