Leighton Clarkson, born on the 19th of October, 2001 in England, is a 22-year-old midfielder who came into prominence primarily as a central midfielder. Standing 5ft 8in tall (1.75m), Clarkson barons robustness with complimentary finesse, and his playing weight of 10st 9lb (68kg) reflects his physical prowess on the field. The number 10 jersey at Aberdeen is - at present - his professional sartorial statement.
As with the ever-changing nature of players' market values, there is an inherent subjectivity, yet according to Transfermarkt, Clarkson is currently commanding a market value in the region of £1m. He is bonded with Aberdeen by a contract that has approximately 2 years and 8 months left to run, concluding on 31st May 2027.
Clarkson embarked on his professional journey in the 2021 - 2022 season with Blackburn Rovers in England, where he held the fort in seven first team appearances. His tenure at Blackburn was relatively short-lived, and the following season, 2022 - 2023, saw the player migrate to Aberdeen in Scotland. This season proved to be a significant one for the young midfielder, as he made 34 first team appearances, netting five goals in the process.
Clarkson continued his positive trajectory into the 2023 - 2024 season with Aberdeen, featuring in 36 first team appearances and scoring three goals. The 2024 - 2025 season, despite being in its early stages, has seen Clarkson make three first team appearances for Aberdeen thus far.
His contribution isn't confined to league play only. In the 2024 - 2025 League Cup, Clarkson struck three goals in five starts. In the Scottish Cup campaign of 2023 - 2024, he turned up in three starts and made one appearance as a substitute. Similarly, in the 2023 - 2024 Conference League, he started twice and appeared once as a substitute.
