Aberdeen Women sign Donna Paterson
The versatile Paterson was Forfar Farmington's top goalscorer last season, and previously played for AFC Ladies.
Aberdeen Women have secured their first signing of the Summer ahead of the SWPL 1 season.
Donna Paterson has signed from Forfar Farmington, where she finished top goalscorer in the top tier last term.
Paterson can play both in the midfield and the centre of defence and will add experience to a young Dons side.
While just 22, Paterson has played at Scotland youth international level, as well as for Glasgow City and Farmington.
She's already played in the top tier of Scottish football for over five years, and her experience and leadership is shown on the park.
She previously played with some of her new teammates for AFC in it's original form as Aberdeen FC Ladies.
Manager Emma Hunter told the club's website she has been keen to add Paterson to have squad for some time, she said:
“She is a very experienced player and is highly regarded within the women’s game and with us now looking to compete in the SWPL1 I feel she will be a great addition to our squad.
“She is a strong centre back and particularly good in the air so will give us a presence defensively and will also be a real threat in the oppositions box. I always talk about bringing the right people to the club who live and breathe our values and are able to fit our playing philosophy and Donna will definitely provide that.”
Another fact that Dandies will be keen to hear is the fact Paterson is a massive Dons fan.
Paterson describes her career so far to the Aberdeen FC Website, saying:
“I am from Aberchirder and started playing football when I was five. My brother used to play so I followed in his footsteps. I got involved with the local primary school team before playing for Deveronvale Girls. I played in Banff till I was about 15, then moved to Buchan Ladies for a season. I then jumped to Aberdeen Ladies for three or four years before moving to Glasgow City. The past number of campaigns have seen me play for Forfar Farmington.
“The three years I had at Forfar, there were some highs and some lows obviously as we were fighting in the bottom half of the table, but it was a great experience playing in the top league with Forfar and I am proud to have played my part in keep them there.
“I am really excited to be joining Aberdeen. It looks like they are a great team, and I am looking forward to being part of the journey that they are on. I hope my experience can help the group. I know quite a few of the girls such as Kelly Forrest and Lauren Campbell from playing with them during my spell with Aberdeen Ladies so I know how good they are.”