Player Profile: Peter Leven

Full Name: Peter Leven

Nickname: Unknown

Squad No: 22

Position: Defender/Midfielder Left/Centre

Date of Birth: Unknown

Birth Place: Glasgow

Height: 5ft 11ins

Former Clubs: Rangers

Signed for Killie: 10th July 2004

Contract Ends: 1st August 2007

Notes: A young Peter Leven starred in the TV programme 'Blue Heaven' which revolved around the Rangers FC youth players. He was released by the Glasgow club after having to undergo two years on the sidelines following knee reconstruction surgery but was given a chance to resurrect his career at Kilmarnock by Jim Jefferies. Overweight and toiling at first after such a set back he was given a short-term contract until the end of December to prove his worth and that he did in spades. Peter proved that he still has an appetite for the game and even played his way back into the Scotland Under 21 set-up...a two and a half year contract extension at Killie duly followed. Naturally left sided, Peter can play as an attacking full back or in midfield, but without a doubt he excels in the latter. Leven has the ability to put his foot on the ball and dictate play from the central area and on form can have a huge influence results.