20 Facts About Callum Paterson

Callum Thomas Owen Paterson was born on 13 October 1994 and is a professional footballer who plays for EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday as a utility player.

Callum Paterson moved to Cardiff City in 2017, and helped them win promotion to the Premier League in 2018.

Callum Paterson mainly played for Hearts as a right-back, but was sometimes used as a striker.

Callum Paterson has been praised for his work rate, pace, aerial ability, positioning, and goalscoring prowess.

Callum Paterson is known for his array of goal celebrations.

Callum Paterson made 17 full international appearances for Scotland between 2016 and 2020.

Callum Paterson's father is Scottish and his mother is from Zimbabwe.

Callum Paterson was born in London and moved from there to Scotland when he was three years old.

Callum Paterson grew up in South Queensferry where he attended Queensferry High School.

Callum Paterson is the cousin of fellow footballer Michael Travis.

Callum Paterson began his career as a youth player at Tynecastle before joining Heart of Midlothian in 2010.

On 31 August 2012, Callum Paterson signed a new contract extending his stay with the club until 2015.

On 22 January 2013, Callum Paterson suffered ligament damage to his foot in training that ruled him out of the Scottish League Cup Semi-final against Inverness that weekend.

On 7 June 2017, Callum Paterson agreed a three-year deal with EFL Championship club Cardiff City.

Callum Paterson continued his good form throughout the rest of the season, scoring 10 goals, ending as the club's top goal scorer in the league, as they were promoted to the Premier League.

Callum Paterson was voted Young Player of the Season by the Cardiff fans.

Callum Paterson played his first Premier League game against Bournemouth on the opening day of the season.

Callum Paterson made his club debut the following weekend against Queens Park Rangers and scored his first goal for the club against Brentford on 21 October 2020.

Callum Paterson earned caps at both under-18 and under-19 level in 2012 before establishing himself as a regular in Scotland under-21 squads.

Callum Paterson made 17 appearances for Scotland between 2016 and 2020, with his most recent cap coming in the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs against Serbia.