19 Facts About Andrew Driver

Andrew David Driver was born on 20 November 1987 and is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Andrew Driver has represented Scotland at schoolboy level and England, where he was born, for the under-21 side.

Andrew Driver began playing for Hutchison Vale AFC in Edinburgh, from where he joined the Hearts youth academy.

Andrew Driver first made his mark on Hearts' first team during a pre-season tour of Austria in 2006, where he started all three friendlies, creating four goals in the process with his direct play and crossing ability.

Andrew Driver made his home debut in the league on 26 August 2006 against Inverness Caledonian Thistle, coming on as a substitute with 15 minutes to go and scoring four minutes later.

In July 2008 Andrew Driver signed an amended contract with the club for another five years committing himself to the club until 2013.

On 20 February 2013, Andrew Driver joined MLS side Houston Dynamo on loan until the end of the season with his contract at Hearts due to expire in June.

Andrew Driver ended the MLS regular season with 3 goals and 1 assist from 26 appearances, helping Houston finish 4th in the Eastern Conference and qualify for the playoffs.

Andrew Driver made 2 appearances in the US Open Cup during the season.

On 24 January 2014, it was confirmed that Andrew Driver has signed a new contract with Houston.

Andrew Driver ended the MLS regular season with 34 appearances and 1 assist as Houston finished 8th in the East, failing to qualify for the playoffs.

On 11 March 2015, it was announced that Andrew Driver would join Aberdeen on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Andrew Driver signed a two-year extension with the club on 30 May 2016, even with the club on the verge of relegation to the Dutch second tier.

Andrew Driver was then called up for the 2009 European Championships.

Andrew Driver was thought to be eligible to play for the Scotland senior team because of the new residency ruling recently introduced.

Andrew Driver was not called up by then-manager George Burley as Burley stated that it was Driver's choice to officially make himself available for selection.

On 4 February 2010, Andrew Driver committed his international future to Scotland after face-to-face talks with Scotland manager Craig Levein.

Only one week after opting to represent Scotland, the Scottish FA informed Andrew Driver he was not eligible to play for the national team, as he had not been schooled in Scotland for the requisite period of time.

Andrew Driver holds a US green card which qualified him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.