Kris Boyd

Who is Kris Boyd?

Kris Boyd is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for Kilmarnock .

Boyd grew up in the Ayrshire village of Tarbolton and started his senior career with Kilmarnock. He transferred to Rangers in January 2006, and was Rangers' top goalscorer in each of his seasons at Ibrox. He is the highest goalscorer in Spl History, with 165 goals in total.

Boyd had a short unsuccessful spell in English football with Middlesbrough, during which time he was sent on loan to Nottingham Forest. He signed for Turkish club Eskişehirspor in 2011, but terminated his contract there after just five months. Boyd then signed for Portland Timbers in January 2012.

Having played several games for the Scotland U21 and Scotland B teams, Boyd received his first cap for the senior Scottish national team in 2006. He has scored seven goals in eighteen appearances for the senior national side.