🔥 Trending Who is Kieran Shanks? Ayr United's New Striker

Kieran Shanks is a Scottish professional footballer, primarily known as a centre-forward, who recently made a significant transfer to Ayr United ¹²⁵⁶. Born on April 30, 2002, in Oldmeldrum, Scotland, he is currently 24 years old ¹⁸.

Career Overview

Shanks has been recognized as a rising star in Scottish football, particularly for his goal-scoring ability and pivotal role in the forward line of his previous club, Peterhead FC ³.

Peterhead FC (2023-2026)

Kieran Shanks initially joined Peterhead FC on loan from Arbroath in January 2023, before making the move permanent in the summer of the same year ⁷. During his time at Peterhead, he became a key player, making 132 appearances and scoring 49 goals ⁵⁷. His performances at Peterhead earned him a reputation as one of the SPFL's in-form strikers ⁴.

Transfer to Ayr United (2026)

On June 23, 2026, Kieran Shanks officially transferred from Peterhead FC to Scottish Championship side Ayr United for an undisclosed fee ⁶⁷. He signed a three-year deal with Ayr United, committing to the club until the summer of 2029 ⁵⁶. Ayr United manager Gary Naysmith highlighted Shanks' goal-scoring prowess as a key reason for his acquisition ⁶. This move marks a significant step in his career, transitioning to a club in a higher division.