How many caps did Jim Leighton win for Scotland?

Jim Leighton won 91 caps for Scotland, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Jim Leighton play for?

Aberdeen (1977–1988), Deveronvale (1977–1978), Manchester United (1988–1991), Arsenal (1991–1991), Reading (1991–1992), Dundee (1992–1993), Sheffield United (1993–1993), Hibernian (1993–1997), Aberdeen (1997–2000).

Where does Jim Leighton rank among Scotland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Jim Leighton #29 of Scotland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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29 / Scotland · 1982–1998

Jim Leighton

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Caps · Scotland

Goals · Scotland

Life

1958

Clubs

Aberdeen, Manchester United, Hibernian

#29

Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 91 caps and 0 goals for Scotland; club career at Aberdeen, Manchester United, Hibernian.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q352209

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Career record

1977–1988	Aberdeen
1977–1978	Deveronvale
1988–1991	Manchester United
1991–1991	Arsenal
1991–1992	Reading
1992–1993	Dundee
1993–1993	Sheffield United
1993–1997	Hibernian
1997–2000	Aberdeen
Scotland	91 caps, 0 goals

Sources

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

Shared the era

Scotland legends whose careers overlapped Leighton's

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Around Leighton in the almanac

One rank above: Gordon Strachan at #28.

One rank below: John Collins at #30.

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

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