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Kyle McClelland
Northern Ireland association football player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Kyle McClelland (born 10 February 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for NIFL Premiership club Glenavon. Born and raised in Scotland, he is a Northern Ireland youth international.[2]
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Club career
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Rangers
McClelland came through the youth ranks at Rangers, having joined the club at seven years-old.[3] He spent time on loan at Scottish League One side Falkirk in 2021, making his debut against Clyde on 10 April 2021.[4][5][6] He left Rangers in the summer of 2022 upon the conclusion of his contract despite being offered new terms by the Glasgow club.[7][8]
Hibernian
McClelland signed a three-year contract with Hibernian in June 2022 in the hope of earning more first-team football opportunities.[9][10] He made his debut for Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership away at Livingston on 13 August 2022.[11]
McClelland had a spell on loan with Cove Rangers in the 2022-23 season, and he made his debut in a 2-2 draw with Partick Thistle on 17 September 2022.[12][13] He was recalled from the loan spell in March 2023.[14]
McClelland joined Queen of the South on loan for the 2023-24 season.[15] He made his debut on 18 July 2023, against Motherwell in the Scottish League Cup.[16]
He was released by Hibs in May 2025, at the end of his contract.[17]
Glenavon
On 15 July 2025, it was announced that McClelland had signed for NIFL Premiership club Glenavon. He made his debut in a 2-0 defeat to Ballymena United.[18]
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International career
Having previously featured at under-17 level, McClelland earned his first call-up to the Northern Ireland national under-21 football team in May 2021.[19]
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