Young English midfielder, Leighton Clarkson, was born on 19 October 2001, making him 23 years old. He currently plies his trade at Aberdeen, where he operates predominantly as a central midfielder. Standing at 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighing 10st 9lb (68kg), Clarkson bears the number 10 on his jersey.
According to Transfermarkt, the talented midfielder is valued around £1m in today's market. Clarkson's contract at Aberdeen runs until 31 May 2027, which marks just over two years left on his current deal.
Clarkson's youth career began at Liverpool in July 2016, where he joined the famed Premier League club as a trainee. Showing promise, Clarkson was loaned to Blackburn Rovers in the Championship in August 2021. During his debut 2021 - 2022 season at Blackburn, the then fledgeling professional managed seven first team appearances in league matches.
In a bid to gain further first team experience, Clarkson was loaned to Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership in August 2022. The move north proved fruitful. In the opening 2022 - 2023 season, Clarkson racked up 34 appearances and notched five goals. This was followed by another solid season in 2023 - 2024, where he made 36 appearances and bagged three goals. The current season 2024 - 2025 sees Clarkson already with 31 appearances and four goals to his name. The repeated solid performances saw Aberdeen put faith in the young midfielder, securing his services permanently from Liverpool in July 2023 for an undisclosed fee.
Beyond league duties, Clarkson has also shown his prowess in cup competitions for Aberdeen. His current tally includes three goals in five starts and one substitute appearance for the League Cup 2024 - 2025, as well as two starts and two substitute appearances in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025. On the European front, he featured in the Conference League 2023 - 2024 with two starts and a substitute appearance.
