Kevin Nisbet takes the armband for Aberdeen FC
Aberdeen FC have named Kevin Nisbet as their new club captain ahead of the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season. The 29-year-old striker, who joined the Dons in 2024, will lead the team in their opening fixture against Hearts at Pittodrie on Saturday, August 1. Nisbet takes over the captaincy from Graeme Shinnie, who departed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle this summer.
What does this mean for Aberdeen FC?
Nisbet’s appointment comes as Aberdeen FC look to improve on their 8th-place finish in the 2025 Premiership season, where they secured 33 points from 33 games (9W-6D-18L). The former Hibs and Scotland international striker was the Dons’ top scorer in the Premier Sports Cup group stage with six goals, demonstrating his leadership qualities on the pitch.
Why Nisbet was chosen over new signings
Despite competition from new arrivals like Brad Lyons and Daniel Happe, manager Stephen Robinson opted for Nisbet, who is entering his third full season with the club. The striker’s experience and goal-scoring record, including a memorable Edinburgh Derby winner for Hibs in 2023, made him the ideal choice to lead the team.
What’s next for Aberdeen FC?
Aberdeen FC will kick off their campaign against Hearts, a side they have not lost to at Pittodrie in over a decade. The match, scheduled for 5:30pm on August 1, will be Nisbet’s first as official captain. The Dons will be hoping to start the season strongly, with Hearts currently leading the Premiership by 37 points after the 2025 season.
