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Martin Callie Boyle (born 25 April 1993) is a professional association football player who plays for Scottish Premiership club Hibernian. Born in Scotland, he represents the Australia national team. He is a right sided winger who is also capable of playing as a forward.

Key Information

Boyle has previously played for Montrose, Dundee, and Saudi club Al Faisaly.

Club career

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Montrose

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Born in Aberdeen, Boyle started his career with Montrose. He made his first senior appearance in a 2009–10 Scottish Cup tie against Hibernian, aged 16.[5]

Boyle signed a senior contract in August 2010 and scored his first goal for the first team in a victory over Clyde soon after.[6] He followed that up by scoring the winner against Arbroath in the Scottish Cup and ended the season with four goals. Boyle signed a new deal in 2011 and made nine starts and sixteen further substitute appearances in his first season, scoring three goals. In the 2011–12 season, he claimed a starting role and made 41 appearances in all competitions, scoring 22 goals. In the final game of the season, he scored his first senior hat-trick in a 5–0 win over Clyde.[7]

He received an award for scoring most goals in the Scottish Football League.[8] Boyle trained with Aberdeen in the summer of 2012,[5] but returned for pre-season training with Montrose, playing in their 2–0 defeat to Stenhousemuir on 7 July.[9] He made four appearances (one in the league, two in the Challenge Cup and one in the Scottish League Cup) at the outset of the new season.[citation needed]

Dundee

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Boyle signed for Scottish Premier League club Dundee in August 2012.[5] He made his debut coming on as a substitute for Jim McAlister in the Dundee derby on 19 August 2012, which Dundee lost 3–0. However, he only made ten appearances in total for the club, being an unused substitute on several occasions.

In January 2013, Boyle was linked with a move to Alloa Athletic on loan, but the move was cancelled due to a rule which prohibits players from playing for three clubs in one season, having already featured for Dundee and Montrose.[10] Instead, Boyle signed for his former club Montrose on loan for the rest of the season.[11] He made his second debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Rangers. On the next matchday, 2 February 2013, he scored his first goal since returning in a 4–1 win over East Stirlingshire, which was the start of a run of goalscoring form. On 23 February he scored four goals in a 5–1 win over Annan Athletic.[12] Because of his goalscoring form, Boyle was awarded February's Irn-Bru SFL Young Player of the Month award.[13]

Following his impressive displays at Montrose, Dundee manager John Brown confirmed that Boyle would stay at the club in the 2013–14 season.[14] Boyle scored his first goal for the Dee in a 1–0 win over Hamilton Academical, which was also Paul Hartley's first match as the new Dundee manager.[15] After the match, Hartley praised Boyle's performance and was unaware that it was his first goal.[16] Dundee were promoted to the Scottish Premiership by winning the 2013–14 Scottish Championship How Dundee Won The League

Boyle made his first Scottish Premiership appearance in the 2014–15 season, coming on as a substitute for Greg Stewart in the 62nd minute of a goalless draw with Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 13 August 2014.[17] He scored his first goal of the season in the second round of the League Cup, in a 4–0 win over Raith Rovers on 26 August.[18] Despite featuring in the first team, Boyle struggled to score his first league goal of the season, and was loaned to second-tier Hibernian for the second half of the 2014–15 season.[19] He was offered a new contract by Dundee after the loan was completed,[20] but he decided to sign permanently with Hibernian.[citation needed]

Hibernian

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Boyle moved to Hibernian in January 2015, in a loan exchange for Alex Harris.[19] He made his debut on 3 January 2015 in the Scottish Championship, as Hibs drew 1–1 with Heart of Midlothian in the Edinburgh derby,[21] and scored his first goal for the club on 31 January 2015, in a 1–1 draw against Raith Rovers.[22] He later scored two goals in the last two games of the season against Alloa Athletic[23] and Falkirk,[24] but suffered a knee injury that caused him to miss the end of season play-offs.[25]

Boyle moved to Hibs on a permanent basis in June 2015, signing a two-year contract.[26] He was an unused substitute as the club won the 2016 Scottish Cup Final.[27] He scored nine goals during the 2016–17 season, as Hibs won promotion to the Premiership.[28]

Boyle signed a new two-year contract with Hibernian in June 2017.[28] After a productive start to the 2017–18 season, this was extended to 2021.[29]

Having made 25 appearances in the first part of the 2018–19 season, Boyle underwent surgery on a knee injury sustained on international duty in January 2019,[30][31] which prevented him playing any further part in the campaign.

Boyle returned to first team action in July 2019, but suffered a recurrence of the knee injury during a League Cup match at Elgin City.[32] He was not expected to return to playing until 2020,[32] but he returned sooner than expected and made his comeback on 30 October.[33] Boyle scored an injury-time equaliser to earn Hibs a 2–2 draw with Livingston,[33] following this up in December with doubles against Aberdeen[34] and in the Edinburgh derby against Hearts.[35] These performances led to Boyle being named as Premiership player of the month for December 2019.[36]

In August 2020, Boyle and Hibs agreed a new contract, which is due to run until the end of the 2022–23 season.[37][38] During March 2021 Boyle was criticised by Ross County manager John Hughes for "conning the referee" to win a penalty.[39] A few weeks later Boyle was booked for simulation during a match with Rangers, after which Boyle argued that he needed protection from referees because he was one of the most fouled players in the Scottish league.[39]

Hibs rejected an offer of £500,000 from Aberdeen for Boyle in August 2021.[38] Later that month, Boyle signed a new contract with Hibs that was due to run until the end of the 2023–24 season.[38][40] Boyle won the Scottish Premiership Player of the Month for August 2021, having scored four goals in four league games that month.[41] A first-half hat-trick against Rangers earned Hibs a place in the League Cup final.[42][43]

Al-Faisaly

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On 21 January 2022, Boyle left Hibs for an "undisclosed seven-figure sum" to join Saudi Professional League club Al-Faisaly.[44] The club were relegated at the end of the 2021–22 season, which led to speculation that Boyle would return to Scotland.[45][46]

Hibernian (second spell)

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On 6 August 2022, Hibernian announced that an agreement had been reached with Al-Faisaly on the transfer and subsequent re-signing of Boyle.[47][48] He scored on his second debut for Hibs a day later, a late equaliser in an Edinburgh derby with Hearts.[49] Boyle suffered a knee injury during a match with St Mirren on 29 October that eventually forced him to withdraw from the Australia squad for the World Cup.[50] When he underwent surgery on his knee, a much more serious tear to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) was detected.[51] The recovery from that operation took several months,[51] with Boyle making his return to competitive action in August 2023.[52]

After a 2024–25 season in which Boyle's goals and assists helped the team qualify for European competition, Hibs exercised an option to extend his contract by one year.[53] He scored his 100th competitive goal for Hibs during a 2–0 win against Partizan Belgrade in August 2025.[54]

International career

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Scotland youth

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Boyle played for the Scotland under-16 team.[55]

Australia

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Boyle was eligible to play for Scotland, the land of his birth, and Australia national team, as his father Graeme was born in Sydney.[55] He currently holds dual citizenship in both Australia and the United Kingdom.[56] In March 2018, Boyle said that he had applied for an Australian passport.[55] Australia manager Graham Arnold had a meeting with Boyle in September 2018, with a view to selecting him in their next squad.[57][58] Scotland manager Alex McLeish said that he had considered Boyle for selection in May 2018, but he had missed out due to injury.[59]

Boyle was selected for the Australia squad in October 2018, but was unable to play in their match with Kuwait as he did not yet have an Australian passport.[60] Boyle made his international debut for Australia on 17 November, coming on as a substitute for striker and club teammate Jamie Maclaren in a friendly match against South Korea at Lang Park, Brisbane.[61] In his first start for Australia, Boyle scored two goals and set up the other in a 3–0 win against Lebanon on 20 November.[62] He was selected for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup squad,[63] but had to withdraw due to a knee injury sustained in a warm-up match against Oman.[30]

He was recalled to the Australia squad in November 2019, soon after recovering from a knee operation.[64]

Boyle was named in Australia's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in November 2022.[65] However, he was ruled out of the tournament on 20 November 2022 after succumbing to a knee injury; he was replaced in the squad by Marco Tilio.[50][66] Despite being unable to take part, he stayed with the squad in Qatar to show support for his teammates, as Australia reached the last sixteen for the second time.[51][67]

After regaining fitness following his knee injury, Boyle was recalled to the squad in September 2023.[68] He scored a penalty and assisted the other Australia goal for another Scottish-born footballer, Harry Souttar, in his first international since returning from injury, a 2–2 draw with Mexico on 9 September.[69]

Boyle helped the Socceroos qualify for the 2026 World Cup, setting up the winning goal in a 2–1 victory against Saudi Arabia that clinched a place in the finals.[70]

Personal life

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In 2012, Boyle began a relationship with Aberdonian Scotland women's international footballer Rachael Small; they had known each other since their schooldays at Northfield Academy. They were engaged in 2016, with Rachael moving to Edinburgh to play for Hibernian Women. Their daughter Amelia was born in 2018, and they married in 2019.[71] Due to the upheaval it would cause to their daughter, Rachael opted to stay in Edinburgh when Martin left Hibs to play in Saudi Arabia in January 2022.[72]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played on 18 October 2025[73]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Montrose 2009–10[74] Scottish Third Division 5 0 1 0 — — — 6 0
2010–11[75] Scottish Third Division 23 3 2 0 — — — 25 3
2011–12[76] Scottish Third Division 36 22 — 1 0 — 1 0 38 22
Total 64 25 3 0 1 0 — 1 0 69 25
Dundee 2012–13[77] Scottish Premier League 9 0 1 0 — — — 10 0
2013–14[78] Scottish Championship 29 4 1 0 1 0 — — 31 4
2014–15[79] Scottish Premiership 18 0 1 0 3 1 — — 22 1
Total 56 4 3 0 4 1 — — 63 5
Montrose (loan) 2012–13[77] Scottish Third Division 15 9 — 1 1 — 2[a] 1 18 11
Hibernian (loan) 2014–15[79] Scottish Championship 17 3 — — — — 17 3
Hibernian 2015–16[80] Scottish Championship 25 6 3 0 4 0 — 1[a] 0 33 6
2016–17[81][note 1] Scottish Championship 34 8 4 0 1 0 2[b] 0 2[a] 1 43 9
2017–18[82] Scottish Premiership 34 5 1 0 7 1 — — 42 6
2018–19[83][note 2] Scottish Premiership 18 4 — 2 0 5[b] 0 — 25 4
2019–20[84][note 3] Scottish Premiership 20 5 5 1 4 0 — — 29 6
2020–21[85][note 3] Scottish Premiership 36 12 5 3 7 0 — — 48 15
2021–22[86] Scottish Premiership 20 7 — 4 4 4[c] 3 — 28 14
Total 187 47 18 4 29 5 11 3 3 1 248 60
Al-Faisaly 2021–22 Saudi Pro League 13 3 — — 6[d] 1 — 19 4
Hibernian 2022–23[87] Scottish Premiership 12 5 0 0 0 0 — — 12 5
2023–24[88] Scottish Premiership 30 5 2 1 3 2 5[c] 3 — 40 11
2024–25[89] Scottish Premiership 36 15 3 2 5 3 — — 44 20
2025–26[90] Scottish Premiership 8 1 0 0 2 0 6[e] 3 — 16 4
Total 86 26 5 3 10 5 11 6 — 112 40
Career total 438 117 29 7 45 12 29 10 6 2 546 148
  1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
  4. ^ Appearances in AFC Champions League
  5. ^ Two appearances in UEFA Europa League, four appearances and three goals in UEFA Conference League.

International

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As of match played 11 October 2025[3]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Australia 2018 2 2
2019 1 0
2021 9 3
2022 7 0
2023 4 1
2024 7 3
2025 7 1
Total 37 10
As of match played 20 March 2025[3]
Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Boyle goal.
List of international goals scored by Martin Boyle
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 20 November 2018 Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia 2  Lebanon 1–0 3–0 Friendly
2 2–0
3 11 June 2021 Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City, Kuwait 6    Nepal 3–0 3–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
4 2 September 2021 Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar 8  China 2–0 3–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
5 7 October 2021 9  Oman 2–1 3–1
6 9 September 2023 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States 19  Mexico 2–0 2–2 Friendly
7 22 January 2024 Al Janoub Stadium, Doha, Qatar 26  Uzbekistan 1–0 1–1 2023 AFC Asian Cup
8 28 January 2024 Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar 27  Indonesia 2–0 4–0
9 11 June 2024 Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth, Australia 29  Palestine 4–0 5–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
10 20 March 2025 Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Australia 31  Indonesia 1–0 5–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

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Dundee

Hibernian

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See also

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Martin Boyle

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Martin Boyle is a professional footballer who plays as a right winger for in the and captains the club, while representing the national team internationally. Born on 25 April 1993 in , , to an Australian father and Scottish mother, Boyle holds dual citizenship and stands at 1.72 metres tall, primarily using his right foot. He began his career in Scotland's lower leagues before rising to prominence with from 2015, including a brief spell at Al-Faisaly in 2022, and remaining a key player since his return that year, contributing to major domestic successes and earning individual accolades. Boyle's early career was marked by perseverance, joining Montrose at age 16 as a part-time player in the Scottish third division, where he later scored 22 goals in 36 games during the 2011–12 season to become the league's top scorer. This breakout performance led to a move to in the , though he faced loans and setbacks, including the club's relegation, before joining Hibernian on loan in 2015, a move made permanent later that year. At Hibernian, he lifted the in 2016 and helped secure promotion to the Premiership by winning the in 2016–17, scoring crucial goals in the latter campaign. His form peaked in the 2021–22 season, earning him the Scottish Premiership Player of the Month award for August 2021 after scoring four goals in four league matches, including a against Rangers in the . Internationally, Boyle debuted for Australia in 2018 against South Korea, becoming Socceroo number 599 at age 25 after Australian teammates Jamie Maclaren and Mark Milligan recommended him to coach Graham Arnold; he opted for Australia over Scotland despite never having visited the country prior. In his first start against Lebanon later that year, he scored twice and provided an assist, marking a rapid rise from domestic leagues to international contention. As of November 2025, Boyle has earned 39 caps and scored 10 goals for the Socceroos, and was named to the squad for friendlies that month while expressing ambitions to represent Australia—and Hibernian—at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Background

Early life

Martin Boyle was born on 25 April 1993 in , , to an Australian father born in and a Scottish mother. Growing up in , Boyle developed an early passion for football amid the city's strong local football culture, where the sport is deeply embedded in community life. He began organized football around the age of 8 or 9, playing for local youth sides including Albion Boys Club and Lewis United Boys Club, and briefly trained with 's youth setup, though he did not progress further there. At age 16 in 2009, Boyle joined the youth academy of , transitioning into a more structured semi-professional environment that laid the groundwork for his senior career.

Family heritage

Martin Boyle's paternal grandparents emigrated from to , where his father, Graeme Boyle, was subsequently born in . Graeme returned to as a boy, where he met and married Boyle's mother, establishing the family's primary base in , where Martin was born and raised. Growing up in , Boyle experienced dual cultural influences shaped by his Scottish upbringing and his father's Australian roots, though his direct exposure to was limited during childhood. He has recalled discussing this heritage with his family from a young age, viewing it as an integral part of his identity despite his being firmly rooted in Scottish traditions and community. This familial background provided Boyle with eligibility for Australian citizenship through his father's birthplace, which he formalized in adulthood in 2018 after expressing interest in representing the Socceroos. The process allowed him to embrace his ancestral ties more actively, bridging the geographical and cultural divide between his heritage and his lifelong home in .

Club career

Montrose

Boyle joined Montrose's youth academy as a teenager, laying the foundation for his in the lower tiers of Scottish football. He signed his first with the club in 2009 at the age of 16, marking his transition to senior football. Boyle made his senior debut in the Scottish Third Division on 1 August 2009 against East Stirlingshire, entering as a substitute in Montrose's opening league match of the season. This appearance signaled the start of his integration into the first team, where his pace and direct style began to emerge despite limited minutes in his debut campaign. Over the three seasons from 2009 to 2012, Boyle accumulated 64 appearances across all competitions for Montrose, scoring 25 goals and establishing himself as a key attacking threat in the third tier. His contributions helped the team maintain competitiveness in a challenging division, with his goal-scoring ability providing vital moments in tight contests. The 2010–11 season represented a breakthrough for Boyle, as he netted 12 goals while gaining regular playing time and honing his finishing under manager Stewart Petrie. This form built momentum into the 2011–12 campaign, where he scored 22 goals in 36 games to finish as the Third Division's top scorer, playing a central role in Montrose's promotion push, finishing fourth in the Third Division and qualifying for the playoffs after a strong run that included several high-scoring performances. Boyle's development during this period showcased his transition from promising youngster to reliable goal scorer. Following the expiry of his contract, Montrose released Boyle in May 2012, allowing him to pursue opportunities at a higher level after attracting interest from clubs in the Scottish First Division.

Dundee

Boyle signed for Scottish Premier League club Dundee on 16 August 2012, joining from Montrose on an undisclosed fee and agreeing a two-year contract. His time at Dundee was marked by initial struggles and inconsistent performances, exacerbated by the club's instability, including a protracted relegation battle and managerial upheaval. In his debut season (2012–13), Boyle made just 9 appearances in the Premier League without scoring, often limited by strong competition for attacking positions and the team's overall poor form, which saw manager Barry Smith sacked in February 2013 amid financial pressures and a winless streak. To regain form, he returned to Montrose on loan in January 2013 until the end of the season, a move back to a familiar environment where he excelled with 15 appearances and 9 goals across league and cup competitions. Dundee's relegation to the was confirmed in May 2013 after finishing bottom of the , prompting further squad adjustments and instability. Boyle featured more prominently upon his return in 2013–14, contributing 4 goals in 29 league appearances as the club secured promotion back to the Premiership via the playoffs under new manager . He extended his stay with a new one-year contract in June 2014, entering his third season at the club. However, opportunities remained limited in the 2014–15 Premiership campaign due to intensified competition and tactical shifts, with Boyle making 18 appearances without scoring as Dundee comfortably avoided relegation. Over his three years at Dundee, he totaled 56 appearances and 4 goals across all competitions. His contract expired in June 2015, leading to his release following the club's successful return to the top flight.

Hibernian (first spell)

Boyle arrived at Hibernian on loan from in January 2015 as part of a player exchange deal involving Alex Harris moving in the opposite direction. Following the expiration of his Dundee contract, he signed a permanent two-year deal with the club in June 2015. During his first full season in 2015–16, Boyle helped Hibernian reach the Final, where he remained an unused substitute in the 3–2 victory over Rangers, though he had scored in the penalty shoot-out during the semi-final win against United. He played a key role in the 2016–17 campaign, featuring in 34 league appearances and scoring 9 goals across all competitions as Hibernian secured promotion to the via the playoffs after finishing second in the regular season. His contributions included consistent performances in the promotion playoffs against and United, helping secure the top-flight return. Upon promotion in 2017, Boyle adapted quickly to the , earning regular starts under manager and signing a two-year contract extension in June 2017 that kept him at the club until 2019. He continued to be a reliable presence on the wing, contributing to Hibs' mid-table finishes and cup runs in the following seasons, with further contract extensions in 2019 and September 2020 extending his stay until summer 2023. Boyle's form peaked in the 2020–21 season, where he scored 12 goals in 36 league appearances and 15 goals across all competitions, playing a pivotal role in Hibernian's third-place finish and qualification for the UEFA Europa Conference League. His pace and directness on the right flank became central to the team's attacking play, earning him recognition as one of the Premiership's standout wingers that year. Over his first spell at Hibernian from 2015 to January 2022, Boyle made 187 league appearances and scored 47 goals in league play alone, with totals across all competitions reaching 215 appearances and 54 goals, establishing him as a fan favorite and key squad member. His departure came in January 2022, when he transferred permanently to club Al-Faisaly for a reported £3 million fee amid strong interest from the .

Al-Faisaly

In January 2022, Martin Boyle completed a permanent transfer from Hibernian to club Al-Faisaly for a fee reported to be around £3 million, marking a significant move abroad after seven years with the Scottish side. The deal came after multiple bids from Al-Faisaly, with Hibernian accepting the third offer of approximately £2.5 million plus add-ons, allowing Boyle to join the Harmah-based team mid-season. During his six-month stint, Boyle made 13 appearances in the Saudi Pro League, scoring 3 goals and recording 1 assist while adapting to a new environment. He also featured in 6 AFC Champions League matches, scoring 1 goal. He debuted impressively by scoring in a 2-1 win over Al-Kholood in the King Cup, but the team struggled overall, with Boyle often featuring in limited minutes amid a relegation battle. Challenges included significant cultural adjustments, such as training and matches at midnight during Ramadan to accommodate heat and prayer times, leading to disrupted sleep patterns where he slept from around 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boyle also faced emotional difficulties from being separated from his wife and daughter in Edinburgh, relying on video calls to stay connected, though he expressed respect for Saudi traditions and no regrets about the experience. No major injuries were reported during this period, but the unfamiliar lifestyle tested his resilience. Al-Faisaly finished 14th in the 2021-22 with 33 points from 30 matches, resulting in relegation to the First Division. Boyle's contributions provided some attacking spark in a struggling side that managed only 28 goals across the campaign, but the team's mid-to-lower table position highlighted defensive vulnerabilities. In the summer of 2022, following the club's relegation, Hibernian negotiated an agreement with Al-Faisaly to re-sign Boyle on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, allowing him to return to his "spiritual home" and reunite with his family. Boyle opted against staying in , citing a desire to enjoy football again in a familiar setting.

Hibernian (second spell)

Boyle returned permanently to Hibernian in August 2022, signing a three-year contract after the club reached an agreement with Al-Faisaly to end his loan spell early. During the 2022-23 season, Boyle contributed significantly with 5 goals and 1 assist in 12 appearances, helping Hibernian secure fifth place and qualification for the UEFA Europa Conference League. In August 2025, Boyle achieved a major milestone by scoring his 100th goal for Hibernian, netting a brace in a 2-0 Europa League qualifying victory over in , where he also captained the side. Boyle assumed a role during the 2024-25 season, often captaining the team in key matches amid Hibernian's push for European spots, and was nominated for the 2025 Australian PFA Footballer of the Year award in recognition of his contributions. In May 2025, Hibernian triggered a one-year extension in Boyle's contract, securing his services until the end of the 2025-26 season. Across both spells at the club, Boyle has amassed over 330 appearances and more than 95 goals across all competitions as of November 2025. In early November 2025, following a 2-2 draw with Livingston, Boyle reflected on Hibernian's inconsistent form, admitting in an that the opposition displayed greater energy and desire, emphasizing the need for his team to elevate their performance in crucial moments.

International career

Scotland youth teams

Boyle, having been born and raised in , was eligible to represent at youth level. In 2009, he earned a call-up to the Scotland U16 team, where he made two appearances and scored one goal across friendly matches. Boyle's involvement with Scottish youth internationals was confined to the under-16 level, with no subsequent caps at the U19 or U21 stages despite his emerging club form. This brief stint offered Boyle his initial experience of international football, acting as an early developmental milestone, though it ultimately did not pave the way for advancement within the Scottish setup.

Australia national team

Boyle qualified to represent through his father, who was born in . After representing at youth levels, he was released by the and switched his international allegiance in October 2018, with approving the change as he had not played any senior competitive matches for . He made his senior debut for the Socceroos on 17 November 2018, coming on as a substitute in a 1-1 friendly draw against in . Three days later, Boyle scored his first international goals, netting a brace on his first start during a 3-0 friendly victory over , helping farewell in his final appearance. Boyle emerged as a key figure in Australia's successful 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, providing an assist for the opening goal in a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates in the third-round decider and participating in the penalty shootout victory against Peru in the intercontinental playoff, securing Australia's fifth consecutive World Cup appearance. However, a knee ligament injury sustained while playing for Hibernian in late October 2022 ruled him out of the entire tournament, despite being named in the initial 26-man squad. At the in —delayed to January 2024—Boyle started in all four of Australia's matches en route to the quarter-finals, scoring a penalty in a 1-1 group-stage draw with and the second goal in a 4-0 round-of-16 win over . He has continued to feature in the qualifiers, contributing to Australia's strong start in the third round. As of 15 November 2025, Boyle has earned 39 caps and scored 10 goals for the Socceroos. He received a call-up for the November 2025 friendlies against and , marking his ongoing involvement under coach , having appeared as a substitute in the 1–0 loss to . Boyle has voiced his determination to reach the 2026 at age 33, emphasizing the need to maintain form at Hibernian: "I still have dreams to come true... that's going to the ."

Personal life

Marriage and children

Martin Boyle began a relationship with Scottish international footballer Rachael Small in 2012. He married her in June 2019. The couple welcomed their , Amelia Grace, in September 2018, shortly after Scotland's women's team qualified for the , an event they attended together before the birth. Rachael Boyle had previously experienced a with Martin earlier that year, which influenced their decision to prioritize family amid their professional commitments. As both are professional footballers—Martin with Hibernian and Rachael with the Hibernian women's team and —the family has navigated dual careers by sharing experiences on the pitch and supporting each other's returns from injury or maternity. For instance, Rachael returned to competitive football in late 2019 after Amelia's birth, crediting the support from her husband and club for enabling her to balance motherhood with training and matches. Their family life has also shaped work-life decisions, such as when Martin moved to Al-Faisaly in in 2022; Rachael and Amelia remained in to provide stability for their daughter, leading to emotional weekly video calls that Martin described as upsetting but necessary. This arrangement allowed Rachael to continue her career at Hibernian while Martin focused on securing the family's financial future.

Citizenship and residency

Martin Boyle holds dual citizenship in the and , acquired through his British birth and descent eligibility for the latter. He obtained Australian citizenship in 2018 via ancestral ties, as his grandparents emigrated from to , where his father was born in . Boyle has maintained his primary residency in , , since joining Hibernian in 2015, where he has established a family home. This base aligns with his long-term commitment to Scottish football, despite a brief relocation to during his 2022 loan to Al-Faisaly, after which he promptly returned to the . As a Scottish-based player with dual , Boyle's residency post-Brexit ensures continued access to the for intra- and Irish travel, while his Australian facilitates visa-free entry for national team duties in and allied nations. These arrangements support his international eligibility without residency conflicts, allowing representation of while rooted in . Despite his heritage, Boyle has expressed no plans for a permanent relocation to , reaffirming his dedication to a European club . His to Scottish international footballer Rachael further strengthens his ties.

Career statistics

Club appearances and goals

As of November 2025, Martin Boyle has accumulated over 550 club appearances and 150 goals across all competitions throughout his .

Breakdown by Club

The following table summarizes Boyle's total appearances and goals for each club, encompassing all competitions:
ClubYears ActiveAppearancesGoals
Montrose2010–20129337
2012–2015655
Hibernian (first spell)2015–202226569
Al-Faisaly2022194
Hibernian (second spell)2022–present13542
Totals derived from official records and performance databases.

Seasonal Breakdown for Hibernian (All Competitions)

Boyle's statistics with Hibernian, his longest-serving club, show consistent contributions across seasons. The table below highlights key seasons, focusing on total appearances and goals (including league, cups, and European matches):
SeasonAppearancesGoalsNotes
2014–15 (loan)247Primarily and cups
2015–163610Promotion to Premiership
2016–174210Premiership debut season
2017–18387Included goals
2018–19266Injury-affected
2019–20277COVID-shortened season
2020–214314Career-high goals
2021–22279Pre-loan to Al-Faisaly
2022–233712Return from
2023–24389Consistent starter
2024–25421615 in Premiership, 1 in cups
2025–26 (to Nov)185Ongoing; includes early European qualifiers
Data aggregated from league and cup records; European appearances added in recent seasons.

Competition Splits for Hibernian Career

Boyle's appearances for Hibernian break down as follows across major competitions (up to November 2025):
  • Scottish Premiership/Championship: 302 appearances, 77 goals
  • Scottish Cup and League Cup: 55 appearances, 15 goals
  • UEFA Competitions (Conference League/Europa League qualifiers): 25 appearances, 12 goals
  • Total: Approximately 400 appearances, 104 goals
A notable occurred in 2025, when Boyle scored his 100th goal for Hibernian during a UEFA Conference League qualifier against Partizan , followed by a penalty for his 101st in the same match.

International caps and goals

Martin Boyle has represented the national team in 38 senior international matches, scoring 10 goals, as of 17 November 2025. His contributions include appearances in qualifiers, international friendlies, and the . Boyle scored his first international goal in 2018 during a friendly against , where he netted a brace on debut. Subsequent key goals include those in World Cup qualifiers in 2021 and a decisive strike in the 2022 intercontinental playoff against that helped qualify for the tournament. He has not scored in any 2025 matches to date. At youth level, Boyle earned 2 caps for the U16 team, scoring 1 goal between 2007 and 2008. The following table summarizes Boyle's senior appearances for Australia on a year-by-year basis, including total caps, goals, and opponents faced:
YearCapsGoalsOpponents
201822,
201930, others
202183, , , , , , , UAE
202293, , , , others
202361, , , , others
202461, , , others
202540, others,
Club absences due to international duty have occasionally impacted Boyle's availability for Hibernian, particularly during qualification windows.

Honours

Club achievements

Boyle contributed to Hibernian's first major trophy in 114 years by being part of the squad that won the 2015–16 , defeating Rangers 3–2 in the final at . The following season, he played a pivotal role in Hibernian's 2016–17 title win, scoring eight goals in 34 appearances to help secure promotion back to the after a two-year absence. During his time with Hibernian, the club qualified for multiple times, including the 2021–22 and 2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers, where Boyle featured prominently and became the club's all-time leading European goalscorer with eight goals. Boyle's brief stint with Al-Faisaly in the yielded no major team honours, as the club finished 14th in the league and were relegated.

International accomplishments

Martin Boyle has been a key contributor to 's national team successes in major international tournaments since his debut in 2018. Representing the Socceroos as a dynamic winger, he played a pivotal role in the team's qualification for the , featuring in the decisive intercontinental playoff against in June 2022, where Australia secured a 5-4 victory on penalties following a 0-0 draw, earning their place in the tournament and advancing to the round of 16 after a group stage exit. During the qualification campaign, Boyle scored crucial goals, including one in a 3-0 win over in June 2021, helping maintain Australia's unbeaten run in Asian qualifying. In the held in , Boyle scored twice as progressed to the quarter-finals, as in , showcasing their competitive edge in Asian football. His contributions included a penalty in the 1-1 group stage draw against on January 23, 2024, and a headed goal in the 4-0 round-of-16 victory over on January 28, 2024, which propelled the Socceroos forward before their loss to in the quarters. Boyle continued his impact in the , contributing two goals across appearances in the 2024-2025 matches that solidified Australia's automatic qualification. These included a brace in a 5-1 victory over in March 2025. In the decisive 2-1 victory over in June 2025, he assisted the winning goal by Mitch Duke, clinching the Socceroos' spot in their sixth consecutive finals. Overall, since his international debut against in November 2018, Boyle has been integral to Australia's consistent success in Asian play, contributing to their qualification for every major tournament in the period.

Individual recognitions

Boyle has earned several individual accolades during his professional career, highlighting his impact as a forward for both club and country. In 2021, he won the Hibernian Players' Player of the Year award, recognizing his pivotal role in the team's campaign with key goals and assists. He was named to the 2021–22 PFA Scotland Premiership Team of the Year. For the 2025 Australian PFA Footballer of the Year award in the overseas players category, Boyle was nominated, acknowledging his standout performances for Hibernian amid a resurgent season. A significant personal milestone came in August 2025, when Boyle scored his 100th goal for Hibernian during a UEFA Conference League qualifier against , achieving the feat with a brace in a 2-0 victory. Boyle's , as tracked by , reached a career peak of €1.5 million in 2022 following strong form, before settling at €600,000 in 2025.

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