Kyle Turner (footballer) explained

Kyle Turner
Birth Date:10 November 1997
Birth Place:Paisley, Scotland
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:St Mirren
Youthclubs2:Partick Thistle
Currentclub:Partick Thistle
Clubnumber:6
Years1:2015–2019
Clubs1:Stranraer
Caps1:114
Goals1:16
Years2:2019–2021
Clubs2:Dunfermline Athletic
Caps2:39
Goals2:4
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Airdrieonians (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:1
Years4:2021–2023
Clubs4:Partick Thistle
Caps4:66
Goals4:7
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Ross County
Caps5:16
Goals5:1
Years6:2024
Clubs6:Raith Rovers (loan)
Caps6:11
Goals6:0
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Partick Thistle
Caps7:2
Goals7:0
Club-Update:10:29, 11 August 2024 (UTC)

Kyle Turner (born 10 November 1997) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Partick Thistle. Turner began his career with Stranraer, where he made 138 appearances over a four-year period, and has also played for Dunfermline Athletic and a previous stint with Partick Thistle, as well as loans at Airdrieonians and Raith Rovers.

Club career

Stranraer

Turner began his career playing with St Mirren and Partick Thistle youth teams, before signing with Scottish League One side Stranraer in 2015.[1] His first appearance for the Stair Park club came as a final-minute substitution against Stenhousemuir on 12 September 2015,[2] with his first full start coming a week later against Albion Rovers.[3]

Dunfermline Athletic

Turner spent four years with Stranraer, before signing a two-year contract with Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic on 28 May 2019.[4] In March 2021, Turner moved on loan to Scottish League One club Airdrieonians until the end of the season.[5] Turner left Dunfermline following the end of his contract in May 2021.[6]

Partick Thistle (1st spell)

Turner signed a two-year deal with Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle, who he previously played with as a youth player.[7]

Turner scored his first goal for Thistle, scoring a 96th minute winner in a 1-0 home win against Raith Rovers.[8]

During his second season with Thistle, Turner was part of the squad that made it to the Scottish Premiership promotion play off final, which Thistle eventually lost on penalties to Ross County, meaning the club remained in the Scottish Championship. Following this Turner left the club.[9]

Ross County

Turner signed a two-year contract with Scottish Premiership club Ross County in June 2023.[10]

Raith Rovers (loan)

Turner joined Raith Rovers on loan until the end of the 23/24 season.[11]

Partick Thistle (2nd spell)

In June 2024, Turner returned to Partick Thistle on a two-year deal.[12]

Personal life

Turner is the son of former Morton, St Johnstone and St Mirren midfielder Tommy Turner.[13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stranraer2015–16Scottish League One17110001[14] 0291
2016–1728220413[15] 1374
2017–18346103030416
2018–19357203110418
Total11416601028113819
Dunfermline Athletic2019–20Scottish Championship263105210335
2020–21131006000191
Total3941011210526
Career total15319702149119025

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Team Squad: Kyle Turner . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 30 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Stenhousemuir 1 – 0 Stranraer . BBC Sport . BBC . 12 September 2015 . 7 July 2019.
  3. Web site: Stranraer 0 – 1 Albion Rovers . BBC Sport . BBC . 19 September 2015 . 7 July 2019.
  4. Web site: Kyle Turner joins DAFC . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 28 May 2019 . 7 July 2019.
  5. Web site: Player News . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 16 March 2021 . 16 March 2021.
  6. Web site: Player update . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 31 May 2021 . 31 May 2021.
  7. Web site: Kyle Turner is a Jag . Partick Thistle F.C. . 31 May 2021 . 31 May 2021.
  8. News: Turner late goal downs Raith Rovers. BBC Sport.
  9. https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/trio-leave-partick-thistle/
  10. Web site: Turner joins County on two-year deal . BBC Sport . 21 June 2023 . 21 June 2023.
  11. Web site: Kyle Turner joins Raith Rovers on loan . 2024-01-10 . RCFC . en.
  12. Web site: Kyle returns to Firhill Road on two-year deal . 2024-06-25 . Partick Thistle FC . en.
  13. Web site: Stranraer midfielder Kyle Turner signs for Dunfermline as Myles Hipployte quits . Ross . Hart . Dunfermline Press . Newsquest . 28 May 2019 . 28 May 2019.
  14. Appearances in the Scottish Championship play-offs
  15. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup