Kyle Connell (born 2 August 2001) is a Scottish professional

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who plays as a

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for club Clyde. He has also played for Cove Rangers and

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, and on loan for

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, East Fife,

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and

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Club career

Blackburn Rovers

Connell began his career at

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before joining the youth team at

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during the summer of 2017 for an undisclosed fee.

Kilmarnock

After leaving Blackburn, Connell returned to Scotland and joined the youth set-up at

, making his debut as a second-half substitute in a 6−0 win over Queen's Park in the

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side

on an initial short−term loan until January, which was later extended until the end of the season.

East Kilbride

On 26 January 2023, Connell joined

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club

References

2001 births Footballers from Glasgow Living people 21st-century Scottish sportsmen Men's association football forwards Scottish men's footballers Kilmarnock F.C. players Airdrieonians F.C. players East Fife F.C. players Raith Rovers F.C. players East Kilbride F.C. players Cove Rangers F.C. players Clyde F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players Lowland Football League players {{scotland-footy-forward-2000s-stub