Kris Boyd facts for kids
Boyd playing for Rangers in 2008
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 August 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Irvine, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2001 | Kilmarnock | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2006 | Kilmarnock | 153 | (63) |
| 2006–2010 | Rangers | 143 | (101) |
| 2010–2011 | Middlesbrough | 27 | (6) |
| 2011 | → Nottingham Forest (loan) | 10 | (6) |
| 2011 | Eskişehirspor | 2 | (0) |
| 2012 | Portland Timbers | 26 | (7) |
| 2013–2014 | Kilmarnock | 44 | (25) |
| 2014–2015 | Rangers | 29 | (3) |
| 2015–2019 | Kilmarnock | 109 | (33) |
| Total | 543 | (244) | |
| International career | |||
| 2002–2005 | Scotland U21 | 8 | (1) |
| 2003–2006 | Scotland B | 3 | (0) |
| 2006–2010 | Scotland | 18 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Kris Boyd (born 18 August 1983) is a Scottish former professional footballer. He played as a forward and was known for being an amazing goalscorer. Today, he works as a sports expert on television.
Boyd is famous for scoring 167 goals in the Scottish Premier League, making him the top scorer in the league's history. He began his career at Kilmarnock before moving to Rangers in 2006. At Rangers, he was the team's top goalscorer every season he played there.
After his time in Scotland, Boyd played for teams in England, Turkey, and the United States. He played for Middlesbrough in England and later for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer. He eventually returned to Scotland to play for Kilmarnock and Rangers again before retiring.
Boyd also played for the Scotland national team. He earned 18 caps (appearances in games) and scored seven goals for his country. Now, you can often see him sharing his opinions on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday.
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Club Career
Starting at Kilmarnock
Kris Boyd grew up in the village of Tarbolton in South Ayrshire. As a kid, he actually played as a defender for Rangers' youth team. But at age 12, he joined Kilmarnock's youth program and switched to being a striker.
He signed his first professional contract with Kilmarnock when he was 16. He made his first appearance for the team in 2001. In the 2002–03 season, he scored 12 goals and was named the team's Young Player of the Year.
One of his most incredible moments came in September 2004. He scored all five of Kilmarnock's goals in a 5-2 win against Dundee United. This tied a Scottish Premier League record. By 2005, many bigger clubs wanted to sign him.
First Time at Rangers
In January 2006, Boyd joined Rangers, one of Scotland's biggest clubs. He made an amazing start, scoring a hat-trick (three goals) in his very first game. In his first half-season, he scored 20 goals for Rangers.
During the 2007–08 season, Boyd helped Rangers win the League Cup. He scored both of the team's goals in the final and also scored the winning penalty kick. He also scored two goals in the Scottish Cup final, helping Rangers win that trophy too.
On December 30, 2009, Boyd had another amazing game. He scored five goals against Dundee United again. With these goals, he passed Henrik Larsson to become the top goalscorer in the history of the Scottish Premier League. By the time he left Rangers in 2010, he had won two league titles and two Scottish Cups.
Playing in Other Countries
In 2010, Boyd moved to England to play for Middlesbrough. He later went on loan to Nottingham Forest, where he scored six goals in just ten games.
The next year, he moved to Turkey to play for Eskişehirspor. However, he left the club after only a few months.
In 2012, Boyd signed with the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. He scored seven goals in his season with the Timbers.
Returning to Scotland
In 2013, Boyd returned to his first club, Kilmarnock. He had a fantastic season, scoring 22 goals. This great performance led to him being called back to the Scotland national team.
He then had a second spell at Rangers for one season before returning to Kilmarnock for a third and final time in 2015. In his last few years, he continued to score important goals. In April 2019, he scored his 300th goal in professional football. Boyd announced his retirement from playing football in June 2019.
International Career
Boyd first played for the Scotland under-21 team. He made his debut for the main Scotland national team on May 11, 2006. In his very first game, he scored two goals against Bulgaria.
He played a key role in the qualifying games for the Euro 2008 tournament. He scored important goals against the Faroe Islands and Georgia.
In 2008, Boyd announced he would not play for Scotland under the manager George Burley. This was because he was upset about not being chosen to play in a key match. After a new manager, Craig Levein, was appointed in 2009, Boyd said he was ready to play for his country again. He played a few more games for Scotland, earning a total of 18 caps and scoring 7 goals.
Style of Play
Boyd was known as a "goal poacher." This means he was an expert at being in the right place at the right time to score. His main skill was his incredible ability to put the ball in the net, especially inside the opponent's penalty box.
Some people said that when he wasn't scoring, he didn't contribute as much to the team's overall play. Because of this, some managers would sometimes leave him on the bench. However, his amazing goal-scoring record speaks for itself.
Personal Life
After a personal family tragedy, Boyd started the Kris Boyd Charity in 2018. The charity aims to help people who are struggling with mental health issues. It encourages people to talk openly about their problems and seek help.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Kilmarnock | 2000–01 | Scottish Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001–02 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 4 | ||
| 2002–03 | 38 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 12 | ||
| 2003–04 | 37 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 15 | ||
| 2004–05 | 30 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 19 | ||
| 2005–06 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 17 | ||
| Total | 153 | 63 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 167 | 67 | ||
| Rangers | 2005–06 | Scottish Premier League | 17 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 20 |
| 2006–07 | 32 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 23 | ||
| 2007–08 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 25 | ||
| 2008–09 | 35 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 31 | ||
| 2009–10 | 31 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 26 | ||
| Total | 143 | 101 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 173 | 125 | ||
| Middlesbrough | 2010–11 | Championship | 27 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 6 |
| Nottingham Forest (loan) | 2010–11 | Championship | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 |
| Eskişehirspor | 2011–12 | Süper Lig | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| Portland Timbers | 2012 | MLS | 26 | 7 | 1 | 0 | — | 27 | 7 | |
| Kilmarnock | 2012–13 | Scottish Premier League | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| 2013–14 | Scottish Premiership | 36 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 22 | |
| Total | 44 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 25 | ||
| Rangers | 2014–15 | Scottish Championship | 29 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 36 | 7 |
| Kilmarnock | 2015–16 | Scottish Premiership | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 6 |
| 2016–17 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 8 | ||
| 2017–18 | 34 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 23 | ||
| 2018–19 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 6 | ||
| Total | 109 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 127 | 43 | ||
| Career total | 543 | 244 | 41 | 21 | 33 | 21 | 617 | 286 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 2006 | 6 | 4 |
| 2007 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 18 | 7 | |
Honours
Club
Rangers
- Scottish Premier League: 2008–09, 2009–10
- Scottish Cup: 2007–08, 2008–09
- Scottish League Cup: 2007–08, 2009–10
- UEFA Cup runner-up: 2007–08
International
Scotland
- Kirin Cup: 2006
Individual
- Scottish league top goalscorer (5): 2005–06, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2017–18
- Scottish Premier League Player of the Month (3): November 2005, January 2006, December 2009
- Scottish Premiership Player of the Month: December 2017
- Scottish Premier League Young Player of the Month: August 2002, January 2003
- Kilmarnock Hall of Fame
See also
In Spanish: Kris Boyd para niños
- List of footballers in Scotland by number of league goals (200+)
