Born on August 5, 1988, in N. Ireland, Trevor Carson currently stands between the sticks for Dundee. The 36-year-old goalkeeper towers over most at 6ft (1.85m) and has a solid build, weighing in at 13st 5lb (85kg). Fans will recognise him on the pitch sporting the number 31 jersey.
According to Transfermarkt, Carson's market value is estimated around £90k. His contract ties him to Dundee until the end of May 2026, giving him another year and four months of assured playtime.
Carson's journey in football started significantly in 2006 when he joined Sunderland playing in the Championship. His stay led to a couple of loan spells in various English clubs, including Chesterfield, Lincoln City, Brentford, Bury, Hull City and Portsmouth. Impressively, his performance with Bury over three seasons saw him make 61 league appearances.
Carson continued his career at Cheltenham Town in 2014, cementing his status with a notable 46 league appearances in the 2014 - 2015 season. A year later he transferred to Hartlepool United, tallying 57 league appearances across two seasons before relocating to Scotland.
In 2017, he joined Motherwell FC in the Scottish Premiership. His stint at Motherwell extended over three seasons, allowing him to make a substantial 57 first-team appearances. However, in 2021, Carson's career took him to Dundee United before subsequently joining Morecambe on loan.
His resilient play earned him a move to St. Mirren, where he produced an impressive run with 37 league appearances. His performance caught the eye of Dundee, which secured his services in 2023. By the 2023 - 2024 season, Carson had demonstrated his worth with a whopping 25 league showings. Continuing his admirable form in the current 2024 - 2025 season, Carson boasts 12 appearances so far.
Additionally, Carson's contribution to Dundee in cup competitions is commendable. In the League Cup 2024 - 2025 and Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 seasons, he started in three and one game respectively.
