Starting with the bare bones of the man, Jon McCracken was born on the 24th of May in the year 2000 in the bonny lands of Scotland. At the age substantial age of 25, he dons the battle gear of a goalie and abides in the heart of defence for Dundee FC, standing tall at a sturdy 6ft (1.85m) and weighing a rugged 12st 1lb (77kg), based on the trusted metrics. The number 1 jersey, is what he prefers, a number fitting for a gent tasked with guarding the team's honour on the pitch.
Now lorries full of cash aren’t typically thrown at a man in his position, but according to numbers floating around on Transfermarkt, his current market value hovers around £425k, and that's no pocket change, I'll have you know.
His journey in football began in August of 2016 with the Canaries, Norwich City in the Championship. This was where he honed his skills, cutting his teeth as a trainee. Bhoy, did he come a long way since then.
In July 2022, McCracken swam across the channel and landed in the Premier Division on Irish soil, with Bohemian FC, on a loan. His grit was tested here, appearing in five league matches for the first team during the season.
A year later, he found himself steered back to England packing his boots for Stevenage in League One - again on loan. Albeit it being a short stint, he managed an appearance during the 2022-2023 season.
July 2023 saw a change of scenery for our man, as he shipped off to rainy Scotland, joining Dundee in the Premiership, again on a loan. In his debut season here, he stood guard between the sticks for 12 league games. A number that climbed to 16 in his following season, and currently stands strong at 24 in the ongoing 2025-2026 run.
McCracken found himself back trotting English soil in September 2023, shifting to Accrington Stanley in League Two on a loan, and later in February 2024 to Dundee in the Premiership, again on a loan. He enjoyed his time in Dundee, manning the goal line in the 2023-2024 season for 12, and then 16 league matches.
Come July 2024, McCracken said goodbye to his life as a loanee, transferring from Norwich City to Dundee permanently. This proved beneficial for both the goalie and Dundee FC. In his first full-time season, he proved vital in 12 league matches, followed by 16 in the 2024-2025 season. As of the 2025-2026 season, the stopper has racked up an impressive count of 24 match appearances.
Apart from the Premiership, McCracken also showcased his skills in the League Cup and the Scottish Cup for Dundee in the 2025-2026 season with two starts each.
