David Watson, born in Scotland on 12 February 2005, is currently a 19-year-old footballer who is contracted to Kilmarnock, a Scottish Premiership outfit. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.78m) and tipping the scales at 11st (70kg), Watson is a versatile midfielder who predominantly operates in the heart of midfield and sports the number 12 jersey for Kilmarnock.
His career kicked off with remarkable gusto, making his first senior appearance for Kilmarnock in the 2022-2023 season. Despite his tender age, Watson managed to feature 10 times in his opening season at Rugby Park, making a compelling case for more consistent involvement in the first team. As a reflection of his undeniable talent and determined mindset, he was rewarded with a much more prominent role in the 2023-2024 season. Watson appeared 36 times for Kilmarnock and even opened his account for the club, netting a commendable five goals. As the current 2024-2025 season unfolds, Watson has already taken to the field in a Kilmarnock shirt 20 times, contributing three goals.
Watson has also had the honour of representing Kilmarnock in various competitions outside of the domestic league. In the League Cup 2024-2025, he started a game for his side. Moreover, Watson has demonstrated his aptitude on the European stage. He featured in the Europa League Qualifiers of the 2024-2025 campaign, finding the back of the net once in his solo start. He has also tested his mettle in the Conference League Qualifiers of the same year, wherein he started once and was subbed on thrice.
