29 Facts About Craig Beattie

Craig Beattie was born on 16 January 1984 and is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Craig Beattie started his career with Celtic before moving on to West Bromwich Albion and Swansea City, where he had loan spells with several Football League clubs.

Craig Beattie then had mostly short spells with Heart of Midlothian, St Johnstone, Barnet, Dundee, Ayr United, Stirling Albion, Edinburgh City and Elgin City.

Craig Beattie gained seven caps for the Scotland national football team scoring once, and represented the nation at U19, U21 and B levels.

Craig Beattie netted seven goals in the first three months of the season.

Craig Beattie appeared as substitute in 43 games and had 22 starts which limited his Celtic career goal tally to 16.

Craig Beattie scored his first hat-trick for the team on 4 August 2007 in a friendly against Dutch side SC Heerenveen.

On his return Craig Beattie scored his first Premier League goal on 28 December 2008, against Tottenham Hotspur.

Craig Beattie's return was brief and he was sent on loan to Sheffield United.

Craig Beattie moved to Preston North End on 4 March 2008, on loan until the end of the season.

Craig Beattie returned to West Brom early in order to receive treatment for the injury and was expected to miss the rest of the season.

Craig Beattie made a rapid recovery however, and returned to Preston for the final two games of the loan spell, making one further appearance as a substitute.

In September 2008, Craig Beattie joined Crystal Palace on a month-long loan, making his debut on 27 September against Ipswich.

Craig Beattie scored on his second appearance to give them a victory over Charlton Athletic in the South London derby.

The loan was later extended until 28 December 2008, however due to an injury to Ishmael Miller and some goal-scoring success at Palace, Craig Beattie was recalled by West Bromwnich Albion on 10 December.

Craig Beattie made 16 appearances for United that season, all but three of them from the bench.

Craig Beattie played in all three of the team's play-off games at the end of the season, including the Final at Wembley Stadium, but with the club failing to clinch promotion he subsequently returned to his parent club.

Craig Beattie scored his first goal on 17 October 2009 against Ipswich Town.

On 24 October 2011 Craig Beattie joined Championship side Watford on loan until 8 January 2012.

Craig Beattie scored Watford's second goal of the game heading in from close range past David James.

Craig Beattie chose the number 4 which is unusual for a striker.

Craig Beattie had a second goal in the same match wrongfully ruled out for offside.

On 10 February 2013, Craig Beattie signed for Football League Two side Barnet.

Craig Beattie signed for Scottish Championship side Dundee on 11 September 2013.

Craig Beattie signed for Maltese Premier League side Zebbug Rangers on 18 August 2014, on a one-year deal, with the option of a further year.

In July 2016, Craig Beattie became the highest profile summer signing for newly promoted Scottish League Two club Edinburgh City.

Craig Beattie spent two seasons with the Citizens before departing in May 2018.

Craig Beattie made his full Scotland international debut as a 76th-minute substitute in a draw against Italy on 3 September 2005.

Craig Beattie was born in Glasgow and attended Chryston High School.