Harry Paton, born on 23rd May 1998, is a Canadian footballer who currently plies his trade in Scotland. A robust midfielder, he is particularly known for his central midfield play and his number 12 jersey at Motherwell. Standing at a fair 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighing 11st (70kg), Paton has asserted a steady presence on the pitch.
Paton's career kicked off at a young age, moving to Scotland and joining Hearts academy as a trainee in July 2016. In the span of a year, he was loaned out to Stenhousemuir in Scotland's League One for the 2017-2018 season. Securing 17 first team appearances and netting three goals, he made a notable contribution to the side in his debut season.
Emerging from his League One stint, Paton transferred from Hearts to Ross County in the Premiership in July 2018. Over a period of three seasons from 2019 to 2022, the midfielder stacked up 85 league appearances and managed to put the ball in the back of the net on two occasions. His performances for Ross County did not go unnoticed. As a result, another loan spell beckoned.
In September 2018, he returned to Stenhousemuir on loan. Reprising his role from the previous season, Paton clocked up another 17 appearances and landed three goals. He returned to Ross County in earnest in January 2019, making a substantial number of appearances in the following seasons and continuing to contribute to their league performance.
In the summer of 2022, Paton made a move away from Ross County, though the destination was left unspecified. However, by March 2023 he was back in the Scottish Premiership, only this time with Motherwell. Following a quiet first season with seven league appearances, he managed 26 appearances with two goals in his second season 2023-2024. So far, in the current season 2024 - 2025, Paton made nine first team appearances in league matches.
Harry Paton's current market value is pegged around €300k, which, when converted to pound sterling, amounts to roughly £250k. His value is attested by Transfermarkt, a reputable source for football facts and figures. Despite nearing the end of his contract with Motherwell that is set to expire on 31st May 2025, this young talent continues to make a name for himself in the Scottish football scene.
