Kieran Offord
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 March 2004 | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Crusaders (on loan from St Mirren) | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St Mirren | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | St Mirren | 11 | (0) |
| 2021 | → East Stirlingshire (loan) | 2 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | → East Stirlingshire (loan) | 16 | (11) |
| 2022–2023 | → Alloa Athletic (loan) | 13 | (3) |
| 2023 | → Edinburgh City (loan) | 18 | (2) |
| 2024 | → Stirling Albion (loan) | 18 | (3) |
| 2024– | → Crusaders (loan) | 12 | (6) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019 | Scotland U16 | 3 | (2) |
| 2021–2022 | Scotland U19 | 6 | (2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:29, 29 October 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 09:14, 27 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Kieran Offord (born 28 March 2004) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for NIFL Premiership side Crusaders, on loan from Scottish Premiership club St Mirren.
Club career
[edit]After coming through the youth ranks at St Mirren, Offord joined Lowland League side East Stirlingshire on loan in December 2021. He scored on his debut against Dalbeattie Star.[1] He also featured against Celtic B.[2]
On 22 December 2021, Offord was recalled and made his St Mirren debut in a 0–0 draw with Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.[3] He was brought into the squad due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad and played on the right wing.[4] He made a second appearance days later on 26 December, coming on as a late substitute against Rangers.[5] On 28 December 2021, Offord was back in the East Stirlingshire side.[6]
In the summer of 2022, Offord returned to the St Mirren first team. He scored in a friendly against Crusaders[7] and started in a 2-0 League Cup win over Cowdenbeath.[8] In September 2022, Offord joined Alloa Athletic on a season-long loan.[9] He scored on his debut against Clyde.[10] On 20 January 2023, Offord was recalled by St Mirren.[11]
Offord signed a new contract with St Mirren in August 2023, while he was also loaned to Edinburgh City.[12] In January 2024, Offord joined Stirling Albion on loan.[13]
In June 2024 Offord signed on a season-long loan for NIFL Premiership side Crusaders.[14]
International career
[edit]In October 2019, Offord was called up to the Scotland national under-16 football team. He scored twice on his debut against the Republic of Ireland.[15]
In November 2021, Offord was called up to the Scotland national under-19 squad to play in Croatia.
References
[edit]- ^ @eaststirlingsh2 (4 December 2021). "20' Shire double their advantage with a debut goal from Offor" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 December 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ @eaststirlingsh2 (10 December 2021). "Tonight v @CelticFCB" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 December 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Jim Goodwin admits he wanted St Mirren board to defy SPFL and refuse to play Celtic". scotsman.com. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Ramage, Ben (22 December 2021). "Covid-ravaged St Mirren side battle to well-earned point against Celtic". Daily Record.
- ^ "Van Bronckhorst pleased with 'controlled' Rangers". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Keeping it Civil – Civil Service Strollers – 28/12/2021". thescottishfootballadventure.com. 29 December 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ^ "O'Hara believes Belfast trip will strengthen St Mirren after netting first goal". 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Saints win at Cowdenbeath in Premier Sports Cup".
- ^ "Kieran Offord joins Alloa Athletic on loan".
- ^ "Aloa loan star Kieran Offord scored on his debute". Sunday Mail – via www.pressreader.com.
- ^ "Kieran Offord returns from loan spell". www.stmirren.com. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Offord and Taylor sign new deals before heading on loan". BBC Sport. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Kieran Offord - NEW SIGNING". stirlingalbion.co.uk. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Crusaders confirm loan arrival of St Mirren striker while young duo sign first professional deals". News Letter. 11 June 2024.
- ^ "International matches". Scottish FA. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
External links
[edit]- Kieran Offord at Soccerway
- Profile at Scottish FA
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