Kyle Magennis, born in Scotland on 26 August 1998 (age 26), is a central midfielder for Kilmarnock. Standing at 5ft 11in (1.81m) and weighing in at 12st 8lb (80kg), he holds the fort under the number 16 jersey.
His professional football journey began in July 2016 when he joined St Mirren as a trainee. His debut season in 2016-2017 saw him make 25 first team appearances and score three goals in league matches. In the following 2017-2018 season, Magennis made a significant contribution with 14 first team appearances. His prowess continued to shine in the 2018-2019 season as he netted two goals and was part of the first team in 14 league matches. By the 2019-2020 season, Magennis had substantially cemented his place in the team with 22 first team appearances and a goal under his belt.
In October 2020, he moved from St Mirren to Hibernian, although the financial implications of the transfer remain undisclosed. During his time at Hibernian, his debut season concluded with 14 first team appearances and a single goal in league matches. He continued to play for Hibernian till the 2022-2023 season, making seven and 13 first team appearances in the next two seasons respectively while scoring two goals in each.
In July 2023, he was transferred from Hibernian to Kilmarnock, again for an undisclosed fee. At Kilmarnock, he's made eight first team appearances in the 2023-2024 season, though he's yet to notch a league appearance in the current 2024-2025 season.
