Paul Caddis
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Paul Caddis is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for English League Two
side Swindon Town
. He is also the captain of the Scotland under-21 team
. He plays as either a right back or right winger.
until June 2004, leaving the school to play professional football for Celtic
. He returned to take Higher level Physical Education but, under regulations from Celtic and like many professional football teams, he was unable to play in the school's football team.
. He then made his competitive debut coming on as a substitute in Celtic's 1–0 victory away to Falkirk
on 27 January 2008. He then made his first start just six days later against Kilmarnock
at Rugby Park
in the Scottish Cup
. He assisted Scott McDonald
for the first goal in the 5–1 rout. Caddis made his home debut on 20 February against Barcelona
in the Champions League
Last 16 first leg fixture. Since then he was regularly a part of the first team squad for Celtic and played in several pre-season games, mostly on the right wing.
Caddis appeared in Celtic's 3–3 Europa League draw with Rapid Vienna
in December 2009.
, who had signed for Celtic a week earlier. He made his debut against Inverness CT
on 14 February playing the full 90 minutes on the right wing as the game ended 1–1. He returned to Celtic after playing his last game for the Tangerines in a 3–0 defeat to Rangers
on 24 May.
, along with Celtic teammate, midfielder Simon Ferry
.
striker Ryan Caddis and older brother of St. Johnstone midfielder Liam Caddis
.
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
. He is also the captain of the Scotland under-21 team
Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
. He plays as either a right back or right winger.
Early life
Caddis attended St Joseph's AcademySt Joseph's RC Academy
St. Joseph's Academy is a Roman Catholic secondary school in New Farm Loch, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.-History:St Joseph's Academy was originally founded in 1955 in its present location. Initially built on what was the outskirts of Kilmarnock at the time, the adjacent New Farm Loch estate...
until June 2004, leaving the school to play professional football for Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
. He returned to take Higher level Physical Education but, under regulations from Celtic and like many professional football teams, he was unable to play in the school's football team.
Celtic
Caddis trained with the under-17s team at Celtic before moving to the under 19s, where he quickly became captain. He often trains with the Celtic first team. He made his first team debut in a friendly encounter against Newcastle United on 26 July 2007, playing 74 minutes before being replaced by Jiri JarosikJirí Jarošík
Jiří Jarošík is a Czech footballer who is currently playing for AC Sparta Prague. He played Czech national team, where he played 23 matches. He is a defender and midfielder.-Early career:...
. He then made his competitive debut coming on as a substitute in Celtic's 1–0 victory away to Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
on 27 January 2008. He then made his first start just six days later against Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
at Rugby Park
Rugby Park
Rugby Park is a football stadium situated in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock. It was first used in 1899 and is the home of Kilmarnock F.C..It underwent a major redevelopment in 1994–95, becoming an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 18,128...
in the Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
. He assisted Scott McDonald
Scott McDonald
Scott Douglas McDonald is an Australian football player who currently plays as a striker for English Championship side Middlesbrough and the Australian national team. Scott McDonald is of Scottish heritage.-Early career:...
for the first goal in the 5–1 rout. Caddis made his home debut on 20 February against Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
in the Champions League
UEFA Champions League 2007–08
The 2007–08 UEFA Champions League was the 16th season of UEFA's premier European club football tournament, the UEFA Champions League, since it was rebranded in 1992, and the 53rd tournament overall....
Last 16 first leg fixture. Since then he was regularly a part of the first team squad for Celtic and played in several pre-season games, mostly on the right wing.
Caddis appeared in Celtic's 3–3 Europa League draw with Rapid Vienna
SK Rapid Wien
The Sportklub Rapid Wien is an Austrian football club playing in the country's capital city of Vienna. Rapid is the most popular club in Austria and also record title holder having won the Austrian national football title 32 times...
in December 2009.
Dundee United
On 2 February 2009, Caddis joined Dundee United on loan until the end of the season. He was given the number 6, previously worn by Willo FloodWillo Flood
William "Willo" Flood is an Irish footballer who currently plays as a right winger for Scottish Premier League club Dundee United. He has also won 15 caps for his country at under-20 and under-21 levels....
, who had signed for Celtic a week earlier. He made his debut against Inverness CT
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
on 14 February playing the full 90 minutes on the right wing as the game ended 1–1. He returned to Celtic after playing his last game for the Tangerines in a 3–0 defeat to Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
on 24 May.
Swindon Town
On 2 August 2010, Caddis was transferred from Celtic to Swindon TownSwindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
, along with Celtic teammate, midfielder Simon Ferry
Simon Ferry
Simon Ferry is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Swindon Town.-Celtic:Having played for the Celtic youth teams, Ferry signed a 4 and a half year professional contract with the club in January 2006...
.
Personal life
Caddis is the younger brother of former Ayr UnitedAyr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
striker Ryan Caddis and older brother of St. Johnstone midfielder Liam Caddis
Liam Caddis
Liam Caddis is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Arbroath in the Scottish Second Division on loan from Scottish Premier League side St. Johnstone.-Career:...
.
Career statistics
| Club | |League | |League Cup | |Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Celtic Celtic F.C. Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the... |
2007–08 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008–09 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Dundee United Dundee United F.C. Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923... (loan) |
2008–09 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dundee Utd Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| Celtic Celtic F.C. Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the... |
2009–10 2009–10 in Scottish football The 2009–10 season was the 113th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* St. Johnstone are competing in the Scottish Premier League for the fifth time, their last season in the top-flight since the 2001–02 season, after being promoted as First Division champions last... |
10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Celtic Total | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| Career total | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | |