
Leighton Clarkson
Blackpool/M/
Player Info
Leighton Clarkson is an English defensive midfielder for Blackpool, renowned for his exceptional range of passing, tactical intelligence, and set-piece delivery. Born on October 19, 2001, the 24-year-old stands 177 cm tall and weighs 72 kg. Clarkson is a graduate of the famed Liverpool academy, where he was often compared to more experienced players for his maturity and passing ability. After a successful loan spell at Aberdeen, where he was a standout performer in the Scottish Premiership, he secured a permanent move to Blackpool. Operating primarily as a defensive midfielder (DM), he can also play in central or attacking midfield (MC, AM). His career stats showcase high pass volumes, assists, and goals from distance, with a market value of €1 million. He won the Aberdeen Young Player of the Year award, a key individual honor. Clarkson's game is defined by his vision to pick long passes, his composure under pressure, and his dead-ball expertise, making him a pivotal deep-lying playmaker for his club.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/02/01
Transfer
2023/06/30
Transfer
2023/05/30
Loan Ended
2022/08/05
Loan
2022/01/01
Loan Ended
2021/08/15
Loan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
4
Minutes Per Game
309
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
70
Key Passes Per Game
7
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
9
Accurate Crosses Per Game
8
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
2
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
3
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
2



