Kal Naismith

Rangers

Born in Glasgow, Naismith joined the Rangers academy at young age.

Cowdenbeath (loan)

Naismith joined Second Division club Cowdenbeath on loan at the end of August 2011. He made his debut on 10 September against East Fife, going on to score his first goals for the club on 24 September - scoring both goals in their 2–1 win over Albion Rovers. With matches limited due to call offs, his last game came on 10 December against Arbroath.

Partick Thistle (loan)

On 5 January 2012, Naismith joined First Division club Partick Thistle on loan until the end of the season, however was unable to play against Queen of the South in the Scottish Cup that weekend as he was cup tied having played for Cowdenbeath earlier in the season. He made his debut on 13 January, starting in their 1–0 defeat to Hamilton Academical.

Return to Rangers

After spending the 2011–12 season out on loan, Naismith made his debut for Rangers as a substitute on 29 July 2012, in a 2–1 win over Brechin City in the Challenge Cup. He scored his first goal for Rangers against Forres Mechanics in the Second Round of the 2012–13 Scottish Cup. On 9 August 2013, Naismith mutually agreed with Rangers to terminate his contract.

Accrington Stanley

In Summer 2013, Naismith was given a trial at English League Two club Accrington Stanley, completing a switch to them on a free transfer shortly after. He made his debut for the club on 10 August, starting in a 2–2 home draw…

Naismith has represented Scotland at Under-16 level, making his debut against Wales on 5 October 2007. His first goal came on 29 November against England. He later represented the Under-17 team, making eight appearances.

Naismith has played in a variety of positions throughout his career, including as a striker, winger and in midfield. In the 2025–26 season for Luton Town, he primarily played as a left-back or centre-back. His main attributes are his ball control and versatility.

On 20 September 2010, Naismith and fellow Rangers player Kyle Hutton were abducted in Edinburgh by two men and driven around the city in Hutton's car, before being dumped in the Niddrie area of the city. Naismith and Hutton were mugged and car was stolen. Both thieves were subsequently convicted and prosecuted and Hutton's car was retrieved.