Shaun Want (born 9 February 1997) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Championship side Ayr United.
Career Raised in the Croftfoot neighbourhood of GlasgowShaun Want dares to dream of Hampden homecoming for Hamilton, Glasgow Timesm 7 February 2020 – reported as "in the shadow of Hampden Park" but actually about south of the national stadium – Want began his career with Hamilton Academical, joining the youth system aged 10. In June 2019 he signed a contract extension with the Accies, running until summer 2020.
On 3 August 2020, Want signed a new three-year deal at Hamilton keeping him at the club until 2023. Having been a back-up squad player for much of his early career, at that time he stated that he hoped to play more in the coming season and was happy to fill in wherever needed;Celtic opener pledge from Hamilton Accies ace Shaun Want, Daily Record, 23 July 2020 however, his campaign was ended by injury in October 2020 and the club was relegated from the Scottish Premiership at its end. On the opening matchday of the following season, Want scored a late equaliser as Hamilton came back from four goals down to earn a draw against Raith Rovers in the 2021–22 Scottish Championship.Hamilton Accies' Shaun Want admits celebrating with fans was a special moment after stunning comeback, Daily Record, 1 August 2021 A few weeks later he suffered facial injuries after a clash of heads with a teammate during a Scottish Challenge Cup tie.Hamilton 3 Hearts B 2: Accies star hospitalised after horror head injury, Daily Record, 31 August 2021
He moved on loan to Peterhead in February 2022.
In July 2022 he spoke about Hamilton's use of young players.
Want left Hamilton by mutual consent in August 2022, in order to sign for Northern Irish club Larne.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHamilton Academical2016–17Scottish Premiership20000000202017–181300012001422018–191000020001202019–201110020001312020–211100000001102021–22Scottish Championship611020201112022–232000300050Total5521010220684Peterhead (loan)2021–22Scottish League One100000000100Larne2022–23NIFL Premiership3204000003602023–241100010401602024–25110001080200Total5404020120720Career total1192501221401504
Honours Larne NIFL Premiership (2): 2022-23, 2023-24 County Antrim Shield: 2022-23, 2023-24
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