St Mirren's commanding centre-back, Richard King, was born on the beautiful island of Jamaica, on 27th November 2001, fingers firmly clasped on a football and a glimmer of ambition in his eyes. Now a robust 24, standing at a commanding 6ft 1in (1.87m) and weighing a solid 12st 1lb (77kg), King has proven his mettle on both domestic and international fronts.
Donning the number 5 jersey for St Mirren, King has been known to defend his team's honour with stalwart resilience. He embarked on his football career treading on Jamaican grounds only to uphold his nation's esteem on numerous counts. Representing the Jamaica national team has been the feather in his cap, attesting to his relentless dedication.
Transfermarkt puts King's current market value at around £215k, a figure that aligns confidently with his consistent performances for St Mirren and the Jamaica national team.
Proving his worth during the 2025-2026 season, King played an instrumental role in St Mirren's Premiership presence. His record for that season boasts 27 matches, with 19 starts and eight appearances made on the heels of a substitution, and one commendable goal to his name.
King also extended his might to the League Cup, with dynamic fortunes favouring his team on four occasions while he started, and three times when he came on as a substitute. His dynamic presence was further evidenced by the brace he bagged during this tournament. His resolve didn't falter for the Scottish Cup, either. His contribution was substantial, with two starts and a single shift following a substitution.
Donning Jamaica's colours, King took the field for the World Cup Qualifiers North & Central America 2024-2026 and the 2025 Gold Cup. His tenacity was reflected across seven starts and a single entry as a substitute in the former. Simultaneously, for the Gold Cup 2025, he made his presence felt via three starts.
