Born on October 7, 1993 in Scotland, the Kilmarnock central midfielder, Rory McKenzie, has been a steady hand in the heart of the team's midfield for several seasons. Standing at 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighing 11st 11lb (75kg), he sports the number 7 on his jersey. The now 31-year-old first joined the Scottish Premiership outfit in January 2011.
The 2010/2011 season saw McKenzie's first team debut for Kilmarnock, and despite this being his initial stint, he managed to secure a place on the field in a league match. His appearances for the following seasons continued to grow. In the 2012/2013 season, he made 22 appearances, scoring two goals, and increased both his appearances to 33 and his goals to four in the 2013/2014 period. The consecutive seasons brought varied results, with multiple mid-20 appearances and a handful of goals scattered across the years. Up to the current 2025/2026 season, McKenzie has already made four first-team appearances.
McKenzie's career also saw a brief loan spell. In January 2012, he transferred from Kilmarnock to play in the Highland League for Brechin City. His tenure here proved fruitful with McKenzie making 17 first-team appearances and netting seven goals in league matches during the 2011/2012 season. He returned to Kilmarnock in July 2012 and confirmed his importance in the team's line-up with consistent appearances and goals in nearly every season hence.
Besides his league performances, McKenzie has also contributed in numerous cup competitions. In particular, the 2025/2026 League Cup saw him start twice, alongside making two appearances as a substitute. Similarly, his involvement in the Scottish Cup for Kilmarnock in the 2024/2025 stretch led to him coming off the bench once.
Through his career, Rory McKenzie has become an integral presence for Kilmarnock's midfield, demonstrating both his reliability in appearances and ability to find the back of the net when the occasion calls. Despite having no history at Celtic, his growth and consistency at Kilmarnock is testament to his value as a professional footballer.
