Gary Mackay-Steven, born in Thurso on 31 August 1990 (age 36), is a Scottish left winger currently with Partick Thistle. His sharpest league season came at Dundee United in 2013-14, when he scored seven goals in 35 appearances, the sort of return that made his move to Celtic feel logical rather than speculative.
Celtic signed him from Dundee United in February 2015 for around £250,000. He had enough pace and craft to be useful, though his time in Glasgow never quite became the extended run his ability hinted at. In July 2017, he left Celtic for Aberdeen in a deal worth around £150,000.
After Celtic, Mackay-Steven built a varied career rather than a settled one-club second act. Aberdeen was followed by spells with New York City FC, Hearts, Kilmarnock, Ross County and Partick Thistle, with Dundee United still standing as the club where his attacking numbers were at their most persuasive.
At Partick Thistle, wearing squad number 16, he has made 13 appearances in all competitions in 2026-27, including six in the league and four in the League Cup, where he has scored twice. His current market value is around £43,000, according to Transfermarkt.
Mackay-Steven’s career has taken him from the Highlands to Celtic, abroad, and through a run of Scottish clubs. He remains an experienced wide player with a career shaped by movement, flashes of quality, and a productive early peak at Dundee United.
📈 Key stats and insights
