Richard King

Richard King of St Mirren was born in Clarendon, Jamaica on 27 November 2001 (age 23).

Richard King, a Jamaican native born on the 27th of November, 2001, is a 23-year-old defender plying his trade at St Mirren. He usually occupies the centre back position and is easily recognisable on the pitch in his number 5 jersey. A towering figure, he stands at 6 feet 1 inch (187 cm) and tips the scales at 12 stone 1lb (77kg).

King brings an international flavour to the Scottish football scene, having earned caps for the Jamaican national team. Despite being born and raised thousands of miles away, his performances demonstrate a solid understanding of the Scottish game and a physical prowess that befits his position.

As of now, his market value is estimated at around £214k, as reprted by the well-renowned Transfermarkt. His current contract with St Mirren is due to expire on 30 June 2027, which means he has a full 12 months ahead to potentially further increase his value.

King's career has been punctuated with notable performances in various tournaments. During the 2025-2026 League Cup, he donned the St Mirren colours and scored one goal from his two starts, in addition to making an appearance as a substitute. He also represented Jamaica in the World Cup Qualifiers for North & Central America (2024-2026), with one start and one appearance off the bench. Furthermore, he was instrumental in Jamaica's campaign in the 2025 Gold Cup, performing admirably in three starts. He also marked his mark in the 2024 Copa America, where he made an appearance as a substitute.

Last updated 28 July 2025. Send feedback

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Central Defender
Primary Position
Defender
Position
CD
1.87m (6ft 1in)
Height
5
Squad Number
77kg (12st 1lb)
Weight
27 November 2001 (age 23)
Date of Birth
Clarendon
Birthplace
Jamaica 🇯🇲
Country of Birth
St Mirren
Team
Jamaica 🇯🇲
National Team
£208k (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2027 (1y 12m)
Contract Expires

Season stats

Team
St Mirren
League Cup 2025 - 2026
Games
3
Starting
2
Substitute
1
Unused
1
Utilisation
75%
Goals
1
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Jamaica 🇯🇲
World Cup Qualifiers North & Central America 2024 - 2026
Games
2
Starting
1
Substitute
1
Unused
2
Utilisation
50%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Jamaica 🇯🇲
Gold Cup 2025
Games
3
Starting
3
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Jamaica 🇯🇲
Copa America 2024
Games
1
Starting
-
Substitute
1
Unused
2
Utilisation
33%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

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