Kyle Lander Explained

Kyle Lander
Birth Date:21 January 1996
Birth Place:Scotland
Position:Striker
Youthclubs1:Edina Hibs
Youthyears2:2012–2013
Youthclubs2:Livingston
Years1:2013–2014
Clubs1:Livingston
Caps1:11
Goals1:1
Years2:2014–2016
Clubs2:St Johnstone
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2015
Clubs3:Stirling Albion (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2016
Clubs4:Elgin City (loan)
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years5:2016–2019
Clubs5:Newtongrange Star
Years6:2019-2022
Clubs6:Tranent Juniors
Club-Update:19:39, 10 May 2017 (UTC)

Kyle Lander (born 21 January 1996) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who played as a striker for Newtongrange Star in the East of Scotland League. He has previously played for Livingston

Career

Livingston

Lander signed for Livingston at youth level in 2012 from Edina Hibs Boys Club.[1] On 6 April 2013, he scored on his first-team debut at the age of 17 in a 3–0 win over Dumbarton.[2] In total, he made 6 appearances in his debut season for Livingston in the first-team.

St Johnstone

Ahead of the 2014–15 season Lander moved to St Johnstone.[3] On 1 September 2015, he moved on loan to Stiring Albion and had a further loan spell at Elgin City later the same season.[4] [5]

Juniors

On his release from St Johnstone, Lander joined Junior side Newtongrange Star in September 2016.[6]

Lander played for Tranent Juniors between 2019 and 2022, but had to retire at 26 due to injury.[7]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Livingston2012–136100000061
2013–145000000050
Total111000000111
St Johnstone2014–150000000000
2015–160000000000
Total0000000000
Stirling Albion (loan)2015–160000000000
Total111000000111

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edina stars make step up after remarkable journey . Youth Football Scotland . 24 May 2013 . 24 May 2013 . 25 August 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120825151935/http://www.youthfootballscotland.co.uk/clubs/south-east-region-clubs/south-east-region-news/898-edina-hibs-boys-club-news/5495-edina-stars-make-step-up-after-remarkable-journey . dead .
  2. Web site: Dumbarton 0-3 Livingston match report . BBC . 8 April 2013.
  3. Web site: St Johnstone boss has high hopes for under-20s striker . The Courier . Nicolson. Eric. 26 March 2015. 1 September 2015.
  4. Web site: Lander joins on loan. Stirling Albion F.C. . 1 September 2015 . 1 September 2015.
  5. News: Christie. Craig. Elgin sign Saints striker on loan. 10 May 2017. www.northern-scot.co.uk. 8 March 2016.
  6. Web site: YOUNG PAIR JOIN THE STAR!. Newtongrange Star Football Club Official Website. 10 May 2017. 12 September 2016.
  7. Web site: Tranent appoint former Hibs striker and coach Colin Nish as new manager. Edinburgh Evening News. 1 September 2022.