Bruce Anderson

Bruce Anderson (born 23 September 1998) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Livingston.

Career Aberdeen Anderson began his footballing career with Dyce Boys Club when he was five, before signing with Aberdeen youth teams when he was 13. In five months with the club, Anderson scored six times in fourteen appearances, before returning to his parent club in January 2018.

He made his Aberdeen debut as a substitute against Rangers on 5 August 2018, scoring an equalising goal in stoppage time to secure a 1–1 draw. On 4 September 2018, Anderson signed a new deal until summer 2021.

Anderson was one of eight Aberdeen players who received a suspended three-match ban from the Scottish FA after they breached coronavirus-related restrictions due to visiting a bar in August 2020. On 5 October 2020, Anderson signed for Ayr United, on a season-long loan. However he was recalled by Aberdeen in January. He made 12 appearances scoring two goals against Albion Rovers in the League Cup. On 1 February 2021, Anderson joined fellow Premiership side Hamilton Academical on loan until the end of the season. He scored his first goal for Hamilton in a 4–1 win against Motherwell on 13 February 2021.

Livingston Anderson signed a three-year contract with Livingston in May 2021, which due to take effect when his contract with Aberdeen expires. He moved in the opposite direction of fellow striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, who signed a two-year contract with Aberdeen on the same day. Anderson turned down the move without entering into discussions with the club.

Kilmarnock After leaving Livingston as a free agent, Anderson signed a two-year contract with Kilmarnock in May 2024. Anderson departed from the club in July of 2026 upon expiry of his contract.

Return to Livingston After spending pre-season on trial with EFL League Two side Rotherham United, on 1 August 2026 Anderson returned to Livingston on a one year deal.

Personal life Anderson has spoken publicly about life as a footballer with type-1 diabetes. Anderson first learned of his condition after being hospitalised with a football injury while playing for Aberdeen as a teenager. During a match for Livingston in 2021, Anderson collapsed having suffered a diabetic seizure on the pitch but made a full recovery.

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