How many caps did Denis Law win for Scotland?

Denis Law won 55 caps for Scotland, scoring 30 goals.

What did Denis Law win?

Denis Law's recorded honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.

Which clubs did Denis Law play for?

Huddersfield Town A.F.C. (1955–1960), Manchester City (1960–1961), Torino (1961–1962), Manchester United (1962–1973), Manchester City (1973–1974).

Where does Denis Law rank among Scotland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Denis Law #2 of Scotland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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02 / Scotland · 1958–1974

Denis Law

CAM playmakercreator

Caps · Scotland

Goals · Scotland

Life

1940–2025

Clubs

Manchester City, Torino, Manchester United

Honours

1× Ballon d'Or

Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

"The King" was a clinical and elegant striker, renowned for his incredible goalscoring prowess and audacious flair for both Manchester United and Scotland. Career record: 55 caps and 30 goals for Scotland; club career at Manchester City, Torino, Manchester United; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.

Career sources

Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q233565

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Career record

1955–1960	Huddersfield Town A.F.C.
1960–1961	Manchester City
1961–1962	Torino
1962–1973	Manchester United
1973–1974	Manchester City
Scotland	55 caps, 30 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Scotland checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Scotland checked 4 October 2026
Honours · 1× Ballon d'Or checked 4 October 2026

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Around Law in the almanac

One rank above: Kenny Dalglish at #1.

One rank below: Graeme Souness at #3.

Scotland's editorial top five: Kenny Dalglish · Denis Law · Graeme Souness · Jim Baxter · Jimmy Johnstone.

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