Kerr Waddell (born 14 June 1998) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Montrose. He previously played for

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and on loan for Clyde and

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Club career

Waddell is a product of

's youth academy. Having featured regularly for Dundee's U20 side, including playing in a

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tie against Cove Rangers, Waddell was named among the substitutes for a handful of senior league games during the 2016–17 season, without making an appearance. On 30 March 2017, Waddell, along with Dundee teammate Kyle Gourlay, signed on loan for

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club Clyde until the end of the season. Waddell made his competitive debut for Dundee on 18 July 2017, against

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in the

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, replacing

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after 82 minutes. He went on to start Dundee's next three League Cup group stage matches, as the club progressed to the knockout rounds as runners-up to rivals

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. Waddell scored his first goals in his senior career in a 2–1 win against Hearts. Waddell moved on loan to

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club

in July 2018. On 14 November his loan spell was extended until the end of the season. Waddell scored his first goal for the club with the opener as Morton defeated

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in the

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side Montrose. On 9 May 2025, Waddell signed a 12-month contract extension with Montrose, taking his contract up until the summer of 2027.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Waddell, Kerr 1998 births Men's association football defenders Clyde F.C. players Dundee F.C. players Greenock Morton F.C. players Living people Scottish men's footballers Scottish Professional Football League players Footballers from Dundee Montrose F.C. players 21st-century Scottish sportsmen