19 promising youngsters competing in Scotland’s lower leagues
By Ben Robertson
Published 15th Apr 2019, 11:49 GMT
Updated 15th Apr 2019, 15:54 GMT
The 6'5 imposing striker struggled for game time at Peterhead where he was behind experienced campaigners Rory McAllister and Derek Lyle. However he showed glimpses of his ability and moved up a division to Montrose in January
Over the years, the Scottish lower leagues have been a breeding ground for numerous young talent.
Here we look at 19 promising youngsters currently developing in the Scottish Championship, League One and League Two.
The 21 year-old is currently on loan at Ayr United from Celtic. He has made a total of 31 appearances for the Championship side and has made a name for himself after keeping 14 clean sheets this season.
Released by Partick in the summer, the striker has proven himself at Raith by becoming top scorer in League One, and is just one goal away from hitting 30 for the season.
A Pacy winger with an eye for a goal. The 23 year-old has hit the net 13 times this season in League One and will be hoping to force his way into Steve Clark's plans on his return to Kilmarnock.
Breen has made just six appearances for Edinburgh City this year, but has shown some strong potential. He has scored once for the club since his loan move from Hamilton, which finishes at the end of this season.
Plucked by manager Darren Young during pre-season from Heriot Watt. The striker, according to the manager, "stuck out like a sore thumb" during his trial period. Has gone on to become the Fife club's lead striker this campaign.
Young midfielder given his chance by East Fife after a really impressive spell on trial during pre-season. Has gradually been given more game time in recent months and will be aiming to make a starting jersey his next season.
Young forward on loan from Celtic at Alloa. Yet to get off the mark for The Wasps, but performances at Celtic and Dumbarton have proved he has a high potential rate and is definitely one for the future.
Signed in 2017 after being released by Inverness CT he joined his older brother Jordon at Peterhead. Since joining the Blue Toon he has been a mainstay in defence operating primarily at centre half but also at full back
