Mark Ridgers

Mark Ridgers (born 9 August 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Orlando City B in the United Soccer League. He previously played for Heart of Midlothian, Ross County and St Mirren, as well as Airdrie United, East Fife and Kilmarnock on loan. He has also represented Scotland at under-21 level.

Club career

Ross County

Born in Inverness, Ridgers started his career as a youth player with Ross County. On 16 December 2006, he made his senior debut, coming on as a half time substitute in a Scottish League Cup match against Stranraer, replacing Craig Samson in a 1–0 loss. He was 15.

Hearts

In May 2007, he transferred to Heart of Midlothian for a £40.000 fee. Whilst playing for Hearts under 19 squad Ridgers impressed manager Csaba Laszlo and was promoted to the first team signing a new contract keeping him at the club until 2012. In November 2009, he was sent on loan to East Fife on a month long loan deal to give him first team experience. Despite subsequent loans to Airdrie United and a return to East Fife he was yet to make a first team appearance for Hearts, although had been named on the bench.