Richard King was born on the 27th of November, 2001, making him currently 24 years of age. King hails from Jamaica. At 1.87m or 6ft 1in tall, he stands a robust figure on the pitch, reflecting his role as a central defender. He currently adorns the number 5 jersey for St Mirren. His playing weight is mentioned to be around 77 kg (170 lbs or 12 stones 1 lb), which is typical for a player of his position. Apart from his domestic responsibilities, King also has international experience having represented the Jamaica national team.
In terms of market value, King's worth stands approximately at £210k, with the information credited to Transfermarkt.
The 2025 - 2026 season has seen him in action in 11 Premiership matches. In these encounters, he has had the opportunity to start 5 times, with the remaining appearances coming off the bench. King managed to find the back of the net in one of these matches. Apart from the Premiership, the defender showcased his skills in the League Cup for St. Mirren during the same season. In this tournament, he made three starts and three substitute appearances, managing to score twice.
King also represented Jamaica in the World Cup Qualifiers for North and Central America from 2024 to 2026. During this campaign, he took the field in a starting capacity on seven occasions whilst being subbed in one game. His involvement in international football for Jamaica did not stop there; he participated in the Gold Cup in 2025, starting in all three of the games. The previous year, he had also been a part of the Copa America 2024, where he appeared as a substitute once.
