Liam Boyce
Derry City

Liam Boyce

Liam Boyce of Derry City was born in Belfast, N. Ireland on 8 April 1991 (age 35).

Liam Boyce, born on 8 April 1991 (age 35), is a Northern Ireland striker now with Derry City. His most productive spell came at Cliftonville, where his 2012-13 league season was emphatic enough: 29 goals in 36 appearances. That remains the cleanest statistical marker in a career built on penalty-box work rather than ornament.

He has also collected a League Cup win during his career, adding some silverware to a route that has taken him beyond Northern Ireland before his return to Derry. His current market value is around £170,000, according to Transfermarkt.

In 2026, his league involvement at Derry City has been limited to one Premier Division appearance and no goals. At this stage, Boyce is an experienced forward with a clear scoring peak behind him and a current role that appears more modest.

📈 Key stats and insights

Liam Boyce made one Premier Division appearance for Derry City in 2026
Liam Boyce did not start a league match in the 2026 season
Liam Boyce scored eight goals for Derry City in 2025
Liam Boyce scored 10 goals for Hearts in 2021-22
Liam Boyce averaged a 6.79 season rating
Last updated 30 May 2026. Send feedback

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Striker
Primary Position
Forward
Position
Liam Boyce
ST
1.84m (6ft)
Height
85kg (13st 5lb)
Weight
8 April 1991 (age 35)
Date of Birth
Belfast
Birthplace
N. Ireland
Country of Birth
Derry City
Team
£170,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 November 2026 (6m)
Contract Expires

📊 Season stats

Team
Derry City
Derry City
Premier Division 2026
Games
1
Starting
-
Substitute
1
Unused
19
Utilisation
5%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Liam Boyce made one Premier Division appearance for Derry City, coming off the bench and scoring no goals. The usage pointed to a peripheral role rather than a regular attacking option, with his contribution limited to a short substitute involvement.

📋 Career stats

Team
Derry City
Derry City
Season 2026
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
1
Goals
-
Team
Derry City
Derry City
Season 2025
Country
Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games
24
Goals
8
Team
Hearts
Hearts
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
10
Goals
-
Team
Hearts
Hearts
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
15
Goals
1
Team
Hearts
Hearts
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
5
Goals
1
Team
Hearts
Hearts
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
31
Goals
10
Team
Hearts
Hearts
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
8
Goals
2
Team
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
16
Goals
3
Team
Ross County
Ross County
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
34
Goals
23
Team
Ross County
Ross County
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
35
Goals
15
Team
Ross County
Ross County
Season 2014 - 2015
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
30
Goals
10
Team
Cliftonville
Cliftonville
Season 2013 - 2014
Country
N. Ireland
Games
36
Goals
21
Team
Cliftonville
Cliftonville
Season 2012 - 2013
Country
N. Ireland
Games
36
Goals
29
Team
Cliftonville
Cliftonville
Season 2011 - 2012
Country
N. Ireland
Games
13
Goals
1
Team
SV Werder Bremen II
SV Werder Bremen II
Season 2010 - 2011
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
3
Goals
-

Boyce’s career has taken in six clubs, moving from SV Werder Bremen II to Cliftonville, then through Ross County, Burton Albion, Hearts and Derry City. The stronger listed returns came at Hearts, including 10 goals in 2021-22, and at Derry City with eight goals in 2025, but the one-appearance 2026 season suggested a reduced role at 35.

💰 Transfers

Team
Derry City
Derry City
11 January 2025
From
Hearts
Hearts
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Hearts
Hearts
25 January 2020
From
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Type
Fee (£180k)
Team
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
1 July 2017
From
Ross County
Ross County
Type
Fee (£500k)
Team
Ross County
Ross County
1 July 2014
From
Cliftonville
Cliftonville
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Cliftonville
Cliftonville
16 January 2012
From
SV Werder Bremen II
SV Werder Bremen II
Type
Signed
Team
SV Werder Bremen II
SV Werder Bremen II
31 August 2010
Type
Signed

The transfer record shows a clear rise from a free move to Ross County into paid transfers to Burton Albion and Hearts, with listed fees of 500,000 and 180,000. His 2025 move from Hearts to Derry City was undisclosed, fitting the pattern of a late-career return to Irish football after spells in Scotland and England.

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