Rangers starlet Alexander Smith has joined East Kilbride on loan.
The 18-year-old has made a season-long loan switch to the League One club ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Smith, who has played for Scotland and the United States at youth level, makes the move to East Kilbride after spending time on loan at Dumbarton last term.
East Kilbride Football Club are pleased to announce 18-year-old midfielder, Alexander Smith on a season long loan from @RFC_Youth.
Smith has represented Scotland & USA respectively at U17s international level and spent the tail end of last season at Dumbarton. pic.twitter.com/ZT4dNTNBIg— East Kilbride FC (@officialEKFC) July 15, 2026
The playmaker scored four times for Dumbarton in eight outings for the club during his time at The Rock.
Now, he will make the move up the divisions from League Two to League One for the new season.
An East Kilbride statement read: "East Kilbride Football Club are pleased to announce 18-year-old midfielder, Alexander Smith on a season long loan from @RFC_Youth.
"Smith has represented Scotland & USA respectively at U17s international level and spent the tail end of last season at Dumbarton."
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A Rangers statement confirmed: "Rangers Academy can today confirm Alexander Smith has joined League One side East Kilbride on a season-long loan.
"The attacking midfielder, 18, spent the second half of last season on loan at Dumbarton, where he made a huge impression, and he will now make the step up a division to the newly promoted side.
"Smith joined the Sons in February and registered four goal contributions in just eight appearances as they secured safety last term.
"Everyone at Rangers wishes Alexander the very best of luck for the season ahead."
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