Stephen Kingsley, a well-known defender that primarily plays as a central defender, was born on the 23rd of July, 1994, in Scotland. Currently plying his trade for Hearts, Kingsley is a statuesque 5ft 10in (1.78m) tall and weighs around 12st 1lb (77kg). The number 3 jersey is often seen on his shoulders during matchdays.
Kingsley began his professional career with Falkirk in January 2011 where his development as a player was notable. Over his time there, he grew from three first team appearances in his debut season to a regular spot with thirty-five appearances in his final season, 2013-2014. This season also saw him netting his first league goal.
During his time with Falkirk, Kingsley's market value was approximately 70k, as per the information provided by Transfermarkt.
In July 2014, Swansea City in the Championship in England noted Kingsley's potential and secured his services for a fee of around £350k. However, his time with Swansea City, while marked by a solid increase in the number of his first-team appearances, also saw him spending time away from the parent club on loan. He joined Yeovil Town on loan in February 2015 and later, in August 2015, Crewe Alexandra, each for a period of one season.
In August 2017, Kingsley bid farewell to Swansea City, transferring to Hull City, where the specifics of his transfer fee remain undisclosed. His tenure with Hull City was highlighted by a consistently increasing number of first-team appearances. However, his spell there came to an end in October 2020 when he moved to Hearts in the Premiership in Scotland.
At Hearts, Kingsley quickly became a mainstay. Over his time there till the current season 2025-2026, he has made significant contributions on the field, turning out for a total of 109 appearances and scoring nine goals.
