Ewan Otoo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 August 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland[1] | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rotherham United | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Eastwood Boys Club | |||
| 2010–2021 | Celtic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Celtic | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Clyde (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Celtic B | 20 | (1) |
| 2023 | → Dunfermline Athletic (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2023–2026 | Dunfermline Athletic | 77 | (5) |
| 2026– | Rotherham United | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2018 | Scotland U17 | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 August 2026 | |||
Ewan Otoo (born 30 August 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left wing-back or centre-back for EFL League Two club Rotherham United.
Club career
[edit]Born in Glasgow, Otoo began his career with Eastwood Boys Club, before joining the academy of Celtic at the age of eight.[2][3] He progressed through the academy, signing his first professional contract with the club in June 2019. The following month, he made his unofficial debut in a 1–0 friendly victory against Airdrieonians.[2][4]
On 23 March 2021, Otoo joined Scottish League One club Clyde on loan.[5] Shortly after his arrival, Clyde manager Danny Lennon praised Otoo's energy and attitude and described him as being ahead of his years in terms of maturity.[6] He returned to Celtic following the conclusion of the season.[7]
Otoo subsequently captained the club's B team in the Lowland League. His performances reportedly attracted interest from English clubs Aston Villa, Fulham and Burnley.[8]
In February 2023, Otoo joined Scottish League One club Dunfermline Athletic on loan.[9] He helped Dunfermline win the Scottish League One title and gain promotion to the Scottish Championship.
Otoo returned to Dunfermline on a permanent contract in June 2023.[10][11] Following the move, he said Dunfermline was the best place for him to continue his development.[12] He scored in his first competitive appearance following his permanent transfer, netting Dunfermline's equaliser in a 2–1 victory over Airdrieonians on 5 August 2023.[13]
On 4 August 2026, Otoo signed for Rotherham United following a successful trial during the club's pre-season campaign. He agreed a two-year contract, with Rotherham holding an option to extend the agreement by a further year. The signing was announced as being subject to English Football League, Football Association and international clearance.[14]
International career
[edit]Otoo made two appearances for Scotland at under-17 level in 2018.[15] He is also eligible to represent Ghana and expressed a desire to represent the country at senior international level in July 2019.[4]
Style of play
[edit]Otoo is a versatile player who can operate as a central defender, full-back or central midfielder.[14] He has most regularly been deployed as a central defender or defensive midfielder and has cited Ghana international Thomas Partey as an influence on his playing style.[16]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of matches played 8 August 2025[17]
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Celtic | 2020–21 | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Clyde (loan) | 2020–21 | Scottish League One | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| Celtic B | 2022–23 | Lowland League | 20 | 1 | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 23 | 1 | ||
| Dunfermline Athletic (loan) | 2022–23 | Scottish League One | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 2023–24 | Scottish Championship | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 37 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 47 | 4 | ||
| 2025–26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0[a] | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Dunfermline Total | 79 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 100 | 6 | ||
| Career total | 112 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 138 | 7 | ||
- 1 2 3 4 Appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup
Honours
[edit]Dunfermline Athletic
References
[edit]- ↑ Ewan Otoo at WorldFootball.net
- 1 2 "Ewan Otoo". celticfc.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "16-year-old Ghanaian teenager Ewan Otoo signs pro contract with Celtic". ghanasoccernet.com. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- 1 2 "Ghana's Ewan Otoo makes debut for Celtic". footballghana.com. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "Loan signing: Ewan Otoo". clydefc.co.uk. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ McGilvray, Andy (1 April 2021). "Celtic kid Ewan Otoo is 'years ahead' says Clyde boss Danny Lennon". dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ Okai Gyimah, Edmund (10 May 2021). "Ewan Otoo thanks Clyde FC for opportunity offered him". sportsworldghana.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ Galindo, Alan (20 December 2022). "Celtic starlet Ewan Otoo 'interesting' Aston Villa and Fulham with Burnley also keen on transfer". glasgowlive.co.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ Collin, Iain (13 February 2023). "Celtic youngster Ewan Otoo hailed after switching to Dunfermline". heraldscotland.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ Hamilton, Sean (15 June 2023). "Dunfermline set to seal permanent deal for Celtic loan star Ewan Otoo". thecourier.co.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "Ewan Otoo returns". dafc.co.uk. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ Hart, Ross (27 June 2023). "Dunfermline: Ewan Otoo discusses making move from Celtic". dunfermlinepress.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ Hart, Ross (5 August 2023). "Dunfermline: Ewan Otoo and Paul Allan earn Pars win over Airdrieonians". dunfermlinepress.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- 1 2 "Ewan earns Millers deal following successful trial". Rotherham United F.C. 4 August 2026. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ Ewan Otoo at the Scottish Football Association
- ↑ Tophic Sienu, Sheikh (1 July 2023). "Thomas Partey is my idol – Ewan Otoo". footballmadeinghana.com.gh. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ Ewan Otoo at Soccerway
- 2002 births
- Living people
- Scottish people of Ghanaian descent
- Sportspeople of Ghanaian descent
- Footballers from Glasgow
- Scottish men's footballers
- Scotland men's youth international footballers
- Men's association football defenders
- Men's association football midfielders
- Lowland Football League players
- Scottish Professional Football League players
- Celtic F.C. players
- Clyde F.C. players
- Dunfermline Athletic F.C. players
- Rotherham United F.C. players
- 21st-century Scottish sportsmen