33·Legends
‹ Scotland's 33
Scotland

Jim Baxter

Legend CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed playmakercreator
Rating
90
Caps
34
Goals
3
Life
1939–2001
Clubs
Raith Rovers, Rangers, Nottingham Forest
#4
Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland
–
The people's rank, live from duel votes

A dazzling midfield magician, Baxter's incredible skill, close control, and ability to dictate play made him one of Scotland's most gifted ever players. Career record: 34 caps and 3 goals for Scotland; club career at Raith Rovers, Rangers, Nottingham Forest.

Vote in Scotland's duels Build your Scotland XI

Career record

1957–1960Raith Rovers
1960–1965Rangers
1965–1967Sunderland A.F.C.
1967–1969Nottingham Forest
1967–1967Vancouver Royals
1969–1970Rangers
Scotland34 caps, 3 goals

The world's great CMs

Around Baxter in the almanac

One rank above: Graeme Souness at #3.

One rank below: Jimmy Johnstone at #5.

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