Aaron McGowan

Morecambe

McGowan made his professional debut for Morecambe during the 2012–13 season, becoming the youngest player in the club's history on 20 April in a 2–0 defeat to Torquay United at the Globe Arena. He made two substitute appearances in League Two in the 2013–14 campaign, and signed a new two-year deal in May 2014. On 28 March 2015, McGowan scored his first professional career goal in a 1–1 draw at Exeter City. He featured eight times in the 2014–15 season. McGowan was reported to be tracked by Championship clubs in November 2015 and manager Jim Bentley said he was not surprised as he had impressed playing on both the left and right side of the Shrimps defence. McGowan signed a contract extension two months later to keep him tied to the club until 2018. He faced competition for a first-team place from Laurence Wilson and Shaun Beeley, and featured 26 times across the 2015–16 campaign. He played a further 36 times in the 2016–17 season. He played 46 games in the 2017–18 campaign, and won three club awards, picking up Player of the Year, Fans Player of the Year, and local newspaper Player of The Year. Morecambe secured their Football League status with a point on the final day at Coventry City. He turned down a new contract at the end of this season and because he subsequently joined a Scottish club, Morecambe were not entitled to any compensation.

Hamilton Academical

McGowan signed for Scottish Premiership club Hamilton Academical, managed by Martin…

McGowan is a player who plays anywhere across the defence.

As of match played 27 October 2026

Aaron Joseph McGowan was born in Maghull on 24 July 1997. He attended Maricourt Catholic School. He later said that he enjoyed his time there as he could spend time with friends without "worries or stress that life brings you further down the line". He captained Kirkby Boys, Sefton Boys, and Merseyside under-16s. He also represented the Great Britain Catholic Schools football team at the FISEXC games in Malta.