Blair Spittal, born on the 19th of December in 1995 (age 28), hails from the rocky landscapes of Scotland. He dons the prestigious number 16 jersey for Hearts as a central attacking midfielder. Standing at 6 feet (1.84m) tall and weighing in at 12st 1lb (77kg), he makes his commanding presence known on the pitch.
According to the Transfermarkt, Spittal is appraised at roughly £1m and his current contract with Hearts is set to expire on the 31st of May, 2027 after serving 2 years and 7 months.
It was in July of 2012 that Spittal began his football career in earnest at Queen's Park in the Championship in Scotland. During his maiden season (2012-2013), he made 16 appearances for the first team and netted a respectable goal in league matches. Spittal's second season (2013-2014) saw a considerable improvement, making 36 appearances and scoring eight goals.
In July 2014, the lad transferred to Dundee United, competing in the Premiership in Scotland. His first season at Dundee came with a score of 25 appearances and two goals. He repeated this feat by scoring a total of seven goals during his three-season tenure (2014-2017).
The midfielder later transferred to Partick Thistle in the Championship in July 2017. Here, he saw consistent performances with 33 appearances and four goals in the 2017-2018 season.
Following a two-year stint at Partick, Spittal packed his bags for Ross County in July 2019. His consistency in playing remained, but his goal tally saw a decrease. Over three seasons (2019-2022), he made 63 appearances with eight goals in total.
Amidst this, a notable stop at Partick Thistle on loan from Ross County occurred in October 2020, where he managed to make 33 appearances and four goals for the 2020-2021 season.
As of July 2022, Spittal signed for Motherwell in the Premiership. During his two seasons (2022-2024), he conjured up 73 appearances and notched up 15 goals. His current tenure at Hearts since July 2024, where he has already made 14 appearances and swiped two goals for the current 2024-2025 season.
Spittal's contributions aren't just limited to league games. He also took part in the League Cup 2024-2025 for Hearts with one start, Europa League Qualifiers 2024-2025 for Hearts with two substitute appearances, and Conference League 2024-2025 for Hearts, scoring a solitary goal after three starts.
