About Johnny MacLeod
Born 1938. Johnny MacLeod is a British association football player.
John Murdoch MacLeod (born 23 November 1938) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a winger.
Career Born in Edinburgh, MacLeod started his career at his local club, Hibernian, and played 85 times for the Edinburgh side between 1957 and 1961, where he made a name for himself as a talented right winger. He also earned four caps for Scotland, all in 1961.
In September 1964, with the young George Armstrong pushing for a place in the side, Arsenal found MacLeod surplus to requirements and sold him to Aston Villa for £35,000. He spent four seasons at Villa Park making 123 league appearances, before moving to Belgium to play for KV Mechelen in 1968. In 1971, he returned to his native Scotland to see out his career at Raith Rovers. He retired from playing in 1972.
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Who is Johnny MacLeod?
Scottish footballer (born 1938)
When was Johnny MacLeod born?
Johnny MacLeod was born on 23 November 1938 in Edinburgh.
What is Johnny MacLeod's occupation?
Johnny MacLeod is an association football player.
What nationality is Johnny MacLeod?
Johnny MacLeod is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny MacLeod. https://biography.guide/johnny-macleod/
MLA: "Johnny MacLeod." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-macleod/.
Chicago: "Johnny MacLeod." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-macleod/.
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