Kirk Broadfoot
Scottish footballer with club success
Born
August 8th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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Started a professional football career in 2002, playing primarily as a defender. Spent the majority of the career with clubs including St. Mirren, Rangers, and Kilmarnock. Contributed to Rangers winning multiple league titles and a Scottish Cup. Experienced both domestic league competition and international fixtures during the club tenure. Represented the Scotland national team in international matches, showcasing talent on a larger stage.
Won multiple Scottish Premiership titles with Rangers
Played in the Scottish Cup victory with Rangers
Represented the Scotland national team
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