Kyle Cameron
Kyle Cameron is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for Bromley in EFL League Two.[1][2] Born on 15 January 1997 in Hexham, England, he holds Scottish citizenship and stands at 1.90 metres tall.[1][2] Cameron began his career in the youth academy of Newcastle United before embarking on several loan spells to gain experience in lower leagues, including stints at Workington, York City, Newport County, and Queen of the South.[3] In July 2018, he signed permanently with Torquay United in the National League South, where he contributed to the team's league title win that season, securing promotion to the National League.[3] In June 2021, Cameron joined National League side Notts County, quickly establishing himself as a key defender and later being appointed club captain.[4] Under his leadership, Notts County clinched the National League title in the 2022–23 season with a record 107 points, earning promotion back to the English Football League after a five-year absence.[5][4] After extending his contract with Notts County in June 2023, Cameron spent the 2024–25 season on loan, first at Scottish Premiership club St Johnstone, where he made 15 appearances, and then to Barrow until the end of the season, scoring in a 2–1 win against MK Dons.[3] He joined Bromley on a free transfer in June 2025 following the expiration of his contract with Notts County.[6][3] As of 17 November 2025, he has made 11 appearances for Bromley in League Two, including 10 starts.[7]Personal background
Early life
Kyle Cameron was born on 15 January 1997 in Hexham, Northumberland, in the North East of England.[8] Cameron holds dual citizenship with England and Scotland.[1] By age nine, Cameron transitioned to organized youth football at local clubs in the area.Education and youth football
Cameron attended Bedlingtonshire Community High School while playing for local clubs Cramlington Juniors and Northburn Wanderers in the Northumberland area.[9][1] These early affiliations provided foundational training and competitive experience before transitioning to professional development.[1] In 2006, at the age of nine, Cameron joined the Newcastle United academy, marking the onset of his structured professional youth pathway.[10][11]Club career
Newcastle United
Kyle Cameron joined Newcastle United's academy at the age of nine in 2006, beginning a decade-long association with the club. He progressed through the youth ranks and made his debut for the under-18 team during the 2012–13 season while still a schoolboy. In June 2013, Cameron signed a full-time scholarship contract with Newcastle, marking a key milestone in his academy development. He contributed to notable youth successes, including helping the under-18 side reach the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup in the 2014–15 season. Cameron featured regularly for Newcastle's reserve and under-23 teams, gaining experience in Premier League 2 matches. Although he trained with the first-team squad under managers Alan Pardew and John Carver, he did not make a senior debut for the club. To further his development, Cameron was sent on several loan spells to lower-league clubs. On 10 December 2015, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Workington on a youth loan, where he made 4 appearances and scored 1 goal before returning in early January 2016. Later that month, on 11 January 2016, Cameron moved to League Two club York City on an initial one-month youth loan, which was later extended; he featured in 18 matches and netted 1 goal during his time there. In August 2016, he signed for League Two's Newport County on loan until January 2017, appearing in 6 games without scoring. Cameron's final loan from Newcastle came on 18 January 2018, when he joined Scottish Championship club Queen of the South until the end of the 2017–18 season; the deal was terminated early in April 2018, after which he had made 8 appearances and scored no goals. Upon his return, Cameron was unable to secure a professional contract and was released by Newcastle in the summer of 2018, learning of the decision via the club's online statement while still on loan.Torquay United
Cameron signed for Torquay United on a free transfer on 16 July 2018, shortly after being released by Newcastle United.[12] During his three seasons at the club, from 2018 to 2021, Cameron established himself as a regular starter, making 100 league appearances and scoring 7 goals across the National League South and National League.[13] He demonstrated positional versatility, primarily operating as a centre-back but also filling in at left-back and occasionally in midfield roles.[14] In his debut season (2018–19), Cameron played a pivotal role in Torquay United's promotion as champions of the National League South, featuring in 39 league matches and contributing to a title-winning campaign that secured an immediate return to the National League.[15] The following year (2019–20), the season was curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but Cameron remained a consistent presence with 34 league outings.[13] In 2020–21, Cameron's form was particularly notable, as he scored 4 league goals in 27 appearances while helping Torquay reach the National League play-off final, where they lost 1–1 (5–4 on penalties) to Hartlepool United at Ashton Gate.[16][13] Despite occasional setbacks, including a suspension in 2019 and a minor injury in early 2021, his defensive solidity and leadership were key to the team's strong promotion push.[17][18]Notts County
Kyle Cameron joined Notts County on 25 June 2021, signing a two-year contract as a free agent from National League rivals Torquay United.[19] The 24-year-old left-sided centre-back was described by manager Ian Burchnall as a "big coup" due to his consistent performances and leadership potential at Torquay, where he had demonstrated versatility across defensive roles.[20] Cameron quickly established himself as a key player in the National League, making 117 appearances and scoring 8 goals across all competitions during his time there, primarily in the two seasons prior to promotion.[21] Appointed club captain ahead of the 2021–22 season, Cameron expressed pride in the role, emphasizing his commitment to leading the squad's promotion push.[22] He retained the armband into the 2022–23 campaign, guiding Notts County to a second-place finish in the National League. Under his leadership, the team advanced through the play-offs, defeating Boreham Wood in the semi-finals before securing promotion with a 2–2 draw followed by a 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Chesterfield in the final at Wembley Stadium on 13 May 2023.[4] Cameron's defensive solidity was pivotal, as he featured in every play-off match and lifted the trophy as captain.[5] His contributions that season earned him a place in the National League Team of the Year, alongside teammates Adam Chicksen, Matty Palmer, Ruben Rodrigues, and Macaulay Langstaff.[23] Following promotion, Cameron signed a new two-year contract extension in June 2023, committing to Notts County's return to EFL League Two.[5] He made 41 appearances and scored 2 goals in the 2023–24 League Two season, continuing to anchor the defense while adapting to the higher level.[24] However, seeking more playing time, Cameron was loaned to Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone on 5 July 2024 for the 2024–25 season, where he served as captain and made 18 appearances before the loan was cut short in January 2025.[25][26] He then joined EFL League Two club Barrow on loan until the end of the season on 3 January 2025, contributing 17 appearances and 1 goal to help the Bluebirds secure a mid-table finish.[27] Cameron's contract with Notts County expired at the end of the 2024–25 season, and he was released on 20 May 2025 as part of the club's retained list.[28]Bromley
Kyle Cameron signed with Bromley on a free transfer from Notts County on 24 June 2025, agreeing to a two-year contract that runs until 30 June 2027.[29] In the 2025–26 EFL League Two season, as of November 2025, Cameron has made 11 appearances (10 starts and 1 substitute), scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist.[7] His goal came on 4 October 2025, when he headed in the opener from a corner in a 3–3 home draw against Tranmere Rovers, a high-scoring match that highlighted Bromley's attacking intent from set pieces.[30] Cameron has integrated effectively into Bromley's defense, bringing leadership from his prior captaincy at Notts County and forming part of a backline that has secured 4 clean sheets while conceding 10 goals across those 11 matches.[3][31] He suffered a minor injury in early September 2025, missing approximately one week of action from 7 to 12 September, but has since returned without further absences. With his contract extending into the 2026–27 season, Cameron is positioned as a key figure in Bromley's efforts to build on their recent promotion and stabilize in League Two.International career
England youth career
Born in Hexham, Northumberland, England, Kyle Cameron was eligible to represent England at the international youth level through his birthplace.[1] Cameron earned six caps for the England under-16 team during the 2012–13 season while developing in Newcastle United's academy.[32] A highlight of his time with the England youth setup came in March 2013, when he was selected for the Montaigu Tournament in France, an annual international youth competition featuring matches against teams from Germany, Denmark, and Chile.[33][34] Cameron appeared in fixtures during the tournament, including a group stage encounter with Germany. These experiences provided early exposure to competitive international football, primarily through friendlies and tournament play, though no goals were recorded during his caps.[32]Scotland youth career
Cameron switched his international allegiance to Scotland in 2014 at the under-17 level, having previously earned six caps for England under-16s, due to his eligibility through a Scottish grandparent.[11][35] He made seven appearances for the Scotland under-17 team between March and May 2014, including participation in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Malta.[36] Scotland advanced from the group stage and defeated Switzerland 3–1 in the quarter-finals before reaching the semi-finals, where they lost 0–5 to the Netherlands, finishing third overall (no third-place match was played); Cameron featured in key games, including the semi-final.[37][38][39] Cameron progressed to the under-19 side, earning six caps from November 2015 to March 2016, primarily in UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying rounds.[36] He was named in the squad for the 2015 qualifiers against San Marino, Northern Ireland, and Luxembourg, appearing as a substitute in a 3-0 win over San Marino that helped Scotland advance to the elite round.[40][41] At under-21 level, Cameron won three caps in 2016, starting in two UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers—a 2-0 home win over Iceland on 5 October and a 2-0 away victory against North Macedonia on 11 October—before featuring in a 4-0 friendly defeat to Slovakia on 9 November.[42] These appearances marked the extent of his youth international career with Scotland.[1]Professional summary
Career statistics
As of November 11, 2025, Kyle Cameron has recorded 293 appearances and 17 goals in professional league competitions across his career.[8][43][44] The table below summarizes his league statistics by season and club, including available data on assists, yellow cards, and red cards where recorded from major competitions such as EFL League Two, National League, Scottish Championship, and equivalents. Loans are indicated in parentheses.| Season | Club (Loan if applicable) | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | Workington (loan) | Northern Premier League | 4 | 1 | - | - | 0 |
| 2015–16 | York City (loan) | EFL League Two | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | Newport County (loan) | EFL League Two | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017–18 | Queen of the South (loan) | Scottish Championship | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | Torquay United | National League South | 39 | 1 | - | 5 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Torquay United | National League | 34 | 2 | - | 3 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Torquay United | National League | 27 | 3 | - | 4 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | Notts County | National League | 27 | 4 | - | 6 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | Notts County | National League | 44 | 2 | - | 6 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | Notts County | EFL League Two | 43 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | St Johnstone (loan) | Scottish Premiership | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | Barrow (loan) | EFL League Two | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025–26 | Bromley | EFL League Two | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 293 | 17 | 7 | 39 | 1 |
| Season | Club (Loan if applicable) | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | Newport County (loan) | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | - | - | 0 |
| 2017–18 | Queen of the South (loan) | Scottish Cup | 1 | 0 | - | - | 0 |
| 2018–19 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 4 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | Torquay United | Other (Buildbase) | 2 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Torquay United | Other (Buildbase) | 2 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Torquay United | Other (Buildbase) | 5 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | Notts County | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | Notts County | Other (FA Trophy) | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | Notts County | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2022–23 | Notts County | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | Notts County | Other (FA Trophy) | 4 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | Notts County | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | Notts County | Other (EFL Trophy) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | St Johnstone (loan) | Scottish League Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | Bromley | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | Bromley | EFL Trophy | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |