Five Rangers sporting director candidates including Ibrox Hall of Famer and ex-USA captain

Rangers’ prospective new US owners will be busy in the first few weeks of taking over at Ibrox in appointing a new sporting director and manager.

Rangers are in the midst of an overhaul on and off the park with all eyes on the club’s new executive team, a potential new management team and the continuing Ibrox squad rebuild.

But whilst things are moving in the background in the US, the most important appointment in the months ahead will be in that sporting director position.

Rangers are unlikely to appoint a new permanent manager until the position is filled, with CEO Patrick Stewart admitting the club are on the hunt amid a wide-ranging internal review.

Here are five names that we’ve identified as potential sporting director options as Rangers continue to reshape how they’re run on and off the park.

Carlos Bocanegra

Former Rangers captain Carlos Bocanegra is one of the USA’s most decorated and celebrated footballers.

Having made 110 caps for the US national team, Bocanegra the player had stints in the US, England, France, Scotland and Spain.

Bocanegra spent nine years with MLS side Atlanta United and served as technical director up until leaving the club in September last year.

Given the imminent US takeover of Rangers, Bocanegra’s current contract status and the fact the former USMNT captain knows Ibrox, the Jackal is a strong candidate.

Previous experience: Atlanta United: Technical Director (2015-2024)

Age: 45

Employment status: Available

Stuart Webber

Stuart Webber was subject to conflicting reports surrounding Rangers back in November 2023.

Rangers have been without a sporting director since Ross Wilson left the club in April 2023 and Webber was touted as being the man to replace him.

Some reports have claimed that Webber turned Rangers down, whilst others claim that the Gers never actually offered the Welshman any role.