Leighton Clarkson, born 19th October 2001, is a renowned midfielder hailing from England. Renowned for his central role in the field, Clarkson currently commands the pitch on behalf of Aberdeen and is honoured with the iconic number 10 jersey. Standing at a sturdy 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighing in at 10st 9lb (68kg), he exemplifies the traditional physique held by a player of his position.
As of present, the estimate of Clarkson's market value revolves around a hefty €1.00million, or roughly £850,000 when translated into sterling, as stated by Transfermarkt.
Clarkson's illustrious career began with a trainee position at Liverpool in the Premier League back in July 2016. His stint at Liverpool led him to embark on a loan based transfer to Blackburn Rovers in the Championship in August 2021. His debut season at Blackburn in 2021/22 saw him make seven appearances in first team league matches.
The subsequent year, in August 2022, saw Clarkson's transfer from Liverpool to Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership, again on a loan basis. His performance in the 2022/23 season was marked by 34 first team appearances and five goals throughout league matches. Clarkson's 2023/24 term at Aberdeen continued this upward trajectory, noted by 36 first team appearances and three goals. His 2024/25 season remained consistent as he made 34 appearances and scored four goals, while his yet uncompleted 2025/2026 season has seen him take part in 13 league matches so far.
In July 2023, Clarkson's loan status was finalised as he was transferred from Liverpool to Aberdeen for an undisclosed fee. Recounting his time since the permanent move, his first season in 2022/23 saw him appear in 34 league matches, finding the back of the net 5 times. His subsequent seasons at Aberdeen have seen similar efforts, with 36 appearances and three goals in 2023/24, and 34 appearances with four goals in 2024/25. Current progress in the 2025/26 season has Clarkson having made 13 appearances thus far.
In addition to his league performances, Clarkson has represented Aberdeen in the League Cup 2025/26, scoring once in two appearances off the bench. He also took to the field in the 2025/26 Scottish Cup and the Europa League Qualifiers, making a lone start combined with two cameo appearances. His presence was also felt in the Conference League 2025/26, with two starting appearances and two substitutions.
