Leighton Clarkson, born on 19 October 2001 in England, is a 23-year-old footballer who occupies the post of a central midfielder for Aberdeen. He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.75m) and weighs 10st 9lb (68kg), donning the number 10 jersey on the field.
The value of this promising young talent is currently pegged approximately at £1m, according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Aberdeen is set to draw to a close on 31 May 2027, leaving him with 2 years and 8 months to showcase his potential further.
Clarkson's football journey saw him joining Liverpool as a trainee in July 2016. He then had the opportunity to step on English soil, joining the Championship's Blackburn Rovers on loan in August 2021. Despite being his debut season, Clarkson managed to make seven first-team appearances in league matches for Blackburn Rovers in the 2021-22 season.
In the following year, August 2022, Clarkson headed north to try his hand in the Scottish Premiership, joining Aberdeen on loan. He had a successful time in Scotland, making 34 first-team appearances and netting five goals in league matches in the 2022-23 season. His performance only improved the next season (2023-24), featuring in 36 matches and scoring three goals.
In July 2023, Aberdeen saw potential in Clarkson and decided to secure him from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee. He continued to impress with stellar performances during his time in the Scottish Premiership. In his ongoing season (2024-25), he has already made six first-team appearances in league matches.
Not to forget, Clarkson has proudly represented Aberdeen in various competitions including the League Cup (2024-25) where he tallied up three goals in five starts, the Scottish Cup (2023-24) with three starts and one appearance as a substitute, and the Conference League (2023-24) playing in two starts and making one appearance as a substitute.
