Gary Mackay-Steven, a Scottish forward primarily operating as a left winger, was born on the 31st of August, 1990, making him 34 years of age. Playing now for Kilmarnock, he commands the number 14 jersey. He stands at 1.75m (5ft 8in) tall and tips the scales at 70kg (11st).
Mackay-Steven began his career in earnest, joining Airdrieonians in Scotland's Championship in January 2011, where he made 19 first team appearances in league matches during the debut 2010-2011 season.
He caught the eye of Dundee United and subsequently transferred there in July 2011, making quite a few contributions on the field. He played for four seasons, making his mark with consistently glowing performances, including 31 appearances in his first season and 35 in his third season.
In February 2015, Mackay-Steven made a move to Celtic, this time in Scotland's Premiership. The transaction was reportedly sealed for a sum of around £250k. At Celtic, he made a significant impact, especially in his first two seasons with the side in which he made 13 and 25 appearances and scored four goals respectively. His third season saw a decline in appearances as he made it to the pitch just eight times for league matches.
He then transferred to Aberdeen in the Premiership in Scotland in July 2017. The deal was finalised for about £150k. Once again, he demonstrated admirable consistency and commitment on the field, creating a positive outlook for the team.
His journey took him overseas in July 2019 when he moved to play for New York City FC in the MLS in the USA. Despite a diverge from Scottish football, his performances were ostensibly noteworthy during his time in the states.
In January 2021, he made a return to Scottish soil, joining Hearts in the Premiership. He featured regularly in the team and showed some high-spirited performances, returning to form within these two seasons.
Casting uncertainty aside, Mackay-Steven made the move to Kilmarnock in the Premiership in Scotland in December 2023, where he currently plies his trade. As of now, in the current 2024-2025 season at Kilmarnock, Mackay-Steven has made nine first team appearances in league matches. To top it off, he has shown some versatility to his game, with participation in the League Cup 2024-2025 and Conference League Qualifiers 2024-2025.
Throughout all of these changes, transferring from one club to another, one thing has been constant. Gary Mackay-Steven has always displayed an unwavering commitment to his game, and we have no doubt that he will continue to do so in the future.
