Paul McGowan (born 7 October 1987) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Dundee in the Scottish Championship.
McGowan started his career with Scottish Premier League club Celtic, but struggled to break into the first team and was sent out on loan several times.
He spent the 2006–07 season with third-tier side Morton, where he won the Second Division title and received individual accolades.
Having made only two appearances following his return to Celtic, he spent the second half of the 2008–09 season with Hamilton Academical in the SPL.
He moved on loan to another SPL side, St Mirren, for the 2010–11 season, after which Celtic released him from his contract and he signed with St Mirren permanently.
In December 2011 he won the SPL player of the month award, and won the Scottish League Cup with the club in 2013.
He joined Dundee in June 2014 and has been a key player for the side throughout his tenure there.