Kyle Lander (born 21 January 1996) is a Scottish former professional

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, who played as a

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for Newtongrange Star in the East of Scotland League. He has previously played for

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Career

Livingston

Lander signed for

at youth level in 2012 from Edina Hibs Boys Club. On 6 April 2013, he scored on his first-team debut at the age of 17 in a 3–0 win over Dumbarton. In total, he made 6 appearances in his debut season for Livingston in the first-team.

St Johnstone

Ahead of the 2014–15 season Lander moved to

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. On 1 September 2015, he moved on loan to Stiring Albion and had a further loan spell at Elgin City later the same season.

Juniors

On his release from St Johnstone, Lander joined Junior side Newtongrange Star in September 2016. Lander played for Tranent Juniors between 2019 and 2022, but had to retire at 26 due to injury.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lander, Kyle 1996 births Living people Men's association football forwards Scottish Football League players Scottish men's footballers Livingston F.C. players St Johnstone F.C. players Stirling Albion F.C. players Elgin City F.C. players Newtongrange Star F.C. players Tranent F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players Scottish Junior Football Association players