Getting to know Under-19s captain Mitchell Spence

Under-19s captain, Mitchell Spence, spoke to the Killie Magazine this month, continuing our focus on improving coverage at all levels of the club. 

Position: Left Back.

Age: 17.

Year signed for Killie: I joined in 2018 originally as part of the younger academy, then 2026 professionally 

Previous clubs: Milngavie Boys Club.

Best memory in football: It has to be winning the Scottish Youth Cup at Hampden – it was a great experience and something I’ll always remember, along with my teammates.

Football idol: I’ve always been a huge Lionel Messi fan, even though I’m a left back! 

Biggest ambition: Hopefully make my professional debut and to make a career out of football.

Best mate in football: Remo Margiotta because we travel together and spend a lot of time in each other’s company.

Biggest joker in the changing room: Easy. That would be Archie Traynor.

Worst dress sense: Kali Fraser without a doubt. Absolutely terrible! 

Best advice you’ve ever received: ‘Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.’ It taught me that even though I may be talented, I always need to work even harder to make myself better.