Brody Paterson (born 24 April 2001) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for club Kelty Hearts.
Career Born in Kirkcaldy, Paterson began his playing career with Dunfermline Athletic, before moving to Celtic's youth sector at the age of 12. In June 2018, he signed his first professional contract with Celtic, which was then renewed in May 2020, when he penned a new three-year deal.
Whilst under contract with Celtic, Paterson spent time on loan at Queen's Park, where he won the 2020–21 Scottish League Two, and then Airdrieonians, where he reached the promotional play-offs of the 2021–22 Scottish League One, as the club eventually lost to Queen's Park in the final round. At the end of the latter season, Paterson left Celtic after turning down an offer for a new contract extension.
On 4 July 2022, Paterson joined English League Two side Hartlepool United on a two-year deal. On 9 January 2023, Paterson signed for Cove Rangers on loan for the remainder of the season, re-joining with his former manager at Hartlepool, Paul Hartley. At the end of the 2022–23 season, the Hartlepool Mail reported that Paterson would be allowed to leave the club permanently. In January 2024, he signed on loan for Kelty Hearts until the end of the season. He was released by Hartlepool United at the end of the 2023–24 season. In June 2024, it was announced Paterson had signed for Kelty Hearts on a permanent basis.
Style of play Paterson is a left-back, who can also play as a left winger, and provides cover both in defensive and offensive actions.
He has cited Kieran Tierney as his main source of inspiration.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCeltic2021–22Scottish Premiership0000001010Queen's Park (loan)2020–21Scottish League Two110003000140Airdrieonians (loan)2021–22Scottish League One130000040170Hartlepool United2022–23League Two1101010301602023–24National League130000000130Total240101030290Cove Rangers (loan)2022–23Scottish Championship2010000030Kelty Hearts2023–24Scottish League One1701000001802024–25Scottish League One3601040204302025–26Scottish League One220204041321Total750408061931Career total1250601201411571
Honours
Queen's Park Scottish League Two: 2020–21
Airdrieonians Scottish League One runner-up: 2021–22
References