The Scottish Premiership is regarded as the top flight division of the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). Founded in July 2013, the Scottish Premiership has increased in popularity. This division has 12 football teams. Each football team plays 38 matches every season.16 clubs have played since the Scottish Premiership was established. Celtic is the current league champion since they won the 2021/22 Scottish Premiership.
Recognizing players for their raw talent is something that should always be encouraged. Even though fans add to the excitement of the game, especially those who love to entertain themselves by taking free bets, knowing which players to put sights on is always thrilling.
This is why we’ve compiled this list of some of the top players in the Scottish Premiership. These players are not arranged in any specific order of importance. However, they can never be forgotten in the history of Scottish football.
Top players in Scottish Premiership
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David Turnbull (Celtic)
David Turnbull’s move to Celtic from Motherwell was a dream come true, having had medical issues in the summer of 2019. However, fans were somewhat confused and surprised when the young midfielder failed to appear in several matches.
Whatever fears fans may have had were allayed when Turnbull locked down a spot in the first team. He even proved his mettle via his significant goal contributions, especially the unforgettable inch-perfect free-kick against Hibernian.
Turnbull’s form and performance have made a vivid and strong impression on fans looking forward to more action in the coming seasons.
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Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen)
Since Lewis Ferguson signed for Aberdeen from Hamilton in 2018, this midfielder has not looked back. He has successfully logged in more than 100 appearances for his club by the time he turned 21.
Ferguson won the ‘Young Player of the Year’ in the 2019/2020 SFWA. He had a very strong start the following season with an impressive goal record of four assists and nine goals in 21 games. Central midfielders don’t usually have such goal streaks, which is truly impressive.
The future looks bright for Ferguson as he is one player in the sights of many football fans around the globe.
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Simon Murray (Queen’s Park)
Simon Murray’s signing was one of the most exciting at Queen’s Park, especially since the Spiders were assembling an entirely new – or almost new – football squad brimming with Championship-quality and experienced players. The striker is now part of the squad that has made it their sole mission to climb up the ranks within the Scottish league system.
However, Murray got to play only four matches for Queen’s Park as a previously-sustained injury repeatedly handicapped him. Nevertheless, this striker is expected to remain a key player for the rest of the season. The media heavily tips him to be one of the remarkable top scorers in Scotland.
Many believe that Murray should not even be playing in League Two, which may be far below his perceived level.
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Jack Hamilton (Livingston)
Jack Hamilton struggled in the SPFL when he made his league debut for his current football club, Livingston, at the age of 18. He got no game time and was sent on multiple loan spells at Alloa Athletic, Queen of the South, and Berwick Rangers. Hamilton failed to impress fans and teammates as he had an average of only two goals per season.
However, Hamilton eventually found his feet at East Fife in September 2020, where he was again on loan. He became outstanding in League One and had a fantastic tally of 9 goals in just 13 games.
The higher-ups at Livingston saw the young player’s performance and got him back to action at Livingston. Since then, the striker has continued to perform impressively well. He constantly vies for a starting spot with fellow teammates Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Scott Robinson.
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Kai Kennedy (Raith Rovers)
Kai Kennedy is presently – and arguably – the most exciting and impressive young football player in the SPFL. He was only 18 when he spent the first half of the 2020/2021 season on loan at Inverness. Kennedy impressed fans and teammates during his short spell at the Highland side with his willingness to take on more experienced football players. He instinctively knows how to create excellent scoring chances in a highly defensive-minded Inverness side.
Kennedy is an excellent fit for Raith, especially as he had blended remarkably well with Raith’s attacking style of play. Players around him are assisting him as he develops this style, thanks to Ross Matthews and Reghan Hendry who provide the creative spark for the football club.
Conclusion
This is by no means a comprehensive list of the best players to praise and look forward to in future leagues in the Scottish Premiership. However, these always bring their A-game to every match, which bodes well for their respective clubs in the long run.