Liam McAlinden

Wolverhampton Wanderers

McAlinden joined Wolverhampton Wanderers as an 8-year-old. At 17-years-old, in 2010, McAlinden signed his first professional contract with Wolves. He made his senior debut on 27 April 2013 as a substitute in a 1–2 defeat to Burnley. He scored his first senior goal on 3 September 2013 in an EFL Trophy tie against Walsall. In October 2013, McAlinden joined fellow EFL League One club, Shrewsbury Town, on a three month loan deal. He scored on his club debut after coming on as a substitute against Gillingham, the first of three goals in nine appearances before being recalled by Wolves in early December. McAlinden scored his first league goal for Wolves, to earn them a 1–0 victory at MK Dons in March 2014. He would play seven times in League One for Wolves, as they finished first, winning the league and earning promotion to the EFL Championship. McAlinden signed a new two-year deal with Wolves following their promotion. In October 2014, McAlinden moved on a three-month-loan deal to League One club, Fleetwood Town. However, after scoring twice in his first 5 appearances for Fleetwood, he was recalled to cover injuries at his parent club. On 15 January 2015, McAlinden returned on loan to Fleetwood for the remainder of the season, where he scored two further goals during 14 appearances. McAlinden returned to Shrewsbury Town for a second time on a half-season loan in July 2015. In March 2016, he signed a loan deal with Crawley Town until the end of the…

Although born in England, McAlinden can represent Northern Ireland - through his grandfather - and the Republic of Ireland - through his parents. He represented Northern Ireland at Under-19 and Under-21 levels. However, in June 2013, he switched his allegiance to the Republic of Ireland, whom he has also represented at Under-21 level.

As of match played 27 April 2024

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Football League One: 2013–14 Morecambe

EFL League Two play-offs: 2021 Wrexham

National League: 2022–23 FA Trophy runner-up: 2021–22