Kyle McClelland explained

Kyle McClelland
Fullname:David Kyle McClelland
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Birth Date:10 February 2002
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Queen of the South
(on loan from Hibernian)
Clubnumber:15
Youthyears1:–2020
Youthclubs1:Rangers
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:Rangers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Falkirk (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–
Clubs3:Hibernian
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Cove Rangers (loan)
Caps4:9
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Queen of the South (loan)
Caps5:31
Goals5:1
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Northern Ireland U-17
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2023
Nationalteam2:Northern Ireland U-21
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:17:00, 28 May 2024 (UTC)

David Kyle McClelland (born 10 February 2002) is a Northern Ireland footballer who plays for side Queen of the South, on loan from club Hibernian. He is a Northern Ireland youth international.[1]

Career

Rangers

McClelland came through the youth ranks at Rangers, having joined the club at seven years-old.[2] He spent time on loan at Scottish League One side Falkirk in 2021, making his debut against Clyde on 10 April 2021.[3] [4] [5] He left Rangers in the summer of 2022 upon the conclusion of his contract despite being offered new terms by the Glasgow club.[6] [7]

Hibernian

McClelland signed a three-year contract with Hibernian in June 2022 in the hope of earning more first-team football opportunities.[8] [9] He made his debut for Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership away at Livingston on 13 August 2022.[10]

McClelland had a spell on loan with Cove Rangers in the 2022-23 season, and he made his debut in a 2-2 draw with Partick Thistle on 17 September 2022.[11] [12] He was recalled from the loan spell in March 2023.[13]

McClelland joined Queen of the South on loan for the 2023-24 season.[14] He made his debut on 18 July 2023, against Motherwell in the Scottish League Cup.[15]

International career

Having previously featured at under-17 level, McClelland earned his first call-up to the Northern Ireland national under-21 football team in May 2021.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kyle McClelland. 17 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Hibs' Kyle McClelland eyeing first-team chance as former Rangers kid hails the Ibrox star who helped his game. Edinburgh News. 17 July 2023. Patrick. McPartlin. 23 July 2022.
  3. Web site: FALKIRK VS. CLYDE 2-1. 10 April 2021. 17 July 2023. Soccerway.
  4. Web site: KYLE MCCLELLAND SIGNS. Falkirkfc.co.uk. 17 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Falkirk stay clear at top of table after beating bogey side Clyde 2-1. 17 July 2023. Falkirk Herald. Darin. Hutson. 10 April 2021.
  6. Web site: Kyle McClelland wanted by West Ham as looming Rangers free agent causes EPL stir. Daily Record. 17 July 2023. Robbie. Copeland. 11 May 2022.
  7. Web site: Kyle McClelland to leave Rangers as English Championship sides line up for B team star. Daily Record. 17 July 2023. Scott. Burns. 22 May 2022.
  8. Web site: Northern Ireland U21 defender Kyle McClelland joins Hibs on a three year contract. Belfast Live. 17 July 2023. Darren. Fullerton. 18 June 2022.
  9. Web site: Hibs' Kyle McClelland eyeing first-team chance as former Rangers kid hails the Ibrox star who helped his game. Edinburgh News. 17 July 2023. Patrick. McPartlin. 3 July 2022.
  10. Web site: LIVINGSTONE VS. HIBERNIAN 2-1. Soccerway. 13 August 2022. 17 July 2023.
  11. Web site: Cove Rangers: Kyle McClelland thanks family for support after ‘tough’ injury comeback. Press and Journal. 17 July 2023. Jamie . Durent. December 28, 2022.
  12. Web site: PARTICK THISTLE VS. COVE RANGERS 2-2. Soccerway. 17 July 2023. September 17, 2022.
  13. Web site: Hibs recall Kyle McClelland from loan spell with Cove Rangers. Edinburgh News. 17 July 2023. Patrick. McPartlin. 1 March 2023.
  14. Web site: McClelland joins Queen of South on loan. BBC Sport. 17 July 2023. 14 June 2023.
  15. Web site: QUEEN OF THE SOUTH VS. MOTHERWELL 3-3. 19 July 2023. 18 July 2023. Soccerway.
  16. Web site: Northern Ireland U21s to play Scotland U21s twice as part of training camp. Irish FA. 17 July 2023. 27 May 2021.