Shaleum Logan

Manchester City

Born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England, Logan was a product of the Manchester City youth academy since 2000 and progressed both through the academy and reserve side. He first came into prominence after impressing during the U18s run to the 2005–06 FA Youth Cup final. Ahead of the 2006–07 season, Logan’s first team breakthrough occurred when he was given a number thirty–eight shirt. Ahead of the 2007–08 season, Logan was called up to the Manchester City’s first team for the pre–season tour by manager Sven-Göran Eriksson. On 18 July 2007, he started in the club’s friendly match against Örgryte IS, playing 56 minutes before being substituted, in a 4–1 win. After the match, Logan’s performance was praised by Sven-Göran Eriksson. On 28 August 2007, he signed a three-year contract with Manchester City. The next day on 29 August 2007, Logan made his first-team debut in the 2–1 League Cup second round victory over Bristol City, becoming the 23rd graduate of the club’s Academy to play for the senior side. On 25 September 2007, he made a second appearance in the next round against Norwich City, starting once again, in a 1–0 win. After being recalled by the club, Logan appeared as an unused substitute, in a 3–2 loss against Fulham on 26 April 2008. Ahead of the 2008–09 season, Logan switched number shirt from thirty–eight to thirty. Having played for Manchester City’s first team on the substitute and playing for the club’s reserves, he made his Premier League…

His elder brother, Carlos Logan, is also a former Manchester City trainee. Since moving to Scotland, Logan said he has settled in the country. Logan is married to Sam Goodrum and together they have three children. Initially, his three children lived in Manchester, leading him to consider leaving Aberdeen to be with his family before deciding to stay with the Dons. His son, Kaleb, was a mascot for a match at Hampden Park versus Hibernian on 22 April 2017. Throughout his football career, Logan has spoken out about racism in football. In February 2020, he publicly revealed on his social media account that he received racist message and photo from a Rangers supporter. Manager Derek McInnes praised Logan’s handling on dealing with the racial abuse. This led to Rangers’ manager Steven Gerrard called for tougher punishments on racism, revealing that Alfredo Morelos suffered racial abuse as well. In May 2020, Logan said he was training to be a plumber when his footballing career comes to an end. Following his transfer to semi-professional Cove Rangers, Logan opened his own plumbing business, but following his release by the club in July 2023 he posted a video on his Twitter that appeared to show him working as a maintenance man on the floodlights at Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium. It was also stated that he was seeking full-time employment as an offshore rig worker. Logan was arrested in Aberdeen on 17 June 2021 in connection with alleged money laundering offences. Almost 3 years…

Aberdeen

Scottish League Cup: 2013–14; runner-up: 2016–17, 2018–19 Scottish Cup runner-up: 2016–17 Heart of Midlothian

Scottish Championship: 2020–21 Cove Rangers

Scottish League One: 2021–22 Individual

PFA Scotland Team of the Year (Premiership): 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17