Born on the 9th of August, 2000 in the Republic of Ireland, Ruari Paton is a forward with a prime position as a striker for Dundee United. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall (1.77m) and weighing in at 10 stone 3 pounds (65 kg), he sports the number 21 jersey on the field.
Paton's current market value hovers around £170k, as per Transfermarkt . His contract with Dundee United is expected to run for another 4 months before it ends on 31 May 2025.
Paton's journey through different leagues began in July 2019, when he joined East Kilbride in Scotland's Lowland League. In July 2020, he made a switch from East Kilbride to Stranraer in the Scottish League Two. His tenure with Stranraer was brief and by July 2021, he transferred to Queen of the South in the Scottish League One.
During his debut season (2022 - 2023) with Queen of the South, Paton saw significant playtime with 28 first-team appearances in which he scored a commendable 15 goals. His growth in the field continued when he transferred to Queen's Park in the Championship in Scotland in July 2023. During the 2023 - 2024 season at Queen's Park, Paton made 36 first-team appearances and netted 17 goals in league matches.
In July 2024, Paton made his way to England as he transferred from Queen's Park to Port Vale in League Two for an undisclosed fee. However, his stint with Port Vale was short-lived as by January 2025, he was back in Scotland. Paton transferred from Port Vale to Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership, currently on loan. In the ongoing 2024 - 2025 season at Dundee United, Paton has made three first-team appearances in league matches.
Furthermore, Paton's experience extends to Upper-tier Football as he participated in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Dundee United, making a single appearance as a substitute.
