Richard King, born in Jamaica on the 27th of November, 2001, is currently reckoned as a noteworthy defender for St Mirren. Now aged 24, King has made a name for himself primarily in the central defender's role, standing at 6ft 1in (1.87m) and weighing in at 12st 1lb (77kg). Moreover, as a testament to his reputation, King dons the number 5 jersey on the field.
Having also represented the Jamaican national team, King's football prowess extends beyond the Scottish borders. His exploits in international football include appearances in the World Cup Qualifiers North & Central America, 2024 - 2026, where he made seven starts and one appearance as a substitute. Further, in the Gold Cup 2025 for Jamaica, he contributed in three starts and in the Copa America 2024, where he marked his presence with one appearance as a substitute.
Accumulating valuable match experience in the season of 2025 - 2026 at St Mirren, King has been seen on the field in 12 Premiership matches, where he scored one goal coming from six starting appearances and six entries as a substitute. Additionally, in the League Cup 2025 - 2026, he found the back of the net twice in three starts and three substitution appearances.
Notwithstanding that St Mirren lies outside the green and white sphere of Celtic, King's performance merits attention. His current market value is estimated around £212,500 according to Transfermarkt.
However, King's journey is far from over, and the coming seasons could yet usher in a spell with the Celts, where Glaswegian wind might whisper Richard King’s name to the legendary midst of Paradise.
