There's no denying the impact Kris Commons left on the beautiful game. Born on 30th August 1983 in England, this formidable player assumed the role of a central attacking midfielder, standing at a height of 5ft 6in (1.68m) and carrying a weight of 10st 1lb (64kg). Commons embarked on his fruitful career in July 2000 with Stoke City in the Championship, where he made an impressive impact over his opening seasons, tallying up goals in league matches and serving as a steadfast prominence on the team.
In July 2004, he made a noteworthy switch from Stoke City to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, a transaction that cost around £430k. It was here that Commons truly began to amass eminence, with a consistent increase in goals over successive seasons. Despite his achievements, in July 2008, he transferred to Derby County in the Championship in an endeavour for new challenges.
His time at Derby County proved to be rich in experience, with moments of glory, particularly during the 2010-2011 season, where he scored a career-high of 13 goals. However, an unexpected turn came in January 2011 when he transferred from Derby County to Celtic in Scotland for a sum of around £500k. His time at Celtic was gratifying, marked by varied seasons of high goals and impressive appearances. Celtic fans fondly remember his 2013-2014 season, where he scored an outstanding 27 goals in league matches, making it a season to reminisce.
Commons' journey took another twist in December 2016 when he was loaned to Hibernian in the Premiership. Despite a brief stay in which he made five first team appearances and scored two goals in league fixtures. Commons departed Celtic at the end of his contract in June 2017.
