Born on 23 July 1994, the robust Scottish defender Stephen Kingsley is known for his commanding performances primarily as a central defender for Hearts. Standing at a solid 5ft 10in (1.78m) and weighing 12st 1lb (77kg), Kingsley is often seen sporting the number 3 jersey.
As of now, Kingsley's current market value hovers around £60k, as reported on Transfermarkt.
Kingsley's professional journey began in earnest in January 2011 when Falkirk, in the Scottish Premiership, procured his talents. From making a humble beginning with three appearances in the debut season of 2010-2011, he was able to significantly increase his game time to 35 matches by 2012 - 2013. He notched up his first goal for the club in the following season, having made the same number of appearances.
July 2014 saw Kingsley making a move from Falkirk to Swansea City for an approximate fee of £350k. Despite a rather modest total of 17 appearances across two seasons with Swansea, Kingsley, eager to stay fit and sharp, secured a loan move to Yeovil Town in England in February 2015. After an enriching experience with 12 outings for Yeovil, he returned to Swansea City, only to go out on loan again, this time to Crewe Alexandra, six months later.
Upon his return from Crewe Alexandra, where he made 12 practical appearances, Kingsley spent two more seasons at Swansea City, making a total of 17 appearances. His next move was to Hull City in August 2017, a transfer shrouded in secrecy due to its undisclosed fee. Despite an uninspiring start with only 11 matches in his debut season, Kingsley raised his standards considerably, playing a total of 35 matches in the following two seasons.
October 2020 witnessed Kingsley making a momentous move to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership, where he has firmly established himself. By consistently proving his worth on the pitch season after season, Kingsley has become an integral part of the Hearts' defence. Having already made an impressive 102 appearances and scoring eight goals, he continues to be a key player in the 2025-2026 season.
Adding to his robust league performances, Kingsley has been pivotal in Hearts' cup runs too. In the League Cup 2025-2026, he has already scored once in three appearances, demonstrating his ability to contribute in crucial matches. In addition, he also featured in the Scottish Cup 2024-2025 for Hearts, underlining his versatility and importance to the team.
