Forward Martin Boyle, born on 25 April 1993, primarily plies his trade as a right winger for Hibernian. A robust Scotsman standing at 5ft 10ins (1.78m) and weighing in at 11st (70kg), he sports the number 10 jersey and beyond his club duties, has had the honour of representing the Australia national squad.
Boyle's professional career kickstarted in July 2009 when he joined Montrose in Scotland's League One as a trainee. With increasing experience, the lad from Scotland, posted a commendable track record, scoring 22 goals across 36 league matches in the 2011 - 2012 season. He continued to impress with nine goals during his 15 appearances the following season.
In August 2012, Boyle moved up a division, transferring to Dundee in the Scottish Premiership for an undisclosed fee. Despite a competitive new environment, Boyle held his own, managing four goals across 29 appearances in the 2013 - 2014 season.
A return to Montrose on loan in January 2013 saw Boyle maintain his previous prolific goal-scoring form, with his history reflecting 22 and nine goals in the 2011 - 2012, and 2012 - 2013 seasons, respectively. On completion of his loan, he returned to Dundee in May 2013 and continued playing steadily in the Premiership.
Boyle found himself on the road again in January 2015, this time heading to Hibernian, initially on loan. After proving to be a consistent performer he solidified his place at the club following his transfer in July 2015. Between the 2016 - 2017 and 2020 - 2021 seasons, he bolstered Hib's attack with a total of 35 goals, managing a personal season-best of 12 goals in the 2020 -2021 season.
Despite his unquestionable loyalty and performance for Hibernian, Boyle was presented with an opportunity abroad in January 2022. Accepting the offer, he transferred to Al-Faisaly in the First Division of Saudi Arabia for a hefty sum of around £3 million. However, staying true to his Scottish roots, Boyle made a return to Hibernian in August 2022 for an undisclosed fee. His return underlines the mutual respect and importance of Boyle to the club, where he continues to make significant contributions on the pitch.
Over his career, Boyle has shown his quality in various competitions from the Scottish Cup to World Cup Qualifiers, Europa League Qualifiers, and the Conference League Qualifiers, scoring goals and pushing his teams to greater heights.
