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. McKay has also had loan spells with Ilkeston, Gainsborough Trinity and

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. McKay was born in Glasgow and played youth football with the Doncaster Rovers Academy as well as studying at Hill House School, before starting his professional career with the club.

Club career

Doncaster Rovers

On 1 September 2015, McKay made his professional debut for Doncaster Rovers in a first round win in the Football League Trophy versus Burton Albion. McKay started the match that the club won 5–3 on penalties after a goalless draw.

Ilkeston FC (loan)

In October 2015, McKay and his twin brother Jack went out on loan to Ilkeston to gain first-team experience.

Leeds United

On 11 January 2016, McKay and his brother Jack both signed for Leeds United for undisclosed fees on two-and-a-half year contracts under then head coach Steve Evans. During the pre-season of the

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, McKay was involved in the first-team squad, playing regularly in pre-season due to the departure of centre-back

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and the injury to Liam Cooper. On 29 January 2017, McKay made his Leeds debut versus Sutton United in the FA Cup. On 17 December 2017, McKay and his brother Jack ended their contracts by mutual consent.

Cardiff City

On 22 January 2018, McKay signed for

on a two and a half year contract after an extended trial with the club. In January 2019, McKay was loaned out to League Two club

for the remainder of the 2018-19 season.

Airdrieonians

In July 2019, McKay signed for Scottish League One club

. where he primarily played as a midfielder until his departure on 31 May 2021.

Queen of the South

On 9 June 2021, McKay signed a one-year deal with Scottish Championship club Queen of the South. On 23 February 2022, McKay extended his deal to remain at the ''Doonhamers'' for another two seasons until the summer of 2024. On 27 August 2022, McKay was sent-off for violent conduct in the 84th minute, in a 3-1 defeat away to

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in Scottish League One.

Personal life

McKay's father Willie McKay and his older brother Mark are both football agents. His twin brother, Jack McKay is also a professional footballer.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:McKay, Paul 1996 births Living people Men's association football forwards Footballers from Glasgow Scottish men's footballers English Football League players Doncaster Rovers F.C. players Northern Premier League players Ilkeston F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Twin sportspeople Cardiff City F.C. players Morecambe F.C. players Airdrieonians F.C. players Queen of the South F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players Anglo-Scots Scottish twins