Gary Mackay-Steven, born in Thurso on 31 August 1990 (age 35), is a Scottish left winger now with Partick Thistle, where he wears squad number 16.
He first made his name properly at Dundee United, with his most productive league season coming in 2013-14, when he scored seven goals in 35 appearances. That form made him an obvious domestic target, and Celtic signed him from United in February 2015 for around £250,000.
At Celtic, Mackay-Steven was a first-team player rather than a decoration. Quick, direct and left-sided, he offered width and movement, though his spell never quite became more than that. In July 2017 he left for Aberdeen for around £150,000.
The years after Celtic took him through Aberdeen, New York City FC, Hearts, Kilmarnock, Ross County and Partick Thistle, with Dundee United remaining an important part of the wider career arc. It has been a well-travelled career, mostly in Scotland, with the odd detour rather than a straight line.
In 2026-27, Mackay-Steven has made nine appearances for Partick Thistle in all competitions, scoring twice in the League Cup. His current market value is around £43,000, according to Transfermarkt.
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