Stevie May was born in Scotland on 3 November 1992, making him currently 32 years of age. His professional football career is distinguished by his role as a forward, primarily playing as a striker for Livingston. Standing at 1.78m (5ft 10in) and weighing in at 71kg (11st 2lb), he brings a strong presence to the field whilst wearing his number 17 jersey. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value stands at around £105,000.
May's journey in professional football commenced in July 2008, when he joined St Johnstone in the Championship in Scotland as a trainee. His time at St Johnstone was marked by numerous first team appearances and goals scored in league matches over multiple seasons. Notably, in the 2013 - 2014 season, May made 38 appearances and scored an impressive 20 goals. His value as a player was further reinforced by his performances in subsequent seasons, consistently delivering both appearances and goals.
During his time at St Johnstone, May also had the opportunity to hone his skills elsewhere. In December 2011, he transferred to Alloa Athletic on loan, managing 22 first team appearances and a remarkable 19 goals in just one season (2011 - 2012). Similarly, in August 2012, May was transferred on loan to Hamilton Academical, where he made 33 appearances and scored 25 goals in the 2012 - 2013 season.
In August 2014, May signed with Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship in England for a transfer fee of around £800k. Here, in the 2014 - 2015 season, he made 39 appearances and scored seven goals. Following Sheffield, May then transferred to Preston North End in the Championship in England for the same fee of around £800k, although his time here saw a quieter period in terms of appearances and goal contributions.
Subsequently, in August 2017, May was transferred to Aberdeen in the Premiership in Scotland for an undisclosed fee. Over two seasons here, he showcased consistent performances, making over 29 appearances each season and adding to his goal tally.
In a turn of events, May returned to St Johnstone in August 2019, again, for an undisclosed fee. He continued to add to his reputation as a consistent performer contributing appearances and goals across multiple seasons.
In August 2024, amidst rumours, May transferred from St Johnstone to Livingston in the Premiership in Scotland initially on loan. In the 2024 - 2025 season, he made 33 first team appearances and scored five goals. The current season, 2025 - 2026, has seen May having made two first team appearances.
Finally, in July 2025, May permanently transferred from St Johnstone to Livingston. In addition to his league matches, May has also notably participated in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Livingston, scoring a goal in one start and four appearances as a substitute, the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Livingston with two starts, and the Premiership Play-offs 2024 - 2025 for Livingston, scoring another goal in four appearances as a substitute.
Stevie May's football career is marked by persistence, consistent performance, and a commendable commitment to his roles, both as a team player and as a valuable striker. The steady strides he has made through various clubs and performances are a testament to his calibre as a professional football player.
