Stefan Scougall

Stefan Lewis Scougall (born 7 December 1992) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Scottish Championship club Alloa Athletic.

Born in Edinburgh, Scougall began his professional career with Livingston. He has since also played for Sheffield United, Fleetwood Town, St Johnstone and Carlisle United. He has also represented his country at under 21 level.

Club Career

Livingston

After playing youth football for Hibernian and Dunfermline Athletic, Scougall made his senior debut for Livingston on 16 October 2010 as a substitute in a 4–1 win against Stenhousemuir in the Scottish Second Division, making two further appearances that season as Livingston sealed the Second Division title. Scougall became a regular for the West Lothian side the following season in the First Division, and was rewarded with a new long-term contract in September 2012, designed to keep him at Almondvale until the summer of 2016. Scougall's performances for Livingston saw him attract the attention of scouts from Arsenal and Swansea City, and in April 2013, Scougall was one of four players to be nominated for the Scottish First Division Player's Player of the Year award for the 2012–13 season.

Sheffield United

In January 2014, Scougall joined English club Sheffield United, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal, for an undisclosed fee. Scougall made his debut for United in a FA Cup tie against Fulham on 26 January, coming on as a half time substitute. Scougall's first goal in United colours came on 8 February 2014 against Shrewsbury Town at Bramall Lane. Scougall was part of the Sheffield United team that reached the FA Cup semi final, played at Wembley Stadium, and scored Sheffield United's second goal in a 5–3 defeat at the hands of Hull City.

Scougall was released by Sheffield United in May 2017.

St Johnstone

On 17 June 2017, Scougall signed a two-year deal with St Johnstone.