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Greg Docherty
Docherty in 2025
Personal information
Full name Greg Alexander Docherty[1]
Date of birth (1996-09-10) 10 September 1996 (age 28)[2]
Place of birth Milngavie, Scotland[3]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)[4]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Charlton Athletic
Number 10
Youth career
2005–2012 Hamilton Academical
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2018 Hamilton Academical 94 (6)
2018–2020 Rangers 11 (0)
2018–2019 → Shrewsbury Town (loan) 41 (7)
2020 → Hibernian (loan) 6 (1)
2020–2024 Hull City 134 (6)
2024– Charlton Athletic 40 (4)
International career
2012 Scotland U17 2 (0)
2016–2018 Scotland U21 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:04, 25 May 2025 (UTC)

Greg Alexander Docherty (born 10 September 1996)[5] is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Charlton Athletic. He has previously played for Hamilton Academical, Rangers, Shrewsbury Town, Hibernian and Hull City.

Early and personal life

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Docherty is from Milngavie[3] and attended Douglas Academy.[6] He is of Irish heritage, through his grandparents.[7]

Club career

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Hamilton Academical

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Docherty joined Hamilton Academical at the age of 9 and progressed through all academy levels from u10s to the first team,[3] and turned professional in October 2012.[8] He made his senior debut on 7 December 2013.[9] In April 2015 he signed a new contract with the club, until the summer of 2017.[10] He scored his first senior career goal on 9 May 2015, an 85th-minute equaliser in a 1–1 home draw against Partick Thistle.[3][11]

On 28 May 2017 he scored the only goal of the two-legged 2016–17 Scottish Premiership playoff tie against Dundee United, ensuring Hamilton would remain in the top division for the next season.[12] He signed a new contract in August 2017, until 2020.[13]

Rangers

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On 25 January 2018, Docherty signed for his boyhood club Rangers on a four-and-a-half-year contract.[14] On 8 August 2018, Docherty joined League One side Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan deal.[15][16] At the end of the 2018–19 season he was voted Shrewsbury's Player of the Year.[17]

Upon his return to Rangers for the 2019–20 season he made 5 appearances, but none after August, and in December 2019 he was linked with a move away from the club in the January transfer window.[18] Docherty was loaned to Hibernian on 31 January, with Florian Kamberi moving in the opposite direction.[19] Docherty had an immediate impact with Hibs, scoring in a 2–1 win at Kilmarnock on 16 February.[20] Following the formal conclusion of the truncated 2019/20 season, Docherty returned to his parent club in May 2020.[21]

Hull City

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On 20 August 2020, Docherty signed a three-year deal with Hull City for an undisclosed fee.[22][23] He debuted for the Tigers in their EFL Cup first round tie away at Sunderland on 5 September 2020, with Hull winning via a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 draw.[24] He then made his league debut the following week, on the opening day of the 2020–21 season, a 2–0 away victory at Gillingham.[25] Docherty scored his first goal for the Tigers in a 1–1 away draw with Oxford United on 5 December 2020.[26] On 2 May 2023, it was announced that Docherty's goal in Hull's 3–1 win away at Blackpool had won the club's Goal of the Season award for the 2022–23 campaign.[27]

Docherty was released by Hull at the end of the 2023–24 season, having made 142 appearances across all competitions during his four years with the club.[28] His final appearance for the Tigers was their 3–0 win over Queens Park Rangers on 13 April 2024,[29] a game in which Docherty came off the bench, replacing Jean Michaël Seri with five minutes to go.[30]

Charlton Athletic

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On 5 July 2024, Docherty joined Charlton Athletic on a three-year deal, with a club option of an additional year.[31][32] He was subsequently named as club captain on 1 August 2024, after taking up the role unofficially during pre-season.[33] On 10 August 2024, Docherty made his competitive debut for Charlton in their 1–0 away win at Wigan Athletic on the opening day of the 2024–25 season.[34] His first goal for the Addicks came on 24 August 2024, scoring the opener in their 2–0 win over Bolton Wanderers at the Valley.[35]

International career

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Docherty has represented Scotland at under-17 and under-21 youth international levels.[36] After Docherty was left out of the under-21 squad in September 2017, it was suggested in media reports that he may instead play for the Republic of Ireland.[7]

Career statistics

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As of 25 May 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hamilton Academical 2013–14[37] Scottish Championship 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2014–15[38] Scottish Premiership 7 1 0 0 0 0 — 7 1
2015–16[39] 34 1 1 1 1 0 — 36 2
2016–17[40] 29 1 1 0 5 0 2[c] 1 37 2
2017–18[41] 21 3 0 0 4 0 — 25 3
Total 94 6 2 1 10 0 2 1 108 8
Rangers 2017–18[41] Scottish Premiership 11 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 14 0
2018–19[42] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019–20[43] 0 0 0 0 1 0 4[d] 0 5 0
Total 11 0 3 0 1 0 4 0 19 0
Shrewsbury Town (loan) 2018–19[42] EFL League One 41 7 7 2 1 0 1[e] 1 50 10
Rangers U20s 2019–20[43] — — — 1[f] 0 1 0
Hibernian (loan) 2019–20[43] Scottish Premiership 6 1 2 2 0 0 — 8 3
Hull City 2020–21[44] EFL League One 44 5 0 0 2 0 2[e] 1 48 6
2021–22[45] EFL Championship 40 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 41 0
2022–23[46] EFL Championship 35 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 36 1
2023–24[47] EFL Championship 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 17 0
Total 134 6 4 0 2 0 2 1 142 7
Charlton Athletic 2024–25[48] EFL League One 40 4 2 0 1 0 6[g] 0 49 4
Career total 326 24 20 5 15 0 16 3 377 32
  1. ^ Includes Scottish Cup, FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ^ Appearances in the Premiership play-offs.
  4. ^ Appearances in the UEFA Europa League.
  5. ^ a b Appearance in the EFL Trophy.
  6. ^ Appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup.
  7. ^ Three appearances in the EFL Trophy and three appearances in the League One play-offs

Honours

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Hull City

Charlton Athletic

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Club List of Registered Players as at September 2024" (PDF). English Football League. p. 58 and 59. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  2. ^ Greg Docherty at Soccerbase
  3. ^ a b c d Crawford, Kenny (11 May 2015). "Hamilton Academical: Greg Docherty "over the moon" with goal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Greg Docherty". Hull City A.F.C. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Squad Numbers". Hamilton Academical F.C. 9 September 2013. Archived from the original on 11 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
  6. ^ McGilvray, Andy (26 January 2018). "Rangers signing Greg Docherty pays tribute to friend who lost leukaemia battle". Daily Record.
  7. ^ a b "Greg Docherty keen to represent Scotland but won't rule out Ireland". BBC Sport. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Docherty turns Pro". Hamilton Academical F.C. Archived from the original on 11 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  9. ^ "Hamilton 0–1 Alloa". BBC Sport. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  10. ^ "Hamilton Academical: Six players sign new deals at Hamilton". BBC Sport. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  11. ^ "Hamilton Academical 1–1 Partick Thistle". BBC Sport. 9 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  12. ^ "Docherty: Priceless goal is for Hamilton's youth academy". STV. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  13. ^ "Greg Docherty Extends Contract to 2020". Hamilton Academical F.C. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  14. ^ "Greg Docherty: Rangers complete move for Hamilton midfielder". BBC Sport. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  15. ^ "Greg Heads To Shrewsbury". Rangers F.C. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  16. ^ "Greg Docherty: Shrewsbury Town sign Rangers midfielder on season-long loan". BBC Sport. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  17. ^ a b "AWARDS: Greg Docherty". Shrewsbury Town F.C. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  18. ^ "Greg Docherty: Rangers' Steven Gerrard says 'I can't stand in his way'". BBC Sport. 20 December 2019.
  19. ^ "Hibernian: Marc McNulty & Greg Docherty join on loan after Paul McGinn move". BBC Sport. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  20. ^ "Hibernian: Rangers loan star Greg Docherty's impact no surprise to boss". BBC Sport. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  21. ^ "LOAN PLAYER UPDATE". hibernianfc.co.uk. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  22. ^ McMonigle, Ken (20 August 2020). "Greg Docherty Joins Hull City". Hull City A.F.C. Retrieved 20 August 2020.[permanent dead link]
  23. ^ "Greg Docherty: Hull City sign Rangers midfielder". BBC Sport. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  24. ^ "Sunderland vs Hull City (4–5 on pens): Match Report". Hull City A.F.C. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  25. ^ "Gillingham 0–2 Hull City: Match Report". Hull City A.F.C. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  26. ^ "Oxford United 1–1 Hull City". BBC Sport. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  27. ^ a b "Slater wins duo of awards". Hull City A.F.C. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  28. ^ "Greg Docherty to leave as Hull City release seven players". BBC Sport. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  29. ^ "Thank You to Departing Players". Hull City A.F.C. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  30. ^ "Hull City 3–0 Queens Park Rangers". Hull City A.F.C. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  31. ^ "Charlton complete Greg Docherty signing". Charlton Athletic F.C. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  32. ^ "Greg Docherty: Charlton Athletic sign Hull City midfielder". BBC Sport. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  33. ^ "Greg Docherty named club captain". Charlton Athletic F.C. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  34. ^ "Addicks off to perfect start". Charlton Athletic F.C. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  35. ^ "Charlton Athletic 2–0 Bolton Wanderers". BBC Sport. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  36. ^ Greg Docherty at the Scottish Football Association
  37. ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
  38. ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
  39. ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
  40. ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
  41. ^ a b "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
  42. ^ a b "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  43. ^ a b c "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  44. ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  45. ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  46. ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  47. ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  48. ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  49. ^ "Hull City 3–1 Wigan Athletic". BBC Sport. BBC. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  50. ^ "Charlton Athletic 1–0 Leyton Orient: Line-ups". BBC Sport. 25 May 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
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