Born in Scotland on 17 October 1993, Nicky Devlin, the well-regarded right back, currently represents Aberdeen. At 32 years old, Devlin stands tall at 6ft (1.83m) and weighs in at around 12st 6lb (79kg), earning him the esteem of being a formidable force on the pitch. He dons the prestigious number 2 jersey for his team.
His market value is around £383k, as quoted by Transfermarkt, showing promise for his contribution to the club.
In July 2010, Devlin began his professional career at Dumbarton in Scotland's League Two, making 23 appearances in his debut season. However, his timeline at Dumbarton was punctuated by transfers and loans to and fro Motherwell and Stenhousemuir. His performances remained strong, he played 16 games in the 2012-2013 season at Dumbarton and notably, he appeared in 30 league matches for Stenhousemuir in the 2013-2014 season.
His time at Stenhousemuir culminated in a final transfer in July 2013, after which he moved to Ayr United in the Championship. There, he maintained a steady performance, scoring three goals across 104 league appearances while aiding the club's efforts from 2014 to 2017.
Devlin made a cross-border move to Walsall in England's League Two in July 2017 but only managed to appear in 18 first team matches in the 2017-2018 season. He returned to Scotland's Premiership in July 2019 when he transferred to Livingston. Here, he made a significant impact over four seasons, with appearances exceeding thirties in each, and scoring a total of 6 goals.
Devlin's journey led him to Aberdeen in the Premiership in Scotland in July 2023. He has shown consistent performance thus far, with season 2024-2025 being particularly productive with him scoring four goals in 31 appearances. Currently, in the 2025-2026 season, Devlin has featured in 26 league matches and has managed to find the back of the net once.
He also played significant roles for Aberdeen in various other tournaments, including his participation in the League Cup, Scottish Cup, Europa League Qualifiers, and Conference League in 2025-2026 season. In the Conference League, he notably scored a crucial goal.
