Ruari Paton

Republic of Ireland | Attacker | Port Vale

Ruari Paton, 26, is a footballer from Republic of Ireland playing as Attacker for Port Vale. Paton was born in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. In the 2025/26 League One season Paton has 13 appearances with 1 goals and 3 assists in 674 minutes at an average rating of 6.67.

Profile

Full name: Ruari Paton
Age: 26
Born: 9 August 2000 | Dublin | Republic of Ireland
Nationality: Republic of Ireland
Height: 177
Weight: 65
Position: Attacker
Shirt number: 18
Current club: Port Vale

Season by Season Stats

Season statistics for Ruari Paton
Season	Team	League	Apps	Goals	Assists	xG	Yellow	Red	Rating
25/26	Port Vale	League One	13	1	3	—	2	0	6.67
25/26	Port Vale	FA Cup	2	2	0	—	1	0	9.90
25/26	Port Vale	EFL Trophy	5	2	0	—	0	0	7.43
25/26	Port Vale	League Cup	2	0	0	—	0	0	6.40

Career

Trophy Cabinet | 1 won

FA Youth Cup 1× 2017/2018 Scotland

Runner-up finishes

Challenge Cup 1× | 2021/2022 | Scotland

Clubs | 10

Port Vale May 2026 – present Return from loan
ST Johnstone Feb 2026 – May 2026 Loan
Port Vale Jul 2025 – Feb 2026 Back from Loan
Dundee Utd Jan 2025 – Jul 2025 Loan
Port Vale Jul 2024 – Jan 2025
Queen's Park Jul 2023 – Jul 2024 Free
Queen of the South Jul 2021 – Jul 2023 Free
Stranraer Jul 2020 – Jul 2021 Free
East Kilbride Jul 2019 – Jul 2020 Free
Gala Fairydean Rovers Sep 2018 – Jul 2019 Loan

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Ruari Paton play?

Ruari Paton plays as Attacker.

Which team does Ruari Paton play for?

Ruari Paton plays for Port Vale in the League One.

How many goals has Ruari Paton scored this season?

Ruari Paton has scored 1 goals in 13 appearances in the League One 2025/26 season.

How old is Ruari Paton?

Ruari Paton is 25 years old and comes from Republic of Ireland.

Updated: 10 Jul 2026, 09:40 UTC