Dwight Gayle, born on 17 October 1989 (now aged 35), hails from England. A forward known for his striking capabilities, he is currently employed by Hibernian. His height measures 5 feet 8 inches (1.74 metres), and he has a weight of 12 stone 3 pounds (78 kilograms). As a member of Hibernian's team, he wears the number 34 jersey. Gayle's contract with Hibsernian will terminate on 31 May 2025, meaning he has just 1 month remaining.
Gayle's professional career commenced in July 2012 with Dagenham & Redbridge, a National League team in England. His debut season (2012 - 2013) was fruitful, with seven goals scored over 18 first team appearances. However, in November of the same year, he was transferred on loan to Peterborough United, League One, where he scored 13 goals in 29 league matches. By January 2013, Gayle's move to Peterborough became permanent for a fee of about £750k. His prowess continued unabated, as evidenced by his 13 goals in 29 league matches.
July 2013 marked another milestone for Gayle as he moved to the Premier League's Crystal Palace for a whopping fee of approximately £6m. His stint with Crystal Palace was marked by 35 games played and 15 goals scored, spread over three seasons (2013 - 2016).
By July 2016, Gayle found himself transferred to Newcastle United, again in the Premier League, for a solid sum of £10m. During his time with Newcastle United, he scored 34 goals over 143 appearances stretching over five seasons, with a brief interlude at West Bromwich Albion (2018 - 2019) on loan, where he managed 23 goals in 39 matches.
Transfers in subsequent years led him to Stoke City in 2022, then to Derby County in February 2024. By September 2024, Gayle moved north of the border to join Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership. The current season (2024 - 2025) has seen him play in 26 matches and score six goals. He has also made an appearance as a substitute in the Scottish Cup for Hibernian in the 2024 - 2025 season.
