About Kristi Montgomery

Kristi Julian Montgomery (born 31 May 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers. He has played for the Scotland under-21 team.

Career
On 29 June 2022, Montgomery signed his first professional contract a two-year deal until 2024, with the option of a further 12 months. On 2 February 2024, Montgomery signed a new contract, a two-and-a half-year deal until 2026, with the option of a further 12 months.

On 6 August 2024, Montgomery joined Marine on loan with teammate Tom Atcheson until January 2025.

On 14 February 2025, Montgomery joined Chorley on a month loan, On 14 March his loan was extended until the end of the season however on 4 April he was recalled and given first team squad number 51.

On 8 April, Montgomery made his professional EFL Championship debut for Blackburn Rovers against Sheffield Wednesday, coming off the bench for Joe Rankin-Costello in a 2–2 draw. Four days later, on 12 April, he made his first Championship start in a 1–0 win over Luton Town, but was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.

International career
Born in England, Montgomery is of Scottish descent through his mother. He debuted with the Scotland U21s for a set of 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification matches in September 2025.