Richard King, a defender born in Jamaica on 27 November 2001, currently applies his trade for St Mirren Football Club. Having represented the Jamaican national team, King primarily operates as a central defender. He stands at 6ft 1in (1.87m) and weighs in at 12st 1lb (77kg). With the number 5 emblazoned on his jersey, he stands as a prominent defensive figure within the St Mirren setup.
According to Transfermarkt, King's current market value sits around approximately £213k, a reflection of his ample skills and prospects for the future. His current contract with St Mirren is not due to expire until 30 June 2027, with nearly two years remaining.
In the 2025 - 2026 season, King has been granted both starting and substitute roles in the Scottish Premiership, making a total of two appearances. In the League Cup of the same season, he made a significant contribution with one goal, alongside his two starts and single substitute appearance. Adding to his international experience, he represented Jamaica at the 2024 - 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in North and Central America and at the Gold Cup 2025, making several starting appearances. He also made a substitute appearance at the Copa America 2024. This presents an undeniably impressive portfolio of experience for such a young player.
