Brian McLean

Infobox Football biography
playername = Brian McLean
fullname = Brian Stuart McLean
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1985|02|28
cityofbirth = Rutherglen
countryofbirth = Scotland
height = height|m=1.88
nickname =
currentclub = Motherwell
clubnumber = 6
position = Defender
years = 2001-2006
2005-2006
2006-
clubs = Rangers
Motherwell (loan)
Motherwell
caps(goals) = 0 (0)
30 (3)
13 (0)
nationalyears = 2006
nationalteam = Northern Ireland
nationalcaps(goals) = 01 (0)
pcupdate = 10 September, 2008

Brian McLean (born 28 February 1985), from Carluke is a Scottish born Northern Irish professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League club Motherwell.

McLean, a defender, started his career as a youth player with Rangers. However, lack of first team opportunities prompted him to join Motherwell on loan in 2005-06. Motherwell signed him on a permanent basis after he impressed during his loan spell at Fir Park.

McLean, despite being born in Scotland, had been eligible to play for Northern Ireland through his family. However, having made an appearance for Scotland Under 17's, the Northern Ireland football association required permission before he could play for them before his 21st birthday and after appearing as a second half substitute against Estonia in 2006, he was later ruled ineligible to play for Northern Ireland by FIFA.

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