Thomas Beattie

Collegiate

Beattie moved to the United States to study at Limestone College. During his time with the Saints, he became the program's first ever Adidas All-American Athlete. The 2006 squad that Beattie was a part of was named in the Limestone College Hall of Fame in 2018. After graduating, he was set to sign with Norwegian Premier League club Sandefjord, but he changed his mind. He also had a trial with Scottish Premier League club Kilmarnock, who offered him a contact but he turned it down and went back to North America.

Professional

Forest City London

In 2008, Beattie moved to Canada to play for Forest City London in the USL Premier Development League and made 38 appearances in midfield, scoring seven times.

London City

Beattie signed with London City of the Canadian Soccer League in 2010. He recorded his first goal for the club on 28 May 2010 against TFC Academy. At the conclusion of the season he received the CSL Rookie of the Year award. He re-signed with London for the 2011 season. In two seasons at the club, he scored 15 goals in 49 club appearances.

Ottawa Fury

Beattie joined Canadian side Ottawa Fury after completing his studies in 2012, before exploring further afield towards Asia.

Hougang United

In November 2012, Beattie signed for S.League side Hougang United. He was signed by Alex Weaver for the 2013–14 season, where he went on to captain the club in what was a difficult season. During his time at…

Beattie is the co-founder of several companies based throughout Asia. Specialising in mobile technology, and product development, Beattie has commercial interests in the fitness industry throughout South East Asia. Beattie has modelled for various brands and products throughout Asia and has featured in Esquire and ExpatLiving.

On 23 June 2020, Beattie came out as gay in an interview with ESPN. In February 2022, he told Goal.com that his career-ending injury was the catalyst for revealing his sexuality. "It was a big catalyst for me, to learn to embrace every part of myself and be ok with it," he said. "After training, I used to go home and lay on my bed looking at the ceiling, praying that I would wake up and it would all go away. I still think if I was playing now, I'd still not be out."