Kyle McClelland
David Kyle McClelland is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for NIFL Premiership club Glenavon. Born and raised in Scotland, he is a Northern Ireland youth international.
Club career
Rangers
McClelland came through the youth ranks at Rangers, having joined the club at seven years-old. He spent time on loan at Scottish League One side Falkirk in 2021, making his debut against Clyde on 10 April 2021. He left Rangers in the summer of 2022 upon the conclusion of his contract despite being offered new terms by the Glasgow club.Hibernian
McClelland signed a three-year contract with Hibernian in June 2022 in the hope of earning more first-team football opportunities. He made his debut for Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership away at Livingston on 13 August 2022.McClelland had a spell on loan with Cove Rangers in the 2022-23 season, and he made his debut in a 2-2 draw with Partick Thistle on 17 September 2022. He was recalled from the loan spell in March 2023.
McClelland joined Queen of the South on loan for the 2023-24 season. He made his debut on 18 July 2023, against Motherwell in the Scottish League Cup.
He was released by Hibs in May 2025, at the end of his contract.