Fraser Aird, is a Canadian born professional footballer for Glasgow Rangers FC. Fraser was born on the 2nd February 1995 in Toronto, Canada.
Rangers are Fraser's boyhood hero's, who he's finally getting the chance to play for them along with netting a few goals as he goes. Fraser made probably one of the biggest decision of his life at the young age of 16 to fly half way across the world just to play for the famous Glasgow Rangers. He signed for them in 2011 and is still playing for them to this day in 2013.
During his first season at Rangers he made his first team debut on the 23rd September 2012, in the 4-1 win over Montrose in the Scottish Third Division or League One as it is called now. On the 29th December 2012, he became a Hampden Hero. Now many people would think being a Hampden hero would be scoring in a cup final or scoring for Scotland. Not for young Aird, he scored against Queens Park in a Scottish Third Division match.
Photo; Fraser Aird and Rangers Captain Lee McCulloch (or Jig as fans know him) after Aird becoming Hampdens hero!
After signing for Rangers his international career took off as well, he is eligibly to play for Scotland and he chose to play for them. In the 2011/12 season Aird made 8 appearances for the Scottish Under 17s with netting 2 goals in that time as well. Aird is currently playing for the under 19s squad and has one appearance so far. However, who cares about international appearances when this boy is a up coming talent at Rangers.
In his first season professional season at Rangers, Aird had a total of 22 appearances and 3 goals. That is amazing coming from a 17 year old boy who's just changed his life to play for his boyhood hero's.
In my opinion, I have seen Aird play on many occasions and scoring on a few as well. I have also met Fraser ironically on his birthday after the 3-0 lose over Dundee United. If there was one person who should deserve more credit than they actually get it's this boy right here! He has worked so hard over the last two years to get to where is his now, he should be an inspiration for others because he has left his family and flew half way across the world just to play football. Lucky, it is worth his time leaving Canada and playing in Scotland.
The passion Aird has for the game is incredible, nothing will ever let that go away from him. Seeing him score and kissing the Rangers badge really shows how much he loves the club he is playing for. As much as I probably shouldn't like Aird because of who I support, I know a good footballer when I see one. Aird is defiantly one to look out for in the future. This Canadian lad is coming for you Scottish Football.
Photo; Aird kissing the Rangers badge after scoring the goal against Queens Park.
If you ever have the chance go watch Aird play and if you can meet him. He is one of the most nicest boys to meet and won't ignore anyone just because you support a certain team. He is also a cracking player, if you are unfortunate enough for him to score against your team well I would hope you would be clapping for him inside because no doubt it would have been a cracking goal.
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