Blair Spittal, a proud son of Scotland born on 19 December 1995, currently runs the game from midfield for Hearts, primarily as the central attacking powerhouse. Standing at a towering 6 foot (approximately 1.84 metres), the towering midfielder weighs about 12 stone and 1 pound (close to 77kg), lending him an agressive presence. When it comes to game day, you're likely to find him sporting the number 16 jersey.
According to Transfermarkt, Spittal's current market value hovers around a worthy £720K, attesting to the player's vitality and value on the pitch. With a contract set to run out a good 2 years and 9 months from now on 31 May 2027, it's clear that Hearts see him as a central figure for their endeavours moving forward.
The 2012 - 2013 season saw a young Spittal making his debut for Queen's Park in Scotland, contributing one goal over 16 appearances. Demonstrating a clear upwards trajectory, the following season witnessed the midfield prodigy making 36 appearances and scoring an impressive eight goals.
Spittal's journey next led him to Dundee United between the 2014-2017 seasons, with a fruitful engagement evident from his statistical footprint. He made 82 appearances, netting in a total of nine goals over the course of his tenure.
A season at Partick Thistle (2017-2018) heralded another 33 first team appearances and a boost of four additional contributions to the goal tally for Spittal.
As we move ahead to the 2019-2022 period, Spittal's involvement with Ross Country stands out, manifesting in 63 appearances and eight goals over three solid seasons.
Solidifying his expertise at Motherwell during the 2022-2024 seasons, he delivered a commendable total of 15 goals over 73 appearances.
Spittal's current campaign with Hearts starting from 2024 season, has seen him participate 5 times in the first team so far. Apart from that, he has also made a mark in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 with one start, and the Europa League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 where he successfully made two appearances, albeit as a substitute.
In all, Blair Spittal is player with a rich history on the scottish football pitches, demonstrating a consistent commitment and contribution to the clubs he has been a part of, and establishing himself as a key figure in Scotland's football landscape.
