Daniel Finlayson is a Northern Irish right-back, born on 19 January 2001 (age 25), who plays for St Johnstone. A tall, commanding defender at 6ft 3in (1.91m), he wears squad number 19 and is primarily used on the right side of the back line.
His most productive league season came with Linfield in 2023-24, when he scored three goals in 33 appearances. That was a useful return for a full-back, and it gave his career a clearer senior footing before his move into Scottish football.
In 2026-27, Finlayson has made one league appearance for St Johnstone. His form this season has been described as solid and consistent, which is about the right register for a developing defender still building his place at senior level.
Finlayson’s career to this point has been shaped by steady progress: Northern Irish grounding, a strong league season at Linfield, and a role at St Johnstone as a tall right-back with room still to establish himself more firmly.
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