James Penrice, born on 22 December 1998 (age 27), is a Scottish left-back now with Rangers. His early progress was not a straight climb through one first team; loan football formed part of his development, giving him the kind of senior minutes young full-backs usually need before anyone takes them too seriously.
He later found a steadier platform at Livingston, where his best league return came in 2022-23: three goals in 29 appearances. That was a useful season rather than a spectacular one, but it showed a player capable of contributing from left-back over a proper run of games.
Penrice has since moved on to Rangers. In 2026-27, he has made six league appearances, along with two in the League Cup – scoring once – and two in Conference League qualifiers, taking him to 10 appearances and one goal in all competitions for the club.
He was linked with a move to Celtic in June 2025 and again in July 2026. His market value is around £2m, according to Transfermarkt.
Penrice’s career has been built through loans, regular Premiership football at Livingston, and a later move to Rangers. He remains an established Scottish left-back with experience across domestic and European fixtures.
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