Rory MacLeod (born 3 February 2006) is a Scottish professional

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who plays as a

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for Dundee United.

Club career

In December 2021, aged only 15, MacLeod signed his first professional deal with Dundee United. On 9 February 2022, he became Dundee United's youngest player ever at the age of 16 years and 6 days when he came on as a late substitute in a 2–0 win over

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. On 14 September 2023, MacLeod joined

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side

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on loan until January 2024.

International career

In October 2021, MacLeod was called up the Scotland under-16 squad for their Victory Shield matches. He scored in victory over Wales U16. In February 2022, he received his first call-up to the Scotland under-17 squad. In August 2023, he was called up to the under–19 squad for the first time.

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