Scott Tanser, born 23 October 1994 in England, is a professional footballer who plays as a defender, specifically a left back, for St Mirren in Scotland. He stands at a height of 5ft 11in (1.81m) and weighs in at 11st 2lb (71kg). Tanser proudly wears the number 3 jersey on his back.
In July 2012, Tanser began his footballing journey in England with Rochdale, then playing in the National League. His debut season in 2012-2013 saw him make only a single first team appearance in league matches. However, he persevered and made a significant increase in appearances in the 2014-2015 season, playing 30 games and even managing to score a goal. Tanser's following seasons at Rochdale were less eventful, with him making just five first team appearances in the 2016-2017 season.
January 2017 marked a new chapter for Tanser as he transferred from Rochdale to Port Vale in League One. Despite joining mid-season, he managed to make 11 first team appearances.
In July 2017, Tanser decided to further his career outside England, moving north of the border to join St Johnstone in the Scottish Championship. He made a solid start, making 29 first team appearances in his inaugural 2017-2018 season. This was followed by sustained involvement in the team, highlighted by the 2018-2019 season where he made 37 appearances and scored three goals. He continued his stint at St Johnstone until the end of the 2020-2021 season, playing in more than 20 matches each season.
Tanser began the next step of his career in July 2021, transferring from St Johnstone to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. From the 2021-2022 season to the current 2025-2026 season, Tanser has been a consistent presence for St Mirren, making no less than 29 appearances each season, and adding to his goal tally along the way.
