Findlay Curtis

Findlay Curtis
Personal information
Full name Findlay Kenneth Curtis
Date of birth (2006-06-09) 9 June 2006[1][2]
Place of birth Balfron, Stirling, Scotland[3]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Kilmarnock
(on loan from Rangers)
Number 52
Youth career
2012–2025 Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2025– Rangers 13 (1)
2026– → Kilmarnock (loan) 7 (1)
International career‡
2025– Scotland U21 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:06, 23 March 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 13:58, 16 March 2026 (UTC)

Findlay Kenneth Curtis (born 9 June 2006) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kilmarnock on loan from Rangers.[4]

Club career

Curtis joined Rangers' academy at age 6, having impressed at a football school run by the club.[2] In July 2022, he signed his first professional contract and was promoted to Rangers' under-18 team.[5] His deal was extended in January 2023 to last until June 2024.[6] On 1 May 2024 he scored a penalty kick to equalise as Rangers came from behind to win the Scottish Youth Cup against Aberdeen at Hampden Park.[7] On 28 May 2024, Curtis signed a further extension until 2025.[8]

Curtis was part of the Rangers B Team in the Scottish Challenge Cup. He scored twice in a 4–1 home win over Stenhousemuir on 22 October 2024, in the fourth round of the cup.[9]

On 19 January 2025, Curtis made his first-team debut in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup, in a 5–0 win over Highland Football League club Fraserburgh. He came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute and assisted the last goal, completing Cyriel Dessers' hat-trick.[10][11] Four days later he made his European debut in the UEFA Europa League league phase, again from the bench for the final half-hour of a 2–1 loss away to Manchester United; according to Ewan Paton of The National, he gave a good performance in "difficult circumstances".[12]

On 29 January 2025, Curtis signed a contract extension of undisclosed length.[13] Eighteen days later, he made his Scottish Premiership debut in the last minute of a 3–1 win away to Heart of Midlothian.[14]

On 22 July 2025, Curtis scored his first goal for Rangers in a UEFA Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos at Ibrox.[1][15] He started the game on the left side of the attack, in Russell Martin's first game as manager.[16] His first league goal came on 24 August as the equaliser in a 1–1 draw away to St Mirren, as a substitute for Joe Rothwell.[17]

On 30 January 2026, having achieved three goals and two assists in 21 Rangers appearances, Curtis joined fellow Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock on loan for the remainder of the season.[18]

International career

Curtis made his first appearance for the Scotland under-21 team on 5 September 2025, as a 77th-minute substitute for Daniel Kelly in a 2–0 loss away to the Czech Republic in 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.[19] He was included in the full Scotland squad for the first time in March 2026, for friendly matches against Japan and the Ivory Coast.[20]

Career statistics

As of match played 29 January 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Rangers 2024–25[21] Scottish Premiership 3 0 1 0 0 0 1[a] 0 5 0
2025–26[22] Scottish Premiership 10 1 1 0 2 1 8[b] 1 21 3
Career total 13 1 2 0 2 1 9 1 26 3
  1. ^ Appearance in UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Four appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, four appearances in UEFA Europa League

References

  1. ^ a b Pattullo, Alan (23 July 2025). "Findlay Curtis fake news confession as Rangers teenager comes of age - literally - after Ibrox heroics". The Scotsman. Retrieved 24 July 2025. Curtis, it turns out, turned 19 in June [2025]. [...] No birth date is given although a wide-ranging interview with the player from 9 June [2024] does note that he "celebrates his 18th birthday today".
  2. ^ a b "Findlay Curtis' Rangers Academy Journey". Rangers F.C. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2025. Curtis, who celebrates his 18th birthday today, recalled his Academy journey so far.
  3. ^ Results for Findlay Curtis, ScotlandsPeople. Retrieved 24 July 2025
  4. ^ Findlay Curtis at Soccerway
  5. ^ Campbell, Jordan (2 July 2022). "Why Rangers are recruiting 'emerging talent' – after banking almost £10m". The Athletic. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  6. ^ Irvine, David (10 January 2023). "Five Rangers youngsters agree Ibrox contract extensions". The Herald. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  7. ^ Idessane, Kheredine (1 May 2024). "Rangers hit back against Aberdeen to win Youth Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  8. ^ "Rangers Academy can today announce Findlay Curtis has signed a contract extension until summer 2025". Rangers FC. X.com. 28 May 2024.
  9. ^ Kearney, Ben (23 October 2024). "£10 million team too much for Stenhousemuir as Rangers B seal SPFL Trust Trophy quarter-final spot". Falkirk Herald. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  10. ^ "Dessers hits hat-trick as Rangers beat Fraserburgh in David v Goliath tie". STV News. PA Sport. 19 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Rangers 5–0 Fraserburgh". BBC Sport. 19 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  12. ^ Paton, Ewan (23 January 2025). "Rangers player ratings in Europa League loss vs Man Utd". The National. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  13. ^ "'Proud day' as Curtis signs contract extension". BBC Sport. 29 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  14. ^ Pattullo, Alan (21 February 2025). "Philippe Clement spared Ibrox vitriol as Rangers agenda moves on with no need for Jose Mourinho's laundry basket". The Scotsman. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  15. ^ "Rangers 2-0 Panathinaikos". BBC Sport. 22 July 2025.
  16. ^ McPheat, Nick. "'Cool cat' Curtis ignites Martin's Rangers reign". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  17. ^ "'I have to trust him': Martin queries Igamane injury claim after Rangers draw". The Guardian. 24 August 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  18. ^ "Killie sign striker Hugill & loan Rangers winger Curtis". BBC Sport. 30 January 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  19. ^ "Findlay Curtis". Scottish FA. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  20. ^ "Scotland squad: Kilmarnock winger Findlay Curtis called up". BBC Sport. 16 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  21. ^ "Games played by Findlay Curtis in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  22. ^ "Games played by Findlay Curtis in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
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