Leighton Clarkson
English association football player (born 2001)
About Leighton Clarkson
Born 2001. Leighton Clarkson is a British association football player.
Leighton Owen Clarkson (born 19 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Blackpool.
Career Clarkson made his professional debut for Liverpool on 17 December 2019, coming on as a substitute in a match at Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.
He played in the FA Cup fourth-round replay against Shrewsbury Town, on 4 February 2020, which Liverpool won 1–0 with the youngest-ever side in their history.
On 24 July 2020, Clarkson signed a long-term contract with Liverpool.
Leighton was named in the starting eleven for a Champions League group stage game against Danish side FC Midtjylland on 9 December 2020.
On 16 August 2021, it was announced that Clarkson would join hometown club Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan deal. His loan was cut short in January 2022.
Clarkson join Aberdeen on 15 June 2023, on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He scored on his Aberdeen debut in a 4–1 victory over St Mirren.
He joined Blackpool on 2 February 2026, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract, with an option to extend
International career On 6 September 2021, Clarkson made his debut for the England U20s in a 6–1 victory over Romania U20s at St. George's Park.
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
2019–20 Premier League
2020–21 Premier League
2021–22 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2022–23 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0!!0!!1!!0!!1!!0!!1!!0!!3!!0 Liverpool U21 2020–21 Scottish Premiership
2023–24 Scottish Premiership 36 3 4 0 4 1 5 0 49 4 2024–25 Scottish Premiership 34 4 5 0 6 3
45 7 2025–26 Scottish Premiership 13 0 1 0 2 1 6 0 22 1
83 7 10 0 12 5 11 0 116 12 Blackpool 2025–26
Aberdeen Scottish Cup: 2024–25
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Leighton Clarkson?
English association football player (born 2001)
When was Leighton Clarkson born?
Leighton Clarkson was born on 19 October 2001 in Blackburn.
What is Leighton Clarkson's occupation?
Leighton Clarkson is an association football player.
What nationality is Leighton Clarkson?
Leighton Clarkson is British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Leighton Clarkson
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leighton Clarkson. https://biography.guide/leighton-clarkson/
MLA: "Leighton Clarkson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leighton-clarkson/.
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