28 Facts About Tom Cairney

Thomas Cairney was born on 20 January 1991 and is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for and captains Premier League club Fulham.

Tom Cairney has previously played for Hull City and Blackburn Rovers.

Tom Cairney had previously represented Scotland at under-19 and under-21 levels.

Tom Cairney was born and raised in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, to a Scottish father, who worked as a miner and then as a taxi driver.

Tom Cairney revealed that his father would take him to Scotland and watch Celtic as a youngster.

Tom Cairney was released from the Leeds United youth system at the age of 16 after being told he was too small.

Tom Cairney had been with the club since the age of seven.

Tom Cairney played for Hull against Tottenham Hotspur in the final of the pre-season Premier League Asia Trophy in Beijing on 31 July 2009.

Tom Cairney signed a new three-year contract with the club on 31 March 2010.

Tom Cairney scored one goal, a curling free kick against Norwich City that helped Hull to their first away victory in 30 games.

Tom Cairney made his return the following week at home to Huddersfield coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute for teammate Corry Evans.

On 1 August 2013, Tom Cairney joined Blackburn Rovers on loan until January.

Two days later, Tom Cairney made his full debut for the club in an eventful League Cup clash with Carlisle United, scoring one and providing one assist, before being sent off for the first time in his career after two bookable offences.

Since joining Blackburn Rovers, Tom Cairney established himself in the first team there, having quickly made an impact.

Tom Cairney signed for Fulham on 26 June 2015 for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract.

Tom Cairney was given the number 10 shirt for the new season, succeeding Bryan Ruiz, who departed the club in the summer transfer window.

Tom Cairney then scored two goals in the first month of the league season against Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers.

However, the club made it clear that Tom Cairney was not for sale.

Tom Cairney was named the new captain for the new season, succeeding Scott Parker.

In May 2019, Tom Cairney signed a new long-term contract with Fulham.

Since returning from injury, Tom Cairney was used primarily as a substitute, although he retained his position as club captain.

On 27 August 2022, Tom Cairney came off the bench against Arsenal to record his 250th appearance for Fulham.

On 2 January 2024, Tom Cairney extended his contract with Fulham until the summer of 2025.

Tom Cairney is eligible to play for Scotland through his Scottish father.

Tom Cairney continued to be eligible to play for England, and his Hull City captain George Boateng described Cairney as being potentially a "huge asset to the national team of England".

Tom Cairney was called up by Scotland national under-19 team for the first time in September 2009.

Tom Cairney made a total of six appearances for the Scotland under-21s between August 2010 and February 2012.

Tom Cairney earned his first call up from Scotland national team in March 2017.