Born on 19 October 2001, Leighton Clarkson, now aged 23, hails from England and operates predominantly as a central midfielder for Aberdeen. He stands at 5ft 8in (1.75m) tall and weighs 10st 9lb (68kg). He can be recognised on the football field clad in the number 10 jersey. His current market value is estimated around £1m, according to Transfermarkt, with his contract with Aberdeen scheduled to conclude on 31 May 2027.
Clarkson's professional journey in football began back in July 2016 when he became a trainee at Liverpool in England’s Premier League. His Gibraltar rock-solid performance caught the eyes of Blackburn Rovers, prompting a loan transfer in August 2021. During the 2021-2022 season at Blackburn Rovers, Clarkson made seven appearances in league matches.
His next calling was the Premiership of Scotland. In August 2022, Clarkson transferred from Liverpool to Aberdeen on another loan spell. Proving his mettle through the 2022-2023 season, he notched up 34 first-team appearances, finding the back of the net five times in league matches. The following 2023-2024 season saw Clarkson maintaining his form, enabling him to make 36 first team appearances and score three goals in league matches. As of the current 2024-2025 season, he has made 24 appearances, adding two more goals to his tally for Aberdeen.
In July 2023, Clarkson permanently waved goodbye to Liverpool as he was snapped up by Aberdeen for an undisclosed fee. He has continued to be a regular figure in the team, providing a solid presence in the midfield. Besides the league, he has also strutted his stuff in the League Cup 2024-2025, scoring three goals in five starts and making one appearance as a substitute. He's also played in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025, coming on as a substitute in two matches and has appeared for Aberdeen in the Conference League 2023 - 2024, with two starts and one appearance as a substitute.
