Nicky Devlin, a native Scot, stamped the world of football on 17 October 1993. A defender by trade, he primarily features as a right back and currently plies his trade at Aberdeen. Towering at 6 feet (1.83m) and weighing in at 12 stone 6 pounds (79kg), he's an undeniable force to reckon with. The number 2 jersey is his chosen armour when he steps onto the pitch. International football is also on his CV, having been called up by the Scotland national team.
Devlin's worth on the football market hovers around €600k, which roughly translates £538k, according to Transfermarkt. His agreement with Aberdeen has something more than two years left, pencilled in to expire on 31 May 2027.
Devlin's professional journey in football began in the Scottish League One, at Dumbarton in July 2010. He debuted in the 2010-2011 season, gracing the field in 23 league matches, and similarly contributing in the 2012-2013 season with 16 appearances.
His debut season ended with a move to Motherwell, Premiership Scotland, in May 2011, although the exact figure remains undisclosed. However, by January 2012, he was loaned out to Stenhousemuir, also in the League One. He contributed significantly with six league appearances at Stenhousemuir during the 2011-2012 season and replicated similar performance in the subsequent seasons of 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 with eight and 30 appearances respectively.
In August 2012, he returned to Dumbarton, again on loan from Motherwell, replicating his debut season with 23 appearances. However, with his contract running out at Motherwell, he permanently moved to Stenhousemuir in July 2013, marking phenomenal appearances across the seasons.
The next destination for Devlin was Ayr United, Championship Scotland, in July 2014 where he enriched his portfolio through significant performances in multiple seasons, including a few goals to his name. This performance earned him a ticket to Walsall, League Two, England, in July 2017. However, his stint at Walsall saw him barely making 18 appearances in the league in the 2017-2018 season.
July 2019 signalled a return back to Scotland, this time with Livingston in the Championship. Several crucial games and a handful of goals later, he moved to Aberdeen, Premiership Scotland, in July 2023. Here, his performance continues to excel, with impressive appearance counts and goals in the current and previous season.
Aside from his league duties, Devlin has partaken in numerous cup and international fixtures. This includes the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Aberdeen, Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Aberdeen, Nations League 2024 - 2025 for Scotland, and Conference League 2023 - 2024 for Aberdeen. An aggressive defender, Devlin has had a fairly fulfilling football career, both domestically and internationally.
