Central Coast Mariners have continued their recruitment drive ahead of the 2026-27 Isuzu UTE A-League season, signing Scottish youth international defender Noah McCann.
The 20-year-old left-footed centre-back joins the Mariners as a free agent, subject to international clearance and visa approval, after spending more than a decade in the academy system at English Championship side Queens Park Rangers.
McCann arrives on the Central Coast with experience across the English football pyramid having most recently spent the back half f the 2025-26 English season on loan at National League South side Tonbridge Angels.
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Furthermore, McCann has also represented Scotland at both Under-18 and Under-20 level.
The young defender put pen-to-paper on his first professional contract with QPR in 2025 but has now joined the Mariners in a bid to further his career.
Now set for his first experience of Australian football, McCann said he was excited to begin the next chapter of his career with the Mariners.
“I am delighted to be joining the Mariners, and grateful for the opportunity.”
“I can’t wait to meet the fans and make memories for both myself and the club.
“I’ve been in Australia for a couple of weeks now, I’ve got to know the players and staff well and feel welcomed into the Mariners family.
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“This season, I’d love to individually gain as much experience in the A-League as possible with game time. This is a new challenge for me that I’m excited to begin.”
“As a team the aim is to be as competitive, make our fans proud and bring success to celebrate together.”
Mariners Sporting Director Matt Simon believes McCann is another exciting young talent capable of continuing his development on the Central Coast.
“Noah is another promising young player that we are excited to bring to the Mariners.”
“His experiences in England, combined with representing Scotland at youth level, have given him a strong foundation despite his young age.
“Just as importantly, he’s shown great resilience to overcome adversity early in his career. He is a great character and has the mentality we want in our players at the Mariners.
“We believe Noah has all the attributes to continue developing into an excellent player, and we’re excited to help him take the next step in a Mariners shirt.”
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