24 Facts About Aaron McLean

Aaron McLean was born on 25 May 1983 and is an English retired professional footballer who played as a striker.

Aaron McLean switched to Aldershot Town in 2003, and, after making 68 league appearances, moved again to Grays Athletic in 2005.

Aaron McLean quickly became a regular player for Grays, making 59 league appearances before switching to Peterborough United in 2006; initially on loan, which became permanent the following year.

Aaron McLean was a regular for Peterborough, and made 148 league appearances before moving to Hull City in January 2011.

In January 2014 Aaron McLean completed a move to Bradford City.

Aaron McLean started his career with the Leyton Orient youth system in 1998.

Aaron McLean then played for Grays Athletic before joining League Two side, Peterborough on loan, on 31 October 2006.

Aaron McLean scored 29 goals in the league in 45 appearances that season, which made him the League's leading scorer and earned him the League Two Golden Boot.

Aaron McLean scored three goals in four FA Cup appearances that year.

Aaron McLean went on to start for the remainder of the season, which saw Peterborough secure second position in the league and with it promotion to the Championship.

Aaron McLean had a written transfer request accepted by Peterborough in December 2009.

Aaron McLean made his debut in the New Year's Day game with Leicester City coming on as a first-half substitute to replace Jamie Devitt.

On 22 October 2011 against Watford at the KC Stadium, Liam Rosenior's first low ball was blocked, but he made sure he got a second chance to cross and Aaron McLean was on hand to fire home his first goal at the KC Stadium.

On 11 August 2012, Aaron McLean scored Hull's first competitive goal of the season against Rotherham United at the KC Stadium in the League Cup.

Aaron McLean then joined Championship club Birmingham City on 21 November 2013, on loan until 1 January 2014.

Aaron McLean made his debut two days later, as a second-half substitute as Birmingham drew with Blackpool, and then scored both goals as the club's development squad beat their Newcastle United counterparts in the U21 Premier League Cup.

When it came to light that Aaron McLean had been ineligible, having played for his parent club in an earlier round, Birmingham withdrew from the competition.

Aaron McLean made seven first-team appearances, mainly as a substitute, without scoring, before missing the last two games of his loan spell with a hamstring injury.

On 16 January 2014 Aaron McLean signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with League One club Bradford City for an undisclosed fee.

On 18 November 2014, Aaron McLean rejoined Peterborough United on loan until January 2015.

Aaron McLean joined Barnet on a short-term deal on 19 August 2015.

Aaron McLean played 22 times for the Bees in all competitions, scoring five goals, before leaving the club on 14 January 2016.

Aaron McLean joined Ebbsfleet United on a free transfer on 14 January 2016.

Aaron McLean is the younger brother of British singer McLean, and nephew of Bitty McLean.