Simon Murray, born in the heart of Scotland on the 15th of March 1992, is a potent forward who plays primarily as a striker for Dundee. Standing tall at 5ft 11in (1.82m) and weighing 11 stone (70kg), he dons the number 15 jersey for his team. As of current market standing, Transfermarkt values him around approximately £170k. His contract at Dundee has 2 years and 1 month remaining, set to expire on 31 May 2027.
The Scottish striker commenced his professional football journey back in July 2010 with Montrose in the Scottish League One, making a solitary first team appearance in his debut season. He then transferred to Tayport, a team from the Scottish Junior League, in January 2011. Simon then moved up a league, joining Arbroath, also from the League One, in July 2014, where he made a considerable impact scoring 19 goals in 35 matches for the 2014 - 2015 season.
Murray’s performance caught the attention of Dundee United of the Scottish Premiership, securing a transfer for around £50k in July 2015. During his stint at Dundee United, which lasted two seasons, he amassed 54 first team appearances and found the back of the net 17 times. His shining form prompted another move, this time to Hibernian in the Premiership, in July 2017. During the 2017 - 2018 season with Hibernian, Murray made 22 appearances, netting six times, before heading out on loan to Dundee for the remainder of the season.
Murray’s career then took an international turn, transferring to Bidvest Wits of the South African First Division in July 2018 for a sum around £130k. Following his South African adventure, he returned home, signing with Queen’s Park in the Scottish Championship in September 2020. Before transferring to Ross County in the Scottish Premiership in January 2023 for an undisclosed fee, he scored an impressive 15 goals in 22 appearances for Queen's Park. During his time at Ross County, he formed a vital part of the team's offensive line, scoring 16 goals in 51 appearances.
In July 2024, Murray once again returned to Dundee in the Scottish Premiership, rejoining the club for an undisclosed fee. Over the past two seasons with Dundee, he has made an impressive 49 first team appearances and managed to score 19 goals. Simon's contribution also extended to the domestic cup competitions, where he stood out in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Dundee, scoring five goals in five appearances, and the Scottish Cup 2024 – 2025, where he netted once in three games.
All in all, Simon Murray's journey through the Scottish football landscape has been one of steadfast dedication and consistent performance. From his humble beginnings at Montrose to his current stint at Dundee, he has remained a significant contributor to each team's striking force, amassing goals and creating opportunities for his teammates in equal measure.
