How many caps did Steve Archibald win for Scotland?

Steve Archibald won 27 caps for Scotland, scoring 4 goals.

Which clubs did Steve Archibald play for?

Clyde (1974–1977), East Stirlingshire (1974–1974), Aberdeen (1977–1980), Tottenham Hotspur (1980–1984), FC Barcelona (1984–1988), Blackburn Rovers (1987–1988), Hibernian (1988–1989), RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (1989–1990), St. Mirren (1990–1991), Ayr United (1991–1992), Fulham (1992–1992), Clyde (1992–1992).

Where does Steve Archibald rank among Scotland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Steve Archibald #33 of Scotland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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33 / Scotland · 1980–1986

Steve Archibald

ST finisher

Caps · Scotland

Goals · Scotland

Life

1956

Clubs

Clyde, Aberdeen, Tottenham Hotspur

#33

Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 27 caps and 4 goals for Scotland; club career at Clyde, Aberdeen, Tottenham Hotspur.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q522325

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Career record

1974–1977	Clyde
1974–1974	East Stirlingshire
1977–1980	Aberdeen
1980–1984	Tottenham Hotspur
1984–1988	FC Barcelona
1987–1988	Blackburn Rovers
1988–1989	Hibernian
1989–1990	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1990–1991	St. Mirren
1991–1992	Ayr United
1992–1992	Fulham
1992–1992	Clyde
Scotland	27 caps, 4 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 Archibald in the almanac

One rank above: Colin Hendry at #32.

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

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