Scott Tanser, born on the 23rd of October 1994, is an English footballer adept at playing the position of defender, with a preference for the left back position. Currently, at the age of 31, he plays for St Mirren and dons the number 3 jersey. Standing tall at 1.81 metres (5ft 11in) and with a weight of 71 kilograms (11st 2lb), Tanser proves to be a formidable figure on the field.
Tanser's professional football journey began in a humble setting, joining Rochdale in the National League in England in the July of 2012. His first season at Rochdale, 2012-2013, saw him make a single appearance for the first team in league matches. His involvement with the Rochdale first team would steadily increase in the following seasons, with appearances increasing to 30. Tanser found the back of the net for the first time in the league during the 2014-2015 season.
After somewhat of a short stint at Rochdale, Tanser transferred to Port Vale in the League One in January 2017. He managed to make 11 appearances for the first team in the same 2016-2017 season.
In July 2017, his journey northwards began as he transferred to St Johnstone, situated in the Scottish Championship. Over the following four seasons from 2017-2021, Tanser managed to make over 100 appearances in the league matches for St Johnstone, along with finding the net on five occasions.
In July 2021, Tanser signed with another Scottish side, St Mirren which competes in the Premiership. As of the 2025-2026 season, he has added a further 138 appearances to his record, scoring five goals in the process. Moreover, during his current season at St Mirren, he has managed 12 first-team appearances in the league matches.
Outside of the league, Tanser made his presence known in the League Cup 2025-2026 for St Mirren, both as a starting player and as a substitute, with a total of six appearances. He also made an appearance as a substitute in the Scottish Cup 2025-2026 season. Tanser's consistent involvement in the first-team of his clubs demonstrates his continued relevance in the Scottish football scenario.
