Arran Brookfield, born and raised in Scotland, is a football defender primarily recognised for his role as a right back for Scottish side St Johnstone. His chosen number, borne on a jersey that we often see streaking down the right flank, is the rather unusual 52.
Brought up on the grassroots pitches of Scotland, Brookfield learned the game in the harsh climate, pebble-dashed parks, and wind-raked training grounds that make up Scotland's unique footballing landscape. From those beginnings, he established himself as a formidable talent. Although he has not had the honour of playing for Celtic, he nonetheless stands as a testament to Scottish football's enduring ability to generate serious defensive talent.
At St Johnstone, Brookfield's performances have been as solid and immutable as the stone from which the city takes its name. His tenacity, paired with an uncanny knack to read the game, has put his name up in the lights as one of Scotland's more reliable defenders.
With the St Johnstone's number 52 jersey growing into something of a second skin for Brookfield, and his continued contributions to the team's defence, he remains a crucial cog for his current side. While he may not have had the experience of the roaring Celtic Park, his performances continue to enamour him to the ever-vocal and ever-passionate Scottish football supporters.
