Leighton Clarkson, born 19th October 2001 (23 years old), hails from England. He is a versatile midfielder, primarily playing in a central role for Aberdeen. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches in height (1.75m), and weighing in at 10 stone 9 pounds (68kg), he cuts an athletic figure on the pitch. Fans often spot him in his number 10 jersey, weaving his way through the opposition.
As per the details provided on Transfermarkt, Clarkson's current market value is approximately €1.20m, which translates to around £1m. His contract with Aberdeen has two years and one month remaining, suggesting it will expire on the last day of May, 2027.
Back in July of 2016, Leighton Clarkson joined Liverpool F.C in England's Premier League as a trainee, beginning his journey in professional football. It was at Liverpool where Clarkson honed his skills and prepared for the rigours of professional football.
In August of 2021, Clarkson was transferred to Blackburn Rovers, in the Championship, still within the English league system. During his debut season (2021 - 2022) for Blackburn, he made seven first-team appearances in league matches, offering glimpses of his potential.
His performances at Blackburn garnered attention, and in August 2022, Clarkson was relocated to Aberdeen in Scotland's Premiership League, once again on loan. Whilst there in seasons 2022 - 2023 and 2023 - 2024, Clarkson made excellent strides, making a combined total of 70 first-team appearances and contributing eight goals in league matches.
Clearly, Clarkson's impact was appreciated by the team at Aberdeen, and in July 2023, the club made the decision to transfer him from Liverpool on a permanent deal, for an undisclosed fee. His form continued to hold steady, and in the following season (2024 - 2025), Clarkson has featured in 34 first-team appearances and has added four more goals to his tally in league matches.
Beyond his league contributions, Clarkson also participated in the League Cup (2024 - 2025) for Aberdeen, scoring three goals in five starts and one appearance as a substitute. In the Scottish Cup (2024 - 2025), Clarkson was part of the starting line-up for three games and made another two appearances off the bench. Lastly, in the less familiar territory of the Conference League (2023 - 2024), he started twice and made one appearance as a substitute.
