31 Facts About Craig Curran

Craig Carl Curran was born on 23 August 1989 and is an English former professional footballer.

Craig Curran began his career with Tranmere Rovers, making his debut in 2007 and going on to play over 100 games for the club before joining Carlisle United in 2010 and then Rochdale two years later.

Craig Curran joined Irish club Limerick in 2013, returning to England the following year to play non-League football with Nuneaton Town.

Craig Curran then moved to Scotland in 2015, spending three years with Ross County followed by shorter spells with Dundee United and Dundee.

Craig Curran joined Welsh side Connah's Quay Nomads in 2020 and would win two Cymru Premier titles as well as a Welsh League Cup, before joining Airbus UK Broughton and going on loan to Marine before retiring in 2024 after a brief stint with Vauxhall Motors.

Craig Curran was born and raised in Liverpool, England, and was educated at the Liverpool Blue Coat School.

Craig Curran is a product of the Youth system at Tranmere Rovers, signing his first professional contract in April 2006, agreeing a deal until 2007.

Craig Curran finished his first ever season with four goals in four appearances, with only two of them being starts.

Craig Curran then scored two goals in two games against Carlisle United on 8 September 2007 and Luton Town on 14 September 2007.

The work soon paid off when Craig Curran scored two goals in his first four league game, against Hartlepool United on 16 August 2008 and Northampton Town on 30 August 2008.

However, Craig Curran suffered a groin injury, stomach muscle injury and back strain that kept him out for months.

Craig Curran then scored two goals in two games, against Huddersfield Town on 1 December 2009 and then four days on 5 December 2009, against Brentford.

Craig Curran was a regular starter in his first season, and scored eight goals.

On 22 March 2012, Craig Curran signed for Morecambe on loan until the end of the season.

Craig Curran featured in a reserve game for Morecambe against a Manchester City side which saw the return of Carlos Tevez.

Craig Curran then signed on noncontract terms at Rochdale on 10 August 2012.

Craig Curran impressed in his short time at the club which led to his loan being extended for a further month.

On 15 February 2013, Craig Curran signed on loan with Limerick in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

Craig Curran signed for Limerick on a permanent deal until the end of the 2014 season on 1 July.

Craig Curran later scored two goals to take his tally to seven for the season, against Cork City and UCD.

Craig Curran left Nuneaton in November 2014, agreeing a mutual termination of his contract.

Craig Curran then scored three goals in three games, against Partick Thistle on 7 March 2015, Hamilton Academical on 14 March 2015 and seven days later, against Kilmarnock.

Craig Curran left the club in May 2018 after they were relegated from the Premiership.

Craig Curran signed a three-year contract with Dundee United on 1 June 2018.

Craig Curran linked up with manager Jim McIntyre, who had previously coached him at Ross County.

Craig Curran would fail to score for the rest of the season as Dundee were relegated to the Scottish Championship.

On 2 September 2019, Craig Curran left Dundee by mutual consent.

On 19 August 2022, Craig Curran joined Cymru Premier side Airbus UK Broughton.

Craig Curran went on loan to English club Marine in January 2023.

Craig Curran retired in March 2023 due to concussion issues, but announced in September that he was fit to play.

In October 2023, Craig Curran returned to football from his brief retirement with Northern Premier League Division One West club Vauxhall Motors.