How many caps did Hughie Gallacher win for Scotland?

Hughie Gallacher won 20 caps for Scotland, scoring 23 goals.

Which clubs did Hughie Gallacher play for?

Airdrieonians (1921–1925), Queen of the South (1921–1921), Newcastle United (1925–1930), Scottish Football League XI (1925–1925), Chelsea (1930–1934), Derby County (1934–1936), Notts County (1936–1937), Grimsby Town (1937–1938), Gateshead (1938–1939).

Where does Hughie Gallacher rank among Scotland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Hughie Gallacher #18 of Scotland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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18 / Scotland · 1924–1935

Hughie Gallacher

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Caps · Scotland

Goals · Scotland

Life

1903–1957

Clubs

Airdrieonians, Newcastle United, Chelsea

#18

Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A goal-scoring machine, the legendary forward terrorised defences in the 1920s and 30s, notching over 400 career goals. Career record: 20 caps and 23 goals for Scotland; club career at Airdrieonians, Newcastle United, Chelsea.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1921–1925	Airdrieonians
1921–1921	Queen of the South
1925–1930	Newcastle United
1925–1925	Scottish Football League XI
1930–1934	Chelsea
1934–1936	Derby County
1936–1937	Notts County
1937–1938	Grimsby Town
1938–1939	Gateshead
Scotland	20 caps, 23 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Scotland checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Scotland checked 4 October 2026

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Around Gallacher in the almanac

One rank above: Davie Cooper at #17.

One rank below: Joe Jordan at #19.

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

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