Born in the heart of Scotland on 14 September 1995, Stuart Findlay is a commendable defender standing tall at 6ft 3in (1.91m) with a weight of 12st 12lb (82kg). At the age of 30, Findlay has made quite the mark on Scottish football, predominantly playing in a central defence role. Currently, he dons the number 19 jersey for Hearts, showcasing his wealth of experience garnered over multiple seasons.
Findlay began his club career at Celtic, making the move initially to Greenock Morton on loan in January 2014 for the latter half of the 2013-2014 season. During his time at Greenock Morton, Findlay displayed a strong start, marking his debut season with 14 first-team appearances in league matches.
His performance at Greenock Morton garnered attention, resulting in a subsequent loan to Dumbarton in January 2015. Over the duration of the 2014-2015 season at Dumbarton, Findlay secured a solid slot in the team with 15 first-team appearances.
Findlay's time at Celtic also saw another loan move to Kilmarnock in the Premiership for the 2015-2016 season where he played in 22 league matches. His Kilmarnock stint would only be a taste of the future for Findlay.
In July 2016, a transfer to the English Premier League saw Findlay joining Newcastle United. Despite the move, Scottish football would call him back, and Findlay found himself returning to Kilmarnock on loan in August 2017.
His successful loan terms eventually saw a permanent transfer to Kilmarnock in July 2018 from Newcastle United. With Kilmarnock, Findlay proved his worth season after season, reliably appearing on the team sheet and even scoring a handful of important goals.
Findlay's journey then led him across the Atlantic to the Philadelphia Union in the MLS in February 2021, sealing the move for a fee close to around £250k. Over the next two seasons, he made 11 appearances for the club before being transferred to Oxford United in the Championship in July 2022.
After a season at Oxford United, featuring in 28 league matches, Findlay was loaned back to Kilmarnock for the 2023-2024 season - a familiar terrain where he resumed his reliable performances.
Findlay completed his loan at Kilmarnock in June 2025 and returned to Oxford United. Yet, his stay was brief as he made another loan move, this time to Hearts in the Premiership, in July 2025. In the ongoing 2025-2026 season at Hearts, Findlay has already made 23 appearances and scored an impressive five goals.
Apart from his contributions in the league matches, Findlay has also made considerable strides in the League Cup and Scottish Cup. During the 2025-2026 season for Hearts, he has scored once in four appearances in the League Cup, and once in the Scottish Cup.
With a career spanning multiple clubs, leagues, and both domestic and international stints, Stuart Findlay stands as a testament to the spirit and stamina of Scottish football.
