Leon McCann

Leon McCann (born 16 March 2000) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a full back for club Falkirk.

Having come through the Hamilton Academical youth system, McCann joined Airdrieonians in 2019 before moving to Falkirk in 2021. He was part of both their League One-winning "Invincibles" team in 2023–24 and their Scottish Championship-winning team in 2024–25.

Club career Hamilton Academical McCann started off in the pro-youth system with Hamilton Academical aged 13, whilst attending Braidhurst High School in neighbouring Motherwell. He was captain when the Accies under-19s played in the 2018–19 UEFA Youth League and made four appearances across three seasons in the Scottish Challenge Cup for the under-20 side, but did not make a senior appearance for their first team.

Airdrieonians Originally signing on a 5-month loan deal from Hamilton in August 2019, McCann signed an 18-month deal with Airdrieonians in early January 2020. He departed Airdrie in 2021 following the expiration of his contract at the club.

Falkirk Falkirk won the race for McCann's signature in August 2021, offering the full-back a 3-year deal. McCann then went on to be part of Falkirk's "Back to Back" 2024–25 Scottish Championship+winning side.

Career statistics

Honours Falkirk Scottish League One: 2023–24 Scottish Championship: 2024–25

Individual PFA Scotland Team of the Year: 2023–24 Scottish League One