Kevin McHattie
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 July 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Glenrothes, Scotland | ||
| Position | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Brechin City | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2010 | Dunfermline Athletic | ||
| 2010–2011 | Heart of Midlothian | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2015 | Heart of Midlothian | 72 | (3) |
| 2011–2012 | → Alloa Athletic (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Kilmarnock | 21 | (1) |
| 2016–2018 | Raith Rovers | 38 | (2) |
| 2018 | Derry City | 8 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 22 | (0) |
| 2021– | Brechin City | 91 | (6) |
| International career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Scotland U17 | 4 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Scotland U21 | 6 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 April 2023 | |||
Kevin McHattie (born 15 July 1993) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Highland League club Brechin City. He has previously played for Heart of Midlothian, Kilmarnock, Raith Rovers, Alloa Athletic, Derry City and Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
McHattie has represented Scotland at under-17 and under-21 level.
Hearts
McHattie progressed through the youth ranks at Dunfermline Athletic.[1] He joined Hearts in 2010 aged 17[2] at under 19 level.[3]
He made his first team debut on 13 August 2011 as a substitute against Aberdeen in Hearts 3–0 win at Tynecastle.[4] After one appearance for the first team McHattie was sent on loan to Alloa Athletic to gain first team experience.[5] On 1 September 2015, McHattie left the club, being released from his contract by mutual consent.[6]
Alloa Athletic (loan)
On 7 December 2011 McHattie signed for Scottish Third Division side Alloa Athletic on loan until January 2012.[7] Making his league debut on 10 December against Queen's Park.[8] In all he made five appearances[9] for Alloa before returning to Hearts with his last game coming on 21 January against Stranraer.[10] Alloa requested his deal be extended however Hearts wanted him to return.[11]
Kilmarnock
After his release by Hearts, McHattie signed a three-year contract with Kilmarnock on 1 September 2015.[12] McHattie scored a match-winning goal on his debut for Kilmarnock, against Dundee United on 13 September.[13]
Raith Rovers
On 17 June 2016, it was announced that McHattie had signed a one-year deal with Raith Rovers.[14] At the end of his contract, McHattie was released by the club after struggling with an injury,[15] however, shortly after the start of the 2017–18 season, he signed a new one-year deal which would keep him at Stark's Park until May 2018.[16] He was released by the club following the end of his contract.[17]
Derry City
On 1 August 2018, McHattie was announced as having signed for Irish side Derry City F.C.[18]
Inverness CT
McHattie joined Inverness Caledonian Thistle in January 2019 and made his debut at the end of a 2–1 home loss to Queen of the South.
On 15 June 2021, Inverness announced that McHattie would leave the club.[19]
Brechin City
On 9 September 2021, McHattie signed for Brechin City of the Highland League, in what was described as a 'major coup' for the club.[20]