Tom Cairney

Last updated 04/09/2026

Tom Cairney is a central midfielder who plays for Fulham.

Tom Cairney information

Club	Fulham
Position	CM
Squad number	10
Age	35 (born Sun, 20 Jan 1991)
Nationality	🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Height	185 cm

Tom Cairney at Fulham

Tom Cairney officially signed for Fulham on the first of July 2015, completing a transfer from Blackburn Rovers for a fee of 4,200,000. He took up the position of central midfielder for the club and wears the number 10 shirt at Craven Cottage on Stevenage Road in London. Cairney quickly established himself as a vital figure in the squad. A standout moment for the midfielder came on the 26th of May 2018 at Wembley Stadium. In the Championship play-off final, he captained Fulham and scored the winning goal of the match, securing a 1–0 victory over Aston Villa to seal Premier League promotion. The player later committed his long-term future to the club, with his current contract set to run until the 30th of June 2027. Under the management of Arbeloa, Cairney has continued to feature in crucial moments. Readers can learn more about the head coach on the Arbeloa profile. More recently, on the 4th of November 2024, Cairney came off the bench to score a memorable header against Brentford, helping Fulham secure a hard-fought 2–1 victory on the grass surface in front of the home crowd.

Career before Fulham

Before making the move to London, the Scottish international began his professional journey at Hull City, stepping up from the Hull City U18 squad on the first of July 2009. His senior professional debut followed shortly after on the 25th of August 2009 in a League Cup tie against Southend United. The central midfielder marked the occasion in style by scoring his first senior goal in a 3–1 victory. He remained with Hull City for several seasons, establishing his reputation in the professional game, before initially joining Blackburn Rovers on the second of August 2013. Following a brief return to Hull City on the first of January 2014, he transferred back to Blackburn Rovers the very next day on the second of January 2014. It was during his time with Blackburn Rovers that he caught the attention of his future employers, who would eventually bring him to Stevenage Road. Details regarding the dates and clubs involved in these early career moves can be seen in the career table below.