Ewan Otoo

Ewan Otoo
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-08-30) 30 August 2002
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland[1]
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Positions
Team information
Current team
 Rotherham United
Number 3
Youth career
Eastwood Boys Club
2010–2021 Celtic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Celtic 0 (0)
2021 → Clyde (loan) 13 (0)
2022–2023 Celtic B 20 (1)
2023 → Dunfermline Athletic (loan) 11 (0)
2023–2026 Dunfermline Athletic 77 (5)
2026– Rotherham United 0 (0)
International career
2018 Scotland U17 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 August 2026

Ewan Otoo (born 30 August 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left wing-back or centre-back for EFL League Two club Rotherham United.

Club career

Born in Glasgow, Otoo began his career with Eastwood Boys Club, before joining the academy of Celtic at the age of eight.[2][3] He progressed through the academy, signing his first professional contract with the club in June 2019. The following month, he made his unofficial debut in a 1–0 friendly victory against Airdrieonians.[2][4]

On 23 March 2021, Otoo joined Scottish League One club Clyde on loan.[5] Shortly after his arrival, Clyde manager Danny Lennon praised Otoo's energy and attitude and described him as being ahead of his years in terms of maturity.[6] He returned to Celtic following the conclusion of the season.[7]

Otoo subsequently captained the club's B team in the Lowland League. His performances reportedly attracted interest from English clubs Aston Villa, Fulham and Burnley.[8]

In February 2023, Otoo joined Scottish League One club Dunfermline Athletic on loan.[9] He helped Dunfermline win the Scottish League One title and gain promotion to the Scottish Championship.

Otoo returned to Dunfermline on a permanent contract in June 2023.[10][11] Following the move, he said Dunfermline was the best place for him to continue his development.[12] He scored in his first competitive appearance following his permanent transfer, netting Dunfermline's equaliser in a 2–1 victory over Airdrieonians on 5 August 2023.[13]

On 4 August 2026, Otoo signed for Rotherham United following a successful trial during the club's pre-season campaign. He agreed a two-year contract, with Rotherham holding an option to extend the agreement by a further year. The signing was announced as being subject to English Football League, Football Association and international clearance.[14]

International career

Otoo made two appearances for Scotland at under-17 level in 2018.[15] He is also eligible to represent Ghana and expressed a desire to represent the country at senior international level in July 2019.[4]

Style of play

Otoo is a versatile player who can operate as a central defender, full-back or central midfielder.[14] He has most regularly been deployed as a central defender or defensive midfielder and has cited Ghana international Thomas Partey as an influence on his playing style.[16]

Career statistics

As of matches played 8 August 2025[17]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Celtic 2020–21 Scottish Premiership 0000000000
2021–22 0000000000
2022–23 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Clyde (loan) 2020–21 Scottish League One 13020—00150
Celtic B 2022–23 Lowland League 201——3[a]0231
Dunfermline Athletic (loan) 2022–23 Scottish League One 11000—00110
Dunfermline Athletic 2023–24 Scottish Championship 31210401[a]0372
2024–25 36331404[a]0474
2025–26 1000400[a]050
Dunfermline Total 79541120501006
Career total 112661120801387
  1. 1 2 3 4 Appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup

Honours

Dunfermline Athletic

References

  1. ↑ Ewan Otoo at WorldFootball.net
  2. 1 2 "Ewan Otoo". celticfc.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "16-year-old Ghanaian teenager Ewan Otoo signs pro contract with Celtic". ghanasoccernet.com. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Ghana's Ewan Otoo makes debut for Celtic". footballghana.com. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Loan signing: Ewan Otoo". clydefc.co.uk. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  6. ↑ McGilvray, Andy (1 April 2021). "Celtic kid Ewan Otoo is 'years ahead' says Clyde boss Danny Lennon". dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  7. ↑ Okai Gyimah, Edmund (10 May 2021). "Ewan Otoo thanks Clyde FC for opportunity offered him". sportsworldghana.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  8. ↑ Galindo, Alan (20 December 2022). "Celtic starlet Ewan Otoo 'interesting' Aston Villa and Fulham with Burnley also keen on transfer". glasgowlive.co.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  9. ↑ Collin, Iain (13 February 2023). "Celtic youngster Ewan Otoo hailed after switching to Dunfermline". heraldscotland.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  10. ↑ Hamilton, Sean (15 June 2023). "Dunfermline set to seal permanent deal for Celtic loan star Ewan Otoo". thecourier.co.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  11. ↑ "Ewan Otoo returns". dafc.co.uk. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  12. ↑ Hart, Ross (27 June 2023). "Dunfermline: Ewan Otoo discusses making move from Celtic". dunfermlinepress.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  13. ↑ Hart, Ross (5 August 2023). "Dunfermline: Ewan Otoo and Paul Allan earn Pars win over Airdrieonians". dunfermlinepress.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  14. 1 2 "Ewan earns Millers deal following successful trial". Rotherham United F.C. 4 August 2026. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  15. ↑ Ewan Otoo at the Scottish Football Association
  16. ↑ Tophic Sienu, Sheikh (1 July 2023). "Thomas Partey is my idol – Ewan Otoo". footballmadeinghana.com.gh. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  17. ↑ Ewan Otoo at Soccerway
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