Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd to retire after becoming SPFL's all-time record goalscorer in 18-year career

  • Veteran Kilmarnock forward Kris Boyd has announced his retirement
  • Boyd won six trophies in a career which included spells in England and Turkey
  • The 35 year-old won 18 caps for the Scotland national team, scoring seven goals
  • Boyd became the all-time leading scorer in the SPL with 222 goals

Kilmarnock striker Kris Boyd is to retire this summer after an 18-year career, the Rugby Park outfit have confirmed.

The former Rangers and Scotland hitman is the Scottish Professional Football League's record scorer with 222 top-flight goals.

The 35-year-old won 18 caps for his country and lifted two league titles and four domestic cups during the first of two spells at Ibrox.

Veteran Kilmarnock striker Kris Boyd has announced his retirement from professional football

Veteran Kilmarnock striker Kris Boyd has announced his retirement from professional football

Boyd lifts the CIS Insurance Cup at Hampden Park as a Rangers player in March 2008

Boyd lifts the CIS Insurance Cup at Hampden Park as a Rangers player in March 2008

He also had three stints with Killie as well as turning out for Middlesbrough, Nottingham Forest, Eskisehirspor and Portland Timbers.


Kilmarnock said in a statement: 'The club can confirm that our club captain and legendary striker Kris Boyd has signalled his intention to retire from professional football.

'Kris will rightly be regarded as a Kilmarnock legend and everyone at the club wishes him all the very best in his future career.

'It may be a long time before we see his like again and Kris will always be welcomed back to Rugby Park with open arms.

'Thanks for everything Boydy.'

Boyd became the all-time leading scorer in the SPL with 222 goals over 18 years of football

Boyd became the all-time leading scorer in the SPL with 222 goals over 18 years of football

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