Makenzie Kirk

Makenzie Andrew Kirk (born 6 February 2004) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Barnsley, on loan from club for Portsmouth. He is also a Northern Ireland U-19 international. His previous clubs are Heart of Midlothian and he had a spell out on loan at Hamilton Academical.

Career Heart of Midlothian A product of the Hearts academy, he signed his first professional contract with the club as a 16 year-old in September 2020. Kirk made his Scottish Premiership debut on 2 April 2022, appearing as a second-half substitute for Hearts away against Ross County in a 1-1 draw.

Kirk signed a new one-year contract with the club in May 2023. Kirk's scoring streak in the Lowland Football League for the Hearts Reserve team tallied 34 goals in 39 games by October 2023, including 17 goals in his first 13 games of the 2023–24 season.

Hamilton Academical (loan) On 5 January 2024, Kirk joined Scottish League One side Hamilton Academical on loan until the end of the season.

St Johnstone In July 2024, he signed for Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone for an undisclosed fee.

Portsmouth On 1 September 2025, Kirk signed with EFL Championship club Portsmouth on a three-year deal.

Barnsley (loan) On July 16, 2026, Kirk joined Barnsley on a season-long loan.

Style of play Hearts manager Robbie Neilson described Kirk as a "natural finisher" after he made his debut as an 18 year-old in the Scottish Premiership.

Personal life Kirk is the son of former Northern Ireland international football player Andy Kirk. Also MaKenzie has a brother named Corey Kirk who plays for Livingston B team.

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