{{Short description|Footballer (born 1990)}} {{Use British English|date=October 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Callum Morris | image = Callum Morris 2018.jpg | caption = Morris in 2018 with Dunfermline Athletic | fullname = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|2|3|df=y}} | birth_place = Newcastle upon Tyne, England | height = | position = Centre-back | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Newcastle United | years1 = 2010–2011 | clubs1 = Blyth Spartans | caps1 = 5 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2011 | clubs2 = Jerez Industrial | caps2 = 0 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2011–2012 | clubs3 = Hayes & Yeading United | caps3 = 3 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2012–2014 | clubs4 = Dunfermline Athletic | caps4 = 55 | goals4 = 3 | years5 = 2014–2016 | clubs5 = Dundee United | caps5 = 38 | goals5 = 1 | years6 = 2016 | clubs6 = Aberdeen | caps6 = 0 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2016–2018 | clubs7 = Dunfermline Athletic | caps7 = 43 | goals7 = 2 | years8 = 2018–2021 | clubs8 = Ross County | caps8 = 41 | goals8 = 0 | years9 = 2021–2023 | clubs9 = Morpeth Town | caps9 = | goals9 = | totalcaps = 186 | totalgoals = 6 | nationalyears1 = | nationalteam1 = Republic of Ireland U19 | nationalcaps1 = | nationalgoals1 = | nationalyears2 = | nationalteam2 = Republic of Ireland U21 | nationalcaps2 = | nationalgoals2 = }}
'''Callum Morris''' (born 3 February 1990) is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Released by Newcastle United as a youngster, Morris played for Blyth Spartans then went to the Glenn Hoddle Academy in Spain, where he also played for Jerez Industrial. Returning to England, he joined Hayes & Yeading United before moving to Scotland in 2012, initially with Dunfermline Athletic before joining Dundee United in 2014. Morris moved to Aberdeen in the summer 2016, but did not play for the club. Morris returned to Dunfermline in December 2016, then moved to Ross County in June 2018. Morris returned to England in 2021 with Morpeth Town.
Born in England, Morris is of Irish descent and received his first call up to the Northern Ireland squad in 2016, having previously played for the Republic of Ireland under-21 team.
==Club career==
=== Early career === Morris started his career as a youth player with Premier League side Newcastle United.<ref name="Callum Morris">{{cite news|title=Callum Morris|url=http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/callum-morris-dunfermline_2208034_44424|publisher=DAFC.co.uk|accessdate=16 June 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608093739/http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/callum-morris-dunfermline_2208034_44424|archivedate=8 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{soccerway|callum-morris/11320}}</ref> He was given a twelve-month extension to his scholarship in 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shola's chance to impress boss|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sholas-chance-to-impress-boss-1468284|publisher=Chronicle Live|date=26 March 2008|accessdate=16 June 2013}}</ref> While with Newcastle United reserves, Morris and teammate Darren Lough were described by coach Adam Sadler as "the next big thing",<ref>{{cite news|title=Sadler tips NUFC reserves pair for big things|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sadler-tips-nufc-reserves-pair-1472651|publisher=Chronicle Live|date=23 July 2008|accessdate=16 June 2013}}</ref> but he was released by the club in 2010, having never featured in the first team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fabrice Pancrate leaves Newcastle United|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fabrice-pancrate-leaves-newcastle-united-1414472|publisher=Chronicle Live|date=5 May 2010|accessdate=16 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{soccerbase|51712}}</ref>
Following his release from Newcastle, Morris had an unsuccessful trial with Gateshead,<ref>{{cite news|title=Gateshead interested in keeper Jaimez-Ruez|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gateshead-interested-in-keeper-jaimez-ruez-1417683|publisher=Chronicle Live|date=26 July 2010|accessdate=16 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Gateshead release trialists Dowson and Morris|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/g/gateshead/8901176.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 August 2010|access-date=16 June 2013}}</ref> before joining Blyth Spartans on 13 August 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=Spartans manager Tait in triple transfer swoop|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/spartans-manager-tait-triple-transfer-1418404|publisher=Chronicle Live|date=13 August 2010|accessdate=16 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Spartans chief hails summer signings|url=http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/football-news/2010/08/14/spartans-chief-hails-summer-signings-61634-27060138/|publisher=Journal Live|date=14 August 2010|accessdate=16 June 2013|archive-date=21 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321213152/http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/football-news/2010/08/14/spartans-chief-hails-summer-signings-61634-27060138/|url-status=dead}}</ref> After making five appearances for Blyth, Morris left the club to join the Glenn Hoddle Academy in Spain.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tough Droylsden test awaits Blyth Spartans|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tough-droylsden-test-awaits-blyth-1394605|publisher=Chronicle Live|date=4 February 2011|accessdate=16 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Adios Callum|url=http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=5357|publisher=Blyth Spartans Website|date=3 February 2011|accessdate=16 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122112853/http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=5357|archive-date=22 January 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
While at the Glenn Hoddle Academy, Morris also played for Spanish Fourth Division side Jerez Industrial CF, where he gained full-time, senior football experience.<ref name="Callum Morris"/> In November 2011, Morris joined Hayes & Yeading United,<ref>{{cite news|title=United set to sign ex-Coventry City full-back |url=http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/allsport/2011/11/22/united-set-to-sign-ex-coventry-city-full-back-113046-29820990/ |publisher=Uxbridge Gazette |date=22 November 2011 |accessdate=16 June 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120615142019/http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/allsport/2011/11/22/united-set-to-sign-ex-coventry-city-full-back-113046-29820990/ |archivedate=15 June 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> making three appearances for the club before being released in January 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ex-Aldershot Town man could stay at United after Blackpool trial |url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/other-sport/ex-aldershot-town-man-could-stay-5980466 |publisher=Uxbridge Gazette |date=13 January 2012 |accessdate=16 June 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140622202936/http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/other-sport/ex-aldershot-town-man-could-stay-5980466 |archivedate=22 June 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
=== Dunfermline Athletic === Following unsuccessful trials in England, Portugal and Greece, Morris had considered giving up professional football<ref>{{cite news|title=Pars saved Callum from quitting football|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/thepars/articles/2013/11/23/479809-pars-saved-callum-from-quitting-football/|publisher=Dunfermline Press|date=23 November 2013|accessdate=22 March 2014}}</ref> before signing for Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish First Division on 31 August 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Defender signs ahead of derby crunch|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/thepars/articles/2012/08/31/434742-defender-signs-ahead-of-derby-crunch/|publisher=Dunfermline Press|date=31 August 2012|accessdate=16 June 2013}}</ref> He made his debut for the club in a 3–1 win against Raith Rovers and went on to be a first team regular. On 8 December 2012, he received a straight red card after a foul on Stefan Scougall, in a 2–1 loss against Livingston.<ref>{{cite news|title=Livingston 2–1 Dunfermline|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20636103|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 December 2012|access-date=16 June 2013}}</ref> On his return on 29 December 2012, Morris scored his first goal, in a 4–2 loss against Morton.<ref>{{cite news|title=Morton 4 Dunfermline 2: Ton storm top of the table with win over poor Pars|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/morton-4-dunfermline-2-sfl-1510980|publisher=Daily Record|date=30 December 2012|accessdate=16 June 2013}}</ref> His second goal was also against Morton on 23 February 2013, when Dunfermline Athletic lost 4–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dunfermline 1 Morton 4: Greenock men stroll it as off-field problems start to affect East End Park club's form|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/dunfermline-go-down-morton-east-1728561|publisher=Daily Record|date=24 February 2013|accessdate=16 June 2013}}</ref>
The season was marked with financial problems, which led to the club entering administration. Morris wrote on Twitter of his frustrations over wage delays.<ref>{{cite news|title=BREAKING NEWS: Pars star hits out over wages 'shambles'|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/02/28/448611-breaking-news-pars-star-hits-out-over-wages-039|publisher=Dunfermline Press|date=28 February 2013|accessdate=16 June 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323031454/http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/02/28/448611-breaking-news-pars-star-hits-out-over-wages-039|archivedate=23 March 2014}}</ref> The club were relegated following a defeat in the play-offs, where Morris was absent for all four matches due to a hamstring injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=Callum Morris out of Dunfermline's play-off bid|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/thepars/articles/2013/05/08/456580-callum-morris-out-of-dunfermlines-playoff-bid/|publisher=Dunfermline Press|date=8 May 2013|accessdate=16 June 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130724072742/http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/thepars/articles/2013/05/08/456580-callum-morris-out-of-dunfermlines-playoff-bid/|archivedate=24 July 2013}}</ref> Despite relegation, he was named in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year for the First Division.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dunfermline Athletic star named in Team of the Year|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/thepars/articles/2013/05/09/456422-dunfermline-athletic-star-named-in-team-of-the-year/|publisher=Dunfermline Press|date=9 May 2013|accessdate=16 June 2013}}</ref> He was also named the club's player of the season.<ref name="Falkingham set to agree new deal">{{cite news|title=Falkingham set to agree new deal|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/thepars/articles/2014/02/21/489286-falkingham-set-to-agree-new-deal/|publisher=Dunfermline Press|date=21 February 2014|accessdate=22 March 2014}}</ref>
In his second season at Dunfermline Athletic, Morris rejected rumours that he had left the club by appearing in the opening friendly against Hearts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Morris quashes rumours of Dunfermline Athletic exit|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/thepars/articles/2013/07/12/463751-morris-quashes-rumours-of-dunfermline-athletic-exit/|publisher=Dunfermline Press|date=12 July 2013|accessdate=22 March 2014}}</ref> In his first competitive appearance of the season, Morris scored the club's first goal in League One, as the club lost 3–2 against Arbroath.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dunfermline 2–3 Arbroath|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23724258|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 August 2013|access-date=22 March 2014}}</ref> As the season progressed, Morris continued to be a regular in the first team until mid-December when he suffered an Achilles tendon injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dunfermline Athletic comfortably defeat Arbroath|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/thepars/articles/2013/12/21/483064-dunfermline-athletic-comfortably-defeat-arbroath/|publisher=Dunfermline Press|date=21 December 2013|accessdate=22 March 2014}}</ref> After returning to the first team,<ref>{{cite news|title=Latest: Pars lose to Airdrie wonder goal|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/thepars/articles/2014/01/18/485472-pars-lose-to-airdrie-wonder-goal-/|publisher=Dunfermline Press|date=18 January 2014|accessdate=22 March 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203235104/http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/thepars/articles/2014/01/18/485472-pars-lose-to-airdrie-wonder-goal-/|archivedate=3 February 2014}}</ref> Morris was offered a new contract with the club.<ref name="Falkingham set to agree new deal"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Callum Morris deal next on Pars manager's hit-list|url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/league-1/callum-morris-deal-next-on-pars-manager-s-hit-list-1.245427?|publisher=The Courier|date=28 February 2014|accessdate=22 March 2014}}</ref> His rejection of the offer led to interest from Dundee United.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dunfermline boss disappointed after Callum Morris rejects new contract offer|url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/league-1/dunfermline-boss-disappointed-after-callum-morris-rejects-new-contract-offer-1.264659?|publisher=The Courier|date=12 March 2014|accessdate=22 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee United target Dunfermline defender Callum Morris|url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/dundee-united/dundee-united-target-dunfermline-defender-callum-morris-1.270207?|publisher=The Courier|date=15 March 2014|accessdate=22 March 2014}}</ref>
Morris helped Dunfermline to finish second in League One, qualifying for the Championship play-offs and then winning against Stranraer on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stranraer 2 – 1 Dunfermline Athletic|url=http://spfl.co.uk/championship/fixture/3635625/|publisher=SPFL Official|date=24 May 2014|accessdate=22 June 2014|archive-date=21 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521124020/http://spfl.co.uk/championship/fixture/3635625/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The club remained in League One after losing 4–1 on aggregate to Cowdenbeath in the play-off final, in which Morris made his final appearance for the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dunfermline Athletic 0 – 3 Cowdenbeath|url=http://spfl.co.uk/championship/fixture/3635635/|publisher=SPFL Official|date=18 May 2014|accessdate=22 June 2014|archive-date=21 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521205440/http://spfl.co.uk/championship/fixture/3635635/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== Dundee United === Morris signed a two-year contract with Scottish Premiership side Dundee United on 17 June 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Morris pens United deal|url=https://sport.bt.com/sportfootball/football/scottishfootball/scottishpremierleague/morris-pens-united-deal-S11363912345151|publisher=BT Sport|date=17 June 2014|accessdate=22 June 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629223916/https://sport.bt.com/sportfootball/football/scottishfootball/scottishpremierleague/morris-pens-united-deal-S11363912345151|archivedate=29 June 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his debut on 10 August 2014, as Dundee United beat Aberdeen 3–0 in the opening game of the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=ABERDEEN 0 DUNDEE UNITED 3|url=http://dufc.co/fixtures-and-results/match-reports/6456/|publisher=Dundee United F.C.|date=10 August 2014|accessdate=25 September 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318015312/http://dufc.co/fixtures-and-results/match-reports/6456/|archivedate=18 March 2015|url-status=usurped}}</ref> His first goal for the club came on 21 September 2014, as Dundee United won 4–1 against city rivals Dundee in the Dundee derby.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dundee 1–4 Dundee Utd|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29196062|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 September 2014|access-date=25 September 2014}}</ref> Having established himself in central defence alongside Jarosław Fojut, Morris soon suffered an Achilles injury during a match against St Johnstone which kept him out for several weeks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee Utd boss Jackie McNamara praying Celtic link doesn't unsettle star duo as he braces himself for more January pain|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dundee-utd-boss-jackie-mcnamara-4896758|publisher=Daily Record|date=31 December 2014|accessdate=29 June 2015}}</ref> Morris made his return to the first team on 24 January 2015 in a 3–1 win over Motherwell.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee United 3 – 1 Motherwell|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30860821|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 January 2015|access-date=29 June 2015}}</ref> He scored in the next game, in the semi-final of the Scottish League Cup, which saw Dundee United beat Aberdeen 2–1 to send them through to the final.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dundee United 2–1 Aberdeen|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30963450|publisher=BBC Sport|last=Wilson|first=Richard|date=29 June 2015|access-date=31 January 2015}}</ref> Morris then injured his knee,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/sport/dundee-united/jackie-mcnamara-wants-nine-points-in-just-over-a-week-1.841616|title=Jackie McNamara wants nine points in just over a week|publisher=Evening Telegraph|date=21 February 2015|accessdate=29 June 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225201330/http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/sport/dundee-united/jackie-mcnamara-wants-nine-points-in-just-over-a-week-1.841616|archivedate=25 February 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> but recovered in time to start in the League Cup Final as Dundee United lost 2–0 to Celtic.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wilson|first=Richard|title=Dundee Utd 0 – 2 Celtic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31785677|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=16 March 2015|date=29 June 2015}}</ref> Morris sustained a hamstring injury which kept him out for three weeks,<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara hits back at Celtic manager's accusations|url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/dundee-united/dundee-united-boss-jackie-mcnamara-hits-back-at-celtic-manager-s-accusations-1.854186|publisher=The Courier|date=21 March 2015|accessdate=29 June 2015}}</ref> then made his return to the first team and played six matches before suffering another injury, ruling him out for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee United's Nadir Ciftci determined not to be distracted|url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/dundee-united/dundee-united-s-nadir-ciftci-determined-not-to-be-distracted-1.875551|publisher=The Courier|date=16 May 2015|accessdate=29 June 2015}}</ref> Despite his injuries, Morris made 30 appearances and scored twice in all competitions.
=== Aberdeen === Morris signed a one-year contract with Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen in June 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36538046 |title=Callum Morris: Aberdeen sign defender from Dundee United |publisher=BBC |work=BBC Sport |date=15 June 2016 |accessdate=15 June 2016}}</ref> He made no appearances for the side, and was released on 30 December 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afc.co.uk/news/8983.php#.WGbjYrGca2x|title=Callum Morris departs Pittodrie|website=afc.co.uk|accessdate=30 December 2016}}</ref>
=== Dunfermline return === After leaving Aberdeen, Morris re-signed for Dunfermline Athletic on 31 December 2016 on a deal until the end of the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Callum_Morris_signs_for_DAFC&ID=9719 |title=Callum Morris signs for DAFC |publisher=Dunfermline Athletic FC |date=31 December 2016 |accessdate=31 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38475356 |title=Aberdeen: Dunfermline sign Callum Morris after Pittodrie exit |work=BBC SSport |publisher=BBC |date=31 December 2016 |accessdate=13 January 2017}}</ref> After helping the club finish fifth in the Scottish Championship, Morris signed a one-year contract extension keeping him at the club until May 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Morris_signs_on&ID=9991 |title=Morris signs on |publisher=Dunfermline Athletic FC |date=16 May 2017 |accessdate=16 May 2017}}</ref>
Prior to the start of the 2017–18 season, Morris was named captain of the club,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/15391773.It_s_captain_Callum_/ |title=New Dunfermline Athletic skipper Callum Morris on the honour of being made captain |first=Ross |last=Hart |work=Dunfermline Press |publisher=Newsquest |date=6 July 2017 |accessdate=16 March 2018}}</ref> following the departures of Andy Geggan and Callum Fordyce. Morris spent the season with the Pars before leaving at the end of his contract in May 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Morris_Departs&ID=10645 |title=Morris departs |publisher=Dunfermline Athletic FC |date=2 June 2018 |accessdate=2 June 2018}}</ref>
===Ross County=== Morris signed for Ross County during the 2018 close season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/article/list-of-spfl-summer-signings/ |title=List of SPFL summer signings |publisher=SPFL |date=14 June 2018 |accessdate=14 June 2018 |archive-date=12 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140006/https://spfl.co.uk/news/article/list-of-spfl-summer-signings/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> In his first season at the club Morris won the 2018-19 Scottish Championship and the 2018-19 Scottish Challenge Cup. Morris was released by County on 27 May 2021 along with nine other players.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk/news-items/squad-update|title=squad update|website= Ross County F.C.|access-date=27 May 2021|date=27 May 2021}}</ref>
===Morpeth Town=== On 19 July 2021 Morris signed for Northern Premier League side Morpeth Town.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/sport/football/double-signing-delight-for-morpeth-3313180|title= Double signing delight for Morpeth|publisher=Northumberland Gazette|date=19 July 2021 |accessdate=19 July 2021}}</ref> After two seasons with Morpeth, Morris announced on his social medias that he was retiring from football.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/Callumedwardmo5/status/1675056415407235072 |title=I would like to thank everyone involved at @MorpethTownAFC for their support over the last 2 years. I was given a fantastic opportunity and one that I relished. It is a great club, full of great people. Now it's time to reflect, then look forward to my next challenge. |publisher=X |date=1 July 2023 |accessdate=3 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/callum-morris-b81826bb_career-future-football-activity-7081650876989218816-MQLF/?trk=public_profile_like_view |title=After two challenging, yet successful seasons at Morpeth Town AFC, I have taken the decision to call time on my spell at the football club. |publisher=LinkedIn |date=1 July 2023 |accessdate=3 March 2024}}</ref>
==International career== Although born in England, Morris has Irish ancestry through both his parents, his mother's family originating from Waterford and his father's from Belfast. He initially chose to represent the Republic of Ireland, and played for their under-19 and under-21 teams before deciding to switch his allegiance to Northern Ireland. On 31 August 2016, Morris was called up for the first time to the Northern Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifying game against the Czech Republic.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishfa.com/news/2016/august/callum-morris-called-up-to-northern-ireland-squad|title=Callum Morris called up to Northern Ireland squad|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref>
==Career statistics== {{Updated|21 February 2021}}<ref>{{soccerbase}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|League cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |Blyth Spartans |2010–11 |Conference North ||5||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||5||0 |- |Jerez Industrial |2010–11 |Tercera División ||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |Hayes & Yeading United |2011–12<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=51712|season=2011|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref> |Football Conference ||3||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||3||0 |- |rowspan="3"|Dunfermline Athletic |2012–13<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=51712|season=2012|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref> |Scottish Division One ||26||2||2||0||2||0||0||0||30||2 |- |2013–14<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=51712|season=2013|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref> |Scottish League One ||28||1||4||0||2||0||3||1||37||2 |- !colspan="2"|Total !54!!3!!6!!0!!4!!0!!3!!1!!67!!4 |- |rowspan="3"|Dundee United |2014–15<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=51712|season=2014|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref> |rowspan="2"|Scottish Premiership ||25||1||2||0||3||1||colspan="2"|–||30||2 |- |2015–16<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=51712|season=2015|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref> ||13||0||1||0||1||1||colspan="2"|–||15||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !38!!1!!3!!0!!4!!1!!colspan="2"|–!!45!!3 |- |Aberdeen |2016–17<ref name="2016–17">{{Soccerbase season|id=51712|season=2016|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref> |Scottish Premiership ||0||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||0||0 |- |rowspan="3"|Dunfermline Athletic |2016–17<ref name="2016–17"/> |rowspan="2"|Scottish Championship ||13||0||3||1||0||0||0||0||16||1 |- |2017–18<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=51712|season=2017|accessdate=17 June 2017}}</ref> ||30||2||2||0||5||0||3||0||40||2 |- !colspan="2"|Total !43!!2!!5!!1!!5!!0!!3!!0!!56!!3 |- |rowspan="4"|Ross County |2018–19<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Soccerbase season|51712|2018|accessdate=5 May 2019}}</ref> |Scottish Championship |12||0||0||0||5||1||2||0||19||1 |- |2019–20<ref name="ReferenceA"/> |rowspan="2"|Scottish Premiership |17||0||0||0||2||0||colspan="2"|–||19||0 |- |2020–21 |12||0||0||0||5||0||colspan="2"|—||17||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !41!!0!!0!!0!!12!!1!!2!!0!!55!!1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !184!!6!!14!!1!!25!!3!!8!!1!!231!!11 |}
==Honours== '''Ross County''' *Scottish Championship: 2018–19<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47985669|title=Ross County Secure title and promotion |publisher=BBC|date=26 April 2019|access-date=26 April 2019}}</ref> *Scottish Challenge Cup: 2018–19<ref>{{cite web|title=Ross County lifted the Challenge Cup for a third time|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47622909|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=23 March 2019|date=23 March 2019}}</ref>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *{{Soccerbase}}
{{2012–13 PFA Scotland First Division Team of the Year}} {{2013–14 PFA Scotland Scottish League One Team of the Year}}
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