Joe Hugill

Joe Hugill of Kilmarnock was born in Durham, England on 19 October 2003 (age 23).

Joe Hugill, born on 19 October 2003 (age 23), is an English striker at Kilmarnock, where he wears the number nine shirt. His senior career is, in practical terms, a Kilmarnock story: 24 league appearances and nine league goals across two seasons.

The stronger return came in 2025–26, when he scored eight times in 15 league appearances. In 2026–27, he has added one goal in nine league games, along with two goals in six League Cup appearances. Across all competitions that season, he has made 15 appearances and scored three times.

His market value is around £340,000, according to Transfermarkt. At this stage, Hugill’s career is still relatively narrow in scope, but Kilmarnock have given it its clearest shape.

📈 Key stats and insights

Joe Hugill has made 9 Premiership starts in 2026-27 and scored 1 league goal

Joe Hugill has 6 League Cup appearances with 2 goals

Joe Hugill averages a 6.66 rating this season with a high of 7.15 and a low of 6.03

Joe Hugill moved from Manchester United to Kilmarnock in January 2026 for an undisclosed fee

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Striker
Primary Position: Forward
Position

Joe Hugill

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1.89m (6ft 2in)
Height: 9
Squad Number: 77kg (12st 1lb)
Weight: 19 October 2003 (age 23)
Date of Birth: Durham
Birthplace: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Country of Birth: Kilmarnock
Team: £340,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team: Kilmarnock
Premiership 2026 - 2027
Games: 9
Starting: 9
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: 1
Yellows: 2
Reds: -

Team: Kilmarnock
League Cup 2026 - 2027
Games: 6
Starting: 5
Substitute: 1
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: 2
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Hugill has made nine Premiership appearances this season, all starts, registering one league goal and two yellow cards; in cup competition he has six League Cup appearances with two goals, a goals-per-game split that is stronger in cup matches than in the league at this stage.

🔥 Recent form

Last 10 appearances for Joe Hugill.

Season average rating: 6.66

Match: Kilmarnock 3-2 Motherwell
17 Oct 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.7

Match: Rangers 3-1 Kilmarnock
10 Oct 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.9

Match: Kilmarnock 1-1 Hearts
19 Sep 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.2

Match: Kilmarnock 1-1 Aberdeen
12 Sep 2026 (H)
Mins: 120
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: Aberdeen 0-0 Kilmarnock
5 Sep 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.8

Match: Kilmarnock 0-1 St. Mirren
2 Sep 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.7

Match: Kilmarnock 0-4 Dundee United
29 Aug 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 7.0

Match: Kilmarnock 3-2 Ayr United
14 Aug 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: 1
Rating: -

Match: Hibernian 0-1 Kilmarnock
15 Sep 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.6

Match: Kilmarnock 1-5 Celtic
9 Aug 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.0

Hugill averages a 6.66 rating this season, with a high of 7.15 and a low of 6.03 – a relatively narrow range that points to consistent performances across his appearances to date.

📋 Career stats

Team: Kilmarnock
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 9
Goals: 1

Team: Kilmarnock
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 15
Goals: 8

Hugill, 23, developed at Manchester United and followed a sequence of loan moves to Burton Albion (January 2024), Wigan Athletic (July 2024), Carlisle United (January 2025) and Barnet (July 2025) before completing a permanent move to Kilmarnock in January 2026, a pathway that covers six senior clubs and a shift from English loans to a settled role in the Scottish Premiership.

💰 Transfers

Team: Kilmarnock
30 January 2026
From: Manchester United
Type: Undisclosed

Team: Barnet
19 July 2025
From: Manchester United
Type: Loan

Team: Carlisle United
17 January 2025
From: Manchester United
Type: Loan

Team: Wigan Athletic
25 July 2024
From: Manchester United
Type: Loan

Team: Burton Albion
12 January 2024
From: Manchester United
Type: Loan

Team: Altrincham
1 February 2023
From: Manchester United
Type: Loan

Team: Manchester United
1 July 2020
Type: Signed

Hugill's career was managed through a series of loans from Manchester United before he moved permanently to Kilmarnock in January 2026 for an undisclosed fee; the pattern is one of temporary development spells followed by a permanent transfer to secure regular senior football.

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🔗 External links

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