Declan Gallagher, a steadfast defender hailing from Scotland, was born on the 13th of February 1991. He currently plays as a central defender for Dundee United, sporting the number 31 jersey. A towering presence on the field, Gallagher stands at 6ft 5in (1.96m) and has a weight conditioned for football, coming in at 14st 9lb (93kg).
As per Transfermarkt, his market value stands around the mark of €250k, translating roughly into £213k. Gallagher's current contract with Dundee United is set for its conclusion on the 31st of May 2025, with only 5 months remaining.
Having begun his professional journey in the hallowed greens of Glasgow Celtic, Gallagher transferred to Stranraer in Scotland's League Two on a loan deal, back in October 2010. He made 26 first team appearances and managed to net three goals in his debut season (2010 - 2011). Despite his commendable showings for Celtic in his two years, the decision was made to permanently transfer Gallagher to Clyde in Scotland's League Two in August 2011. He continued to assert his defensive acumen, making 25 first team appearances and scoring two goals.
In July 2012, Gallagher's journey took him to Dundee in the Premiership, where he spent two impressive seasons honing his skills and augmenting his reputation as a reliable defender. Post his stint at Dundee, he joined the Livingston side in the Championship in July 2014. His five-season tenure at Livingston was punctuated by numerous first-team appearances and a handful of goals.
A less detailed stint at an undisclosed club followed in February 2016, but Gallagher soon returned to his previous club, Livingston, in January 2017. The following seasons saw him continue to consistently appear in the first team, scoring when the opportunities arose.
Gallagher's proven prowess led to a move to the Premiership club Motherwell in July 2019. Successive seasons racking up 30 and then 29 first team appearances showcased his robust health, setting the stage for a move to Aberdeen in the Premiership in July 2021. His one-season stint at Aberdeen resulted in 22 first team appearances.
In quick succession, Gallagher transferred to St Mirren in the Premiership in July 2022, adding 27 appearances and two goals to his tally over the season. The 2023-2024 season saw him on the move again, this time to Dundee United for an undisclosed fee. In his debut season for Dundee United, he became a mainstay on the pitch with 26 appearances. For the ongoing 2024-2025 season, Gallagher already counts 20 first team appearances.
