James Scott, the Scottish born forward, celebrates his 24th birthday on 30th August 2020. Born and bred in Scotland, the stalwart striker is currently wreaking havoc on the pitches at St Mirren; his towering frame of six feet two inches (1.88m) and his considerable weight of 13 stone 9 pounds (87kg) making him a formidable presence on the field. Dressed in the number 14 jersey, Scott delivers a focused performance to each match.
Scott's professional football journey commenced in earnest in October 2013 when, as a raw trainee, he was recruited by Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership. His debut season in 2017-18 saw him make two appearances in league matches for Motherwell. His next season emerged more productive, with Scott making twelve first team appearances and scoring his first goal in league matches. The 2019-2020 season proved even more fulfilling as Scott made 22 first team appearances scoring thrice.
In a significant switch in January 2020, Scott transferred to Hull City at the English Championship for an approximate fee of £1.5m. Whilst at Hull City in the 2019-2020 season, he made seven first team appearances and celebrated a goal in league matches. However, the following season saw him only make a single appearance in the first team.
August 2021 witnessed Scott moving on loan from Hull City to the Scottish Premiership at Hibernian. He made a total of 16 first team appearances and scored with precision four times in league matches in the 2021-22 season. Upon completion of his loan in June 2022, he returned to Hull City but only made eight first team appearances across two seasons, scoring one goal.
January 2023, presented another change of scene for Scott as he transferred from Hull City to Exeter City in England's League One. His appearance was limited to four matches in the 2022-23 season. An exciting twist transpired in January 2024, when Scott was offered a loan to St Mirren back in the Scottish Premiership. In the 2023-2024 season at St Mirren, he made 11 first team appearances, scoring a goal.
In a permanent switch in July 2024, Scott made the transfer from Exeter City to St Mirren. His performance at St Mirren so far has seen him make 17 first team appearances across two seasons. His participations in League Cup 2024-2025, Scottish Cup 2023-2024, and Conference League Qualifiers 2024-2025 add a total of six more appearances as a substitute to his burgeoning portfolio.
