Joe Hugill
Kilmarnock

Joe Hugill

Joe Hugill of Kilmarnock was born in Durham, England on 19 October 2003 (age 22).

Joe Hugill is an English striker, born on 19 October 2003 (age 22), who plays for Kilmarnock and wears squad number 44. His profile is straightforward enough: a centre-forward trying to turn regular senior football into something more substantial.

At Kilmarnock in 2025–26, Hugill has made 15 league appearances and scored seven league goals, a useful return without needing the bunting put up. His current market value is around £234,000, according to Transfermarkt.

Hugill’s career, at this stage, is still being shaped rather than settled. He is an established professional getting minutes and goals in Scotland, with his Kilmarnock spell currently the clearest marker of where he stands.

📈 Key stats and insights

Joe Hugill has scored seven goals in 15 Premiership appearances this season
Joe Hugill has started 12 of his 15 league matches for Kilmarnock
Joe Hugill has three yellow cards and no reds in the Premiership
Joe Hugill joined Kilmarnock from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee
Joe Hugill’s market value is €275k
Last updated 18 May 2026. Send feedback

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Striker
Primary Position
Forward
Position
Joe Hugill
ST
1.89m (6ft 2in)
Height
44
Squad Number
77kg (12st 1lb)
Weight
19 October 2003 (age 22)
Date of Birth
Durham
Birthplace
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Country of Birth
Kilmarnock
Team
£234,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
Premiership 2025 - 2026
Games
15
Starting
12
Substitute
3
Unused
23
Utilisation
39%
Goals
8
Yellows
3
Reds
-

Joe Hugill’s league return is the main data point: 15 Premiership appearances, 12 starts and seven goals for Kilmarnock. That is a strong output for a 22-year-old striker, and the start rate suggests he has been used as more than a rotation option. Three yellow cards and no reds point to an aggressive but manageable profile.

💰 Transfers

Team
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
30 January 2026
From
Manchester United
Manchester United
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Barnet
Barnet
19 July 2025
From
Manchester United
Manchester United
Type
Loan
Team
Carlisle United
Carlisle United
17 January 2025
From
Manchester United
Manchester United
Type
Loan
Team
Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic
25 July 2024
From
Manchester United
Manchester United
Type
Loan
Team
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
12 January 2024
From
Manchester United
Manchester United
Type
Loan
Team
Altrincham
Altrincham
1 February 2023
From
Manchester United
Manchester United
Type
Loan
Team
Manchester United
Manchester United
1 July 2020
Type
Signed

The transfer record is almost entirely loans until the January 2026 switch from Manchester United to Kilmarnock for an undisclosed fee. Burton, Wigan, Carlisle and Barnet were temporary steps, so the pattern reads as managed development rather than repeated permanent movement. Moving from a Barnet loan to a Premiership club is a step up in visibility, while the €275k market value frames him as a low-cost upside signing.

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