Fraser Mullen
A Scottish fullback with a fierce strike, known for a unique career path that saw him play for both sides of the heated Edinburgh football rivalry.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Scottish footballer·Birthday: November 8·Millennials
Biography
Fraser Mullen's professional journey is a distinctly Scottish football tale, defined by derby lines crossed and a rocket of a right foot. A product of the Hearts academy, the right-back made his senior debut for the Tynecastle club but found his path to the first team blocked. In a move that defines local rivalries, he crossed the divide to sign for Hibernian, etching his name in a small group of players to represent both Edinburgh giants. Mullen's career thereafter was a tour of Scotland's lower divisions, with spells at clubs like Raith Rovers and East Fife, where his reliability and that trademark set-piece ability—he once scored directly from a corner—made him a valued professional. His path reflects the realities of the game outside the top flight, built on adaptability and a moment of spectacular skill.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Fraser was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Fraser Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Fraser's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored a goal directly from a corner kick for Hibernian against Hearts in a youth derby match.
- Played first-team senior football for both major Edinburgh clubs, Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian.
- Made his Scottish Premiership debut for Hearts at the age of 18.
Did You Know?
He is known for having an extremely powerful shot and was often tasked with taking long-range free kicks and corners.
His move from Hearts to Hibernian in 2013 was a direct swap for fellow midfielder Jason Holt.
He played alongside future Celtic and Scotland star Ryan Christie during a loan spell at Ross County.
“A free kick is a chance to write your name on the game in one swing.”
