Paul McLean (born 2 February 1990) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Cowdenbeath as a player/coach. McLean previously played with Brechin City, where he spent 10 years and also captained the side and was at Stirling Albion.

Career McLean started his career as a youth player with Norwich City F.C. Under-23s and Academy, after a successful trial in 2005 saw him being offered a contract for the 2006–07 season. He spent two years in England, before subsequently moving back to Scotland with Falkirk in 2007. His first contract as a senior footballer came when, at the age of 19, he was signed by Jim Duffy for Brechin City on a two-year deal.

After 10 years at Brechin, McLean left the club in May 2019 and signed for Stirling Albion.

In May 2024 he joined Cowdenbeath as a player-coach after four seasons with the binos'.

In March 2025. Paul Mclean officially retired after ripping his tights. Paul is now planning a career in athletics coaching up and coming sprinters.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBrechin City2009–10Scottish Second Division33310105One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the First Division play-offs04032010–1127140102Appearances in the First Division play-offs03412011–1230110001Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup03212012–1333310102One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and one in the First Division play-offs03732013–14Scottish League One2932010103332014–1533740104Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Championship play-offs04272015–162911010103212016–1729200006Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup; four appearances and a goal in the Championship play-offs13532017–18Scottish Championship2720030113312018–19Scottish League One190004000230Total2892314013023234123Stirling Albion2019–20Scottish League Two2712030203412020–2170002000902021–220000300030Total341208020461Career total3232416021025238724

Personal life Outside of football, McLean works in medical research at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

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