Blair Spittal hails from Scotland, born on 19 December 1995, making him a sprightly 29 years of age. Towering at 6ft (1.84m) tall and tipping the scales at 12st 1lb (77kg), Spittal commands respect on the football pitch. Deployed as a central attacking midfielder for Hearts, he makes his presence known on the field, sporting the number 16 jersey.
According to Transfermarkt, his market value hovers around the £750k mark. Spittal is firmly entrenched in Hearts' future plans, with two years and three months left on his contract, which isn't set to expire until 31 May 2027.
In July 2012, Spittal embarked on his football journey by joining Queen's Park in the Championship. During his debut season, he made a total of 16 first team appearances, notching one goal in the process. The following season saw Spittal increase his goal tally, scoring eight times in 36 appearances.
July 2014 witnessed Spittal transferring his skills to Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership. He managed to consistently find playtime, making 25, 33, and 24 appearances respectively over the three seasons, scoring a total of nine goals.
Spittal soon sought fresh pastures, moving to Partick Thistle in July 2017. In the 2017/2018 season, he played 33 first team matches and netted four goals. Within two years he opted for a transfer to Ross County, with his contribution dipping slightly in the 2019/2020 season with only two goals.
Spittal found himself on the move once more in 2020, on loan to his old club, Partick Thistle. He played a prominent role, featuring in 33 matches and scoring four goals. However, his spell was short, and he returned to Ross County in January 2021, where he managed to find the net 6 times over three seasons.
In July 2022, Spittal traded colours once again, playing for Motherwell for two seasons where he scored a total of fifteen goals in 73 appearances. The seasoned player found his current home at Hearts in July 2024, where he has already scored four goals in 30 matches in the current 2024/2025 season.
Beyond mere league matches, Spittal has also participated in various tournaments for Hearts, including the League Cup, Scottish Cup, Europa League Qualifiers, and Conference League, often making a noteworthy contribution.
