Born in Scotland on the 26th of August 1998, Kyle Magennis is a 27-year-old central midfielder currently plying his trade for Kilmarnock. Standing at 5ft 11in (1.81m) tall and tipping the scales at 12st 8lb (80kg), he's a physical presence at the heart of the field. He is commonly seen wearing the number 16 jersey.
Magennis began his professional career in July 2016 when he joined St Mirren as a trainee. His debut season (2016-2017) saw him make 25 first team appearances and net three goals in league games. He continued to be a regular feature for the team in the following seasons, making 14 appearances in each of the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 seasons, the latter of which he bagged two league goals. In the 2019-2020 season, he made 22 first team appearances and scored once in league matches.
In October 2020, Magennis moved to play for another Scottish Premiership side, Hibernian. The transfer fee for this move remains undisclosed. His time at Hibernian was marked by consistent appearances and a respectable goal tally. In the 2020-2021 season, he made 14 appearances and scored once, while the following 2021-2022 season saw him record seven appearances and two goals. In the 2022-2023 season, he made 13 appearances and again scored two goals.
Magennis made yet another move in July 2023, transferring from Hibernian to Kilmarnock, again for an undisclosed fee. His stint at Kilmarnock has seen him secure regular game time. In the 2023-2024 season, he made eight appearances, followed by 12 appearances in the 2024-2025 season. In the ongoing 2025-2026 season, Magennis has made three first team appearances in league matches so far.
It should also be noted that in the 2025-2026 League Cup for Kilmarnock, Magennis has shown his value with two starts and making four appearances as a substitute.
