George Stanger, a robust central defender born on 15 August 2000, hails from Scotland. Now at the ripe age of 25, he is doing his bit at Kilmarnock. He stands tall at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and tips the scales at 12 st 8 lb (80kg). The number 14 jersey is what you'll see him don on the pitch. Despite his Scottish roots, he has also had the honour of representing the New Zealand national team. His current standing in the market is valued at approximately £170k, a figure provided by Transfermarkt.
Take a walk down Stanger's career path, and one notes a series of loans and moves. It all started in January 2018 when this lad went on loan from Hamilton Academical to Stirling Albion. Debuting for the latter that very season, Stanger participated in two first team league matches. Upon the completion of his loan, he went back to his home team only to be relocated to another one: East Kilbride.
January 2020 brought on yet another move for Stanger. After finishing his time with East Kilbride, he went on loan to Forfar Athletic. After his stint, Stanger returned to Hamilton Academical where he played for two consecutive seasons. Making the most of his time, he made six first team appearances in league matches.
Changes were imminent for Stanger once more in October 2021. He left Hamilton Academical to join the University of Stirling. This move was short-lived as he soon found himself en route to Dumbarton for a loan spell in February 2022. Stanger's career then took him to Alloa Athletic in July 2022, where he significantly contributed with 25 first team appearances and three goals in league matches.
In the later half of 2023, Stanger packed his bags once again to join Ayr United. Here, he proved his worth over two seasons, participating in 62 first team matches and scoring four goals. The year 2025 marked another milestone in Stanger's career when he transferred to Kilmarnock in the Premiership. He currently stands with 11 first team appearances and two goals in league matches for the 2025-2026 season, in addition to his participation in the League Cup with five starts.
In a nutshell, George Stanger’s career has been about taking each opportunity as it comes his way, making significant moves and showing determination in the face of a changing landscape. It's safe to say, Stanger has accrued a wealth of experience by wearing different jerseys and serving his time in different teams. Each of these experiences has shaped him as the player he is today.
