Eric Paton

Eric John Paton (born 1 August 1978 in Glasgow) is a Scottish retired professional footballer.

Paton developed into a right back, a position that ex-Queens manager John Connolly favoured the former right sided midfielder in. However his versatility seen him deployed on the right-back of a midfield five, just inside the wide left man and at left back.

Paton joined Dundee in June 2008, after he signed a pre-contract agreement with the club on 24 January 2008. On 15 October 2010, Paton had his contract terminated by Dundee, a victim of the club entering administration.

Career statistics

 * A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances (including substitutes) and goals in the Scottish Challenge Cup.

Honours
Dundee
 * Scottish Challenge Cup: 2009–10