Kris Boyd (Scottish Footballer)

Born: 18 August 1983, Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland Wikipedia+2thescottishjournal.com+2
Position: Forward / Striker Wikipedia
Clubs:
- Started at Kilmarnock (his youth club). Wikipedia+1
- Played for Rangers (first spell: 2006–2010), where he was very prolific. Wikipedia+1
- Spells abroad: Middlesbrough, Nottingham Forest (loan), Eskişehirspor in Turkey, and Portland Timbers in MLS. Wikipedia
- Returned to Kilmarnock (multiple times) and also had a second stint at Rangers. thescottishjournal.com+1
National Team: Played for Scotland — 18 caps, 7 goals. Wikipedia
Achievements:
- He’s the top goalscorer in the history of the Scottish Premier League with 167 league goals. Wikipedia
- At Rangers, he scored his 100th goal for the club relatively quickly. UEFA.com
Retirement: He retired from professional football in June 2019. Sky Sports+1
After football: He works as a sports pundit (e.g., on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday). Wikipedia
Personal / Charity Work:
- His brother Scott died by suicide in 2016. Wikipedia
- He founded the Kris Boyd Charity to support mental health discussion and help those in need. Wikipedia
- He was named a fellow of Ayrshire College for his contributions on and off the pitch. Rangers News

Kris Boyd (American Football – NFL)

Born: (From his Wikipedia) — Kris Boyd (American football) Wikipedia
Position: Cornerback (defensive back) Wikipedia
NFL Career:
- Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 7th round (217th overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft. Wikipedia
- Signed a 4-year deal with the Vikings. Wikipedia
- Later played for Arizona Cardinals. Wikipedia
- Joined the Houston Texans’ active roster in December 2023. Wikipedia
- In a 2024 playoff game (Texans vs. Chiefs), forced a fumble on a kickoff, but then threw his helmet down and shoved his special teams coach in the moment. Wikipedia
- In March 2025, signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets. Wikipedia
Controversies / Notable Incidents:
- After the shoving incident, Boyd apologized, saying it was “out of character.” People.com
Personal:
- Known for being a hard worker on special teams. Wikipedia