Inverness Caledonian Thistle can provide the following update following the end of the 2025/26 season.
The club can confirm the following players will leave following the expiry of their contracts:
- Ross Millen
- Oscar MacIntyre
- Jake Davidson
- Chanka Zimba
- Robbie Thompson
- Matthew Strachan
- Sam Nixon
- Ben Gardiner
- Jack Walker
The following players have returned to their parent clubs following the conclusion of their loan periods:
- Alfie Stewart
- Alfie Bavidge
- Liam Sole
- Mitchell Robertson
- Ben Brannan
- Kieron Willox
The club would like to extend its thanks to Aberdeen FC, Celtic FC, Livingston FC, Kilmarnock FC and Stoke City FC for their assistance with loan deals during the course of the 2025/26 season. We’d also like to thank each loan player for their contributions while at the club and wish them the very best for the future.
The club would like to extend our thanks to each player that is leaving the club for their contributions and wish them the very best in the future.
Ross Millen
Right-back Ross Millen joined the club last summer from Morecambe FC and went on to become vice-captain. Ross made 18 appearances for the club and scored twice.
Oscar MacIntyre
Left-back Oscar MacIntyre joined the club last summer from Hibernian FC and made 37 appearances for the club this season, scoring once. His only goal for the club came in the KDM Evolution Trophy last-16 tie against Partick Thistle at Firhill.
Jake Davidson
Right-back Jake Davidson joined the club in the summer of 2023 from Queen’s Park FC. In total, Jake made 38 appearances and scored twice for the club.
Jake had loan spells at Hamilton Academical and The Spartans during his time at the club, with the latter spell seeing him return to competitive football following the serious knee injury he suffered in November 2024.
Chanka Zimba
Striker Chanka Zimba joined the club last summer and went on to make 43 appearances, scoring 19 goals across all competitions. The striker also made his international debut for Zambia against Argentina in April this year.
Robbie Thompson
Midfielder Robbie Thompson is an ICTFC Academy graduate and first signed professional terms in 2021.
During his time at the club, Robbie had loan spells with Clachnacuddin, The Spartans, Brora Rangers and Elgin City. In total, Robbie made 45 appearances for the club and scored once.
Matthew Strachan
Left-back Matthew Strachan is an ICTFC Academy graduate and first signed professional terms with the club in 2022.
Matthew had loan spells with Nairn County, Brora Rangers and Forfar Athletic. In total, Matthew made 34 appearances for the club.
Sam Nixon
Defender Sam Nixon is an ICTFC Academy graduate and first signed professional terms with the club in 2022.
Sam had several loan spells with Forres Mechanics and won the Highland League Cup in October 2025 while on loan with the Can Cans. In total, Sam made two appearances for the club.
Ben Gardiner
Striker Ben Gardiner is an ICTFC Academy graduate and first signed professional terms last summer.
Ben spent time on loan with Highland League sides Brora Rangers, Clachnacuddin and Forres Mechanics. In total, Ben made seven appearances for the club.
Jack Walker
Defender Jack Walker is an ICTFC Academy graduate and first signed professional terms with the club in 2022.
Jack had loan spells with Highland League sides Forres Mechanics, Nairn County, Brora Rangers and Buckie Thistle. In total, Jack made four appearances for the club.