Living proof that age hasn't dampened the fire within, Graham Carey, at the age of 35, delivers game after game as a forward for St Johnstone. Born in the Republic of Ireland on the 20th of May 1989, Carey has cemented his position as a mainstay lWinger. With a stature of 6ft (1.83m) and a solid weight of 11st 9lb (74kg), this Irishman comfortably dons the number 11 jersey.
As of the present time, Transfermarkt evaluates his market value to be in the region of approximately ยฃ215k. His current contract with St Johnstone is set to last until the 31st of May 2025, a promising 9 months remaining.
The beginnings of Carey's professional career can be traced back to 2009 at Bohemian FC in the Republic of Ireland, where he contributed two goals in 15 appearances. In 2009-2010, Scotland's St Mirren gained Carey's talents, with him ensuring three goals in 15 outings for the team.
In the 2010-2011 season, England grabbed a slice of the pie as Huddersfield Town benefited from his footwork, as he struck twice in his 19 run-outs. Scotland's call proved irresistible again in the succeeding seasons as he returned to St Mirren, scoring steadily in his tenure from 2011 to 2013.
Careyโs footprints then marked the grounds of Ross County in Scotland from 2013 to 2015, before he made his mark in England with Plymouth Argyle from 2015 to 2018. His spell there proved fruitful as he fired 32 goals combined in his three seasons with the club.
Stints at CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria then followed, from 2019 to 2022 before he found his current home with the Saints. Since joining St Johnstone in the 2022-2023 season, he has been nothing short of beneficial, contributing a steady stream of goals each year. His current season, although at an early stage, sees him featuring in five games.
His contributions have not been consigned to league fixtures alone, having also been active in cup matches. He scored one in four starts in the 2024-2025 League Cup and also featured in the Scottish Cup in 2023-2024, adding to his tally of appearances and further showcasing his prowess as a resilient sportsman.
