Glens sign Schilte-Brown on loan from Kilmarnock

Glentoran have announced the signing of defender Ethan Schilte-Brown on a season-long loan from Kilmarnock, subject to international clearance. The 21-year-old made 18 Scottish Premiership appearances for the Rugby Park club last season and was named Kilmarnock's Young Player of the Year for 2025-26. He has featured once more in the Premiership this season, taking his league appearance tally for Killie to 19. The move will offer Glens manager Declan Devine additional options in central defence after the arrival of Zeno Ibsen Rossi earlier in the summer. Schilte-Brown came through the youth system at MLS side Orlando City before moving to Scotland and joining Kilmarnock's academy. He had loan spells with Cumnock Juniors, Albion Rovers and Dumbarton before establishing himself in the Kilmarnock first-team squad. A Canada youth international, Schilte-Brown featured for Kilmarnock in their pre-season friendly against the Glens at the Oval during pre-season. "This is a big opportunity for me and one which I am relishing. I am determined to make the most of my time here," said Schilte-Brown. "You want to be competing at the top end of the table, challenging for trophies and playing in big games, and that was a major attraction for me." Glens manager Declan Devine was enthusiastic about securing the player on a loan basis. "Strengthening the heart of our defence was one of our priorities this summer and we did a great bit of business bringing in Zeno Rossi earlier in the window. "The addition of Ethan not only gives us greater depth in that area but adds real quality as well. He has all the attributes we were looking for. He's strong, athletic and composed on the ball and has made a number of first-team appearances for Kilmarnock while also gaining valuable experience out on loan. "Ethan has a real physical presence and enjoys the defensive side of the game. I believe he has all the attributes to be a real success in the Irish League." Glentoran sit third in the table at this early stage of the new season, having beaten Limavady United and Ballymena United, but lost to derby rivals Linfield. They host Crusaders at the Oval on Saturday in their next Irish Premiership game.