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{{short description|Scottish footballer}}
{{for|the American politician|J. Craig Gordon}}
{{distinguish|Gordon Craig (disambiguation){{!}}Gordon Craig}}
{{Use British English|date=April 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Craig Gordon
| image = Craig S Gordon.jpg
| caption = Gordon with Hearts in 2006
| fullname = Craig Sinclair Gordon<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheJoueur19828.html |title=Craig Gordon |newspaper=L'Équipe |location=Paris |access-date=4 January 2020}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|12|31|df=y}}<ref name=Hugman>{{Hugman|23202|access-date=4 January 2020}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Edinburgh]], Scotland
| height = {{convert|1.95|m|order=flip}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/3488/Craig-Gordon/overview |title=Craig Gordon: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=4 January 2020}}</ref>
| position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]]<ref name=Hugman/>
| currentclub = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| clubnumber = 1
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Currie Boys
| youthyears2 = 2000–2003
| youthclubs2 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C. Under-20s and Academy|Heart of Midlothian]]
| years1 = 2001–2007
| clubs1 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| caps1 = 139
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2001–2002
| clubs2 = → [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] (loan)
| caps2 = 12
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2007–2012
| clubs3 = [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]]
| caps3 = 88
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2014–2020
| clubs4 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| caps4 = 147
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2020–
| clubs5 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| caps5 = 87
| goals5 = 0

| nationalyears1 = 2002–2003
| nationalteam1 = [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland U21]]
| nationalcaps1 = 5
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2003–2005
| nationalteam2 = [[Scotland B national football team|Scotland B]]
| nationalcaps2 = 2
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2004–
| nationalteam3 = [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
| nationalcaps3 = 76 
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| club-update = 7 October 2024
| nationalteam-update = 12 June 2024
}}
'''Craig Sinclair Gordon''' (born 31 December 1982) is a Scottish professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for {{Scottish football updater|HeartofM}} club [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] and the [[Scotland national football team|Scotland national team]].

Gordon started his career with Heart of Midlothian. He spent time on loan at [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] (in [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]]), before establishing himself as Hearts' first-choice keeper between 2003 and 2007, winning the [[Scottish Cup]] in [[2005–06 Scottish Cup|2005–06]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/where-are-the-hearts-scottish-cup-winning-team-of-2006-now-1-4126505|title=Where are the Hearts Scottish cup-winning team of 2006 now?|date=13 May 2016|work=[[Edinburgh Evening News]]|access-date=26 January 2017}}</ref> English [[Premier League]] club [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] bought him in 2007 for £9 million (then the British transfer record fee for a goalkeeper).<ref name="knee injury">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scotland-ace-craig-gordon-admits-1680401|title=Scotland ace Craig Gordon admits his sights are set on management after career-threatening knee injury|last=Marshall|first=Alan|date=11 February 2013|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]|access-date=24 March 2013}}</ref>

Gordon suffered serious injuries during his time with Sunderland and was released from his contract in 2012.<ref name="knee injury"/> After two years out of the game, Gordon signed for [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in July 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/6165 | title=Craig Gordon signs for Celtic | publisher=[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] | date=3 July 2014 | access-date=26 January 2017}}</ref> He won five [[List of Scottish football champions|Scottish league titles]], two Scottish Cups and four [[Scottish League Cup]]s with Celtic, including [[Treble (association football)#Domestic trebles|domestic treble]]s in [[2016–17 Celtic F.C. season|2016–17]], [[2017–18 Celtic F.C. season|2017–18]] and [[2018–19 Celtic F.C. season|2018–19]]. He left Celtic and returned to Hearts in June 2020.

Gordon was the regular goalkeeper for the [[Scotland national football team]] between 2004 and 2010, before injuries interrupted his career, and returned to the national set-up in 2014.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/craig-gordon-having-family-see-4657573 | title=Craig Gordon: Having family see my Scotland comeback against England tops everything I've done in football | last=Haggerty | first=Anthony | work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=20 November 2014 | access-date=26 January 2017}}</ref> He made the [[Scottish FA International Roll of Honour]], having made his 50th full international appearance for Scotland in 2017. In June 2024 he became the oldest footballer to have played for Scotland.

Gordon has been voted the [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]] three times, in 2006, 2015 and 2022, and was voted [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]] and [[SFWA Young Player of the Year]] in 2004.

==Club career==
===Early career===
Born in [[Edinburgh]],<ref name=Hugman/> Gordon attended [[Balerno Community High School]] from 1994 until 1999.<ref>[https://www.tes.com/magazine/archived/scotland-players-old-schools-send-good-luck-messages Scotland players' old schools send good luck messages], Henry Hepburn, [[TES (magazine)]], 11 June 2021</ref> His father, David Gordon, played in goal for several [[East of Scotland Football League|East of Scotland]] clubs, and Gordon spent many Saturday afternoons as a child watching him play.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Grahame|first1=Ewing|title=Craig Gordon: Dad inspired me|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/scotland/2325884/Craig-Gordon-Dad-inspired-me.html|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=11 August 2014|date=16 November 2007}}</ref> Gordon started off his own career as a goalkeeper at local team Currie Boys Football Club, and then went on to join and graduate from the [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] (Hearts) youth development programme. He won the [[Scottish Youth Cup]] in 1999–2000, with Hearts beating [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] 5–3 at [[Hampden Park]]<ref name = "famous">{{cite web | url=https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/famous-faces-youth-cup-final/ | title=Famous Faces – Youth Cup Final | publisher=[[Scottish Football Association|SFA]] | date=19 May 2015 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref> and the [[SPFL Development League|SPL Under-18 League]] in 2000–01, both under the management of [[John McGlynn (Scottish footballer)|John McGlynn]].<ref name = "agency">{{cite web | url=https://sportcareersagency.com/profile/john-mcglynn-2730 | title=JOHN MCGLYNN Pro Licensed Manager, Coach & Scout | publisher=Sports Career Agency | access-date=2 June 2019 | archive-date=2 June 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602181127/https://sportcareersagency.com/profile/john-mcglynn-2730 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.afcheritage.org/matches/fixtures/mreport.cfm?fixture_id=13610&season=2000-01&squad=Youth | title=2000/01 U18 SPL: Hearts 3-1 Aberdeen | publisher=AFC Heritage | access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref>

===Cowdenbeath (loan)===
Gordon was loaned to lower league club [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] in 2001. In his time there, he continued to train regularly with Hearts, but spent two nights a week training with Cowdenbeath.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} His first professional game was at Forthbank against [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]], and he went on to make a total of 13 appearances before being recalled by Hearts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Craig Gordon career playing details|url=http://www.cowdenbeath-mad.co.uk/unknown_team_or_unattached/player/career/craig_gordon_5207/index.shtml|work=Cowdenbeath-Mad|access-date=11 August 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812203213/http://www.cowdenbeath-mad.co.uk/unknown_team_or_unattached/player/career/craig_gordon_5207/index.shtml|archive-date=12 August 2014}}</ref> Cowdenbeath went undefeated in their home games during Gordon's time there,{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} and he won praise for an outstanding performance in an away league match in [[Dumfries]] versus [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] which ended 3–1. Divisional champions that season, Queens, dominated the game, but Gordon's saves thwarted them time and again, with opposition manager [[John Connolly (Scottish footballer)|John Connolly]] describing Gordon's performance as "sensational".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Young|first1=David|title=Gordon saves pals blushes; QOS 1 Cowdenbeath.3|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+GORDON+SAVES+PALS+BLUSHES%3B+QOS.............+1+COWDENBEATH...-a079937052|work=Sunday Mail|access-date=11 August 2014|date=11 November 2001}}</ref>

===Heart of Midlothian===
Gordon made his debut for Hearts in a 1–1 draw with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] on 6 October 2002.<ref name="debut">{{cite news| url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20060603/craig-gordon_2241731_893911| title=Hearts Hall of Fame| date=2 February 2010| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313125448/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20060603/craig-gordon_2241731_893911| archive-date=13 March 2012| df=dmy-all}}</ref> His one other appearance that season was in a 4–0 defeat against [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]] on 25 January 2003 in the third round of the [[Scottish Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mighty Falkirk stun Hearts |date=13 February 2003 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/2689605.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=4 January 2019}}</ref> Over the course of the following season, [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003–04 season]], he edged out [[Tepi Moilanen]] as the regular Hearts goalkeeper, playing in 29 of Hearts' league fixtures.<ref name="debut" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/sea/2003-04.html#app |work=London Hearts Supporters Club |title=2003–04 |access-date=2 March 2016}}</ref> Gordon made his first appearance in European competition on 6 November 2003, playing in the first leg of Hearts' [[UEFA Cup]] second round tie in France against [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]. He performed well and kept a clean sheet in an impressive 1–0 win for Hearts.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1719/match=73664/postmatch/report/index.html | title=De Vries delight for Hearts |work=UEFA.com |date=7 November 2003 |access-date=2 March 2016}}</ref> Despite that result, Heart lost the return leg 2–0 in Edinburgh to go out on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/3239212.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=2 March 2016 |date=27 November 2003 |title=Hearts sunk by Bordeaux}}</ref> His performances that year resulted in him being short-listed for the [[Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year]] award,<ref>{{cite web|title=Parkhead players dominate player of the year shortlist | work=Herald Scotland | url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/parkhead-players-dominate-player-of-the-year-shortlist-1.87836 | access-date=13 August 2014 | date=19 April 2004}}</ref><ref name=HeartsHOF /> which was eventually won by then [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] midfielder [[Stephen Pearson]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Buckingham|first=Mark|title=Bhoys duo take player awards|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11787/2297342/bhoys-duo-take-player-awards|work=Sky Sports|access-date=13 August 2014}}</ref> Gordon did win [[SFWA Young Player of the Year]] and [[Scottish Premier League Yearly Awards|SPL Young Player of the Year]] accolades for 2003–04.<ref name = "Rae of hope">{{cite web | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2379179/Rangers-land-their-Rae-of-hope.html | title=Rangers land their Rae of hope | work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] | date=19 May 2004 | access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thefootballnetwork.net/main/s555/st137422.htm | title=#1 Craig Gordon | publisher=The Football Network | date=15 December 2008 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref> He was selected as [[List of Scottish Premier League monthly award winners|SPL Young Player of the Month]] too for December 2003.<ref name = "December 2003">{{cite news | url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/bank-of-scotland-monthly-award-winners-2006-01-17 | title=BANK OF SCOTLAND MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=17 January 2006 | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.myfootballfacts.com/world-football/scottish-football/spl_manager_and_player_of_the_month_awards/ | title=SPL / SPFL Manager and Player of the Month Award 2000-01 to 2018-19 | publisher=My Football Facts | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref> Manager [[Craig Levein]] praised Gordon for his performances, stating that he had a "brilliant" season and that whilst Levein initially only intended to play him in a handful of games, "he did so well that I couldn't take him out [of the first team]."<ref>{{cite web|title=Craig's praise for keeper|url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk.p.preprod.performgroup.com/articles/20040705/craigs-praise-for-keeper_2241384_538398#continue|work=Hearts FC|access-date=15 April 2015|date=5 July 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305084713/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk.p.preprod.performgroup.com/articles/20040705/craigs-praise-for-keeper_2241384_538398#continue|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Gordon signed a new three-year contract with the club in August 2004.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01a0-0e6c3448531d-913c334d69f3-1000--hearts-warmed-by-gordon-deal/?referrer=%2fuefaeuropaleague%2fnews%2fnewsid%3d214324 | publisher=[[UEFA]] | title=Hearts warmed by Gordon deal | date=10 August 2004 | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>

In his first full season as first choice goalkeeper, Hearts qualified for the [[2004–05 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]] after they finished third behind champions [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] and [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]].<ref>{{cite news | work=[[UEFA]] | title=Levein leaves Hearts |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01a2-0ea72c6b68b9-7d0f15acffc5-1000--levein-leaves-hearts/ | date=29 October 2004 | access-date=3 July 2020}}</ref> The team qualified for the group stages of the UEFA Cup beating [[S.C. Braga|Braga]] on aggregate 5–3.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3658048.stm | work=[[BBC]] | title=Hearts 3-1 Braga | date=16 September 2004 | access-date=3 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/3683102.stm | title=Braga 2-2 Hearts | date=30 September 2004 | access-date=3 July 2020}}</ref> Hearts also reached the semi-finals of both the [[2004–05 Scottish Cup|Scottish Cup]] (beaten by [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] after extra time) and [[2004–05 Scottish League Cup|Scottish League Cup]] (beaten by [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]) in season [[2004–05 in Scottish football|2004–05]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/4223227.stm | work=[[BBC]] | title=Motherwell 3-2 Hearts (AET) | date=1 February 2005 | access-date=3 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=Hearts 1-2 Celtic | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/4424779.stm | date=10 April 2005 | work=[[BBC]] | access-date=3 July 2020}}</ref>

Gordon had become a [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] regular by 2005 and his consistent displays during the [[2005–06 in Scottish football|2005–06]] season helped Hearts to a second-place finish in the [[Scottish Premier League]]<ref name=HeartsHOF /><ref name="spl2">{{cite web|title=Hearts 1–0 Aberdeen|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/4964794.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=3 October 2014|date=3 May 2006}}</ref> and victory in the Scottish Cup. The trophy was won in a [[Penalty shootout (association football)|penalty shootout]] against [[Gretna F.C.|Gretna]] following a 1–1 draw, with Gordon saving opponent [[Derek Townsley]]'s penalty.<ref name="cup06">{{cite web|title=Hearts 1–1 Gretna (4–2 on pens) |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/4764967.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=3 October 2014|date=13 May 2006}}</ref> He kept a clean-sheet in a 4–0 win against [[Edinburgh derby]] rivals [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] in the semi-final.<ref>{{cite news | title=Hibernian 0-4 Hearts | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/4860944.stm | work=[[BBC]] | date=2 April 2006 | access-date=3 July 2020}}</ref> Hearts owner [[Vladimir Romanov]] rejected an approach from [[Serie A]] side [[S.S.D. Palermo|Palermo]] for Gordon earlier in the season.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/dec/31/newsstory.sport | title=Number one target | work=[[The Guardian]]| date=31 December 2006 | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref> That season he was voted [[Scottish Football Writers' Association]] Player of the Year, becoming the first Hearts player to win the award since [[Sandy Jardine]] in 1986 and also the first goalkeeper since [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]' [[Andy Goram]] in 1993.<ref name=HeartsHOF /><ref name="POTY">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/4913878.stm|publisher=BBC Sport |title=Gordon voted player of the year |date=16 April 2006}}</ref>

For much of the [[2006–07 in Scottish football|2006–07 season]] rumours linked Gordon with a move away from [[Tynecastle Stadium|Tynecastle]], particularly following his involvement in the issuing of a statement against club owner [[Vladimir Romanov]]. Gordon and [[Paul Hartley]] flanked captain [[Steven Pressley]] as he read out a statement claiming there was "significant unrest" in the Hearts dressing room.<ref name="Unrest">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/6091336.stm |title=Romanov issues player ultimatum |publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 October 2006}}</ref> The venue for this statement, Hearts' Riccarton training ground, led to the media dubbing the players the "Riccarton Three".<ref name=HeartsHOF /><ref name="Riccarton3">{{cite news |url=http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport.cfm?id=292262007 |work=[[Edinburgh Evening News]] |title=Romanov brands Riccarton Three "traitors" in latest rant |date=23 February 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018070201/http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport.cfm?id=292262007 |archive-date=18 October 2007}}</ref> Rangers, [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] and [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] were all credited with an interest in the player in late 2006. Arsenal manager [[Arsène Wenger]] observed Gordon in action in Scotland's 1–0 victory against [[France national football team|France]] in a [[Euro 2008]] qualifying match.<ref name="BBC-arsenal">{{cite news | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/6036703.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |title=Gordon backed as best in Britain |date=10 October 2006}}</ref> He touted Gordon as having "presence and good handling and [he] looks a very good goalkeeper to me." Gordon confirmed his rising stock with a spectacular cross-goal save in the October 2006 [[Edinburgh derby]]<ref name="BBC-arsenal"/> and the following month he was named as Hearts' new [[Captain (association football)|captain]], replacing the departed Pressley. Despite Hearts' claims that he was ill, he was "dropped" to the bench for the game against [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] in December 2006 for what many believed to be a disciplinary measure by the club following his involvement in the "Riccarton Three" statement.<ref name="Dropped">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/6206265.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |title=Craig Gordon dropped to Hearts' bench |date=23 December 2006}}</ref> He was reinstated for the Edinburgh derby match against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] three days later. He was not listed in the squad to face Rangers on 27 January 2007, four days before the closure of the [[transfer window]], and it was confirmed by the club that they were negotiating his transfer.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/6305707.stm |title=Hearts may sell Gordon & Hartley |publisher=BBC Sport |date=28 January 2007}}</ref> Gordon remained a Hearts player when the window closed.

In March 2007, Gordon expressed his interest in playing for Arsenal, after reports had cited that he was linked as a candidate to succeed the veteran [[Jens Lehmann]] as Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper, stating "Arsenal is one of the top teams in Britain, in Europe, if not the world, so it is something that would definitely interest any player".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2038158,00.html |title=Puzzled Reyes dismisses Madrid rumours of a return to Sevilla |access-date=20 March 2007 |date= 20 March 2007 |work=The Guardian |first=Jeremy |last=Wilson}}</ref> Hearts failure to qualify for European competition at the season's end further increased speculation that Gordon would be sold, with Sunderland and [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] rumoured suitors in July 2007.<ref name="Suitors">{{cite news |url=http://sport.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=24&id=1232562007 |work=[[The Scotsman]] | title = McLeish tells Gordon to grab 'chance of a lifetime |date=7 August 2007}}</ref> His appearance in Hearts 3–1 [[friendly match|friendly]] defeat by [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] on 28 July<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2317859/Barcelona-too-hot-for-Hearts.html |title=Barcelona too hot for Hearts |first=Duncan |last=White |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=29 July 2007 |access-date=24 July 2014}}</ref> proved to be his last for the club for 13 years.

On 8 November 2007, Gordon was inducted into the Hearts Hall of Fame. Still only 24, he was the youngest player ever to have that honour bestowed upon him.<ref name=HeartsHOF />

===Sunderland===
[[File:Fulham vs Sunderland.jpg|thumbnail|Gordon (blue shirt) playing for [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] in 2008]]

In August 2007, Gordon agreed a five-year contract with [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_2647682,00.html|title=Black Cats Sign Craig Gordon|access-date=8 August 2007 |date=8 August 2007|work=[[Sky Sports]]}}</ref> The £9 million fee was the highest a British club had ever paid for a goalkeeper,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/8828042.stm |title=Sunderland's Craig Gordon sidelined by fractured arm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 July 2010 |access-date=24 July 2014}}</ref> until [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] paid around £17 million for [[David de Gea]] in 2011.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/may/24/manchester-united-david-de-gea |title=Manchester United confirm signing of David de Gea from Atlético Madrid |first=Daniel |last=Taylor |work=The Guardian |date=24 May 2011 |access-date=24 July 2014}}</ref> Gordon made his debut for Sunderland in the opening game of the [[2007–08 Premier League]] against [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]], keeping a clean sheet as his side won 1–0. During this match, the rival goalkeeper was [[Paul Robinson (footballer, born 1979)|Paul Robinson]] and the England first choice. It was the first time a Scotland first choice goalkeeper and an England first choice goalkeeper had faced each other in a club match since 2001, when Arsenal's [[David Seaman]] faced Tottenham's [[Neil Sullivan]].

Following Sunderland's 7–1 loss to [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] in December, Sunderland manager [[Roy Keane]] dropped Gordon to the bench and Welsh goalkeeper [[Darren Ward (footballer, born 1974)|Darren Ward]] took his place. Gordon regained his place as first choice goalkeeper three games later.<ref>{{cite news |first=Rob |last=Stewart |title=Roy Keane hails 'untouchable' Craig Gordon |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2299898/Roy-Keane-hails-untouchable-Craig-Gordon.html |location = London |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=9 May 2008}}</ref>

Midway through the 2008–09 season, Gordon was sidelined for several months with a knee injury and found himself as backup to [[Márton Fülöp]]. He regained his place in the starting eleven at the beginning of the 2009–10 season. On 7 November away at [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]], he broke his arm after colliding with [[Jermain Defoe]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Gordon blames Defoe for injury|url=http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index.php/news/content/view/full/83194|work=[[Morning Star (UK newspaper)|Morning Star]]|date=13 November 2009 |access-date=5 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511024104/http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index.php/news/content/view/full/83194 |archive-date=11 May 2012}}</ref> and was sidelined for nearly three months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Devastated Craig Gordon was close to peak form, insists Steve Bruce|url=http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/english/Devastated-Craig-Gordon-was-close.5842663.jp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716222922/http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/english/Devastated-Craig-Gordon-was-close.5842663.jp|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 July 2012|work=The Scotsman|date=20 November 2009}}</ref> He returned on 23 January in a game against [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Portsmouth 2 – 1 Sunderland |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/8468621.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=23 January 2010}}</ref>

During the summer of 2010, Gordon had surgery on his broken arm to remove a metal plate. He returned to training days later, but he fractured his arm again during a training session. It was confirmed he would miss the start of the [[2010–11 Premier League]] campaign, with Sunderland's new goalkeeper [[Simon Mignolet]] deputising. When Gordon returned from injury, Mignolet remained the first choice goalkeeper. On 9 November 2010, Gordon made his first appearance of the season away at [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]]. The game ended in a 1–1 draw. Gordon also starred in Sunderland's 3–0 win over Chelsea. On 18 December 2010, Gordon made a stunning reflex save to deny [[Zat Knight]] in a 1–0 win against [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]].<ref name = "gordonwinsbestsave"/> In 2012, this effort was voted as the best save in the 20-year history of the Premier League.<ref name="gordonwinsbestsave">{{cite news |url=http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/sunderlands-gordon-wins-best-save-award.html |title=Sunderland's Gordon wins Best Save Award |publisher=Premier League |access-date=11 May 2012 |date=11 May 2012 |archive-date=14 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120514002028/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/sunderlands-gordon-wins-best-save-award.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Injury struck again when he suffered a tendon injury in his knee, resulting in him being replaced by Mignolet.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.safc.com/404 |access-date=21 February 2022 }}</ref> The knee tendon problem allowed him to be the substitute goalkeeper, despite not being fully fit. On 19 April 2011, it was revealed that Gordon had undergone knee surgery to repair his knee tendon and an [[anterior cruciate ligament injury]] he had suffered.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11695_6884587,00.html |work=Sky Sports |publisher=BSkyB |title=Gordon out for six months |date=19 April 2011 |access-date=1 October 2012}}</ref> The recruitment of [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] goalkeeper [[Keiren Westwood]] added further doubt about the Scotsman's future. Gordon was linked with Arsenal and Celtic amongst other clubs in August 2011.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14533133.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |title=Gordon attracts Celtic interest | date=15 August 2011}}</ref> Gordon rejected a loan move to another club to continue his rehabilitation on [[Wearside]].<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/sunderland/transfer-talk/news/gordon-rejected-loan-move_21338.html | title = Craig Gordon rejected a loan move | date = 25 March 2012 | publisher = Sports Mole | access-date = 9 May 2022 }}</ref> He made his return on 4 January 2012 for the Sunderland [[reserve team]], keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 victory against Arsenal reserves. He returned to first team action on 28 April against Bolton Wanderers, but he was one of nine players released by Sunderland on 19 May 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18128262 |title=Craig Gordon released by Sunderland as nine players leave |publisher=BBC Sport |date=19 May 2012 |access-date=1 October 2012}}</ref>

=== Free agent and coaching work ===
Gordon was linked with a move to [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in 2011<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/jul/12/celtic-stipe-pletikosa-craig-gordon |title=Celtic give trial to goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa and eye Craig Gordon |work=The Guardian |date=12 July 2011 |access-date=13 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14533133 |title=Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon attracts Celtic interest |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 August 2011 |access-date=13 February 2014}}</ref> and 2012,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/100281-craig-gordon-open-to-advances-from-celtic-as-he-leaves-sunderland/ |title=Craig Gordon open to advances from Celtic as he leaves Sunderland |work=STV Sport |date=17 May 2012 |access-date=13 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044030/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/100281-craig-gordon-open-to-advances-from-celtic-as-he-leaves-sunderland/ |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/109069-craig-gordon-turned-down-three-year-deal-with-spl-champions-celtic/ |title=Craig Gordon turned down three-year deal with SPL champions Celtic |publisher=STV |date=3 July 2012 |access-date=13 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304082112/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/109069-craig-gordon-turned-down-three-year-deal-with-spl-champions-celtic/ |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/celtic/transfer-talk/news/gordon-turns-down-celtic-contract_33045.html |title=Craig Gordon turns down Celtic contract |work=Sports Mole |date=3 July 2012 |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref> but he did not sign with another club for two years as he continued to be troubled by knee injuries.<ref name = "coach"/> He regularly did television work during his time out of football.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/mar/06/craig-gordon-fresh-start-knee-problem | work=The Guardian | title=Craig Gordon looking for fresh start after conquering knee problem | date=6 March 2004 | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref> After meeting [[Ian Murray (footballer)|Ian Murray]] while doing television work, Gordon did some coaching work for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] on a casual basis.<ref name="coach" /> Gordon then admitted it was highly unlikely that he would play during 2012–13 and that he was considering becoming a coach.<ref name = "coach">{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/top-football-stories/craig-gordon-admits-he-may-never-play-again-1-2784265 |title=Craig Gordon admits he 'may never play again' |work=The Scotsman |date=11 February 2013 |access-date=11 February 2013}}</ref> Gordon trained with [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] during the 2013–14 season,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8793170/transfer-news-richard-foster-hoping-to-see-craig-gordon-at-rangers |title=Transfer news: Richard Foster hoping to see Craig Gordon at Rangers |work=Sky Sports |date=26 June 2013}}</ref><ref name = "fit">{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26821335 |title=Craig Gordon eyes Scotland return after prolonged injury lay-off |publisher=BBC Sport |date=31 March 2014 |access-date=3 July 2014}}</ref> but was not offered a contract.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/one-sides-loss-is-anothers-gain.25749058 |title=Craig Gordon, the goalie Rangers let slip away |work=The Herald |date=1 November 2014 |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref> In March 2014, Gordon said that he had fully recovered from his injuries and was looking to resume his playing career.<ref name = "fit"/> In June, Celtic confirmed that Gordon had been training with them and that they were in signing talks with him.<ref>{{cite web|last=McLauchlin|first=Brian|title=Craig Gordon: Celtic confirm signing talks with goalkeeper|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27725827|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=11 August 2014|date=6 June 2014}}</ref>

=== Celtic ===
==== 2014–15 ====
[[File:FC Salzburg vs. Celtic FC (4. Oktober 2918 Gruppe B, 11. Spieltag).jpg|thumb|upright|Gordon playing for [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in 2018]]
In July 2014, Gordon signed for [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28141334 |title=Celtic sign Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 July 2014 |access-date=3 July 2014}}</ref> He made his first appearance for Celtic on 19 July, playing in the first half of a pre-season friendly against [[Dynamo Dresden]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Scotland keeper Craig Gordon makes Celtic debut in 1–1 draw against Dynamo Dresden|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/former-scotland-keeper-craig-gordon-makes-celtic-debut-in-1-1-draw-against-dynamo-dre.24800034 |work=Herald Scotland|access-date=11 August 2014|date=20 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="et2507">{{cite news|last=McGill|first=John|title=Gordon: Celtic debut helped me clear mental barrier of playing again|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/celtic/gordon-celtic-debut-helped-me-clear-mental-barrier-of-playing-again-173120n.24847232 |work=Evening Times|access-date=11 August 2014|date=25 July 2014}}</ref> Gordon made several saves in his 45-minute appearance, and said afterwards "It was good to get back playing. From a personal point of view, it's been a long time out. So it was good to get out there and to play for 45 minutes and get a clean sheet in the first half. I have to be happy with that."<ref name="et2507" /> [[Fraser Forster]] was transferred to [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]] for a reported £10 million transfer fee in August,<ref>{{cite news|title=England goalkeeper Fraser Forster moves from Celtic to Southampton for £10 million to boost Saints |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/11024122/England-goalkeeper-Fraser-Forster-moves-from-Celtic-to-Southampton-for-10-million-to-boost-Saints.html|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=13 August 2014|date=10 August 2014}}</ref> clearing the way for Gordon to become first choice goalkeeper. Gordon made his first competitive appearance in over two years on 13 August 2014,<ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Kristian|title=Team News: Craig Gordon makes first competitive start in more than two years|url=http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/celtic/team-news/team-news-gordon-starts-in-celtic-opener_170993.html |work=Sports Mole |access-date=13 August 2014|date=13 August 2014}}</ref> a 3–0 win against [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Scottish Premiership: Celtic open title defence with 3–0 win at St Johnstone|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/315433/report |publisher=BSkyB |work=Sky Sports|access-date=13 August 2014|date=13 August 2014}}</ref>

After only three games for Celtic, an impressive start to the season earned Gordon a recall to the [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] national team in August 2014.<ref name=vsgermany>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28924479 |title=Gordon Strachan calls up Callum McGregor and Craig Gordon |publisher=BBC Sport |date=25 August 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref> His good form for Celtic continued both domestically and in Europe especially,<ref name=vsgermany/><ref name=consolation>{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/craig-gordon-offers-consolation-for-celtic-fans-1-3521623 |title=Craig Gordon offers consolation for Celtic fans |work=The Scotsman |date=27 August 2014 |access-date=25 February 2015}}</ref> with strong displays against [[FC Red Bull Salzburg|Salzburg]],<ref name=2v2Salzburg>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/6697 |title=Manager delighted with team's commitment |work=Celtic FC |date=18 September 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/09/19/celtic-boss-deila-hails-fantastic-signing/ |title=Celtic boss Deila hails 'fantastic signing' |work=Here is the City |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref> [[GNK Dinamo Zagreb|Dinamo Zagreb]]<ref name=1v0Zagreb>{{cite web |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11959/9500237/europa-league-celtic-manager-praises-goalkeeper-craig-gordon-after-dinamo-zagreb-win |title=Europa League: Celtic manager praises goalkeeper Craig Gordon after Dinamo Zagreb win |work=Sky Sports |publisher=BSkyB |date=3 October 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref><ref name=1v0Zagreb2>[http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/03/celtic-fans-reaction/ Celtic fans react to Craig Gordon's performance on Twitter – 'Better than Forster'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026052153/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/03/celtic-fans-reaction/ |date=26 October 2014 }} Here is the City. Retrieved 31 December 2014.</ref> and [[FC Astra Giurgiu|Astra Giurgiu]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29748803 |title=Celtic have Craig Gordon to thank for victory jig |publisher=BBC Sport |date=23 October 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref><ref name=2v1Astra>{{cite web |url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/24/ib-celtic-fans-react-to-craig-gordons-performance-on-twitter/ |title=Celtic fans react to Craig Gordon's performance against Astra Giurgiu on twitter |work=Here is the City |access-date=31 December 2014 |archive-date=26 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026052600/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/24/ib-celtic-fans-react-to-craig-gordons-performance-on-twitter/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> helping Celtic qualify for the [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League|UEFA Europa League]] knockout stages.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/7639 |title=Craig Gordon hopes Celtic form can rekindle Scotland career |publisher=Celtic FC |date=11 February 2015 |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref> His performances drew praise from his teammates,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/6896 |title=Matthews impressed by Celtic's new No.1 |publisher=Celtic FC |date=17 October 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/8064 |title=Matthews: Craig's a top goalkeeper |publisher=Celtic FC |date=18 April 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/7249 |title=Stokes makes a case for Celtic defence |publisher=Celtic FC |date=8 December 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32208570 |title=Celtic: Kris Commons backs Craig Gordon for player of the year |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 April 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/05/17/charlie-mulgrew-class-craig-gordon-was-a-great-signing-by-ronny/ |title=Charlie Mulgrew: 'Class' Craig Gordon was a great signing by Ronny Deila |work=HITC |date=17 May 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015 |archive-date=28 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528032015/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/05/17/charlie-mulgrew-class-craig-gordon-was-a-great-signing-by-ronny/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> club coaches,<ref name=2v2Salzburg/><ref name=1v0Zagreb/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/7907 |title=Collins salutes 'incredible' Craig Gordon |publisher=Celtic FC |date=24 May 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref><ref name=Collinssays>{{cite news |url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/558822/Celtic-Craig-Gordan-Pure-Class-Says-John-Collins |title=Craig Gordon is 'pure class' like Henrik Larsson and Lubo Moravcik, says John Collins |work=Daily Express |date=17 February 2015 |access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref> national coach,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/6854 |title=Gordon Strachan's praise for Craig Gordon |publisher=Celtic FC |date=10 October 2014 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/24/strachan-hails-celtic-summer-signings-stellar-form/ |title=Strachan hails summer signing's stellar form |publisher=HITC |access-date=20 May 2015 |archive-date=28 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528032108/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/24/strachan-hails-celtic-summer-signings-stellar-form/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> supporters<ref name=1v0Zagreb2/><ref name=2v1Astra/><ref name=1v0Partick>{{cite web |url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/12/04/celtic-fans-react-on-twitter-to-craig-gordons-performance-v-part/ |title=Celtic fans react on Twitter to Craig Gordon's performance v Partick |work=Here is the City |access-date=31 December 2014 |archive-date=13 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213182738/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/12/04/celtic-fans-react-on-twitter-to-craig-gordons-performance-v-part/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sports-hotline-celtic-fans-demand-4387575 |title=Sports Hotline: Celtic fans demand new contract for Craig Gordon as keeper continues to impress |work=Daily Record |date=6 October 2014 |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sports-hotline-celtic-fans-reckon-4375528 |title=Sports Hotline: Celtic fans reckon they've swapped one £10m keeper for another |work=Daily Record |date=4 October 2014 |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref> and observers.<ref name=consolation/> Many believed he was finally over his long-term injury problems and back to his best. He was already being tagged as one of Celtic's greatest bargains.<ref name=Collinssays/> Gordon also shut out his former team Hearts twice in cup matches.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29233038 |title=Scottish League Cup: Celtic 3–0 Hearts |publisher=BBC Sport |date=24 September 2014 |access-date=22 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/7198 |title=Scottish Cup: Hearts 0–4 Celtic |work=Celtic FC |date=30 November 2014 |access-date=22 February 2015}}</ref>

Gordon kept eight successive clean sheets between December and February,<ref name=2014to15stats>{{cite web|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=24322&season_id=144 |title=Craig Gordon – 2014/15 stats |work=Soccerbase |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> which almost became nine until a 72nd minute [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] goal ended the run on 14 February 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31367623|title=St Johnstone 1-2 Celtic|work=BBC Sport |access-date=31 October 2021}}</ref> An outstanding double save near the end ensured a 2–1 win for Celtic.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/st-johnstone-1-celtic-2-5163140 |title=St Johnstone 1 Celtic 2: Ronny Deila's men survive late fight back to win their eighth game on the spin |work=Daily Record |date=14 February 2015 |access-date=18 February 2015 |first=David |last=McCarthy}}</ref> Gordon endured a torrid night in the Europa League against [[Inter Milan]] on 19 February 2015, being culpable for Inter's opening goal and at fault for their third before half-time; Celtic rallied to square the match at 3–3 with an injury time goal, and Gordon went some way to redeeming his earlier errors by pulling off an outstanding save from [[Xherdan Shaqiri]]'s free kick in what proved to be the last action of the game.<ref>{{cite web|last1=McCarthy|first1=David|title=Celtic 3 Inter Milan 3: John Guidetti puts seal on stunning night of intense drama at Parkhead|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/celtic-3-inter-milan-3-5195871|work=Daily Record|access-date=24 February 2015|date=20 February 2015}}</ref> In the second leg at the [[San Siro]], Gordon kept 10-man Celtic in the tie with a number of excellent saves until the 87th minute when [[Fredy Guarín]] scored with a powerful strike to give Inter a 1–0 win on the night and a 4–3 aggregate victory.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/europa-league/311920-inter-milan-1-0-celtic-player-ratings-from-the-europa-league-clash/ |title=Inter Milan 1–0 Celtic: Player ratings from the Europa League clash |publisher=STV Sport |date=26 February 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232753/http://sport.stv.tv/football/europa-league/311920-inter-milan-1-0-celtic-player-ratings-from-the-europa-league-clash/ |archive-date=3 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> One of Gordon's saves away against Inter was compared to [[Gordon Banks#1970 World Cup|Gordon Banks' save against Pele]] in 1970.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/craig-gordons-greatest-saves-celtic-5243839 |title=Craig Gordon's greatest saves: Celtic and Scotland star proves he is back to his best |work=Daily Record |date=27 February 2015 |access-date=24 March 2015}}</ref>

Gordon won his first silverware with Celtic after they defeated [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] 2–0 in the [[2015 Scottish League Cup Final|Scottish League Cup Final]] on 15 March 2015.<ref name=2015SLCfinal>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31785677 |title=Dundee Utd 0–2 Celtic |publisher=BBC Sport |date=14 March 2015 |access-date=24 March 2015}}</ref> He kept a clean sheet in every round of the competition,<ref name=SFWAPOTY2015>{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/craig-gordon-named-writers-player-of-the-year-1-3777710 |title=Craig Gordon named writers' Player of the Year |work=The Scotsman |first=Stephen |last=Halliday |date=20 May 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> which included playing in the first [[Old Firm]] game for three years.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30971812 |title=Celtic 2–0 Rangers |publisher=BBC Sport |date=1 February 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> According to ''[[The Scotsman]]'' in March 2015, Gordon was attracting the attention of [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/english/chelsea-eye-shock-swoop-for-craig-gordon-1-3707059 |title=Chelsea eye shock swoop for Craig Gordon |work=The Scotsman |date=3 March 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/craig-gordon-flattered-by-rumoured-chelsea-interest-1-3718808 |title=Craig Gordon flattered by rumoured Chelsea interest |work=The Scotsman |date=14 March 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> He made his 50th Celtic appearance in a 2–1 league win at Dundee on 22 April 2015.<ref name=2014to15stats/> A day after shutting out Dundee in a 5–0 home win,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32443335 |title=Celtic 5–0 Dundee |publisher=BBC Sport |date=1 May 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref> Celtic became [[2014–15 Scottish Premiership|league champions]] after Aberdeen lost at Dundee United on 2 May 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32447990 |title=Dundee United 1–0 Aberdeen |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2 May 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref> It was his first league title as a player. Gordon played 52 times and kept 28 clean sheets in his first season at Celtic.<ref name=2014to15stats/><ref name=SFWAPOTY2015/>

Gordon was voted [[SFWA Footballer of the Year|Player of the Year]] by the [[Scottish Football Writers' Association]], and was selected in the [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year#2014.E2.80.9315|PFA Scotland Premiership Team of the Year]].<ref name=SFWAPOTY2015/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32807515 |title=Celtic's Craig Gordon wins writers' player of the year award |publisher=BBC Sport |date=20 May 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref><ref name="PFAT15">{{cite news |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/pfa-scotland-team-of-the-year-sees-rangers-season-voted-unworthy-of-mention.124924210 |title=PFA Scotland Team of the Year sees Rangers' season voted unworthy of mention |work=Herald Scotland |date=1 May 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/spfl-dream-team-pfa-scotland-5616035 |title=The SPFL dream team: PFA Scotland announce their teams of the year |last=Kyle |first=Gregor |date=1 May 2015 |website=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref> He was omitted from the [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year|PFA Players']] shortlist, despite having been touted amongst the favourites to win it.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/opinion/sport/chris-sutton-craig-gordons-been-5414648? |title=Most read Chris Sutton: Craig Gordon's been so good for Celtic this season no one's noticed Fraser Forster's away |work=Daily Record |date=28 March 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/who-your-scottish-premiership-player-5554359 |title=Who is YOUR Scottish Premiership Player of the Year? The runners and riders ahead of big vote |work=Daily Record |date=20 April 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/craig-gordon-player-year-snub-5564581 |title=Craig Gordon in Player of the Year SNUB |work=Daily Record |date=23 April 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/celtic/celticcomment/craig-gordon-gets-my-vote-for-player-of-the-year-even-though-hes-not-204578n.124092823 |title=Craig Gordon gets my vote for player of the year |work=Evening Times |date=25 April 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref>

==== 2015–16 ====
For the [[2015–16 Celtic F.C. season|2015–16]] season, Gordon was assigned the number 1 shirt to wear, replacing the number 26 shirt he wore when he was signed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/8257 |title=Craig Gordon is Celtic's No.1 |work=Celtic FC |date=13 May 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> In July 2015, Gordon signed a new contract with Celtic until 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33708335 |title=Goalkeeper Craig Gordon extends Celtic deal to 2018 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=29 July 2015 |access-date=29 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/8705 |title=Craig Gordon Extends Celtic Contract |work=[[Celtic FC]] |date=29 July 2015 |access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref> His first match of season 2015–16 was the 2–0 [[2015–16 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]] second qualifying round first leg win at home to [[Stjarnan]] on 15 July 2015.<ref name="2016 stats">{{Soccerbase season|24322|2015|access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> Celtic progressed 6–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33609346 |title=Stjarnan 1–4 Celtic |publisher=BBC Sport |date=22 July 2015 |access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref> The 1–0 win against [[Qarabağ FK|Qarabağ]], in the third qualifying round first leg at home, was his 30th clean sheet in 55 appearances for Celtic.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ronny-deila-hails-celtic-star-6169022 |title=Ronny Deila hails Celtic star Craig Gordon as the best keeper he has ever seen |newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |date=31 July 2015 |access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref> Celtic advanced 1–0 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/33790033 |title=Qarabag 0–0 Celtic |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 August 2015 |access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref> Gordon also started the league campaign with consecutive clean sheets against [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]] and [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Games Involving Gordon, Craig Anthony In Season 2015/2016|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player_games.php?playerid=6731&page=1|website=Fitbastats|access-date=13 August 2015}}</ref> However, Gordon's form at this time was generally poorer than the previous season, in part due to Celtic struggling to find a settled defensive line-up following the departures of centre-halves [[Virgil van Dijk]] and [[Jason Denayer]].<ref>{{cite news|title="Gordon needs Deila's help" Bonner|url=http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/gordon-needs-deilas-help-bonner/|access-date=27 October 2015|work=CQN Magazine|date=20 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Lamont|first1=Alasdair|title=Molde 3 – 1 Celtic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34129152|access-date=27 October 2015|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 October 2015}}</ref>

==== 2016–17 ====

Gordon saved a penalty in a 2–0 second leg defeat at [[Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C.|Hapoel Be'er Sheva]] in the [[2016–17 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round#Play-off round|UEFA Champions League play-off round]], with Celtic progressing to the group stage after a three-year absence 5–4 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/hapoel-beer-sheva-2-0-8693036 | title=Hapoel Beer Sheva 2–0 Celtic (4–5 on agg): Scottish champions back in Champions League group stages | work=[[Daily Mirror|Mirror]] | date=23 August 2016 | access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref> He made his first ever appearance in the [[2016–17 UEFA Champions League group stage|UEFA Champions League group stage]] in a 3–3 home draw with [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] on 28 September 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/14770391.Craig_Gordon__I_loved_my_Champions_League_debut___now_I_hope_to_keep_my_first_team_jersey/ | title=Celtic's Craig Gordon: I loved my Champions League debut – now I hope to keep my first-team jersey | work=[[The Herald (Glasgow)|Herald]] | date=29 September 2016 | access-date=30 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://stv.tv/sport/football/1368384-craig-gordon-champions-league-debut-was-loudest-game-i-ve-played-in/ | title=Craig Gordon: Champions League debut was loudest game I've played in | work=[[STV (TV channel)|STV]] | date=28 September 2016 | access-date=30 January 2017 | archive-date=2 February 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202061703/https://stv.tv/sport/football/1368384-craig-gordon-champions-league-debut-was-loudest-game-i-ve-played-in/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>

Gordon won his second [[2016–17 Scottish League Cup|League Cup]] with the club without conceding a goal in the competition (just like in [[2014–15 Scottish League Cup|2014–15]]), after Celtic beat [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] 3–0 in the [[2016 Scottish League Cup Final (November)|final]], as the club won its 100 major trophy on 28 November 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.skysports.com/football/aberdeen-vs-celtic/367777 | title=Aberdeen 0–3 Celtic: Brendan Rodgers' side win the Scottish League Cup | work=[[Sky Sports]] | date=28 November 2016 | access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref>
He kept a clean sheet in a 1–0 home win against [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] on 25 January 2017, a result which meant that Celtic equalled a 50-years-old club record 26 match unbeaten start to a domestic season (a record set by the [[Lisbon Lions]] in [[1966–67 in Scottish football|1966–67]]).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38659687 | title=Celtic 1–0 St Johnstone |publisher=BBC Sport | date=25 January 2017 | access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38753060 | title=Celtic 1–0 St Johnstone: Rodgers hails players after Lisbon Lions record equalled |publisher=BBC Sport | date=25 January 2017 | access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref> Gordon shut out his former club Hearts four days later, in a 4–0 home win, as Celtic broke the Lisbon Lions' unbeaten record.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/celtic-4-hearts-0-as-9716214 | title=Celtic 4 Hearts 0 as Hoops break 50-year record with Parkhead romp | work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=29 January 2017 | access-date=30 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/brendan-rodgers-hails-celtics-incredible-9717249 | title=Brendan Rodgers hails Celtic's "incredible run" as Bhoys break record with 4–0 win over Hearts | work=[[Daily Mirror|Mirror]] | date=29 January 2017 | access-date=30 January 2017}}</ref>

[[Premier League]] club [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] made an approach for Gordon during the January 2017 transfer window,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38760966 |title=Craig Gordon: Celtic tell Chelsea that goalkeeper is not for sale |publisher=BBC Sport |first=Chris |last=McLaughlin |date=26 January 2017 |access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref> which Celtic rejected. In March 2017, Gordon signed a contract with Celtic that ran until 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39204943 |title=Craig Gordon: Celtic goalkeeper commits to club until 2020 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=8 March 2017 |access-date=8 March 2017}}</ref> Gordon again shut out Hearts, in a 5–0 victory at [[Tynecastle Stadium|Tynecastle]] on 2 April 2017, with the club clinching the [[2016–17 Scottish Premiership|Scottish Premiership]] title for the sixth successive season in record time with eight matches remaining. The team also broke a 100-years-old club record for an unbeaten start to a domestic season (36 matches in-a-row in 1916–17), with this win being their 37th domestic match unbeaten.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39396454 | title=Heart of Midlothian 0–5 Celtic | publisher=BBC Sport | date=2 April 2017 | access-date=2 April 2017}}</ref>

Gordon was also in goal for Celtic in the 5–1 league win at Rangers on 29 April 2017, which was the club's biggest victory at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]] since 1897 (4–0 in 1897).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39676372 | title=Rangers 1–5 Celtic | publisher=BBC Sport | date=29 April 2017 | access-date=30 April 2017}}</ref> On 21 May 2017, he kept a clean sheet in a 2–0 home win over Hearts in the final league match of the season, a result which meant Celtic completed a 38-match league season without losing a match, the first team to go an entire Scottish league season without a defeat since season [[1898–99 Scottish Division One|1898–99]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-become-invincibles-heres-records-10461619 | title=Celtic become The Invincibles and here's the records they have shattered during a stunning season | work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=21 May 2017 | access-date=21 May 2017}}</ref> He also won the [[2016–17 Scottish Cup|Scottish Cup]], after he played in the 2–1 [[2017 Scottish Cup Final|final]] win against [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] on 27 May 2017, which saw the club complete the [[Treble (association football)#Domestic trebles|domestic treble]] and finish a full 47-match domestic season without losing.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39984102 | title=Celtic 2–1 Aberdeen | publisher=BBC Sport | date=27 May 2017 | access-date=30 May 2017}}</ref><ref name = "numbers">{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-201617-in-numbers/ | title=Season 2016/17 in numbers | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=29 May 2017 | access-date=30 May 2017 | archive-date=7 August 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071051/https://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-201617-in-numbers/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>

Celtic topped the list for the most shut-outs in the [[Scottish Professional Football League|SPFL]] with 19 clean sheets and held the joint best record with [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] for goals conceded in the SPFL with 25.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/scottish-premiership/2016-17/ | title=Scottish Premiership 2016-17 Overview | publisher=Sportsmole | access-date=14 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/spfl-shut-outs-201617-97 | title=SPFL SHUT-OUTS 2016/17 | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=27 April 2017 | access-date=14 June 2019}}</ref><ref name = "numbers"/>

====Later years====
Celtic again won domestic trebles in [[2017–18 in Scottish football|2017–18]] and in [[2018–19 in Scottish football|2018–19]]. This meant they had won all three competitions for three consecutive years, a feat known as the "treble treble".<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/05/26/celtics-treble-treble-success-opens-comparisons-debate/ | title=Celtic's 'treble treble' success opens up comparisons debate | work=The Daily Telegraph | date=26 May 2019 | access-date=2 June 2019| last1=Forsyth | first1=Roddy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/the-incredible-stats-behind-celtic-s-unprecedented-treble-treble-1-4936307 | title=The incredible stats behind Celtic's unprecedented treble treble | work=The Scotsman | date=28 May 2019 | access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref> Gordon played regularly during that time but occasional high-profile mistakes, such as in the UEFA Europa League against [[Fenerbahçe S.K. (football)|Fenerbahçe]] in 2015<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/dec/10/celtic-fenerbahce-europa-league-match-report Celtic bow out of Europa League with battling draw at 10-man Fenerbahce], The Guardian, 10 December 2015</ref> and [[FC Red Bull Salzburg|Red Bull Salzburg]] in 2018,<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/dec/13/celtic-red-bull-salzburg-europa-league-match-report Celtic survive Craig Gordon's calamity to advance in Europa League], The Guardian, 13 December 2018</ref> posed doubts as to his reliability; he lost his place to Fraser Forster (returning from Southampton on loan) in 2019–20, and made only six first team appearances during that season.<ref name = celtic20/> He decided to leave Celtic in June 2020, despite having been offered a new contract, as he wanted to play more regularly.<ref name = celtic20>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53213716 |title=Craig Gordon: Goalkeeper leaves Celtic amid Hearts interest |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=28 June 2020 |access-date=28 June 2020}}</ref>

===Return to Heart of Midlothian ===
After leaving Celtic, Gordon signed a two-year contract with [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] in June 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53218423 |title=Craig Gordon: Hearts sign Scotland goalkeeper after Celtic exit |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=29 June 2020 |access-date=29 June 2020}}</ref> He made a good start to his second spell with Hearts, helping them reach the [[2020 Scottish Cup Final]] by making key saves during the semi-final against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibs]] (delayed from the previous season).<ref name = recall>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54786486 |title=Craig Gordon: Hearts goalkeeper to make Scotland return for Serbia play-off |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=3 November 2020 |access-date=3 November 2020}}</ref> Against [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]], Gordon captained the team on his 200th appearance for the club. He became the 75th Hearts player to reach that milestone.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/craig-gordon-makes-200th-hearts-appearance | title=CRAIG GORDON MAKES 200TH HEARTS APPEARANCE | publisher=Hearts FC | date=13 March 2021 | access-date=14 May 2021}}</ref> A 3–0 win marked his 66th Hearts shut out.<ref>{{cite news | title=Craig Gordon emphasises Hearts clean sheet record after 'nice day's work' on 200th appearance | url=https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/craig-gordon-emphasises-hearts-clean-20141109.amp | work=Edinburgh Live | date=13 March 2021 | access-date=14 May 2021}}</ref> He finished the season with eight consecutive clean sheets.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/hearts-goalkeeper-craig-gordon-involved-in-huge-dilemma-for-scotland-manager-steve-clarke-ahead-of-euro-2020/ar-BB1gEBlb | title=Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon involved in huge dilemma for Scotland manager Steve Clarke ahead of Euro 2020 | publisher=[[MSN]] | date=13 May 2021 | access-date=14 May 2021}}</ref> Gordon lost out to teammate [[Liam Boyce]] for [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year (lower leagues)|Championship Player of the Year]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/hearts-duo-craig-gordon-liam-20589917.amp | title=Hearts duo Craig Gordon and Liam Boyce nominated for Championship Player of the Year | work=Edinburgh Live | date=13 May 2021 | access-date=14 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liam-boyce-voted-best-player-20614399 | title=Liam Boyce voted best player in Scottish Championship by his fellow pros | work=Belfast Live | date=17 May 2021 | access-date=17 May 2021}}</ref> but did make [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|Team of the Year]] for the division.<ref name = "pfa 21">{{cite web | url=https://pfascotland.co.uk/pfa-scotland-championship-team-of-the-year-2021/ | title=PFA SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM OF THE YEAR 2021 | date=17 May 2021 | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=17 May 2021}}</ref>

Ahead of the [[2021–22 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2021–22]] season Gordon became the Hearts club captain, following the retirement of previous captain [[Steven Naismith]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Robbie: Craig perfect captain choice {{!}} Heart Of Midlothian Football Club|url=https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/robbie-craig-perfect-captain-choice|access-date=2 August 2021|website=www.heartsfc.co.uk}}</ref> He signed a new contract in December 2021, which is due to keep him at the club until 2024.<ref>{{ Cite web | title = CRAIG GORDON SIGNS NEW CONTRACT | url = https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/craig-gordon-signs-new-contract | publisher= Heart of Midlothian FC | access-date = 27 April 2022 | date = 31 December 2021 }}</ref> In November 2021 he broke the record, previously held by [[Steven Pressley]], for most international appearances made while with Hearts.<ref>{{ cite news| url = https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/the-5-most-capped-hearts-players-of-all-time-3468132/ | title = The 5 most-capped Hearts players of all-time | newspaper = Edinburgh Evening News | date = 23 November 2021 | access-date =10 May 2022 }}</ref> Gordon was shortlisted for [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year|PFA Scotland Player of the Year]] for the first time in [[2021–22 in Scottish football|2021–22]] and made the divisional [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|Team of the Year]] category again.<ref>{{ Cite web | title = Callum McGregor, Tom Rogic, Craig Gordon, Regan Charles-Cook shortlisted for PFA Scotland player of the year award | url = https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11781/12598784/callum-mcgregor-tom-rogic-craig-gordon-regan-charles-cook-shortlisted-for-pfa-scotland-player-of-the-year-award | newspaper = [[Sky Sports]] | access-date = 27 April 2022 | date = 27 April 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{ Cite web | title = Celtic dominate PFA Scotland Premiership team of the year | url = https://www.bt.com/sport/news/2022/april/celtic-dominate-pfa-scotland-premiership-team-of-the-year | publisher = BT Sport | access-date = 26 April 2022 | date = 26 April 2022 }}</ref> Despite missing out on the PFA award (to [[Callum McGregor]]),<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/celtic-dominate-pfa-scotland-awards-with-their-own-treble-glasgow-city-arbroath-airdrieonians-and-kelty-hearts-also-pick-up-gongs-3676926%3famp&fbclid=IwAR25t3gq6e8CdeAgS-9z5Z-vRDXawofACuLGk_juQItESz3Gjtam7iPslrw | title = Celtic dominate PFA Scotland awards | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 2 May 2022 | access-date = 6 May 2022 }}</ref> the [[Scottish Football Writers' Association|SFWA]] voted him their [[SFWA Footballer of the Year|Footballer of the Year]] for a record third time.<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.thenational.scot/sport/20112183.hearts-scotland-keeper-craig-gordon-makes-history-landing-sfwa-player-year-award-third-time/ | title = Hearts and Scotland keeper Craig Gordon makes history | newspaper = The National | date = 4 May 2022 | access-date = 6 May 2022 }}</ref>

On 24 December 2022, Gordon suffered a serious leg injury following a collision with [[Steven Fletcher (footballer)|Steven Fletcher]] during a Scottish Premiership match against [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/23212927.craig-gordon-suffers-serious-injury-hearts-captain-stretchered-off/ |title=Craig Gordon suffers serious injury as Hearts captain stretchered off |first=Ewan |last=Paton |newspaper=Glasgow Times |date=24 December 2022}}</ref> Hearts confirmed two days later that Gordon had suffered a double leg break, and that he would miss the remainder of the 2022–23 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Injury Update: Craig Gordon {{!}} Heart Of Midlothian Football Club |url=https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/injury-update-craig-gordon |date=26 December 2022|access-date=27 December 2022 |website=www.heartsfc.co.uk}}</ref>

Gordon resumed training with the Hearts first team in October 2023,<ref name = oct23>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67156441 |title=Hearts: Craig Gordon has 'good opportunity' to make Euro 2024 - Steven Naismith |website=BBC Sport |date=19 October 2023 |accessdate=20 October 2023}}</ref> and he made his first appearance since injury on 20 January 2024 against [[The Spartans F.C.|Spartans]] in the [[2023–24 Scottish Cup|Scottish Cup]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-20 |title=Spartans 1 Hearts 2: Craig Gordon back in action as Jambos scrape through |url=https://www.thenational.scot/sport/24063557.spartans-1-hearts-2-gordon-back-action-jambos-scrape/ |access-date=2024-01-21 |newspaper=The National |language=en}}</ref> That appearance meant he became the oldest man to play in a competitive game for Hearts.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/the-fight-is-on-at-hearts-craig-gordons-physical-state-the-no1-role-and-euro-2024-aims-4486477 |title=The fight is on at Hearts: Craig Gordon's physical state, the No.1 role and Euro 2024 aims |newspaper=Edinburgh Evening News |first=Barry |last=Anderson |date=21 January 2024 |accessdate=22 January 2024 |quote=He is the first Hearts player to play competitively in his 40s and was fully aware of the statistic before Saturday's tie. "Yeah, I was. Thanks," he said, with a wry smile. "I didn't play at all when I was 40, I just skipped straight to 41. It's a good record, another one, so let's see if we can make it 42."}}</ref> A month later, he signed a new contract with Hearts that will keep him with the club for the 2024–25 season.<ref name = 2025contract>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68254875 |title=Craig Gordon aims to be Scotland's oldest player after signing new Hearts deal |website=www.bbc.co.uk/sport |publisher=BBC Sport |date=9 February 2024 |accessdate=9 February 2024}}</ref>

==International career==
===Scotland under-21 team===
Gordon made his debut for the [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland under-21]] team on 4 September 2002 at [[New Douglas Park]], [[Hamilton, South Lanarkshire|Hamilton]] in a 2–1 win versus [[Israel national under-21 football team|Israel]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandu21/player.php?playerid=377 |work=FitbaStats |access-date=26 February 2015 |title=2–1 vs Israel in friendly (04/09/2002)}}</ref> Over the next year he played a further four times for the under-21 team.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandu21/game.php?gameid=146 |work=FitbaStats |access-date=26 February 2015 |title=Gordon, Craig}}</ref>

===Full international, 2004–2010===
Gordon made his full international [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] debut in a 4–1 victory versus [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team|Trinidad and Tobago]] at [[Easter Road]] on 30 May 2004.<ref name="scotdebut">{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/scotland/3760581.stm|title=Scotland 4–1 Trinidad |date=30 May 2004 |publisher=BBC |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Scotland started their qualifying campaign for the [[2006 FIFA World Cup|2006 World Cup]] on 8 September 2004 versus [[Slovenia national football team|Slovenia]] at [[Hampden Park]]. Gordon played in goal and kept a clean sheet, although Scotland performed poorly in a goalless draw.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/scotland/3629710.stm |publisher=BBC |website=BBC Sport |access-date=26 February 2015 |title=Scotland 0–0 Slovenia|date=8 September 2004 }}</ref> Having been given his debut by [[Berti Vogts]], Gordon established himself as the Scotland first-choice goalkeeper throughout the campaign and under Vogts' successor [[Walter Smith]], playing in all ten of Scotland's qualifying matches.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football_player_profile.cfm?page=2492&playerID=27947 |title=Profiles – Craig Gordon |publisher=Scottish FA |access-date=26 February 2015}}</ref> BBC pundit and former player [[Allan Preston]] saw him as a potential Scottish great, describing him as "one of the best goalkeepers in Europe".<ref name="Preston">{{cite news |url=http://sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=1231232007 |newspaper=[[Edinburgh Evening News]] |title=Gordon is the best keeper in Europe, claims Preston |date=6 August 2007}}</ref> After a 1–1 draw versus [[Italy national football team|Italy]], Gordon obtained praise from the opposition goalkeeper [[Gianluigi Buffon]], who said he could be one of the best goalkeepers in the world.<ref name="Buffon">{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11063_2885890,00.html |title=Buffon backs "great" Gordon |website=[[Sky Sports]] |date =16 November 2007}}</ref> Gordon kept clean sheets as Scotland won 1–0 twice versus [[France national football team|France]] in [[UEFA Euro 2008 qualification]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Moffat|first1=Colin|title=Scotland 1–0 France|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/5397614.stm|publisher=BBC |website=BBC Sport|access-date=25 September 2014|date=7 October 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=McGuigan|first1=Thomas|title=France 0–1 Scotland|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6986781.stm|publisher=BBC |website=BBC Sport|access-date=25 September 2014|date=12 September 2007}}</ref> He also registered an assist in the [[Parc de Princes]], after [[James McFadden|McFadden]] controlled Gordon's punt, turned his marker and smashed home from 35 yards.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.ft.com/content/b3160b34-946b-11dc-9aaf-0000779fd2ac | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221211231252/https://www.ft.com/content/b3160b34-946b-11dc-9aaf-0000779fd2ac | archive-date=11 December 2022 | url-access=subscription | url-status=live | title=Cheeky Boy' shoots his way to star status | newspaper=[[Financial Times]] | date=16 November 2007 | access-date=13 May 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/scotland-national-team/1677824/5-goals-that-will-make-you-fall-in-love-with-scottish-football/ | title=5 goals that will make you fall in love with Scottish football | newspaper=[[The Press and Journal (Scotland)|Press and Journal]] | date=14 February 2019 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> Gordon had attained a total of 40 caps by November 2010 but his injury problems prevented him from adding to this total for the next four years.<ref name = "coach"/><ref name = "41st cap"/>

===Comeback, 2014–2017===
Following his comeback with Celtic, Gordon was recalled to the Scotland squad in September 2014 for a Euro 2016 qualification match against [[Germany national football team|Germany]].<ref name=vsgermany/> Gordon eventually obtained his 41st cap, ending a four-year absence from international football, when he came on as a half-time substitute in a friendly defeat to [[England national football team|England]] on 18 November 2014.<ref name = "41st cap">{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/craig-gordon-return-a-silver-lining-on-dark-night-1-3609274 |title=Gordon return a silver lining on dark night |newspaper=The Scotsman |date=18 November 2014 |access-date=18 November 2014}}</ref> Gordon started his first [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] match in almost five years in a friendly win versus [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]] in March 2015 <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.insidefutbol.com/2015/03/27/celtic-goalkeeper-craig-gordon-overjoyed-at-scotland-appearance/197764/ |title=Celtic goalkeeper overjoyed at Scotland appearance | work=Inside Futbol |date=27 March 2015 |access-date=29 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/other-football/hampden-hat-trick-for-celtic-and-scotlands-gordon-201718n.121766189 |title=Hampered hat-trick for Celtic and Scotland's Gordon |newspaper=[[Evening Times]] | date=28 March 2015}}</ref>

Gordon made his first start for Scotland in a competitive match in seven years in a [[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)|2018 World Cup qualifier]] against [[England national football team|England]] in November 2016,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/celtic/craig-gordon-sets-sights-on-50-cap-scotland-milestone-1-4402306 | title=Craig Gordon sets sights on 50-cap Scotland milestone | newspaper=The Scotsman | date=24 March 2017 | access-date=27 March 2017}}</ref> and retained his place in the team for the 1–0 home win versus [[Slovenia national football team|Slovenia]] in March 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39302192 | title=FIFA World Cup 2018: Scotland 1–0 Slovenia | publisher=BBC Sport | date=26 March 2017 | access-date=27 March 2017}}</ref> On 5 October 2017, Gordon obtained his 50th cap versus [[Slovakia national football team|Slovakia]] at Hampden Park to enter [[Scotland national football team roll of honour|Scotland's Roll of Honour]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/15569734.Craig_Gordon_feared_50th_Scotland_cap_would_never_come/|title=Craig Gordon feared 50th Scotland cap would never come|last=McConnell|first=Alison|date=2 October 2017|newspaper=[[Evening Times]]|access-date=21 October 2017}}</ref> [[Willie Miller]] presented him with a medal after he won his 50th cap.<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.pressreader.com/uk/evening-telegraph-first-edition/20220323/282029035725367 | title = Gordon soars into top 10 | date = 22 March 2022 | newspaper = [[Evening Telegraph]] | access-date = 21 October 2022 | via = pressreader.com }}</ref>

===Steve Clarke, 2020–present===
Gordon was not selected by Scotland manager [[Steve Clarke]] during his first year in charge, as he had lost his first team place at Celtic.<ref name = recall/> After a good start to his second stint with Hearts, Gordon was recalled to the national squad in November 2020.<ref name = recall/><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/breaking-scotland-squad-for-euro-play-off-against-serbia-named-as-dundee-united-star-lawrence-shankland-included-alongside-celtic-striker-leigh-griffiths/amp/ | title=Scotland squad for Euro play-off against Serbia named as Dundee United star Lawrence Shankland included alongside Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths | work=[[Evening Telegraph]] | access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54849152 | title=Serbia v Scotland: Ryan Fraser & Grant Hanley to miss Euro 2020 play-off | publisher=[[BBC Sport]] | date=9 November 2020 | access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref> The call up included the defeat of [[Serbia national football team|Serbia]] in the [[2018–19 UEFA Nations League|UEFA Nations League]] play-off final to qualify for [[UEFA Euro 2020]], the Scotland men's team's first major tournament in 23 years.<ref>{{cite news|date=12 November 2020|title=Scotland 1-1 Serbia {{!}} Live updates from EURO 2020 play-off|work=[[The Herald (Scotland)|The Herald]]|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/18867791.scotland-1-1-serbia-live-updates-euro-2020-play-off/|access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54819938 | title=ECQ: Serbia 1–1 Scotland (4–5 pens) | publisher=[[BBC]] Sport | date=12 November 2020 | access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref> He also gained his 55th cap, a 1–0 away defeat by Slovakia in the [[2020–21 UEFA Nations League]], set a new record for the longest-spanning international career for a Scottish player (16 years 5 months and 17 days).<ref name=lhspan/> This beat a mark set by his rival for the position [[David Marshall (Scottish footballer)|David Marshall]] just three days earlier, which itself had overtaken a record dating back to 1903 by fellow goalkeeper [[Ned Doig]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pattullo|first=Alan|date=11 November 2020|title=David Marshall speaks on his record-breaking Scotland career and those rumours about re-joining Celtic|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/international/david-marshall-speaks-his-record-breaking-scotland-career-and-those-rumours-about-re-joining-celtic-3031398|access-date=3 June 2021|website=The Scotsman|language=en}}</ref><ref name=lhspan>{{cite web|url=https://www.londonhearts.com/scotland/players/aaplayersbyspan.html|title=Scotland Players by Career Span|publisher=London Hearts Supporters Club|accessdate=6 February 2021}}</ref>

Gordon was picked in the Scotland squad for [[UEFA Euro 2020|Euro 2020]],<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scotland-euro-2021-squad-b1850051.html%3famp | title=Scotland confirm Euro 2020 squad as Chelsea teenager Billy Gilmour makes the cut | work=[[The Independent]] | date=19 May 2021 | access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12017/12310664/scotland-euro-2020-squad-announcement-live | title=Scotland Euro 2020 squad announcement | publisher=[[Sky Sports]] | date=19 May 2021 | access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref> but was an unused substitute during the tournament as Marshall played in all of Scotland's three matches.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-and-scotland-goalkeeper-craig-gordons-international-future-comes-into-focus-3283873 |title=Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon's international future comes into focus |first=Barry |last=Anderson |newspaper=Edinburgh Evening News |date=24 June 2021 |accessdate=24 June 2021}}</ref> Gordon became the first choice goalkeeper again in September 2021, as Marshall was no longer playing for his club.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/craig-gordon-returns-as-first-choice-scotland-keeper-hoping-the-numbers-keep-stacking-up-glc2s0jgz |title=Craig Gordon returns as first-choice Scotland keeper hoping the numbers keep stacking up |first=Ewing |last=Grahame |newspaper=The Times |date=1 September 2021 |accessdate=8 September 2021}}</ref> In November 2021 he saved a [[penalty kick|penalty]] during a 2–0 win in [[Moldova national football team|Moldova]] that clinched a place in the [[2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA second round|World Cup qualifying playoffs]].<ref name = peter/> Teammate [[Callum McGregor]] said Gordon was "like [[Peter Pan]]" after that game, a reference to the longevity of his performances.<ref name = peter>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59269589 |title=Moldova 0-2 Scotland: 'Peter Pan' goalkeeper Craig Gordon hailed |website=www.bbc.co.uk/sport |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 November 2021 |accessdate=13 November 2021}}</ref>

Gordon was shortlisted for [[SFWA International Player of the Year]] in [[2021–22 in Scottish football|2021–22]],<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/20037187.craig-gordon-billy-gilmour-among-five-players-contention-sfwa-top-international-player/ | newspaper = [[Herald Scotland]] | access-date = 24 April 2002 | title = Craig Gordon and Billy Gilmour among five players in contention for SFWA award | date = 1 April 2022 }}</ref> an award he had already won in [[2009–10 in Scottish football|2009–10]].<ref>{{ cite web | title = Jim Stewart saved me from being ditched by Hearts when I was 15, says Scotland No1 Craig Gordon | url = https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/jim-stewart-saved-me-from-being-ditched-1058441 | work =[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | access-date = 15 April 2019 | date = 25 May 2019 }}</ref>

On 14 June 2022, he gained his 70th Scotland cap in a 4–1 [[2022–23 UEFA Nations League|Nations League]] victory over Armenia, becoming only the seventh player in history to hit 70 caps for the Scottish men's team.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-hero-craig-gordon-climbs-further-up-scotlands-all-time-standings-after-armenia-win-3731772 | title=Hearts hero Craig Gordon climbs further up Scotland's all-time standings after Armenia win | date=14 June 2022 }}</ref> In his 73rd cap against [[Ukraine national football team|Ukraine]] (0–0), Gordon recorded his 30th cleansheet, which ensured promotion to Group A of the [[UEFA Nations League]].{{citation needed|date=September 2022}} Gordon missed all of [[UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying]] due to a broken leg suffered in December 2022, although Scotland qualified automatically in his absence.<ref name = oct23/> In February 2024 he stated that he wanted to become Scotland's oldest player, the record being held by [[David Weir (Scottish footballer)|David Weir]],<ref name = 2025contract/> and was subsequently recalled to the international squad a month later.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68542609 |title=Scotland: Craig Gordon in squad for friendlies against Netherlands and Northern Ireland |website=BBC Sport |date=12 March 2024 |accessdate=12 March 2024}}</ref> Gordon broke that record on 7 June when he appeared as a second-half substitute in a friendly against [[Finland men's national football team|Finland]], but he was left out of the final squad for [[UEFA Euro 2024]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=Record-breaking goalkeeper Gordon out of Scotland Euro 2024 squad |url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/soccer-record-breaking-goalkeeper-gordon-out-of-scotland-euro-2024-squad/ar-BB1nPJFm |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=[[MSN]]}}</ref>

Against [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]] on 12 October 2024, he became the third oldest player to compete in European competition at 41 years and 285 days old.<ref>{{Cite web | date = 2024-10-12 | title = Two milestones in the squad this evening | url = https://x.com/ScotlandNT/status/1845135649151549663 |access-date=2024-10-15 | website = x.com | publisher = Scotland national team }}</ref>

==Personal life==
Gordon has four children: daughters Freya and Emma with former wife Jennifer,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Swan |first=Craig |date=2015-03-16 |title=Craig Gordon: I was out of football so long my kids didn't know what I did |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/craig-gordon-out-football-long-5342223 |access-date=2022-12-27 |website=Daily Record |language=en}}</ref> and sons Ace Harlow (born 2021)<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/summer-harl-craig-gordon-announce-23959912 |title=Summer Harl and Craig Gordon announce unique name for new son - and it's very cute |newspaper=Daily Record |first=Kirsten |last=McStay |date=22 April 2021 |accessdate=25 September 2022}}</ref> and Axel (born 2022), from a relationship with his partner Summer Harl.<ref name = axel/> Axel was born on the morning of a Scotland international match that his father played in.<ref name = axel>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63023425 |title=Scotland 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Perfect day for bleary-eyed goalkeeper Craig Gordon |website=BBC Sport |date=24 September 2022 |accessdate=25 September 2022}}</ref>

== Career statistics ==
=== Club ===
{{updated|7 October 2024}}

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|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National cup
!colspan="2"|League cup
!colspan="2"|Europe
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="7"|[[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
|[[2001–02 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2001–02]]
|[[Scottish Premier League]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|[[2002–03 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2002–03]]
|Scottish Premier League
|1||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||2||0
|-
|[[2003–04 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2003–04]]
|Scottish Premier League
|29||0||2||0||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEFA|Appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]]}}||0||35||0
|-
|[[2004–05 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2004–05]]
|Scottish Premier League
|38||0||6||0||3||0||6{{efn|name=UEFA}}||0||53||0
|-
|[[2005–06 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2005–06]]
|Scottish Premier League
|36||0||5||0||2||0||0||0||43||0
|-
|[[2006–07 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2006–07]]
|Scottish Premier League
|34||0||1||0||1||0||6{{efn|Four appearances in the [[UEFA Champions League]] and two appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]]}}||0||42||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!139!!0!!15!!0!!8!!0!!14!!0!!175!!0
|-
|[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] (loan)
|[[2001–02 Scottish Second Division|2001–02]]
|[[Scottish Football League Second Division|Scottish Second Division]]
|12||0||0||0||1||0||0||0||13||0
|-
|rowspan="6"|[[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]]
|[[2007–08 Sunderland A.F.C. season|2007–08]]
|[[Premier League]]
|34||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||35||0
|-
|[[2008–09 Sunderland A.F.C. season|2008–09]]
|Premier League
|12||0||1||0||1||0||0||0||14||0
|-
|[[2009–10 Sunderland A.F.C. season|2009–10]]
|Premier League
|26||0||1||0||3||0||0||0||30||0
|-
|[[2010–11 Sunderland A.F.C. season|2010–11]]
|Premier League
|15||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||15||0
|-
|[[2011–12 Sunderland A.F.C. season|2011–12]]
|Premier League
|1||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||1||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!88!!0!!3!!0!!4!!0!!0!!0!!95!!0
|-
|rowspan="7"|[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
|[[2014–15 Celtic F.C. season|2014–15]]
|[[Scottish Premiership]]
|33||0||5||0||4||0||10{{efn|Two appearances in the [[UEFA Champions League]] and eight appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||0||52||0
|-
|[[2015–16 Celtic F.C. season|2015–16]]
|Scottish Premiership
|35||0||2||0||3||0||12{{efn|Six appearances in the [[UEFA Champions League]] and six appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||0||52||0
|-
|[[2016–17 Celtic F.C. season|2016–17]]
|Scottish Premiership
|35||0||5||0||4||0||11{{efn|name=UCL|Appearances in the [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||55||0
|-
|[[2017–18 Celtic F.C. season|2017–18]]
|Scottish Premiership
|26||0||3||0||4||0||12{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||45||0
|-
|[[2018–19 Celtic F.C. season|2018–19]]
|Scottish Premiership
|18||0||0||0||0||0||14{{efn|Six appearances in the [[UEFA Champions League]] and eight appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||0||32||0
|-
|[[2019–20 Celtic F.C. season|2019–20]]
|Scottish Premiership
|0||0||0||0||2||0||4{{efn|One appearance in the [[UEFA Champions League]] and two appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||0||6||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!147!!0!!15!!0!!17!!0!!63!!0!!242!!0
|-
| rowspan="7" |Heart of Midlothian
|[[2020–21 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2020–21]]
|[[Scottish Championship]]
|26||0||2{{efn|The later stages of the [[2019–20 Scottish Cup]] were played in October and December 2020.}}||0||3||0||colspan="2"|—||31||0
|-
|[[2021–22 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2021–22]]
|Scottish Premiership
|36||0||5||0||5||0||colspan="2"|—||46||0
|-
|[[2022–23 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2022–23]]
|Scottish Premiership
|16||0||0||0||1||0||8{{efn|Two appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]], six appearances in the [[UEFA Conference League]]}}||0||25||0
|-
|[[2023–24 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2023–24]]
|Scottish Premiership
|3||0||4||0||0||0||0||0||7||0
|-
|[[2024–25 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2024–25]]
|Scottish Premiership
|6||0||0||0||1||0||3{{efn|Two appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]], one in the [[UEFA Conference League]]}}||0||10||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!87!!0!!11!!0!!10!!0!!11!!0!!119!!0
|-
! colspan="2" |Hearts Total
!226!!0!!26!!0!!18!!0!!25!!0!!294!!0
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!472!!0!!44!!0!!40!!0!!87!!0!!644!!0
|}

{{notelist}}

===International===
{{updated|match played 15 October 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Craig Gordon – Scotland|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotland/player_games.php?playerid=1063&page=8|work=FitbaStats|access-date=25 September 2014}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="21"|[[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
|2004||5||0
|-
|2005||9||0
|-
|2006||5||0
|-
|2007||10||0
|-
|2008||6||0
|-
|2009||3||0
|-
|2010||2||0
|-
|2011||colspan=2|—
|-
|2012||colspan=2|—
|-
|2013||colspan=2|—
|-
|2014||1||0
|-
|2015||2||0
|-
|2016||2||0
|-
|2017||7||0
|-
|2018||2||0
|-
|2019||colspan=2|—
|-
|2020||1||0
|-
|2021||9||0
|-
|2022||10||0
|-
|2023||colspan=2|—
|-
|2024||3||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!77!!0
|}

==Honours==
'''Hearts Academy'''
* [[SPFL Development League|Scottish U-18 Premier League]]: [[2000–01 in Scottish football|2000–01]]<ref name = "agency"/>
* [[Scottish Youth Cup]]: [[1999–2000 in Scottish football|1999–2000]]<ref name = "famous"/>

'''Heart of Midlothian'''
* [[Scottish Cup]]: [[2005–06 Scottish Cup|2005–06]]<ref name="cup06" />
* [[Scottish Championship]]: [[2020–21 Scottish Championship|2020–21]]<ref>{{cite news | title=Hearts confirmed as Scottish Championship winners as Robbie Neilson secures promotion to Premiership | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/19224572.hearts-confirmed-scottish-championship-winners-robbie-neilson-secures-promotion-premiership/ | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=10 April 2021 | access-date=10 April 2021}}</ref>

'''Celtic'''
* [[Scottish Premiership]]: [[2014–15 Scottish Premiership|2014–15]], [[2015–16 Scottish Premiership|2015–16]], [[2016–17 Scottish Premiership|2016–17]], [[2017–18 Scottish Premiership|2017–18]], [[2018–19 Scottish Premiership|2018–19]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48075065|title=Celtic secured an eighth consecutive title in style with a convincing win away to wasteful Aberdeen.|last=English|first=Tom|date=4 May 2019|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=4 May 2019}}</ref>
* Scottish Cup: [[2016–17 Scottish Cup|2016–17]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39984102 | title=Aberdeen 1 – 2 Celtic | publisher=BBC Sport | access-date=2 June 2019 | date=27 May 2017}}</ref> [[2017–18 Scottish Cup|2017–18]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44091573 | title=Motherwell 0 – 2 Celtic | publisher=BBC Sport | access-date=2 June 2019 | date=19 May 2018}}</ref>
* [[Scottish League Cup]]: [[2014–15 Scottish League Cup|2014–15]],<ref name=2015SLCfinal/> [[2016–17 Scottish League Cup|2016–17]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Aberdeen 0–3 Celtic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38110297|publisher=BBC Sport|last=English|first=Tom|date=27 November 2016|access-date=2 January 2017}}</ref> [[2017–18 Scottish League Cup|2017–18]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42056522 |title=Motherwell 0 – 2 Celtic|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=26 November 2017 |date=26 November 2017}}</ref> [[2018–19 Scottish League Cup|2018–19]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46337733 | title=Aberdeen 0 – 1 Celtic | publisher=BBC Sport | access-date=2 June 2019 |date=2 December 2018}}</ref> [[2019–20 Scottish League Cup|2019–20]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50672183 | title=Rangers 0 – 1 Celtic | publisher=BBC Sport | access-date=8 December 2019 |date=8 December 2019}}</ref>

'''Scotland'''
* [[UEFA Nations League|UEFA Nations League B]]: Promotion [[2022–23 UEFA Nations League B|2022–23]]{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}

'''Individual'''
*[[SFWA Footballer of the Year]]: [[2005–06 in Scottish football#Other honours|2005–06]],<ref name="POTY" /> [[2014–15 in Scottish football#Honours|2014–15]],<ref name=SFWAPOTY2015/> [[2021–22 in Scottish football#Honours|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/craig-gordon-i-wanted-to-show-i-could-still-do-it-3vwqjs2sz |title=Craig Gordon: I wanted to show I could still do it |first=Iain |last=Collin |newspaper=The Times |date=4 May 2022 |accessdate=4 May 2022}}</ref>
*[[Scottish Professional Football League yearly awards|SPFL Premiership Player of the Year]]: [[2021–22 Scottish Premiership|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://spfl.co.uk/news/gordon-voted-player-of-year | title = GORDON VOTED PLAYER OF YEAR HEARTS KEEPER EARNS 2021/22 AWARD | publisher = [[SPFL]] | date = 17 May 2022 | access-date = 18 May 2022 }}</ref>
*[[SFWA Young Player of the Year]]: [[2003–04 in Scottish football#Other honours|2003–04]]<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.scottishfwa.com/young-player-of-the-year-1 | publisher=SFWA | title=SFWA YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/12849178.now-you-know-faddy-outfoxed-opposition-to-land-first-youth-award/ | work=Glasgow Times | title=NOW YOU KNOW: Faddy outfoxed opposition to land first youth award | date=10 October 2007 | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>
*[[Scottish Premier League Yearly Awards|SPL Young Player of the Year]]: [[2003–04 Scottish Premier League|2003–04]]<ref name = "Rae of hope"/>
*[[SFWA International Player of the Year]]: [[2009–10 in Scottish football#Honours|2009–10]]<ref>{{cite news | title=Jim Stewart saved me from being ditched by Hearts when I was 15, says Scotland No1 Craig Gordon | url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/jim-stewart-saved-me-from-being-ditched-1058441 | newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | access-date=15 April 2019 | date=8 May 2010}}</ref>
*[[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] Hall of Fame: 2007<ref name=HeartsHOF>{{cite web |url=http://news.stv.tv/east-central/24223-on-this-day-in-edinburghs-history-1982-scottish-goalkeeper-craig-gordon-was-born/ |title=On this day in Edinburgh's history: 1982 Scottish goalkeeper Craig Gordon was born |work=STV News |date=31 December 2011 |access-date=26 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026230209/http://news.stv.tv/east-central/24223-on-this-day-in-edinburghs-history-1982-scottish-goalkeeper-craig-gordon-was-born/ |archive-date=26 October 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Heart of Midlothian F.C.#Player of the year|Hearts Supporters Player of the Year: 2021–22]]<ref name = "forever">{{cite web | url = https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/heroes-honoured-at-forever-hearts | title = HEROES HONOURED AT FOREVER HEARTS | publisher = HOMFC | access-date = 9 May 2022 | date = 9 May 2022 }}</ref>
* Hearts Players' Player of the Year: [[2021–22 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2021–22]]<ref name = "forever"/>
*[[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|PFA Scotland Premiership Team of the Year]]: [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year#2014.E2.80.9315|2014–15]],<ref name="PFAT15" /> 2021–22<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/hearts-duo-make-pfas-team-of-the-year| title = HEARTS DUO MAKE TEAM OF THE YEAR | publisher = Heart of Midlothian FC | access-date = 26 April 2022 | date = 26 April 2022 }}</ref>
*[[Scotland national football team roll of honour]] inductee: 2017
*[[List of Scottish Premier League monthly award winners|SPL Young Player of the Month]]: [[List of Scottish Premier League monthly award winners#2003–04|December 2003]]<ref name = "December 2003"/>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{CelticFC.net|team/1231|archive=20200607180639}}
* {{SFA profile}}
* {{Soccerbase}}

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Craig Gordon

2024-10-15T22:23:11Z

Daftcelt: /* Steve Clarke, 2020–present */

{{short description|Scottish footballer}}
{{for|the American politician|J. Craig Gordon}}
{{distinguish|Gordon Craig (disambiguation){{!}}Gordon Craig}}
{{Use British English|date=April 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Craig Gordon
| image = Craig S Gordon.jpg
| caption = Gordon with Hearts in 2006
| fullname = Craig Sinclair Gordon<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheJoueur19828.html |title=Craig Gordon |newspaper=L'Équipe |location=Paris |access-date=4 January 2020}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|12|31|df=y}}<ref name=Hugman>{{Hugman|23202|access-date=4 January 2020}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Edinburgh]], Scotland
| height = {{convert|1.95|m|order=flip}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/3488/Craig-Gordon/overview |title=Craig Gordon: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=4 January 2020}}</ref>
| position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]]<ref name=Hugman/>
| currentclub = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| clubnumber = 1
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Currie Boys
| youthyears2 = 2000–2003
| youthclubs2 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C. Under-20s and Academy|Heart of Midlothian]]
| years1 = 2001–2007
| clubs1 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| caps1 = 139
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2001–2002
| clubs2 = → [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] (loan)
| caps2 = 12
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2007–2012
| clubs3 = [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]]
| caps3 = 88
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2014–2020
| clubs4 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| caps4 = 147
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2020–
| clubs5 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| caps5 = 87
| goals5 = 0

| nationalyears1 = 2002–2003
| nationalteam1 = [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland U21]]
| nationalcaps1 = 5
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2003–2005
| nationalteam2 = [[Scotland B national football team|Scotland B]]
| nationalcaps2 = 2
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2004–
| nationalteam3 = [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
| nationalcaps3 = 76 
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| club-update = 7 October 2024
| nationalteam-update = 12 June 2024
}}
'''Craig Sinclair Gordon''' (born 31 December 1982) is a Scottish professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for {{Scottish football updater|HeartofM}} club [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] and the [[Scotland national football team|Scotland national team]].

Gordon started his career with Heart of Midlothian. He spent time on loan at [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] (in [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]]), before establishing himself as Hearts' first-choice keeper between 2003 and 2007, winning the [[Scottish Cup]] in [[2005–06 Scottish Cup|2005–06]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/where-are-the-hearts-scottish-cup-winning-team-of-2006-now-1-4126505|title=Where are the Hearts Scottish cup-winning team of 2006 now?|date=13 May 2016|work=[[Edinburgh Evening News]]|access-date=26 January 2017}}</ref> English [[Premier League]] club [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] bought him in 2007 for £9 million (then the British transfer record fee for a goalkeeper).<ref name="knee injury">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scotland-ace-craig-gordon-admits-1680401|title=Scotland ace Craig Gordon admits his sights are set on management after career-threatening knee injury|last=Marshall|first=Alan|date=11 February 2013|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]|access-date=24 March 2013}}</ref>

Gordon suffered serious injuries during his time with Sunderland and was released from his contract in 2012.<ref name="knee injury"/> After two years out of the game, Gordon signed for [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in July 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/6165 | title=Craig Gordon signs for Celtic | publisher=[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] | date=3 July 2014 | access-date=26 January 2017}}</ref> He won five [[List of Scottish football champions|Scottish league titles]], two Scottish Cups and four [[Scottish League Cup]]s with Celtic, including [[Treble (association football)#Domestic trebles|domestic treble]]s in [[2016–17 Celtic F.C. season|2016–17]], [[2017–18 Celtic F.C. season|2017–18]] and [[2018–19 Celtic F.C. season|2018–19]]. He left Celtic and returned to Hearts in June 2020.

Gordon was the regular goalkeeper for the [[Scotland national football team]] between 2004 and 2010, before injuries interrupted his career, and returned to the national set-up in 2014.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/craig-gordon-having-family-see-4657573 | title=Craig Gordon: Having family see my Scotland comeback against England tops everything I've done in football | last=Haggerty | first=Anthony | work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=20 November 2014 | access-date=26 January 2017}}</ref> He made the [[Scottish FA International Roll of Honour]], having made his 50th full international appearance for Scotland in 2017. In June 2024 he became the oldest footballer to have played for Scotland.

Gordon has been voted the [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]] three times, in 2006, 2015 and 2022, and was voted [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]] and [[SFWA Young Player of the Year]] in 2004.

==Club career==
===Early career===
Born in [[Edinburgh]],<ref name=Hugman/> Gordon attended [[Balerno Community High School]] from 1994 until 1999.<ref>[https://www.tes.com/magazine/archived/scotland-players-old-schools-send-good-luck-messages Scotland players' old schools send good luck messages], Henry Hepburn, [[TES (magazine)]], 11 June 2021</ref> His father, David Gordon, played in goal for several [[East of Scotland Football League|East of Scotland]] clubs, and Gordon spent many Saturday afternoons as a child watching him play.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Grahame|first1=Ewing|title=Craig Gordon: Dad inspired me|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/scotland/2325884/Craig-Gordon-Dad-inspired-me.html|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=11 August 2014|date=16 November 2007}}</ref> Gordon started off his own career as a goalkeeper at local team Currie Boys Football Club, and then went on to join and graduate from the [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] (Hearts) youth development programme. He won the [[Scottish Youth Cup]] in 1999–2000, with Hearts beating [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] 5–3 at [[Hampden Park]]<ref name = "famous">{{cite web | url=https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/famous-faces-youth-cup-final/ | title=Famous Faces – Youth Cup Final | publisher=[[Scottish Football Association|SFA]] | date=19 May 2015 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref> and the [[SPFL Development League|SPL Under-18 League]] in 2000–01, both under the management of [[John McGlynn (Scottish footballer)|John McGlynn]].<ref name = "agency">{{cite web | url=https://sportcareersagency.com/profile/john-mcglynn-2730 | title=JOHN MCGLYNN Pro Licensed Manager, Coach & Scout | publisher=Sports Career Agency | access-date=2 June 2019 | archive-date=2 June 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602181127/https://sportcareersagency.com/profile/john-mcglynn-2730 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.afcheritage.org/matches/fixtures/mreport.cfm?fixture_id=13610&season=2000-01&squad=Youth | title=2000/01 U18 SPL: Hearts 3-1 Aberdeen | publisher=AFC Heritage | access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref>

===Cowdenbeath (loan)===
Gordon was loaned to lower league club [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] in 2001. In his time there, he continued to train regularly with Hearts, but spent two nights a week training with Cowdenbeath.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} His first professional game was at Forthbank against [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]], and he went on to make a total of 13 appearances before being recalled by Hearts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Craig Gordon career playing details|url=http://www.cowdenbeath-mad.co.uk/unknown_team_or_unattached/player/career/craig_gordon_5207/index.shtml|work=Cowdenbeath-Mad|access-date=11 August 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812203213/http://www.cowdenbeath-mad.co.uk/unknown_team_or_unattached/player/career/craig_gordon_5207/index.shtml|archive-date=12 August 2014}}</ref> Cowdenbeath went undefeated in their home games during Gordon's time there,{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} and he won praise for an outstanding performance in an away league match in [[Dumfries]] versus [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] which ended 3–1. Divisional champions that season, Queens, dominated the game, but Gordon's saves thwarted them time and again, with opposition manager [[John Connolly (Scottish footballer)|John Connolly]] describing Gordon's performance as "sensational".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Young|first1=David|title=Gordon saves pals blushes; QOS 1 Cowdenbeath.3|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+GORDON+SAVES+PALS+BLUSHES%3B+QOS.............+1+COWDENBEATH...-a079937052|work=Sunday Mail|access-date=11 August 2014|date=11 November 2001}}</ref>

===Heart of Midlothian===
Gordon made his debut for Hearts in a 1–1 draw with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] on 6 October 2002.<ref name="debut">{{cite news| url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20060603/craig-gordon_2241731_893911| title=Hearts Hall of Fame| date=2 February 2010| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313125448/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20060603/craig-gordon_2241731_893911| archive-date=13 March 2012| df=dmy-all}}</ref> His one other appearance that season was in a 4–0 defeat against [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]] on 25 January 2003 in the third round of the [[Scottish Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mighty Falkirk stun Hearts |date=13 February 2003 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/2689605.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=4 January 2019}}</ref> Over the course of the following season, [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003–04 season]], he edged out [[Tepi Moilanen]] as the regular Hearts goalkeeper, playing in 29 of Hearts' league fixtures.<ref name="debut" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/sea/2003-04.html#app |work=London Hearts Supporters Club |title=2003–04 |access-date=2 March 2016}}</ref> Gordon made his first appearance in European competition on 6 November 2003, playing in the first leg of Hearts' [[UEFA Cup]] second round tie in France against [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]. He performed well and kept a clean sheet in an impressive 1–0 win for Hearts.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1719/match=73664/postmatch/report/index.html | title=De Vries delight for Hearts |work=UEFA.com |date=7 November 2003 |access-date=2 March 2016}}</ref> Despite that result, Heart lost the return leg 2–0 in Edinburgh to go out on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/3239212.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=2 March 2016 |date=27 November 2003 |title=Hearts sunk by Bordeaux}}</ref> His performances that year resulted in him being short-listed for the [[Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year]] award,<ref>{{cite web|title=Parkhead players dominate player of the year shortlist | work=Herald Scotland | url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/parkhead-players-dominate-player-of-the-year-shortlist-1.87836 | access-date=13 August 2014 | date=19 April 2004}}</ref><ref name=HeartsHOF /> which was eventually won by then [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] midfielder [[Stephen Pearson]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Buckingham|first=Mark|title=Bhoys duo take player awards|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11787/2297342/bhoys-duo-take-player-awards|work=Sky Sports|access-date=13 August 2014}}</ref> Gordon did win [[SFWA Young Player of the Year]] and [[Scottish Premier League Yearly Awards|SPL Young Player of the Year]] accolades for 2003–04.<ref name = "Rae of hope">{{cite web | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2379179/Rangers-land-their-Rae-of-hope.html | title=Rangers land their Rae of hope | work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] | date=19 May 2004 | access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thefootballnetwork.net/main/s555/st137422.htm | title=#1 Craig Gordon | publisher=The Football Network | date=15 December 2008 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref> He was selected as [[List of Scottish Premier League monthly award winners|SPL Young Player of the Month]] too for December 2003.<ref name = "December 2003">{{cite news | url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/bank-of-scotland-monthly-award-winners-2006-01-17 | title=BANK OF SCOTLAND MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=17 January 2006 | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.myfootballfacts.com/world-football/scottish-football/spl_manager_and_player_of_the_month_awards/ | title=SPL / SPFL Manager and Player of the Month Award 2000-01 to 2018-19 | publisher=My Football Facts | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref> Manager [[Craig Levein]] praised Gordon for his performances, stating that he had a "brilliant" season and that whilst Levein initially only intended to play him in a handful of games, "he did so well that I couldn't take him out [of the first team]."<ref>{{cite web|title=Craig's praise for keeper|url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk.p.preprod.performgroup.com/articles/20040705/craigs-praise-for-keeper_2241384_538398#continue|work=Hearts FC|access-date=15 April 2015|date=5 July 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305084713/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk.p.preprod.performgroup.com/articles/20040705/craigs-praise-for-keeper_2241384_538398#continue|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Gordon signed a new three-year contract with the club in August 2004.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01a0-0e6c3448531d-913c334d69f3-1000--hearts-warmed-by-gordon-deal/?referrer=%2fuefaeuropaleague%2fnews%2fnewsid%3d214324 | publisher=[[UEFA]] | title=Hearts warmed by Gordon deal | date=10 August 2004 | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>

In his first full season as first choice goalkeeper, Hearts qualified for the [[2004–05 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]] after they finished third behind champions [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] and [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]].<ref>{{cite news | work=[[UEFA]] | title=Levein leaves Hearts |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01a2-0ea72c6b68b9-7d0f15acffc5-1000--levein-leaves-hearts/ | date=29 October 2004 | access-date=3 July 2020}}</ref> The team qualified for the group stages of the UEFA Cup beating [[S.C. Braga|Braga]] on aggregate 5–3.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3658048.stm | work=[[BBC]] | title=Hearts 3-1 Braga | date=16 September 2004 | access-date=3 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/3683102.stm | title=Braga 2-2 Hearts | date=30 September 2004 | access-date=3 July 2020}}</ref> Hearts also reached the semi-finals of both the [[2004–05 Scottish Cup|Scottish Cup]] (beaten by [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] after extra time) and [[2004–05 Scottish League Cup|Scottish League Cup]] (beaten by [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]) in season [[2004–05 in Scottish football|2004–05]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/4223227.stm | work=[[BBC]] | title=Motherwell 3-2 Hearts (AET) | date=1 February 2005 | access-date=3 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=Hearts 1-2 Celtic | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/4424779.stm | date=10 April 2005 | work=[[BBC]] | access-date=3 July 2020}}</ref>

Gordon had become a [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] regular by 2005 and his consistent displays during the [[2005–06 in Scottish football|2005–06]] season helped Hearts to a second-place finish in the [[Scottish Premier League]]<ref name=HeartsHOF /><ref name="spl2">{{cite web|title=Hearts 1–0 Aberdeen|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/4964794.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=3 October 2014|date=3 May 2006}}</ref> and victory in the Scottish Cup. The trophy was won in a [[Penalty shootout (association football)|penalty shootout]] against [[Gretna F.C.|Gretna]] following a 1–1 draw, with Gordon saving opponent [[Derek Townsley]]'s penalty.<ref name="cup06">{{cite web|title=Hearts 1–1 Gretna (4–2 on pens) |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/4764967.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=3 October 2014|date=13 May 2006}}</ref> He kept a clean-sheet in a 4–0 win against [[Edinburgh derby]] rivals [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] in the semi-final.<ref>{{cite news | title=Hibernian 0-4 Hearts | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/4860944.stm | work=[[BBC]] | date=2 April 2006 | access-date=3 July 2020}}</ref> Hearts owner [[Vladimir Romanov]] rejected an approach from [[Serie A]] side [[S.S.D. Palermo|Palermo]] for Gordon earlier in the season.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/dec/31/newsstory.sport | title=Number one target | work=[[The Guardian]]| date=31 December 2006 | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref> That season he was voted [[Scottish Football Writers' Association]] Player of the Year, becoming the first Hearts player to win the award since [[Sandy Jardine]] in 1986 and also the first goalkeeper since [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]' [[Andy Goram]] in 1993.<ref name=HeartsHOF /><ref name="POTY">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/4913878.stm|publisher=BBC Sport |title=Gordon voted player of the year |date=16 April 2006}}</ref>

For much of the [[2006–07 in Scottish football|2006–07 season]] rumours linked Gordon with a move away from [[Tynecastle Stadium|Tynecastle]], particularly following his involvement in the issuing of a statement against club owner [[Vladimir Romanov]]. Gordon and [[Paul Hartley]] flanked captain [[Steven Pressley]] as he read out a statement claiming there was "significant unrest" in the Hearts dressing room.<ref name="Unrest">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/6091336.stm |title=Romanov issues player ultimatum |publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 October 2006}}</ref> The venue for this statement, Hearts' Riccarton training ground, led to the media dubbing the players the "Riccarton Three".<ref name=HeartsHOF /><ref name="Riccarton3">{{cite news |url=http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport.cfm?id=292262007 |work=[[Edinburgh Evening News]] |title=Romanov brands Riccarton Three "traitors" in latest rant |date=23 February 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018070201/http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport.cfm?id=292262007 |archive-date=18 October 2007}}</ref> Rangers, [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] and [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] were all credited with an interest in the player in late 2006. Arsenal manager [[Arsène Wenger]] observed Gordon in action in Scotland's 1–0 victory against [[France national football team|France]] in a [[Euro 2008]] qualifying match.<ref name="BBC-arsenal">{{cite news | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/6036703.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |title=Gordon backed as best in Britain |date=10 October 2006}}</ref> He touted Gordon as having "presence and good handling and [he] looks a very good goalkeeper to me." Gordon confirmed his rising stock with a spectacular cross-goal save in the October 2006 [[Edinburgh derby]]<ref name="BBC-arsenal"/> and the following month he was named as Hearts' new [[Captain (association football)|captain]], replacing the departed Pressley. Despite Hearts' claims that he was ill, he was "dropped" to the bench for the game against [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] in December 2006 for what many believed to be a disciplinary measure by the club following his involvement in the "Riccarton Three" statement.<ref name="Dropped">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/6206265.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |title=Craig Gordon dropped to Hearts' bench |date=23 December 2006}}</ref> He was reinstated for the Edinburgh derby match against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] three days later. He was not listed in the squad to face Rangers on 27 January 2007, four days before the closure of the [[transfer window]], and it was confirmed by the club that they were negotiating his transfer.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/6305707.stm |title=Hearts may sell Gordon & Hartley |publisher=BBC Sport |date=28 January 2007}}</ref> Gordon remained a Hearts player when the window closed.

In March 2007, Gordon expressed his interest in playing for Arsenal, after reports had cited that he was linked as a candidate to succeed the veteran [[Jens Lehmann]] as Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper, stating "Arsenal is one of the top teams in Britain, in Europe, if not the world, so it is something that would definitely interest any player".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2038158,00.html |title=Puzzled Reyes dismisses Madrid rumours of a return to Sevilla |access-date=20 March 2007 |date= 20 March 2007 |work=The Guardian |first=Jeremy |last=Wilson}}</ref> Hearts failure to qualify for European competition at the season's end further increased speculation that Gordon would be sold, with Sunderland and [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] rumoured suitors in July 2007.<ref name="Suitors">{{cite news |url=http://sport.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=24&id=1232562007 |work=[[The Scotsman]] | title = McLeish tells Gordon to grab 'chance of a lifetime |date=7 August 2007}}</ref> His appearance in Hearts 3–1 [[friendly match|friendly]] defeat by [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] on 28 July<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2317859/Barcelona-too-hot-for-Hearts.html |title=Barcelona too hot for Hearts |first=Duncan |last=White |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=29 July 2007 |access-date=24 July 2014}}</ref> proved to be his last for the club for 13 years.

On 8 November 2007, Gordon was inducted into the Hearts Hall of Fame. Still only 24, he was the youngest player ever to have that honour bestowed upon him.<ref name=HeartsHOF />

===Sunderland===
[[File:Fulham vs Sunderland.jpg|thumbnail|Gordon (blue shirt) playing for [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] in 2008]]

In August 2007, Gordon agreed a five-year contract with [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_2647682,00.html|title=Black Cats Sign Craig Gordon|access-date=8 August 2007 |date=8 August 2007|work=[[Sky Sports]]}}</ref> The £9 million fee was the highest a British club had ever paid for a goalkeeper,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/8828042.stm |title=Sunderland's Craig Gordon sidelined by fractured arm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 July 2010 |access-date=24 July 2014}}</ref> until [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] paid around £17 million for [[David de Gea]] in 2011.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/may/24/manchester-united-david-de-gea |title=Manchester United confirm signing of David de Gea from Atlético Madrid |first=Daniel |last=Taylor |work=The Guardian |date=24 May 2011 |access-date=24 July 2014}}</ref> Gordon made his debut for Sunderland in the opening game of the [[2007–08 Premier League]] against [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]], keeping a clean sheet as his side won 1–0. During this match, the rival goalkeeper was [[Paul Robinson (footballer, born 1979)|Paul Robinson]] and the England first choice. It was the first time a Scotland first choice goalkeeper and an England first choice goalkeeper had faced each other in a club match since 2001, when Arsenal's [[David Seaman]] faced Tottenham's [[Neil Sullivan]].

Following Sunderland's 7–1 loss to [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] in December, Sunderland manager [[Roy Keane]] dropped Gordon to the bench and Welsh goalkeeper [[Darren Ward (footballer, born 1974)|Darren Ward]] took his place. Gordon regained his place as first choice goalkeeper three games later.<ref>{{cite news |first=Rob |last=Stewart |title=Roy Keane hails 'untouchable' Craig Gordon |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2299898/Roy-Keane-hails-untouchable-Craig-Gordon.html |location = London |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=9 May 2008}}</ref>

Midway through the 2008–09 season, Gordon was sidelined for several months with a knee injury and found himself as backup to [[Márton Fülöp]]. He regained his place in the starting eleven at the beginning of the 2009–10 season. On 7 November away at [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]], he broke his arm after colliding with [[Jermain Defoe]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Gordon blames Defoe for injury|url=http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index.php/news/content/view/full/83194|work=[[Morning Star (UK newspaper)|Morning Star]]|date=13 November 2009 |access-date=5 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511024104/http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index.php/news/content/view/full/83194 |archive-date=11 May 2012}}</ref> and was sidelined for nearly three months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Devastated Craig Gordon was close to peak form, insists Steve Bruce|url=http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/english/Devastated-Craig-Gordon-was-close.5842663.jp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716222922/http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/english/Devastated-Craig-Gordon-was-close.5842663.jp|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 July 2012|work=The Scotsman|date=20 November 2009}}</ref> He returned on 23 January in a game against [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Portsmouth 2 – 1 Sunderland |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/8468621.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=23 January 2010}}</ref>

During the summer of 2010, Gordon had surgery on his broken arm to remove a metal plate. He returned to training days later, but he fractured his arm again during a training session. It was confirmed he would miss the start of the [[2010–11 Premier League]] campaign, with Sunderland's new goalkeeper [[Simon Mignolet]] deputising. When Gordon returned from injury, Mignolet remained the first choice goalkeeper. On 9 November 2010, Gordon made his first appearance of the season away at [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]]. The game ended in a 1–1 draw. Gordon also starred in Sunderland's 3–0 win over Chelsea. On 18 December 2010, Gordon made a stunning reflex save to deny [[Zat Knight]] in a 1–0 win against [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]].<ref name = "gordonwinsbestsave"/> In 2012, this effort was voted as the best save in the 20-year history of the Premier League.<ref name="gordonwinsbestsave">{{cite news |url=http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/sunderlands-gordon-wins-best-save-award.html |title=Sunderland's Gordon wins Best Save Award |publisher=Premier League |access-date=11 May 2012 |date=11 May 2012 |archive-date=14 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120514002028/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/sunderlands-gordon-wins-best-save-award.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Injury struck again when he suffered a tendon injury in his knee, resulting in him being replaced by Mignolet.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.safc.com/404 |access-date=21 February 2022 }}</ref> The knee tendon problem allowed him to be the substitute goalkeeper, despite not being fully fit. On 19 April 2011, it was revealed that Gordon had undergone knee surgery to repair his knee tendon and an [[anterior cruciate ligament injury]] he had suffered.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11695_6884587,00.html |work=Sky Sports |publisher=BSkyB |title=Gordon out for six months |date=19 April 2011 |access-date=1 October 2012}}</ref> The recruitment of [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] goalkeeper [[Keiren Westwood]] added further doubt about the Scotsman's future. Gordon was linked with Arsenal and Celtic amongst other clubs in August 2011.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14533133.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |title=Gordon attracts Celtic interest | date=15 August 2011}}</ref> Gordon rejected a loan move to another club to continue his rehabilitation on [[Wearside]].<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/sunderland/transfer-talk/news/gordon-rejected-loan-move_21338.html | title = Craig Gordon rejected a loan move | date = 25 March 2012 | publisher = Sports Mole | access-date = 9 May 2022 }}</ref> He made his return on 4 January 2012 for the Sunderland [[reserve team]], keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 victory against Arsenal reserves. He returned to first team action on 28 April against Bolton Wanderers, but he was one of nine players released by Sunderland on 19 May 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18128262 |title=Craig Gordon released by Sunderland as nine players leave |publisher=BBC Sport |date=19 May 2012 |access-date=1 October 2012}}</ref>

=== Free agent and coaching work ===
Gordon was linked with a move to [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in 2011<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/jul/12/celtic-stipe-pletikosa-craig-gordon |title=Celtic give trial to goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa and eye Craig Gordon |work=The Guardian |date=12 July 2011 |access-date=13 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14533133 |title=Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon attracts Celtic interest |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 August 2011 |access-date=13 February 2014}}</ref> and 2012,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/100281-craig-gordon-open-to-advances-from-celtic-as-he-leaves-sunderland/ |title=Craig Gordon open to advances from Celtic as he leaves Sunderland |work=STV Sport |date=17 May 2012 |access-date=13 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044030/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/100281-craig-gordon-open-to-advances-from-celtic-as-he-leaves-sunderland/ |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/109069-craig-gordon-turned-down-three-year-deal-with-spl-champions-celtic/ |title=Craig Gordon turned down three-year deal with SPL champions Celtic |publisher=STV |date=3 July 2012 |access-date=13 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304082112/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/109069-craig-gordon-turned-down-three-year-deal-with-spl-champions-celtic/ |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/celtic/transfer-talk/news/gordon-turns-down-celtic-contract_33045.html |title=Craig Gordon turns down Celtic contract |work=Sports Mole |date=3 July 2012 |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref> but he did not sign with another club for two years as he continued to be troubled by knee injuries.<ref name = "coach"/> He regularly did television work during his time out of football.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/mar/06/craig-gordon-fresh-start-knee-problem | work=The Guardian | title=Craig Gordon looking for fresh start after conquering knee problem | date=6 March 2004 | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref> After meeting [[Ian Murray (footballer)|Ian Murray]] while doing television work, Gordon did some coaching work for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] on a casual basis.<ref name="coach" /> Gordon then admitted it was highly unlikely that he would play during 2012–13 and that he was considering becoming a coach.<ref name = "coach">{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/top-football-stories/craig-gordon-admits-he-may-never-play-again-1-2784265 |title=Craig Gordon admits he 'may never play again' |work=The Scotsman |date=11 February 2013 |access-date=11 February 2013}}</ref> Gordon trained with [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] during the 2013–14 season,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8793170/transfer-news-richard-foster-hoping-to-see-craig-gordon-at-rangers |title=Transfer news: Richard Foster hoping to see Craig Gordon at Rangers |work=Sky Sports |date=26 June 2013}}</ref><ref name = "fit">{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26821335 |title=Craig Gordon eyes Scotland return after prolonged injury lay-off |publisher=BBC Sport |date=31 March 2014 |access-date=3 July 2014}}</ref> but was not offered a contract.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/one-sides-loss-is-anothers-gain.25749058 |title=Craig Gordon, the goalie Rangers let slip away |work=The Herald |date=1 November 2014 |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref> In March 2014, Gordon said that he had fully recovered from his injuries and was looking to resume his playing career.<ref name = "fit"/> In June, Celtic confirmed that Gordon had been training with them and that they were in signing talks with him.<ref>{{cite web|last=McLauchlin|first=Brian|title=Craig Gordon: Celtic confirm signing talks with goalkeeper|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27725827|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=11 August 2014|date=6 June 2014}}</ref>

=== Celtic ===
==== 2014–15 ====
[[File:FC Salzburg vs. Celtic FC (4. Oktober 2918 Gruppe B, 11. Spieltag).jpg|thumb|upright|Gordon playing for [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in 2018]]
In July 2014, Gordon signed for [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28141334 |title=Celtic sign Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 July 2014 |access-date=3 July 2014}}</ref> He made his first appearance for Celtic on 19 July, playing in the first half of a pre-season friendly against [[Dynamo Dresden]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Scotland keeper Craig Gordon makes Celtic debut in 1–1 draw against Dynamo Dresden|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/former-scotland-keeper-craig-gordon-makes-celtic-debut-in-1-1-draw-against-dynamo-dre.24800034 |work=Herald Scotland|access-date=11 August 2014|date=20 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="et2507">{{cite news|last=McGill|first=John|title=Gordon: Celtic debut helped me clear mental barrier of playing again|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/celtic/gordon-celtic-debut-helped-me-clear-mental-barrier-of-playing-again-173120n.24847232 |work=Evening Times|access-date=11 August 2014|date=25 July 2014}}</ref> Gordon made several saves in his 45-minute appearance, and said afterwards "It was good to get back playing. From a personal point of view, it's been a long time out. So it was good to get out there and to play for 45 minutes and get a clean sheet in the first half. I have to be happy with that."<ref name="et2507" /> [[Fraser Forster]] was transferred to [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]] for a reported £10 million transfer fee in August,<ref>{{cite news|title=England goalkeeper Fraser Forster moves from Celtic to Southampton for £10 million to boost Saints |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/11024122/England-goalkeeper-Fraser-Forster-moves-from-Celtic-to-Southampton-for-10-million-to-boost-Saints.html|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=13 August 2014|date=10 August 2014}}</ref> clearing the way for Gordon to become first choice goalkeeper. Gordon made his first competitive appearance in over two years on 13 August 2014,<ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Kristian|title=Team News: Craig Gordon makes first competitive start in more than two years|url=http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/celtic/team-news/team-news-gordon-starts-in-celtic-opener_170993.html |work=Sports Mole |access-date=13 August 2014|date=13 August 2014}}</ref> a 3–0 win against [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Scottish Premiership: Celtic open title defence with 3–0 win at St Johnstone|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/315433/report |publisher=BSkyB |work=Sky Sports|access-date=13 August 2014|date=13 August 2014}}</ref>

After only three games for Celtic, an impressive start to the season earned Gordon a recall to the [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] national team in August 2014.<ref name=vsgermany>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28924479 |title=Gordon Strachan calls up Callum McGregor and Craig Gordon |publisher=BBC Sport |date=25 August 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref> His good form for Celtic continued both domestically and in Europe especially,<ref name=vsgermany/><ref name=consolation>{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/craig-gordon-offers-consolation-for-celtic-fans-1-3521623 |title=Craig Gordon offers consolation for Celtic fans |work=The Scotsman |date=27 August 2014 |access-date=25 February 2015}}</ref> with strong displays against [[FC Red Bull Salzburg|Salzburg]],<ref name=2v2Salzburg>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/6697 |title=Manager delighted with team's commitment |work=Celtic FC |date=18 September 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/09/19/celtic-boss-deila-hails-fantastic-signing/ |title=Celtic boss Deila hails 'fantastic signing' |work=Here is the City |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref> [[GNK Dinamo Zagreb|Dinamo Zagreb]]<ref name=1v0Zagreb>{{cite web |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11959/9500237/europa-league-celtic-manager-praises-goalkeeper-craig-gordon-after-dinamo-zagreb-win |title=Europa League: Celtic manager praises goalkeeper Craig Gordon after Dinamo Zagreb win |work=Sky Sports |publisher=BSkyB |date=3 October 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref><ref name=1v0Zagreb2>[http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/03/celtic-fans-reaction/ Celtic fans react to Craig Gordon's performance on Twitter – 'Better than Forster'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026052153/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/03/celtic-fans-reaction/ |date=26 October 2014 }} Here is the City. Retrieved 31 December 2014.</ref> and [[FC Astra Giurgiu|Astra Giurgiu]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29748803 |title=Celtic have Craig Gordon to thank for victory jig |publisher=BBC Sport |date=23 October 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref><ref name=2v1Astra>{{cite web |url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/24/ib-celtic-fans-react-to-craig-gordons-performance-on-twitter/ |title=Celtic fans react to Craig Gordon's performance against Astra Giurgiu on twitter |work=Here is the City |access-date=31 December 2014 |archive-date=26 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026052600/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/24/ib-celtic-fans-react-to-craig-gordons-performance-on-twitter/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> helping Celtic qualify for the [[2014–15 UEFA Europa League|UEFA Europa League]] knockout stages.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/7639 |title=Craig Gordon hopes Celtic form can rekindle Scotland career |publisher=Celtic FC |date=11 February 2015 |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref> His performances drew praise from his teammates,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/6896 |title=Matthews impressed by Celtic's new No.1 |publisher=Celtic FC |date=17 October 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/8064 |title=Matthews: Craig's a top goalkeeper |publisher=Celtic FC |date=18 April 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/7249 |title=Stokes makes a case for Celtic defence |publisher=Celtic FC |date=8 December 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32208570 |title=Celtic: Kris Commons backs Craig Gordon for player of the year |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 April 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/05/17/charlie-mulgrew-class-craig-gordon-was-a-great-signing-by-ronny/ |title=Charlie Mulgrew: 'Class' Craig Gordon was a great signing by Ronny Deila |work=HITC |date=17 May 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015 |archive-date=28 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528032015/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/05/17/charlie-mulgrew-class-craig-gordon-was-a-great-signing-by-ronny/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> club coaches,<ref name=2v2Salzburg/><ref name=1v0Zagreb/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/7907 |title=Collins salutes 'incredible' Craig Gordon |publisher=Celtic FC |date=24 May 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref><ref name=Collinssays>{{cite news |url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/558822/Celtic-Craig-Gordan-Pure-Class-Says-John-Collins |title=Craig Gordon is 'pure class' like Henrik Larsson and Lubo Moravcik, says John Collins |work=Daily Express |date=17 February 2015 |access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref> national coach,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/6854 |title=Gordon Strachan's praise for Craig Gordon |publisher=Celtic FC |date=10 October 2014 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/24/strachan-hails-celtic-summer-signings-stellar-form/ |title=Strachan hails summer signing's stellar form |publisher=HITC |access-date=20 May 2015 |archive-date=28 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528032108/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/24/strachan-hails-celtic-summer-signings-stellar-form/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> supporters<ref name=1v0Zagreb2/><ref name=2v1Astra/><ref name=1v0Partick>{{cite web |url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/12/04/celtic-fans-react-on-twitter-to-craig-gordons-performance-v-part/ |title=Celtic fans react on Twitter to Craig Gordon's performance v Partick |work=Here is the City |access-date=31 December 2014 |archive-date=13 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213182738/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/12/04/celtic-fans-react-on-twitter-to-craig-gordons-performance-v-part/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sports-hotline-celtic-fans-demand-4387575 |title=Sports Hotline: Celtic fans demand new contract for Craig Gordon as keeper continues to impress |work=Daily Record |date=6 October 2014 |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sports-hotline-celtic-fans-reckon-4375528 |title=Sports Hotline: Celtic fans reckon they've swapped one £10m keeper for another |work=Daily Record |date=4 October 2014 |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref> and observers.<ref name=consolation/> Many believed he was finally over his long-term injury problems and back to his best. He was already being tagged as one of Celtic's greatest bargains.<ref name=Collinssays/> Gordon also shut out his former team Hearts twice in cup matches.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29233038 |title=Scottish League Cup: Celtic 3–0 Hearts |publisher=BBC Sport |date=24 September 2014 |access-date=22 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/7198 |title=Scottish Cup: Hearts 0–4 Celtic |work=Celtic FC |date=30 November 2014 |access-date=22 February 2015}}</ref>

Gordon kept eight successive clean sheets between December and February,<ref name=2014to15stats>{{cite web|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=24322&season_id=144 |title=Craig Gordon – 2014/15 stats |work=Soccerbase |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> which almost became nine until a 72nd minute [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] goal ended the run on 14 February 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31367623|title=St Johnstone 1-2 Celtic|work=BBC Sport |access-date=31 October 2021}}</ref> An outstanding double save near the end ensured a 2–1 win for Celtic.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/st-johnstone-1-celtic-2-5163140 |title=St Johnstone 1 Celtic 2: Ronny Deila's men survive late fight back to win their eighth game on the spin |work=Daily Record |date=14 February 2015 |access-date=18 February 2015 |first=David |last=McCarthy}}</ref> Gordon endured a torrid night in the Europa League against [[Inter Milan]] on 19 February 2015, being culpable for Inter's opening goal and at fault for their third before half-time; Celtic rallied to square the match at 3–3 with an injury time goal, and Gordon went some way to redeeming his earlier errors by pulling off an outstanding save from [[Xherdan Shaqiri]]'s free kick in what proved to be the last action of the game.<ref>{{cite web|last1=McCarthy|first1=David|title=Celtic 3 Inter Milan 3: John Guidetti puts seal on stunning night of intense drama at Parkhead|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/celtic-3-inter-milan-3-5195871|work=Daily Record|access-date=24 February 2015|date=20 February 2015}}</ref> In the second leg at the [[San Siro]], Gordon kept 10-man Celtic in the tie with a number of excellent saves until the 87th minute when [[Fredy Guarín]] scored with a powerful strike to give Inter a 1–0 win on the night and a 4–3 aggregate victory.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/europa-league/311920-inter-milan-1-0-celtic-player-ratings-from-the-europa-league-clash/ |title=Inter Milan 1–0 Celtic: Player ratings from the Europa League clash |publisher=STV Sport |date=26 February 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232753/http://sport.stv.tv/football/europa-league/311920-inter-milan-1-0-celtic-player-ratings-from-the-europa-league-clash/ |archive-date=3 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> One of Gordon's saves away against Inter was compared to [[Gordon Banks#1970 World Cup|Gordon Banks' save against Pele]] in 1970.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/craig-gordons-greatest-saves-celtic-5243839 |title=Craig Gordon's greatest saves: Celtic and Scotland star proves he is back to his best |work=Daily Record |date=27 February 2015 |access-date=24 March 2015}}</ref>

Gordon won his first silverware with Celtic after they defeated [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] 2–0 in the [[2015 Scottish League Cup Final|Scottish League Cup Final]] on 15 March 2015.<ref name=2015SLCfinal>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31785677 |title=Dundee Utd 0–2 Celtic |publisher=BBC Sport |date=14 March 2015 |access-date=24 March 2015}}</ref> He kept a clean sheet in every round of the competition,<ref name=SFWAPOTY2015>{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/craig-gordon-named-writers-player-of-the-year-1-3777710 |title=Craig Gordon named writers' Player of the Year |work=The Scotsman |first=Stephen |last=Halliday |date=20 May 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> which included playing in the first [[Old Firm]] game for three years.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30971812 |title=Celtic 2–0 Rangers |publisher=BBC Sport |date=1 February 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> According to ''[[The Scotsman]]'' in March 2015, Gordon was attracting the attention of [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/english/chelsea-eye-shock-swoop-for-craig-gordon-1-3707059 |title=Chelsea eye shock swoop for Craig Gordon |work=The Scotsman |date=3 March 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/craig-gordon-flattered-by-rumoured-chelsea-interest-1-3718808 |title=Craig Gordon flattered by rumoured Chelsea interest |work=The Scotsman |date=14 March 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> He made his 50th Celtic appearance in a 2–1 league win at Dundee on 22 April 2015.<ref name=2014to15stats/> A day after shutting out Dundee in a 5–0 home win,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32443335 |title=Celtic 5–0 Dundee |publisher=BBC Sport |date=1 May 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref> Celtic became [[2014–15 Scottish Premiership|league champions]] after Aberdeen lost at Dundee United on 2 May 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32447990 |title=Dundee United 1–0 Aberdeen |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2 May 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref> It was his first league title as a player. Gordon played 52 times and kept 28 clean sheets in his first season at Celtic.<ref name=2014to15stats/><ref name=SFWAPOTY2015/>

Gordon was voted [[SFWA Footballer of the Year|Player of the Year]] by the [[Scottish Football Writers' Association]], and was selected in the [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year#2014.E2.80.9315|PFA Scotland Premiership Team of the Year]].<ref name=SFWAPOTY2015/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32807515 |title=Celtic's Craig Gordon wins writers' player of the year award |publisher=BBC Sport |date=20 May 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref><ref name="PFAT15">{{cite news |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/pfa-scotland-team-of-the-year-sees-rangers-season-voted-unworthy-of-mention.124924210 |title=PFA Scotland Team of the Year sees Rangers' season voted unworthy of mention |work=Herald Scotland |date=1 May 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/spfl-dream-team-pfa-scotland-5616035 |title=The SPFL dream team: PFA Scotland announce their teams of the year |last=Kyle |first=Gregor |date=1 May 2015 |website=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref> He was omitted from the [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year|PFA Players']] shortlist, despite having been touted amongst the favourites to win it.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/opinion/sport/chris-sutton-craig-gordons-been-5414648? |title=Most read Chris Sutton: Craig Gordon's been so good for Celtic this season no one's noticed Fraser Forster's away |work=Daily Record |date=28 March 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/who-your-scottish-premiership-player-5554359 |title=Who is YOUR Scottish Premiership Player of the Year? The runners and riders ahead of big vote |work=Daily Record |date=20 April 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/craig-gordon-player-year-snub-5564581 |title=Craig Gordon in Player of the Year SNUB |work=Daily Record |date=23 April 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/celtic/celticcomment/craig-gordon-gets-my-vote-for-player-of-the-year-even-though-hes-not-204578n.124092823 |title=Craig Gordon gets my vote for player of the year |work=Evening Times |date=25 April 2015 |access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref>

==== 2015–16 ====
For the [[2015–16 Celtic F.C. season|2015–16]] season, Gordon was assigned the number 1 shirt to wear, replacing the number 26 shirt he wore when he was signed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/8257 |title=Craig Gordon is Celtic's No.1 |work=Celtic FC |date=13 May 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> In July 2015, Gordon signed a new contract with Celtic until 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33708335 |title=Goalkeeper Craig Gordon extends Celtic deal to 2018 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=29 July 2015 |access-date=29 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/8705 |title=Craig Gordon Extends Celtic Contract |work=[[Celtic FC]] |date=29 July 2015 |access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref> His first match of season 2015–16 was the 2–0 [[2015–16 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]] second qualifying round first leg win at home to [[Stjarnan]] on 15 July 2015.<ref name="2016 stats">{{Soccerbase season|24322|2015|access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> Celtic progressed 6–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33609346 |title=Stjarnan 1–4 Celtic |publisher=BBC Sport |date=22 July 2015 |access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref> The 1–0 win against [[Qarabağ FK|Qarabağ]], in the third qualifying round first leg at home, was his 30th clean sheet in 55 appearances for Celtic.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ronny-deila-hails-celtic-star-6169022 |title=Ronny Deila hails Celtic star Craig Gordon as the best keeper he has ever seen |newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |date=31 July 2015 |access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref> Celtic advanced 1–0 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/33790033 |title=Qarabag 0–0 Celtic |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 August 2015 |access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref> Gordon also started the league campaign with consecutive clean sheets against [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]] and [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Games Involving Gordon, Craig Anthony In Season 2015/2016|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player_games.php?playerid=6731&page=1|website=Fitbastats|access-date=13 August 2015}}</ref> However, Gordon's form at this time was generally poorer than the previous season, in part due to Celtic struggling to find a settled defensive line-up following the departures of centre-halves [[Virgil van Dijk]] and [[Jason Denayer]].<ref>{{cite news|title="Gordon needs Deila's help" Bonner|url=http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/gordon-needs-deilas-help-bonner/|access-date=27 October 2015|work=CQN Magazine|date=20 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Lamont|first1=Alasdair|title=Molde 3 – 1 Celtic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34129152|access-date=27 October 2015|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 October 2015}}</ref>

==== 2016–17 ====

Gordon saved a penalty in a 2–0 second leg defeat at [[Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C.|Hapoel Be'er Sheva]] in the [[2016–17 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round#Play-off round|UEFA Champions League play-off round]], with Celtic progressing to the group stage after a three-year absence 5–4 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/hapoel-beer-sheva-2-0-8693036 | title=Hapoel Beer Sheva 2–0 Celtic (4–5 on agg): Scottish champions back in Champions League group stages | work=[[Daily Mirror|Mirror]] | date=23 August 2016 | access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref> He made his first ever appearance in the [[2016–17 UEFA Champions League group stage|UEFA Champions League group stage]] in a 3–3 home draw with [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] on 28 September 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/14770391.Craig_Gordon__I_loved_my_Champions_League_debut___now_I_hope_to_keep_my_first_team_jersey/ | title=Celtic's Craig Gordon: I loved my Champions League debut – now I hope to keep my first-team jersey | work=[[The Herald (Glasgow)|Herald]] | date=29 September 2016 | access-date=30 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://stv.tv/sport/football/1368384-craig-gordon-champions-league-debut-was-loudest-game-i-ve-played-in/ | title=Craig Gordon: Champions League debut was loudest game I've played in | work=[[STV (TV channel)|STV]] | date=28 September 2016 | access-date=30 January 2017 | archive-date=2 February 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202061703/https://stv.tv/sport/football/1368384-craig-gordon-champions-league-debut-was-loudest-game-i-ve-played-in/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>

Gordon won his second [[2016–17 Scottish League Cup|League Cup]] with the club without conceding a goal in the competition (just like in [[2014–15 Scottish League Cup|2014–15]]), after Celtic beat [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] 3–0 in the [[2016 Scottish League Cup Final (November)|final]], as the club won its 100 major trophy on 28 November 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.skysports.com/football/aberdeen-vs-celtic/367777 | title=Aberdeen 0–3 Celtic: Brendan Rodgers' side win the Scottish League Cup | work=[[Sky Sports]] | date=28 November 2016 | access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref>
He kept a clean sheet in a 1–0 home win against [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] on 25 January 2017, a result which meant that Celtic equalled a 50-years-old club record 26 match unbeaten start to a domestic season (a record set by the [[Lisbon Lions]] in [[1966–67 in Scottish football|1966–67]]).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38659687 | title=Celtic 1–0 St Johnstone |publisher=BBC Sport | date=25 January 2017 | access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38753060 | title=Celtic 1–0 St Johnstone: Rodgers hails players after Lisbon Lions record equalled |publisher=BBC Sport | date=25 January 2017 | access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref> Gordon shut out his former club Hearts four days later, in a 4–0 home win, as Celtic broke the Lisbon Lions' unbeaten record.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/celtic-4-hearts-0-as-9716214 | title=Celtic 4 Hearts 0 as Hoops break 50-year record with Parkhead romp | work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=29 January 2017 | access-date=30 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/brendan-rodgers-hails-celtics-incredible-9717249 | title=Brendan Rodgers hails Celtic's "incredible run" as Bhoys break record with 4–0 win over Hearts | work=[[Daily Mirror|Mirror]] | date=29 January 2017 | access-date=30 January 2017}}</ref>

[[Premier League]] club [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] made an approach for Gordon during the January 2017 transfer window,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38760966 |title=Craig Gordon: Celtic tell Chelsea that goalkeeper is not for sale |publisher=BBC Sport |first=Chris |last=McLaughlin |date=26 January 2017 |access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref> which Celtic rejected. In March 2017, Gordon signed a contract with Celtic that ran until 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39204943 |title=Craig Gordon: Celtic goalkeeper commits to club until 2020 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=8 March 2017 |access-date=8 March 2017}}</ref> Gordon again shut out Hearts, in a 5–0 victory at [[Tynecastle Stadium|Tynecastle]] on 2 April 2017, with the club clinching the [[2016–17 Scottish Premiership|Scottish Premiership]] title for the sixth successive season in record time with eight matches remaining. The team also broke a 100-years-old club record for an unbeaten start to a domestic season (36 matches in-a-row in 1916–17), with this win being their 37th domestic match unbeaten.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39396454 | title=Heart of Midlothian 0–5 Celtic | publisher=BBC Sport | date=2 April 2017 | access-date=2 April 2017}}</ref>

Gordon was also in goal for Celtic in the 5–1 league win at Rangers on 29 April 2017, which was the club's biggest victory at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]] since 1897 (4–0 in 1897).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39676372 | title=Rangers 1–5 Celtic | publisher=BBC Sport | date=29 April 2017 | access-date=30 April 2017}}</ref> On 21 May 2017, he kept a clean sheet in a 2–0 home win over Hearts in the final league match of the season, a result which meant Celtic completed a 38-match league season without losing a match, the first team to go an entire Scottish league season without a defeat since season [[1898–99 Scottish Division One|1898–99]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-become-invincibles-heres-records-10461619 | title=Celtic become The Invincibles and here's the records they have shattered during a stunning season | work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=21 May 2017 | access-date=21 May 2017}}</ref> He also won the [[2016–17 Scottish Cup|Scottish Cup]], after he played in the 2–1 [[2017 Scottish Cup Final|final]] win against [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] on 27 May 2017, which saw the club complete the [[Treble (association football)#Domestic trebles|domestic treble]] and finish a full 47-match domestic season without losing.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39984102 | title=Celtic 2–1 Aberdeen | publisher=BBC Sport | date=27 May 2017 | access-date=30 May 2017}}</ref><ref name = "numbers">{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-201617-in-numbers/ | title=Season 2016/17 in numbers | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=29 May 2017 | access-date=30 May 2017 | archive-date=7 August 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071051/https://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-201617-in-numbers/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>

Celtic topped the list for the most shut-outs in the [[Scottish Professional Football League|SPFL]] with 19 clean sheets and held the joint best record with [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] for goals conceded in the SPFL with 25.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/scottish-premiership/2016-17/ | title=Scottish Premiership 2016-17 Overview | publisher=Sportsmole | access-date=14 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/spfl-shut-outs-201617-97 | title=SPFL SHUT-OUTS 2016/17 | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=27 April 2017 | access-date=14 June 2019}}</ref><ref name = "numbers"/>

====Later years====
Celtic again won domestic trebles in [[2017–18 in Scottish football|2017–18]] and in [[2018–19 in Scottish football|2018–19]]. This meant they had won all three competitions for three consecutive years, a feat known as the "treble treble".<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/05/26/celtics-treble-treble-success-opens-comparisons-debate/ | title=Celtic's 'treble treble' success opens up comparisons debate | work=The Daily Telegraph | date=26 May 2019 | access-date=2 June 2019| last1=Forsyth | first1=Roddy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/the-incredible-stats-behind-celtic-s-unprecedented-treble-treble-1-4936307 | title=The incredible stats behind Celtic's unprecedented treble treble | work=The Scotsman | date=28 May 2019 | access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref> Gordon played regularly during that time but occasional high-profile mistakes, such as in the UEFA Europa League against [[Fenerbahçe S.K. (football)|Fenerbahçe]] in 2015<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/dec/10/celtic-fenerbahce-europa-league-match-report Celtic bow out of Europa League with battling draw at 10-man Fenerbahce], The Guardian, 10 December 2015</ref> and [[FC Red Bull Salzburg|Red Bull Salzburg]] in 2018,<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/dec/13/celtic-red-bull-salzburg-europa-league-match-report Celtic survive Craig Gordon's calamity to advance in Europa League], The Guardian, 13 December 2018</ref> posed doubts as to his reliability; he lost his place to Fraser Forster (returning from Southampton on loan) in 2019–20, and made only six first team appearances during that season.<ref name = celtic20/> He decided to leave Celtic in June 2020, despite having been offered a new contract, as he wanted to play more regularly.<ref name = celtic20>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53213716 |title=Craig Gordon: Goalkeeper leaves Celtic amid Hearts interest |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=28 June 2020 |access-date=28 June 2020}}</ref>

===Return to Heart of Midlothian ===
After leaving Celtic, Gordon signed a two-year contract with [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] in June 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53218423 |title=Craig Gordon: Hearts sign Scotland goalkeeper after Celtic exit |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=29 June 2020 |access-date=29 June 2020}}</ref> He made a good start to his second spell with Hearts, helping them reach the [[2020 Scottish Cup Final]] by making key saves during the semi-final against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibs]] (delayed from the previous season).<ref name = recall>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54786486 |title=Craig Gordon: Hearts goalkeeper to make Scotland return for Serbia play-off |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=3 November 2020 |access-date=3 November 2020}}</ref> Against [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]], Gordon captained the team on his 200th appearance for the club. He became the 75th Hearts player to reach that milestone.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/craig-gordon-makes-200th-hearts-appearance | title=CRAIG GORDON MAKES 200TH HEARTS APPEARANCE | publisher=Hearts FC | date=13 March 2021 | access-date=14 May 2021}}</ref> A 3–0 win marked his 66th Hearts shut out.<ref>{{cite news | title=Craig Gordon emphasises Hearts clean sheet record after 'nice day's work' on 200th appearance | url=https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/craig-gordon-emphasises-hearts-clean-20141109.amp | work=Edinburgh Live | date=13 March 2021 | access-date=14 May 2021}}</ref> He finished the season with eight consecutive clean sheets.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/hearts-goalkeeper-craig-gordon-involved-in-huge-dilemma-for-scotland-manager-steve-clarke-ahead-of-euro-2020/ar-BB1gEBlb | title=Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon involved in huge dilemma for Scotland manager Steve Clarke ahead of Euro 2020 | publisher=[[MSN]] | date=13 May 2021 | access-date=14 May 2021}}</ref> Gordon lost out to teammate [[Liam Boyce]] for [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year (lower leagues)|Championship Player of the Year]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/hearts-duo-craig-gordon-liam-20589917.amp | title=Hearts duo Craig Gordon and Liam Boyce nominated for Championship Player of the Year | work=Edinburgh Live | date=13 May 2021 | access-date=14 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liam-boyce-voted-best-player-20614399 | title=Liam Boyce voted best player in Scottish Championship by his fellow pros | work=Belfast Live | date=17 May 2021 | access-date=17 May 2021}}</ref> but did make [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|Team of the Year]] for the division.<ref name = "pfa 21">{{cite web | url=https://pfascotland.co.uk/pfa-scotland-championship-team-of-the-year-2021/ | title=PFA SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM OF THE YEAR 2021 | date=17 May 2021 | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=17 May 2021}}</ref>

Ahead of the [[2021–22 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2021–22]] season Gordon became the Hearts club captain, following the retirement of previous captain [[Steven Naismith]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Robbie: Craig perfect captain choice {{!}} Heart Of Midlothian Football Club|url=https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/robbie-craig-perfect-captain-choice|access-date=2 August 2021|website=www.heartsfc.co.uk}}</ref> He signed a new contract in December 2021, which is due to keep him at the club until 2024.<ref>{{ Cite web | title = CRAIG GORDON SIGNS NEW CONTRACT | url = https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/craig-gordon-signs-new-contract | publisher= Heart of Midlothian FC | access-date = 27 April 2022 | date = 31 December 2021 }}</ref> In November 2021 he broke the record, previously held by [[Steven Pressley]], for most international appearances made while with Hearts.<ref>{{ cite news| url = https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/the-5-most-capped-hearts-players-of-all-time-3468132/ | title = The 5 most-capped Hearts players of all-time | newspaper = Edinburgh Evening News | date = 23 November 2021 | access-date =10 May 2022 }}</ref> Gordon was shortlisted for [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year|PFA Scotland Player of the Year]] for the first time in [[2021–22 in Scottish football|2021–22]] and made the divisional [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|Team of the Year]] category again.<ref>{{ Cite web | title = Callum McGregor, Tom Rogic, Craig Gordon, Regan Charles-Cook shortlisted for PFA Scotland player of the year award | url = https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11781/12598784/callum-mcgregor-tom-rogic-craig-gordon-regan-charles-cook-shortlisted-for-pfa-scotland-player-of-the-year-award | newspaper = [[Sky Sports]] | access-date = 27 April 2022 | date = 27 April 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{ Cite web | title = Celtic dominate PFA Scotland Premiership team of the year | url = https://www.bt.com/sport/news/2022/april/celtic-dominate-pfa-scotland-premiership-team-of-the-year | publisher = BT Sport | access-date = 26 April 2022 | date = 26 April 2022 }}</ref> Despite missing out on the PFA award (to [[Callum McGregor]]),<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/celtic-dominate-pfa-scotland-awards-with-their-own-treble-glasgow-city-arbroath-airdrieonians-and-kelty-hearts-also-pick-up-gongs-3676926%3famp&fbclid=IwAR25t3gq6e8CdeAgS-9z5Z-vRDXawofACuLGk_juQItESz3Gjtam7iPslrw | title = Celtic dominate PFA Scotland awards | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 2 May 2022 | access-date = 6 May 2022 }}</ref> the [[Scottish Football Writers' Association|SFWA]] voted him their [[SFWA Footballer of the Year|Footballer of the Year]] for a record third time.<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.thenational.scot/sport/20112183.hearts-scotland-keeper-craig-gordon-makes-history-landing-sfwa-player-year-award-third-time/ | title = Hearts and Scotland keeper Craig Gordon makes history | newspaper = The National | date = 4 May 2022 | access-date = 6 May 2022 }}</ref>

On 24 December 2022, Gordon suffered a serious leg injury following a collision with [[Steven Fletcher (footballer)|Steven Fletcher]] during a Scottish Premiership match against [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/23212927.craig-gordon-suffers-serious-injury-hearts-captain-stretchered-off/ |title=Craig Gordon suffers serious injury as Hearts captain stretchered off |first=Ewan |last=Paton |newspaper=Glasgow Times |date=24 December 2022}}</ref> Hearts confirmed two days later that Gordon had suffered a double leg break, and that he would miss the remainder of the 2022–23 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Injury Update: Craig Gordon {{!}} Heart Of Midlothian Football Club |url=https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/injury-update-craig-gordon |date=26 December 2022|access-date=27 December 2022 |website=www.heartsfc.co.uk}}</ref>

Gordon resumed training with the Hearts first team in October 2023,<ref name = oct23>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67156441 |title=Hearts: Craig Gordon has 'good opportunity' to make Euro 2024 - Steven Naismith |website=BBC Sport |date=19 October 2023 |accessdate=20 October 2023}}</ref> and he made his first appearance since injury on 20 January 2024 against [[The Spartans F.C.|Spartans]] in the [[2023–24 Scottish Cup|Scottish Cup]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-20 |title=Spartans 1 Hearts 2: Craig Gordon back in action as Jambos scrape through |url=https://www.thenational.scot/sport/24063557.spartans-1-hearts-2-gordon-back-action-jambos-scrape/ |access-date=2024-01-21 |newspaper=The National |language=en}}</ref> That appearance meant he became the oldest man to play in a competitive game for Hearts.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/the-fight-is-on-at-hearts-craig-gordons-physical-state-the-no1-role-and-euro-2024-aims-4486477 |title=The fight is on at Hearts: Craig Gordon's physical state, the No.1 role and Euro 2024 aims |newspaper=Edinburgh Evening News |first=Barry |last=Anderson |date=21 January 2024 |accessdate=22 January 2024 |quote=He is the first Hearts player to play competitively in his 40s and was fully aware of the statistic before Saturday's tie. "Yeah, I was. Thanks," he said, with a wry smile. "I didn't play at all when I was 40, I just skipped straight to 41. It's a good record, another one, so let's see if we can make it 42."}}</ref> A month later, he signed a new contract with Hearts that will keep him with the club for the 2024–25 season.<ref name = 2025contract>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68254875 |title=Craig Gordon aims to be Scotland's oldest player after signing new Hearts deal |website=www.bbc.co.uk/sport |publisher=BBC Sport |date=9 February 2024 |accessdate=9 February 2024}}</ref>

==International career==
===Scotland under-21 team===
Gordon made his debut for the [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland under-21]] team on 4 September 2002 at [[New Douglas Park]], [[Hamilton, South Lanarkshire|Hamilton]] in a 2–1 win versus [[Israel national under-21 football team|Israel]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandu21/player.php?playerid=377 |work=FitbaStats |access-date=26 February 2015 |title=2–1 vs Israel in friendly (04/09/2002)}}</ref> Over the next year he played a further four times for the under-21 team.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandu21/game.php?gameid=146 |work=FitbaStats |access-date=26 February 2015 |title=Gordon, Craig}}</ref>

===Full international, 2004–2010===
Gordon made his full international [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] debut in a 4–1 victory versus [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team|Trinidad and Tobago]] at [[Easter Road]] on 30 May 2004.<ref name="scotdebut">{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/scotland/3760581.stm|title=Scotland 4–1 Trinidad |date=30 May 2004 |publisher=BBC |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Scotland started their qualifying campaign for the [[2006 FIFA World Cup|2006 World Cup]] on 8 September 2004 versus [[Slovenia national football team|Slovenia]] at [[Hampden Park]]. Gordon played in goal and kept a clean sheet, although Scotland performed poorly in a goalless draw.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/scotland/3629710.stm |publisher=BBC |website=BBC Sport |access-date=26 February 2015 |title=Scotland 0–0 Slovenia|date=8 September 2004 }}</ref> Having been given his debut by [[Berti Vogts]], Gordon established himself as the Scotland first-choice goalkeeper throughout the campaign and under Vogts' successor [[Walter Smith]], playing in all ten of Scotland's qualifying matches.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football_player_profile.cfm?page=2492&playerID=27947 |title=Profiles – Craig Gordon |publisher=Scottish FA |access-date=26 February 2015}}</ref> BBC pundit and former player [[Allan Preston]] saw him as a potential Scottish great, describing him as "one of the best goalkeepers in Europe".<ref name="Preston">{{cite news |url=http://sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=1231232007 |newspaper=[[Edinburgh Evening News]] |title=Gordon is the best keeper in Europe, claims Preston |date=6 August 2007}}</ref> After a 1–1 draw versus [[Italy national football team|Italy]], Gordon obtained praise from the opposition goalkeeper [[Gianluigi Buffon]], who said he could be one of the best goalkeepers in the world.<ref name="Buffon">{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11063_2885890,00.html |title=Buffon backs "great" Gordon |website=[[Sky Sports]] |date =16 November 2007}}</ref> Gordon kept clean sheets as Scotland won 1–0 twice versus [[France national football team|France]] in [[UEFA Euro 2008 qualification]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Moffat|first1=Colin|title=Scotland 1–0 France|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/5397614.stm|publisher=BBC |website=BBC Sport|access-date=25 September 2014|date=7 October 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=McGuigan|first1=Thomas|title=France 0–1 Scotland|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6986781.stm|publisher=BBC |website=BBC Sport|access-date=25 September 2014|date=12 September 2007}}</ref> He also registered an assist in the [[Parc de Princes]], after [[James McFadden|McFadden]] controlled Gordon's punt, turned his marker and smashed home from 35 yards.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.ft.com/content/b3160b34-946b-11dc-9aaf-0000779fd2ac | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221211231252/https://www.ft.com/content/b3160b34-946b-11dc-9aaf-0000779fd2ac | archive-date=11 December 2022 | url-access=subscription | url-status=live | title=Cheeky Boy' shoots his way to star status | newspaper=[[Financial Times]] | date=16 November 2007 | access-date=13 May 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/scotland-national-team/1677824/5-goals-that-will-make-you-fall-in-love-with-scottish-football/ | title=5 goals that will make you fall in love with Scottish football | newspaper=[[The Press and Journal (Scotland)|Press and Journal]] | date=14 February 2019 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> Gordon had attained a total of 40 caps by November 2010 but his injury problems prevented him from adding to this total for the next four years.<ref name = "coach"/><ref name = "41st cap"/>

===Comeback, 2014–2017===
Following his comeback with Celtic, Gordon was recalled to the Scotland squad in September 2014 for a Euro 2016 qualification match against [[Germany national football team|Germany]].<ref name=vsgermany/> Gordon eventually obtained his 41st cap, ending a four-year absence from international football, when he came on as a half-time substitute in a friendly defeat to [[England national football team|England]] on 18 November 2014.<ref name = "41st cap">{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/craig-gordon-return-a-silver-lining-on-dark-night-1-3609274 |title=Gordon return a silver lining on dark night |newspaper=The Scotsman |date=18 November 2014 |access-date=18 November 2014}}</ref> Gordon started his first [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] match in almost five years in a friendly win versus [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]] in March 2015 <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.insidefutbol.com/2015/03/27/celtic-goalkeeper-craig-gordon-overjoyed-at-scotland-appearance/197764/ |title=Celtic goalkeeper overjoyed at Scotland appearance | work=Inside Futbol |date=27 March 2015 |access-date=29 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/other-football/hampden-hat-trick-for-celtic-and-scotlands-gordon-201718n.121766189 |title=Hampered hat-trick for Celtic and Scotland's Gordon |newspaper=[[Evening Times]] | date=28 March 2015}}</ref>

Gordon made his first start for Scotland in a competitive match in seven years in a [[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)|2018 World Cup qualifier]] against [[England national football team|England]] in November 2016,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/celtic/craig-gordon-sets-sights-on-50-cap-scotland-milestone-1-4402306 | title=Craig Gordon sets sights on 50-cap Scotland milestone | newspaper=The Scotsman | date=24 March 2017 | access-date=27 March 2017}}</ref> and retained his place in the team for the 1–0 home win versus [[Slovenia national football team|Slovenia]] in March 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39302192 | title=FIFA World Cup 2018: Scotland 1–0 Slovenia | publisher=BBC Sport | date=26 March 2017 | access-date=27 March 2017}}</ref> On 5 October 2017, Gordon obtained his 50th cap versus [[Slovakia national football team|Slovakia]] at Hampden Park to enter [[Scotland national football team roll of honour|Scotland's Roll of Honour]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/15569734.Craig_Gordon_feared_50th_Scotland_cap_would_never_come/|title=Craig Gordon feared 50th Scotland cap would never come|last=McConnell|first=Alison|date=2 October 2017|newspaper=[[Evening Times]]|access-date=21 October 2017}}</ref>

===Steve Clarke, 2020–present===
Gordon was not selected by Scotland manager [[Steve Clarke]] during his first year in charge, as he had lost his first team place at Celtic.<ref name = recall/> After a good start to his second stint with Hearts, Gordon was recalled to the national squad in November 2020.<ref name = recall/><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/breaking-scotland-squad-for-euro-play-off-against-serbia-named-as-dundee-united-star-lawrence-shankland-included-alongside-celtic-striker-leigh-griffiths/amp/ | title=Scotland squad for Euro play-off against Serbia named as Dundee United star Lawrence Shankland included alongside Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths | work=[[Evening Telegraph]] | access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54849152 | title=Serbia v Scotland: Ryan Fraser & Grant Hanley to miss Euro 2020 play-off | publisher=[[BBC Sport]] | date=9 November 2020 | access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref> The call up included the defeat of [[Serbia national football team|Serbia]] in the [[2018–19 UEFA Nations League|UEFA Nations League]] play-off final to qualify for [[UEFA Euro 2020]], the Scotland men's team's first major tournament in 23 years.<ref>{{cite news|date=12 November 2020|title=Scotland 1-1 Serbia {{!}} Live updates from EURO 2020 play-off|work=[[The Herald (Scotland)|The Herald]]|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/18867791.scotland-1-1-serbia-live-updates-euro-2020-play-off/|access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54819938 | title=ECQ: Serbia 1–1 Scotland (4–5 pens) | publisher=[[BBC]] Sport | date=12 November 2020 | access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref> He also gained his 55th cap, a 1–0 away defeat by Slovakia in the [[2020–21 UEFA Nations League]], set a new record for the longest-spanning international career for a Scottish player (16 years 5 months and 17 days).<ref name=lhspan/> This beat a mark set by his rival for the position [[David Marshall (Scottish footballer)|David Marshall]] just three days earlier, which itself had overtaken a record dating back to 1903 by fellow goalkeeper [[Ned Doig]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pattullo|first=Alan|date=11 November 2020|title=David Marshall speaks on his record-breaking Scotland career and those rumours about re-joining Celtic|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/international/david-marshall-speaks-his-record-breaking-scotland-career-and-those-rumours-about-re-joining-celtic-3031398|access-date=3 June 2021|website=The Scotsman|language=en}}</ref><ref name=lhspan>{{cite web|url=https://www.londonhearts.com/scotland/players/aaplayersbyspan.html|title=Scotland Players by Career Span|publisher=London Hearts Supporters Club|accessdate=6 February 2021}}</ref>

Gordon was picked in the Scotland squad for [[UEFA Euro 2020|Euro 2020]],<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scotland-euro-2021-squad-b1850051.html%3famp | title=Scotland confirm Euro 2020 squad as Chelsea teenager Billy Gilmour makes the cut | work=[[The Independent]] | date=19 May 2021 | access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12017/12310664/scotland-euro-2020-squad-announcement-live | title=Scotland Euro 2020 squad announcement | publisher=[[Sky Sports]] | date=19 May 2021 | access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref> but was an unused substitute during the tournament as Marshall played in all of Scotland's three matches.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-and-scotland-goalkeeper-craig-gordons-international-future-comes-into-focus-3283873 |title=Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon's international future comes into focus |first=Barry |last=Anderson |newspaper=Edinburgh Evening News |date=24 June 2021 |accessdate=24 June 2021}}</ref> Gordon became the first choice goalkeeper again in September 2021, as Marshall was no longer playing for his club.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/craig-gordon-returns-as-first-choice-scotland-keeper-hoping-the-numbers-keep-stacking-up-glc2s0jgz |title=Craig Gordon returns as first-choice Scotland keeper hoping the numbers keep stacking up |first=Ewing |last=Grahame |newspaper=The Times |date=1 September 2021 |accessdate=8 September 2021}}</ref> In November 2021 he saved a [[penalty kick|penalty]] during a 2–0 win in [[Moldova national football team|Moldova]] that clinched a place in the [[2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA second round|World Cup qualifying playoffs]].<ref name = peter/> Teammate [[Callum McGregor]] said Gordon was "like [[Peter Pan]]" after that game, a reference to the longevity of his performances.<ref name = peter>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59269589 |title=Moldova 0-2 Scotland: 'Peter Pan' goalkeeper Craig Gordon hailed |website=www.bbc.co.uk/sport |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 November 2021 |accessdate=13 November 2021}}</ref>

Gordon was shortlisted for [[SFWA International Player of the Year]] in [[2021–22 in Scottish football|2021–22]],<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/20037187.craig-gordon-billy-gilmour-among-five-players-contention-sfwa-top-international-player/ | newspaper = [[Herald Scotland]] | access-date = 24 April 2002 | title = Craig Gordon and Billy Gilmour among five players in contention for SFWA award | date = 1 April 2022 }}</ref> an award he had already won in [[2009–10 in Scottish football|2009–10]].<ref>{{ cite web | title = Jim Stewart saved me from being ditched by Hearts when I was 15, says Scotland No1 Craig Gordon | url = https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/jim-stewart-saved-me-from-being-ditched-1058441 | work =[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | access-date = 15 April 2019 | date = 25 May 2019 }}</ref>

On 14 June 2022, he gained his 70th Scotland cap in a 4–1 [[2022–23 UEFA Nations League|Nations League]] victory over Armenia, becoming only the seventh player in history to hit 70 caps for the Scottish men's team.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-hero-craig-gordon-climbs-further-up-scotlands-all-time-standings-after-armenia-win-3731772 | title=Hearts hero Craig Gordon climbs further up Scotland's all-time standings after Armenia win | date=14 June 2022 }}</ref> In his 73rd cap against [[Ukraine national football team|Ukraine]] (0–0), Gordon recorded his 30th cleansheet, which ensured promotion to Group A of the [[UEFA Nations League]].{{citation needed|date=September 2022}} Gordon missed all of [[UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying]] due to a broken leg suffered in December 2022, although Scotland qualified automatically in his absence.<ref name = oct23/> In February 2024 he stated that he wanted to become Scotland's oldest player, the record being held by [[David Weir (Scottish footballer)|David Weir]],<ref name = 2025contract/> and was subsequently recalled to the international squad a month later.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68542609 |title=Scotland: Craig Gordon in squad for friendlies against Netherlands and Northern Ireland |website=BBC Sport |date=12 March 2024 |accessdate=12 March 2024}}</ref> Gordon broke that record on 7 June when he appeared as a second-half substitute in a friendly against [[Finland men's national football team|Finland]], but he was left out of the final squad for [[UEFA Euro 2024]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=Record-breaking goalkeeper Gordon out of Scotland Euro 2024 squad |url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/soccer-record-breaking-goalkeeper-gordon-out-of-scotland-euro-2024-squad/ar-BB1nPJFm |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=[[MSN]]}}</ref>

Against [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]] on 12 October 2024, he became the third oldest player to compete in European competition at 41 years and 285 days old.<ref>{{Cite web | date = 2024-10-12 | title = Two milestones in the squad this evening | url = https://x.com/ScotlandNT/status/1845135649151549663 |access-date=2024-10-15 | website = x.com | publisher = Scotland national team }}</ref>

==Personal life==
Gordon has four children: daughters Freya and Emma with former wife Jennifer,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Swan |first=Craig |date=2015-03-16 |title=Craig Gordon: I was out of football so long my kids didn't know what I did |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/craig-gordon-out-football-long-5342223 |access-date=2022-12-27 |website=Daily Record |language=en}}</ref> and sons Ace Harlow (born 2021)<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/summer-harl-craig-gordon-announce-23959912 |title=Summer Harl and Craig Gordon announce unique name for new son - and it's very cute |newspaper=Daily Record |first=Kirsten |last=McStay |date=22 April 2021 |accessdate=25 September 2022}}</ref> and Axel (born 2022), from a relationship with his partner Summer Harl.<ref name = axel/> Axel was born on the morning of a Scotland international match that his father played in.<ref name = axel>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63023425 |title=Scotland 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Perfect day for bleary-eyed goalkeeper Craig Gordon |website=BBC Sport |date=24 September 2022 |accessdate=25 September 2022}}</ref>

== Career statistics ==
=== Club ===
{{updated|7 October 2024}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National cup
!colspan="2"|League cup
!colspan="2"|Europe
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="7"|[[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
|[[2001–02 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2001–02]]
|[[Scottish Premier League]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|[[2002–03 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2002–03]]
|Scottish Premier League
|1||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||2||0
|-
|[[2003–04 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2003–04]]
|Scottish Premier League
|29||0||2||0||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEFA|Appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]]}}||0||35||0
|-
|[[2004–05 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2004–05]]
|Scottish Premier League
|38||0||6||0||3||0||6{{efn|name=UEFA}}||0||53||0
|-
|[[2005–06 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2005–06]]
|Scottish Premier League
|36||0||5||0||2||0||0||0||43||0
|-
|[[2006–07 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2006–07]]
|Scottish Premier League
|34||0||1||0||1||0||6{{efn|Four appearances in the [[UEFA Champions League]] and two appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]]}}||0||42||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!139!!0!!15!!0!!8!!0!!14!!0!!175!!0
|-
|[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] (loan)
|[[2001–02 Scottish Second Division|2001–02]]
|[[Scottish Football League Second Division|Scottish Second Division]]
|12||0||0||0||1||0||0||0||13||0
|-
|rowspan="6"|[[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]]
|[[2007–08 Sunderland A.F.C. season|2007–08]]
|[[Premier League]]
|34||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||35||0
|-
|[[2008–09 Sunderland A.F.C. season|2008–09]]
|Premier League
|12||0||1||0||1||0||0||0||14||0
|-
|[[2009–10 Sunderland A.F.C. season|2009–10]]
|Premier League
|26||0||1||0||3||0||0||0||30||0
|-
|[[2010–11 Sunderland A.F.C. season|2010–11]]
|Premier League
|15||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||15||0
|-
|[[2011–12 Sunderland A.F.C. season|2011–12]]
|Premier League
|1||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||1||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!88!!0!!3!!0!!4!!0!!0!!0!!95!!0
|-
|rowspan="7"|[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
|[[2014–15 Celtic F.C. season|2014–15]]
|[[Scottish Premiership]]
|33||0||5||0||4||0||10{{efn|Two appearances in the [[UEFA Champions League]] and eight appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||0||52||0
|-
|[[2015–16 Celtic F.C. season|2015–16]]
|Scottish Premiership
|35||0||2||0||3||0||12{{efn|Six appearances in the [[UEFA Champions League]] and six appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||0||52||0
|-
|[[2016–17 Celtic F.C. season|2016–17]]
|Scottish Premiership
|35||0||5||0||4||0||11{{efn|name=UCL|Appearances in the [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||55||0
|-
|[[2017–18 Celtic F.C. season|2017–18]]
|Scottish Premiership
|26||0||3||0||4||0||12{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||45||0
|-
|[[2018–19 Celtic F.C. season|2018–19]]
|Scottish Premiership
|18||0||0||0||0||0||14{{efn|Six appearances in the [[UEFA Champions League]] and eight appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||0||32||0
|-
|[[2019–20 Celtic F.C. season|2019–20]]
|Scottish Premiership
|0||0||0||0||2||0||4{{efn|One appearance in the [[UEFA Champions League]] and two appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||0||6||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!147!!0!!15!!0!!17!!0!!63!!0!!242!!0
|-
| rowspan="7" |Heart of Midlothian
|[[2020–21 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2020–21]]
|[[Scottish Championship]]
|26||0||2{{efn|The later stages of the [[2019–20 Scottish Cup]] were played in October and December 2020.}}||0||3||0||colspan="2"|—||31||0
|-
|[[2021–22 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2021–22]]
|Scottish Premiership
|36||0||5||0||5||0||colspan="2"|—||46||0
|-
|[[2022–23 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2022–23]]
|Scottish Premiership
|16||0||0||0||1||0||8{{efn|Two appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]], six appearances in the [[UEFA Conference League]]}}||0||25||0
|-
|[[2023–24 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2023–24]]
|Scottish Premiership
|3||0||4||0||0||0||0||0||7||0
|-
|[[2024–25 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2024–25]]
|Scottish Premiership
|6||0||0||0||1||0||3{{efn|Two appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League]], one in the [[UEFA Conference League]]}}||0||10||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!87!!0!!11!!0!!10!!0!!11!!0!!119!!0
|-
! colspan="2" |Hearts Total
!226!!0!!26!!0!!18!!0!!25!!0!!294!!0
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!472!!0!!44!!0!!40!!0!!87!!0!!644!!0
|}

{{notelist}}

===International===
{{updated|match played 15 October 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Craig Gordon – Scotland|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotland/player_games.php?playerid=1063&page=8|work=FitbaStats|access-date=25 September 2014}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="21"|[[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
|2004||5||0
|-
|2005||9||0
|-
|2006||5||0
|-
|2007||10||0
|-
|2008||6||0
|-
|2009||3||0
|-
|2010||2||0
|-
|2011||colspan=2|—
|-
|2012||colspan=2|—
|-
|2013||colspan=2|—
|-
|2014||1||0
|-
|2015||2||0
|-
|2016||2||0
|-
|2017||7||0
|-
|2018||2||0
|-
|2019||colspan=2|—
|-
|2020||1||0
|-
|2021||9||0
|-
|2022||10||0
|-
|2023||colspan=2|—
|-
|2024||3||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!77!!0
|}

==Honours==
'''Hearts Academy'''
* [[SPFL Development League|Scottish U-18 Premier League]]: [[2000–01 in Scottish football|2000–01]]<ref name = "agency"/>
* [[Scottish Youth Cup]]: [[1999–2000 in Scottish football|1999–2000]]<ref name = "famous"/>

'''Heart of Midlothian'''
* [[Scottish Cup]]: [[2005–06 Scottish Cup|2005–06]]<ref name="cup06" />
* [[Scottish Championship]]: [[2020–21 Scottish Championship|2020–21]]<ref>{{cite news | title=Hearts confirmed as Scottish Championship winners as Robbie Neilson secures promotion to Premiership | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/19224572.hearts-confirmed-scottish-championship-winners-robbie-neilson-secures-promotion-premiership/ | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=10 April 2021 | access-date=10 April 2021}}</ref>

'''Celtic'''
* [[Scottish Premiership]]: [[2014–15 Scottish Premiership|2014–15]], [[2015–16 Scottish Premiership|2015–16]], [[2016–17 Scottish Premiership|2016–17]], [[2017–18 Scottish Premiership|2017–18]], [[2018–19 Scottish Premiership|2018–19]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48075065|title=Celtic secured an eighth consecutive title in style with a convincing win away to wasteful Aberdeen.|last=English|first=Tom|date=4 May 2019|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=4 May 2019}}</ref>
* Scottish Cup: [[2016–17 Scottish Cup|2016–17]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39984102 | title=Aberdeen 1 – 2 Celtic | publisher=BBC Sport | access-date=2 June 2019 | date=27 May 2017}}</ref> [[2017–18 Scottish Cup|2017–18]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44091573 | title=Motherwell 0 – 2 Celtic | publisher=BBC Sport | access-date=2 June 2019 | date=19 May 2018}}</ref>
* [[Scottish League Cup]]: [[2014–15 Scottish League Cup|2014–15]],<ref name=2015SLCfinal/> [[2016–17 Scottish League Cup|2016–17]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Aberdeen 0–3 Celtic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38110297|publisher=BBC Sport|last=English|first=Tom|date=27 November 2016|access-date=2 January 2017}}</ref> [[2017–18 Scottish League Cup|2017–18]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42056522 |title=Motherwell 0 – 2 Celtic|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=26 November 2017 |date=26 November 2017}}</ref> [[2018–19 Scottish League Cup|2018–19]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46337733 | title=Aberdeen 0 – 1 Celtic | publisher=BBC Sport | access-date=2 June 2019 |date=2 December 2018}}</ref> [[2019–20 Scottish League Cup|2019–20]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50672183 | title=Rangers 0 – 1 Celtic | publisher=BBC Sport | access-date=8 December 2019 |date=8 December 2019}}</ref>

'''Scotland'''
* [[UEFA Nations League|UEFA Nations League B]]: Promotion [[2022–23 UEFA Nations League B|2022–23]]{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}

'''Individual'''
*[[SFWA Footballer of the Year]]: [[2005–06 in Scottish football#Other honours|2005–06]],<ref name="POTY" /> [[2014–15 in Scottish football#Honours|2014–15]],<ref name=SFWAPOTY2015/> [[2021–22 in Scottish football#Honours|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/craig-gordon-i-wanted-to-show-i-could-still-do-it-3vwqjs2sz |title=Craig Gordon: I wanted to show I could still do it |first=Iain |last=Collin |newspaper=The Times |date=4 May 2022 |accessdate=4 May 2022}}</ref>
*[[Scottish Professional Football League yearly awards|SPFL Premiership Player of the Year]]: [[2021–22 Scottish Premiership|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://spfl.co.uk/news/gordon-voted-player-of-year | title = GORDON VOTED PLAYER OF YEAR HEARTS KEEPER EARNS 2021/22 AWARD | publisher = [[SPFL]] | date = 17 May 2022 | access-date = 18 May 2022 }}</ref>
*[[SFWA Young Player of the Year]]: [[2003–04 in Scottish football#Other honours|2003–04]]<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.scottishfwa.com/young-player-of-the-year-1 | publisher=SFWA | title=SFWA YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/12849178.now-you-know-faddy-outfoxed-opposition-to-land-first-youth-award/ | work=Glasgow Times | title=NOW YOU KNOW: Faddy outfoxed opposition to land first youth award | date=10 October 2007 | access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>
*[[Scottish Premier League Yearly Awards|SPL Young Player of the Year]]: [[2003–04 Scottish Premier League|2003–04]]<ref name = "Rae of hope"/>
*[[SFWA International Player of the Year]]: [[2009–10 in Scottish football#Honours|2009–10]]<ref>{{cite news | title=Jim Stewart saved me from being ditched by Hearts when I was 15, says Scotland No1 Craig Gordon | url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/jim-stewart-saved-me-from-being-ditched-1058441 | newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | access-date=15 April 2019 | date=8 May 2010}}</ref>
*[[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] Hall of Fame: 2007<ref name=HeartsHOF>{{cite web |url=http://news.stv.tv/east-central/24223-on-this-day-in-edinburghs-history-1982-scottish-goalkeeper-craig-gordon-was-born/ |title=On this day in Edinburgh's history: 1982 Scottish goalkeeper Craig Gordon was born |work=STV News |date=31 December 2011 |access-date=26 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026230209/http://news.stv.tv/east-central/24223-on-this-day-in-edinburghs-history-1982-scottish-goalkeeper-craig-gordon-was-born/ |archive-date=26 October 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Heart of Midlothian F.C.#Player of the year|Hearts Supporters Player of the Year: 2021–22]]<ref name = "forever">{{cite web | url = https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/heroes-honoured-at-forever-hearts | title = HEROES HONOURED AT FOREVER HEARTS | publisher = HOMFC | access-date = 9 May 2022 | date = 9 May 2022 }}</ref>
* Hearts Players' Player of the Year: [[2021–22 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season|2021–22]]<ref name = "forever"/>
*[[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|PFA Scotland Premiership Team of the Year]]: [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year#2014.E2.80.9315|2014–15]],<ref name="PFAT15" /> 2021–22<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/hearts-duo-make-pfas-team-of-the-year| title = HEARTS DUO MAKE TEAM OF THE YEAR | publisher = Heart of Midlothian FC | access-date = 26 April 2022 | date = 26 April 2022 }}</ref>
*[[Scotland national football team roll of honour]] inductee: 2017
*[[List of Scottish Premier League monthly award winners|SPL Young Player of the Month]]: [[List of Scottish Premier League monthly award winners#2003–04|December 2003]]<ref name = "December 2003"/>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{CelticFC.net|team/1231|archive=20200607180639}}
* {{SFA profile}}
* {{Soccerbase}}

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PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year (lower leagues)

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Daftcelt: /* List of other nominees */

{{distinguish|text=the [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year]], or the [[PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year]]}}

This is a list of recipients of the Professional Footballers' Association Scotland ([[PFA Scotland]]) Player's Player of the Year award for each of the three divisions (the [[Scottish Championship]], [[Scottish League One]] and [[Scottish League Two]]), below the top division (the [[Scottish Premiership]]). Each is an annual award given to the player who is adjudged to have been the best of the season in [[Football in Scotland|Scottish football]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4156/is_20040502/ai_n12588637 |title=Jackie named player of the year |work=[[Sunday Herald]] |publisher=Herald & Times Group |access-date=31 March 2008 |date=2 May 2004 |first=Stewart |last=Fisher}}</ref> The winner is chosen by a vote amongst the members of the players' [[trade union]], the [[Professional Footballers' Association Scotland]] (PFA Scotland).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1957296.stm|title=Amoruso is players' choice |publisher=BBC |access-date=28 March 2008 |date=29 April 2002}}</ref>

The award was formerly known as the Scottish Professional Footballers' Association Players' Player of the Year, but was renamed after the SPFA merged with the (English) [[Professional Footballers' Association]] to become [[PFA Scotland]]. In 2007 the SPFA was replaced by a new body, PFA Scotland,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/headlines/display.var.1520816.0.0.php |title=Fraser Wishart is promising a new kind of players union |publisher=Herald & Times Group |work=The Herald |access-date=24 April 2008 |date=5 July 2007 |first=Martin |last=Greig |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302083057/http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/headlines/display.var.1520816.0.0.php |archive-date=2 March 2009 }}</ref> but the new organisation's awards are considered to be a direct continuation of the SPFA awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/mcgeady-picks-up-double-prize-at-football-awards-1.878985|title=McGeady picks up double prize at football awards |publisher=Herald & Times Group |work=The Herald |access-date=24 April 2008 |quote=Celtic winger Aiden McGeady has pulled off an awards double by winning the PFA Scotland Player Of The Year and Young Player Of The Year awards....McGeady follows in the footsteps of former Parkhead team-mate Shaun Maloney, who won both awards in a single season in 2006.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1861_3455977,00.html |title=McGeady happy with Hoops |work=www.teamtalk.com |access-date=24 April 2008 |quote=The only other player to have claimed the PFA Scotland double was Shaun Maloney, the Celtic midfielder who went on to carve out a career in the Premier League with Aston Villa. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104212933/http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1861_3455977,00.html |archive-date=4 January 2013 }}</ref> A shortlist of nominees is published in April and the winner of the award, along with the winners of PFA Scotland's other annual awards, is announced at a gala event in [[Glasgow]] a few days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scotprem.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10002~1009973,00.html|title=SPFA Player of the Year nominations|publisher=The Scottish Premier League|access-date=2008-03-28|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070919114720/http://www.scotprem.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10002~1009973%2C00.html|archive-date=2007-09-19}}</ref>

== Winners ==

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|-
! rowspan = "2"| Season
! colspan="3"| [[Scottish Championship]]{{ efn | name = one | The [[List of winners of the Scottish Championship and predecessors|second tier]] of the [[Scottish football league system]] was known as the [[Scottish First Division]] between 1975–2013. }}
! colspan="3"| [[Scottish League One]]{{ efn | name = two | The [[List of winners of the Scottish League One and predecessors|third tier]] of the Scottish football league system was known as the [[Scottish Second Division]] between 1975–2013. }}
! colspan="3"| [[Scottish League Two]]{{ efn | name = three | The [[List of winners of the Scottish League Two and predecessors|fourth tier]] of the Scottish football league system was known as the [[Scottish Third Division]] between 1994–2013. }}</ref>
! rowspan="2"| Ref
|-
! Nat
! Player
! Club
! Nat
! Player
! Club
! Nat
! Player
! Club
|-
| [[1980–81 in Scottish football|1980–81]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Eric Sinclair (footballer)|Eric Sinclair]] || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Jimmy Robertson || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| colspan="3" rowspan="14" style="text-align: center;"| ''division did not exist''
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19810511/362/0019 | title = McGHEE IS PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 11 May 1981 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://dundeefc.co.uk/news/dundee-fc-hall-fame-2017/ | title=Dundee FC Hall of Fame | date=12 January 2017 | publisher=[[Dundee F.C.|Dundee FC]] | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref><ref name = "qos">{{cite web | url=http://www.qosarchive.co.uk/07honours.htm | title=List of Honours and Achievements | publisher=QOSFC Archive | access-date=12 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=http://www.qosarchive.co.uk/01news.htm | title=Latest News | publisher=[[Queen of the South F.C.|QOS]] Archive | access-date=14 April 2017}} {{cite web | url=http://www.qosarchive.co.uk/part10.htm | title=2001/02 A Championship Season Reviewed (Part 10) | publisher=[[Queen of the South F.C.|QOS]] Archive | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1981–82 in Scottish football|1981–82]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Brian McLaughlin (footballer, born 1954)|Brian McLaughlin]] || [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Pat Nevin]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| <ref name = "Clark">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19820510/303/0016 | title = PLAYERS AWARD FOR CLARK | newspaper = [[The Press and Journal (Scotland)|Press and Journal]] | date = 10 May 1982 | access-date = 4 May 2022 | url-access=subscription |via = British Newspaper Archive}}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | title = Pat Nevin – CFC Hall of Fame | url = http://www.clydefc.co.uk/club/history/hall-of-fame/pat-nevin/ | publisher = [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde FC]] | access-date = 14 April 2017 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1982–83 in Scottish football|1982–83]]
| rowspan = "3"| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| rowspan = "3"| [[Gerry McCabe]]<ref name = "fourth">{{ cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+GALA+BINGO%3b+Davie+scoops+fourth+Players+award+then+sets...-a0131884818 | title = Davie scoops fourth Players award then sets sights on No.5. | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 26 April 2005 | access-date = 8 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = The Free Library}}</ref>
| rowspan = "3"| [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Colquhoun (footballer)|John Colquhoun]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| <ref name = "Nicholas">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19830516/307/0016 | title = SECOND AWARD FOR NICHOLAS | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 16 May 1983 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]] }}</ref>
|-
| [[1983–84 in Scottish football|1983–84]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Jim|Liddle}} || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| <ref name = "Miller">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19840514/230/0011 | title = Miller double | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 14 May 1984 | access-date = 4 May 2022 | url-access=subscription |via=British Newspaper Archive}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cowdenbeathfc.com/index.php?act=viewPlayer&productId=410 | title=Jim Liddle profile | publisher=Cowdenbeath FC | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1984–85 in Scottish football|1984–85]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bernie Slaven]] || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| <ref name = "Duffy">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19850520/316/0014 | title = DUFFY'S AWARD | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 20 May 1985 | access-date = 4 May 2022 | url-access=subscription |via=British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>
|-
| [[1985–86 in Scottish football|1985–86]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Brogan (footballer, born 1954)|John Brogan]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Accies]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Mark Smith (footballer, born 1964)|Mark Smith]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
| <ref name = "Gough">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19860512/107/0010 | title = AWARD FOR GOUGH | newspaper = [[Dundee Courier]] | date = 12 May 1986 | access-date = 4 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |via=British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>
|-
| [[1986–87 in Scottish football|1986–87]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jimmy Holmes (footballer, born 1954)|Jimmy Holmes]] || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Sludden]]
| rowspan="2"| [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19870518/356/0014 | title = A DANDY DOUBLE FOR SINCLAIR | newspaper = [[Evening Express (Scotland)|Evening Express]] | date = 18 May 1987 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription |via=British Newspaper Archive}}</ref><ref name="Six of Best">{{cite web | title=SIX OF THE BEST … MORTON AWARD WINNERS | url=https://gmfc.net/2017/06/01/six-of-the-best-morton-award-winners/ | publisher=[[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton FC]] | access-date=19 April 2019 | date=1 June 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[1987–88 in Scottish football|1987–88]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Taylor (footballer)|Alex Taylor]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Henry Templeton]]
| <ref name = "Paul">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19880516/205/0011 | title = PAUL VOTED TOPS | newspaper = Dundee Courier | date = 16 May 1988 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription |via=British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>
|-
| [[1988–89 in Scottish football|1988–89]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ross Jack]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul Hunter (Scottish footballer)|Paul Hunter]] || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| <ref name = "Snelders">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19890522/539/0018 | title = SNELDERS VOTED PLAYER OF YEAR | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 22 May 1989 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription }} (via) British Newspaper Archive.</ref>
|-
| [[1989–90 in Scottish football|1989–90]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ken Eadie]] || [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Willie Watters]] || [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]
| <ref name = "Bett">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19900514/042/0042 | title = BETT IS PLAYERS' CHOICE | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 14 May 1990 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url =https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19900514/424/0020 | title = DANDY JIM'S PLAYERS CHOICE | newspaper = Evening Express | date = 14 May 1990 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription }} (via) British Newspaper Archive.</ref>
|-
| [[1990–91 in Scottish football|1990–91]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Simon Stainrod]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Kevin Todd (footballer)|Kevin Todd]] || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
|.<ref name = "Joe">{{ cite web| url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19910520/450/0018 | title = JOE YOUNG PLAYER OF YEAR | newspaper = [[Evening Express (Scotland)|Evening Express]] | date = 20 May 1991 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription }} (via) British Newspaper Archive.</ref>
|-
| [[1991–92 in Scottish football|1991–92]]
| rowspan = "2"| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| rowspan = "2"| [[Gordon Dalziel]]
| rowspan = "2"| [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andy Thomson (Scottish footballer)|Andy Thomson]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| <ref name = "McCoist">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19920511/171/0017 | title = PLAYER OF THE YEAR 'DOUBLE' FOR MCCOIST | newspaper = Dundee Courier | date = 11 May 1992 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref name = "qos"/><ref name = "part 2">{{cite web | url=https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/raith-rovers/raith-rovers-94-where-are-they-now-part-2-1-3598030 | title=Raith Rovers '94 - Where Are They Now Part 2 | publisher=[[Fife Today]] | date=8 November 2014 | access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Sandy Ross || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| <ref name = "Jess">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19930510/468/0022 | title = AWARDS FOR GORAM, JESS | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 10 May 1993 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref name = "part 2"/>
|-
| [[1993–94 in Scottish football|1993–94]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Richard Cadette]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andy Thomson (Scottish footballer)|Andy Thomson]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19940509/503/0020 | title = RANGERS BACK DOWN OVER FERGUSON | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 9 May 1994 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19940509/216/0017 | title = Hateley nets title double | newspaper = Dundee Courier | date = 9 May 1994 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref name = "qos"/>
|-
| [[1994–95 in Scottish football|1994–95]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stevie Crawford]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Derek|McInnes}} || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|David|Bingham|dab=footballer, born 1970}} || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| <ref name="Six of Best"/><ref name="accolades habit">{{cite web | url=http://www.espnfc.com/scotland/news/2001/0501/20010501lfcbingham.html | title=Accolades are a habit for Bingham | publisher=[[ESPN]] | date=1 May 2001 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12105909.nicholl-is-voted-top-manager/ | title=Nicholl is voted top manager | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=15 May 2019 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1995–96 in Scottish football|1995–96]]
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[George O'Boyle]]
| rowspan = "2"| [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Steve McCormick (footballer)|Steve McCormick]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jason Young (footballer, born 1972)|Jason Young]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19960429/229/0018 | title = Gazza wins player of the year award | newspaper = Dundee Courier | date = 29 April 1996 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via= British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://nifootball.blogspot.com/2007/08/george-oboyle.html | title=George O'Boyle Index | publisher=NIFG | date=18 August 2007 | access-date=15 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/1102136.stm | title=O'Boyle sacked by St Johnstone | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=5 January 2011 | access-date=15 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=https://www.thatfootballdaily.com/player-profile/george-oboyle-shankill-bordeaux-back/ | title=George O'Boyle: From the Shankill to Bordeaux and Back Again | publisher=That Football Daily | date=16 December 2017 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Steve%27s+a+golden+wonder.-a061261442 | title=Steve's a golden wonder | newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=21 May 1996 | access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1996–97 in Scottish football|1996–97]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Roddy Grant (footballer)|Roddy Grant]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Paul|Ritchie|dab=footballer, born 1969}} || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Accies]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Iain|Stewart|dab=footballer}} || [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness CT]]
| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://saintshistory.wordpress.com/2013/10/11/st-johnstone-hall-of-fame-roddy-grant/ | title=Saints Hall of Fame – Roddy Grant | publisher=Saints History | date=11 October 2013 | access-date=15 May 2019}} {{cite news | url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/saints-hall-of-fame-dinner-2720885 | title=Saints Hall of Fame dinner | newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=11 October 2013 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="players vote">{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12327760.paolo-earns-the-players-vote/ | title=Paolo earns the players' vote | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=28 April 1997 | access-date=16 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1997–98 in Scottish football|1997–98]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|James|Grady|dab=footballer}} || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Paul|Lovering}} || [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Willie|Irvine|dab=footballer, born 1963}} || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| <ref name="extra time">{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12297343.brown-goes-into-world-cup-extra-time/ | title=Brown goes into World Cup extra time | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=27 April 1998 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1998–99 in Scottish football|1998–99]]
| {{flagicon|TTO}} || {{sortname|Russell|Latapy}} || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|David|Bingham|dab=footballer, born 1970}} || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || {{sortname|Neil|Tarrant}} || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| <ref name="accolades habit"/><ref>[http://www.guardian.co.tt/archives/2006-05-13/SA-1.html Magician disappears] {{webarchive | url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926231646/http://www.guardian.co.tt/archives/2006-05-13/SA-1.html | date=26 September 2007 }}; Trinidad Guardian, 10 May 2006</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/kirkbymoorsidefc/teams/55464/match-centre/0-965877 | title=Darlington CB 3 - Kirkbymoorside FC 3 | publisher=Pitchero | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="the honours">{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12010502.celtics-larsson-takes-the-honours/ | title=Celtic's Larsson takes the honours | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=19 April 1999 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1999–2000 in Scottish football|1999–2000]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stevie Crawford]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Brian Carrigan]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Steven Milne]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Stevie_Crawford&ID=7837 | title=Steven Crawford - 2006 transfer| publisher=DAFC | access-date=14 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-championship/stevie-crawford-perfect-fit-dunfermline-15660826 | title=Why Stevie Crawford is the perfect fit for Dunfermline | publisher=Football Scotland | date=10 January 2019 | access-date=13 May 2019}} {{cite web | title=WHERE ARE THEY NOW – STEVE CRAWFORD | url=https://plymouth.vitalfootball.co.uk/where-are-they-now-steve-crawford/ | publisher=Vital Football | date=27 October 2014 | access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=Football: I was crazy on the drink but landing in cell sobered me up; Says Brian Carrigan| url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+I+was+crazy+on+the+drink+but+landing+in+cell+sobered+me+up%3B...-a078318814 | newspaper=[[Sunday Mail (Scotland)|Sunday Mail]] | date=16 September 2001 | access-date=13 May 2019}} {{cite news | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12186966.from-minor-to-major-playing-the-right-tune/ | title=From minor to major, playing the right tune | newspaper=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=5 May 2000 | access-date=13 May 2019}} {{cite news | url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/footballer-was-three-times-over-drink-drive-1186274 | title=Footballer was three times over drink-drive limit | newspaper=[[Manchester Evening News]] | date=17 February 2017 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://dundeefc.co.uk/news/played-for-dundee-and-ross-county-steven-milne/ | title=Played for Dundee – Steven Milne | publisher=Dundee FC | date=2 April 2016 | access-date=14 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=https://www.thedarkblues.co.uk/interviews/ex-dee-interview-steven-milne-r13/ | title=Ex Dee Interview - Steven Milne | publisher=The Dark Blues | date=25 April 2017 | access-date=14 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=http://www.thefootballnetwork.net/main/s21/st3254.htm | title=Profiles - Steven Milne | publisher=Football Network | date=5 May 2002 | access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="viduka lands">{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12187835.viduka-lands-the-players-award/ | title=Viduka lands the players' award | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=1 May 2000 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2000–01 in Scottish football|2000–01]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|David|Bingham|dab=footballer, born 1970}} || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Scott|McLean|dab=footballer, born 1976}} || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Steve|Hislop|dab=footballer}} || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
| <ref name = "Larsson">{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+Honours+just+keep+coming+for+Larsson.-a073814695 | title = Football: Honours just keep coming for Larsson. | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2022 | date = 30 April 2001 | via = The Free Library }}</ref><ref name="accolades habit"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://partickthistleahistory.wikifoundry.com/page/Player+Awards | title=Player Awards | publisher=Partick Thistle History | access-date=14 April 2017}} {{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12170931.home-win-sees-arbroath-moving-into-division-one/ | title=Home win sees Arbroath moving into division one | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=30 April 2001 | access-date=17 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/scotland-has-become-a-foreign-region-1-526080 | title=Scotland has become a foreign region |work=[[The Scotsman]] | date=20 April 2001 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.espnfc.com/scotland/news/2001/0430/20010430cfcawards.html | title=Larsson and Petrov share the awards | publisher=[[ESPN]] | date=30 April 2001 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]]
| {{flagicon|IRE}} || {{sortname|Owen|Coyle}} || [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|John|O'Neill|dab=footballer, born 1974}} || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Paul|McManus|nolink=1}} || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| <ref name = "qos"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1957296.stm | title=Amoruso is players' choice | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=29 April 2002 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="Award Amoruso">{{cite web | url=https://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=22551.html | title=Award for Amoruso | publisher=[[UEFA]] | date=29 April 2002 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[2002–03 in Scottish football|2002–03]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Dennis|Wyness}} || [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness CT]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Chris|Templeman}} || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Alex|Williams|dab=footballer, born 1983}} || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| <ref name = "Ferguson">{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/FOOTBALL%3a+Barry+simply+the+best.-a0100723308 | title = FOOTBALL: Barry simply the best | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2022 | date = 28 April 2003 | via = The Free Library }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/2960739.stm | title=Fergie and Faddy show | work=[[BBC Sport]] | date=19 April 2003 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/28/newsstory.sport9 | title=Ferguson wins Scottish PFA award | work=[[The Guardian]] | date=28 April 2003 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003–04]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Ian|Harty}} || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Paul|Tosh}} || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Michael|Moore|dab=footballer}} || [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
| <ref name = "Sutton">{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+Sutton+lands+players%27+prize.-a0115822663 | title = Football: Sutton lands players' prize. | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2022 | date = 26 April 2004 | via = The Free Library }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-04-26/sutton-and-pearson-earn-celtic-award-double/176238 | title=Sutton and Pearson earn Celtic award double | publisher=ABC News | date=26 April 2004 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/bhoys-make-an-impression-on-spfa-144514.html | title=Bhoys make an impression on SPFA | work=[[Irish Examiner]] | date=25 April 2004 | access-date=13 April 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180420140122/https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/bhoys-make-an-impression-on-spfa-144514.html | archive-date=20 April 2018 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| [[2004–05 in Scottish football|2004–05]]
| {{flagicon|TTO}} || {{sortname|Russell|Latapy}} || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Steven|Hampshire}} || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|David|Bingham|dab=footballer, born 1970}} || [[Gretna F.C.|Getna]]
| <ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/4479777.stm | title=Hartson and Ricksen share award | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=25 April 2005 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/competitions/premiership/ricksen-and-hartson-share-player-of-the-year-prize-1-709026 | title=Ricksen and Hartson share Player of the Year prize | work=[[The Scotsman]] | date=25 April 2005 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+Old+Firm+pair+call+it+a+draw.-a0131884621 | title = Old Firm pair call it a draw | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 25 April 2005 | access-date = 8 May 2022 | via= The Free Library }}</ref><ref name = "fourth"/>
|-
| [[2005–06 in Scottish football|2005–06]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|John|Rankin|dab=footballer, born 1983}} || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|James|Grady|dab=footballer}} || [[Gretna F.C.|Gretna]]
| {{flagicon|FIN}} || [[Markus Paatelainen]] || [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| <ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/premiership/leishman-stays-at-dunfermline-1-1116280 | title=Leishman stays at Dunfermline | newspaper=[[The Scotsman]] | date=2 May 2006 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/ross_county/4962348.stm | title=Rankin voted best in Division One | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=1 May 2006 | access-date=14 April 2017}} {{cite web | title=Rankin is voted top player in SFL | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/ross_county/5063660.stm | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=9 June 2006 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/g/gretna/4962390.stm | title=Division Two award goes to Grady | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=1 May 2006 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cowdenbeathfc.com/index.php?act=viewPlayer&productId=428 | title=Markus Paatelainen profile | publisher=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath FC]] | access-date=15 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=http://cowdenbeathfc.com/index.php?act=viewNews&id=1937 | title=PFA SCOTLAND PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION | publisher=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath FC]] | date=21 April 2016 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2006–07 in Scottish football|2006–07]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Colin|McMenamin}} || [[Gretna F.C.|Gretna]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Iain|Russell}} || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Scott|Chaplain}} || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| <ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/6582025.stm | title=Nakamura takes top player award | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=22 April 2007 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/competitions/premiership/celtic-stronghold-in-spfa-awards-1-742854 | title=Celtic stronghold in SPFA awards | work=[[The Scotsman]] | date=13 April 2007 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="Double Award">{{cite web | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/competitions/premiership/japanese-midfielder-caps-memorable-day-with-double-spfa-award-1-744291 | title=Japanese midfielder caps memorable day with double SPFA award | work=[[The Scotsman]] | date=23 April 2007 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[2007–08 in Scottish football|2007–08]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Graham|Dorrans}}
| rowspan = "2"| [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Allan|Russell}} || [[Airdrieonians F.C.|Airdrie United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Jonathan|Smart|nolink=1}} || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| <ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/livingston-s-golden-generation-1-1531658 | title=Livingston's golden generation | work=[[The Scotsman]] | date=11 March 2011 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="Scoops Double">{{cite news | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/other-sports/aiden-mcgeady-scoops-player-of-the-year-974946 | title=Aiden McGeady scoops Player of the Year double at awards | work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=21 April 2008 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/mcgeady-sweeps-pfa-scotland-awards-358523.html | title=McGeady sweeps PFA Scotland awards | publisher=Breaking News | date=20 April 2008 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/mcsocceroo-pipped-for-award-108787 | title=MCSOCCEROO PIPPED FOR AWARD | publisher=FTBL | date=21 April 2008 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2008–09 in Scottish football|2008–09]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Leigh|Griffiths}}
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Bryan|Prunty}} || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Bobby|Barr}} || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| <ref name="Celtic Midfielder">{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/celtic/5269655/Celtic-midfielder-Scott-Brown-is-named-Player-of-the-Year-by-PFA-Scotland.html | title=Celtic midfielder Scott Brown is named Player of the Year by PFA Scotland | work=[[Daily Telegraph|Telegraph]] | date=3 May 2009 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0503/248653-spfa_browns/ | title=Brown claims PFA accolade | publisher=RTE | date=3 May 2009 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://willievass.photoshelter.com/gallery/030509-PFA-Scotland-Awards/G0000zYUEg4fjktk/C0000x13jVAiYA2o | title=PFA Scotland Awards 03/05/2009 | publisher=Willie Voss photography | date=3 May 2009 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2009–10 in Scottish football|2009–10]]
| {{flagicon|IRE}} || {{sortname|Adam|Rooney}} || [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness CT]]
| rowspan = "2"| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| rowspan = "2"| {{sortname|Rory|McAllister|dab=footballer}}
| rowspan = "2"| [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Robbie|Winters}} || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| <ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8657569.stm | title=Davis crowned player of the year | publisher=BBC | date=2 May 2010 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/a-hat-trick-of-strikers/ | title=A Hat-Trick of Strikers | publisher=[[Scottish Professional Football League|SPFL]] | date=7 May 2010 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/rangers-make-a-clean-sweep-at-pfa-1057918 | title=Rangers make a clean sweep at PFA awards as Smith, Davis and Wilson honoured | newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=3 May 2010 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/davis-wins-spl-award | title=Steven Davis has been crowned player of the year at PFA Scotland's annual awards dinner in Glasgow. | publisher=The World Game | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="Davis named">{{cite web | url=http://en.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/20614.html | title=Davis named Scottish PFA Player of the Year | publisher=[[ESPN]] | date=2 May 2010 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2010–11 in Scottish football|2010–11]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|John|Baird|dab=footballer, born 1985}} || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Gavin|Swankie}} || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| <ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/244266/Izaguirre-rated-highly-by-Hoops | title=Izaguirre rated highly by Hoops | newspaper=[[Daily Express|Express]] | date=2 May 2011 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/sport/national/9002468.izaguirre-claims-pfa-award/ | title=Izaguirre claims PFA award | publisher=[[Craven Herald]] | date=1 May 2011 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.soccer-blogger.com/2011/04/14/scottish-pfa-player-of-the-year-2011-award-nominations/ | title=Scottish PFA Player of the Year 2011 Award | publisher=Soccer-Blogger | date=14 April 2011 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/old-firm-players-dominate | title=Izaguirre wins PFA award | publisher=The World Game | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="Clinches Award">{{cite web | url=http://www.scotzine.com/2011/05/emilio-izaguirre-clinches-pfa-scotland-award-as-mcglynn-wins-managers-award/ | title=Emilio Izaguirre clinches PFA Scotland award as McGlynn wins Managers award | publisher=Scotzine | date=4 May 2011 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[2011–12 in Scottish football|2011–12]]
| {{flagicon|FRA}} || {{sortname|Farid|El Alagui}}
| rowspan = "2"| [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Jon|Robertson}} || [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Stevie|May}} || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| <ref name="pfa 2012">{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-awards-dinner-2012 | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS DINNER 2012 | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17978181 | title=Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew named player of the year | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=6 May 2012 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/celtic-duo-charlie-mulgrew--877304 | title=Celtic duo Charlie Mulgrew & James Forrest scoop PFA player of the year awards | newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=7 May 2012 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://stv.tv/sport/football/clubs/celtic/98442-celtic-pair-claim-pfa-scotland-player-of-the-year-accolades-at-ceremony/ | title=Celtic pair claim PFA Scotland Player of the Year accolades at ceremony | publisher=[[STV (TV channel)|STV]] | date=7 May 2012 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-awards-2013-launch | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS 2013 LAUNCH | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2012–13 in Scottish football|2012–13]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || {{sortname|Lyle|Taylor}}
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Nicky|Clark}} || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Lee|Wallace}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| <ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/motherwell-striker-michael-higdon-lands-1872020 | title=Motherwell striker Michael Higdon lands PFA Scotland Player of the Year award | newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=6 May 2013 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/premiership/michael-higdon-takes-pfa-player-of-the-year-award-1-2921067 | title=Michael Higdon takes PFA player of the year award | newspaper=[[The Scotsman]] | date=6 May 2013 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13103290.allan-johnston-michael-higdon-leigh-griffiths-claim-pfa-awards/ | title=Allan Johnston, Michael Higdon, Leigh Griffiths claim PFA awards | newspaper=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=5 May 2013 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2013–14 in Scottish football|2013–14]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || {{sortname|Kane|Hemmings}} || [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Lee|Wallace}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Rory|McAllister|dab=footballer}} || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
| <ref name = "pfa 2014">{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-awards-2014 | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS 2014 | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/pfa-scotland-award-winners/ | title=PFA Scotland award winners | publisher=[[Scottish Professional Football League|SPFL]] | date=27 April 2014 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27183894 | title=Andrew Robertson: Dundee United defender wins PFA prize | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=27 April 2014 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2014–15 in Scottish football|2014–15]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Scott|Allan}} || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Declan|McManus}} || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Bobby|Linn}} || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| <ref name = "pfa 2015">{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-awards-winners-2015 | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS WINNERS 2015 | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/pfa-scotland-award-winners-54 | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARD WINNERS | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=4 May 2015 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32578058 | title=Stefan Johansen: Celtic midfielder named Scottish PFA player of the year | work=BBC Sport | date=3 May 2015 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/13307348.celtic-star-stefan-johansen-is-named-pfa-player-of-the-year/ | title=Celtic star Stefan Johansen is named PFA Player of the Year | newspaper=[[Evening Times]] | date=3 May 2015 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2015–16 in Scottish football|2015–16]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Lee|Wallace}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|FRA}} || {{sortname|Faissal|El Bakhtaoui}} || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Nathan|Austin}} || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| <ref name="pfa 2016">{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-award-winners-2016 | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARD WINNERS 2016 | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/pfa-scotland-award-winners-50/ | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARD WINNERS | publisher=[[Scottish Professional Football League|SPFL]] | date=2 May 2016 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11788/10266419/rangers-lee-wallace-and-barrie-mckay-among-pfa-scotland-award-winners | title=Rangers' Mark Warburton, Lee Wallace and Barrie McKay among PFA Scotland award winners | publisher=[[Sky Sports]] | date=2 May 2016 | access-date=3 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-rangers-among-winners-2016-11271007 | title=Celtic and Rangers among the winners at the 2016 Scottish PFA player of the year awards | publisher=Glasgow Live | date=1 May 2016 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2016–17 in Scottish football|2016–17]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|John|McGinn}} || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Liam|Buchanan}} || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Shane|Sutherland}} || [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]]
| <ref name = "pfa 2017">{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-player-of-the-year-awards-dinner | title=PFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS DINNER | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=12 May 2019 | archive-date=13 May 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513032941/http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-player-of-the-year-awards-dinner | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39839913 |title=Scott Sinclair named SPFA player of the year as Celtic win four awards |work=BBC Sport |date=7 May 2017 |access-date=7 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://fifpro.org/news/scott-sinclair-and-celtic-collect-scottish-awards/en/ | title=SINCLAIR AND CELTIC COLLECT SCOTTISH AWARDS | publisher=[[FIFPro]] | date=10 May 2017 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="empty table">{{cite web | title=THE EMPTY RANGERS TABLE AT THE PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS AS CELTIC CLEAR UP | url=http://www.scotzine.com/2017/05/the-empty-rangers-table-at-the-pfa-scotland-awards-as-celtic-clear-up/ | publisher=Scotzine | access-date=19 April 2019 | date=8 May 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[2017–18 in Scottish football|2017–18]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Lewis|Morgan|dab=footballer}} || [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Lawrence|Shankland}} || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Darren|Smith|dab=footballer, born 1988}} || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| <ref name= "pfa 2018">{{cite web | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS 2018: THE WINNERS | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-awards-2018-the-winners | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=19 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43944186 |title=Scott Brown: Celtic captain voted PFA Scotland player of the year 2017/18 | work=BBC Sport | date=29 April 2018 | access-date=29 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/DOUBLE+TOPS%3B+Parkhead+stars+the+PFA+kings.-a0536727987 | title=DOUBLE TOPS; Parkhead stars the PFA kings | newspaper= [[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]| date=30 April 2018 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2018–19 in Scottish football|2018–19]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stephen Dobbie]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Linn]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Blair Henderson || [[Edinburgh City F.C.|Edinburgh City]]
| <ref name= "pfa 2019">{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-player-of-the-year-awards-2019 | title=PFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2019 | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/forrest-wins-pfa-award | title=FORREST WINS PFA AWARD | publisher=[[Scottish Professional Football League|SPFL]] | date=6 May 2019 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48171966 |title=James Forrest, Steve Clarke & Ryan Kent win PFA Scotland annual awards |work=BBC Sport |date=5 May 2019 |access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://stv.tv/sport/football/1437560-celtic-s-james-forrest-named-pfa-scotland-player-of-the-year/ | title=Celtic's James Forrest named PFA Scotland player of the year | publisher=[[STV (TV channel)|STV]] | date=6 May 2019 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2019–20 in Scottish football|2019–20]]
| colspan = 9|Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland|COVID-19 pandemic]], PFA Scotland cancelled their awards for the [[2019–20 in Scottish football|2019–20]] season.
|<ref name = covid>{{cite news |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-rangers-stars-line-end-22050044 |title=Celtic and Rangers stars in line for end of season gongs as SFWA awards go ahead as planned |first=Gabriel |last=McKay |newspaper=Daily Record |date=19 May 2020 |access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref>
|-
| [[2020–21 in Scottish football|2020–21]]
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[Liam Boyce]] || [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| || colspan = "2"| ''not awarded''
| || colspan = "2"| ''not awarded''
| <ref name = PFA21>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57138081 |title=Rangers: Steven Gerrard and James Tavernier win PFA Scotland awards |website=BBC Sport |date=16 May 2021 |access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
|-
| [[2021–22 in Scottish football|2021–22]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael McKenna (Scottish footballer)|Michael McKenna]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dylan Easton]] || [[Airdrieonians F.C.|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Joe Cardle]] || [[Kelty Hearts F.C.|Kelty Hearts]]
| <ref name = "dominate">{{ cite web | url = https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/callum-mcgregor-crowned-pfa-scotland-23839419.amp | title = Callum McGregor crowned PFA Scotland Player of the Year as Celtic dominate awards night | website = Football Scotland | date = 1 May 2022 | access-date = 5 May 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11095/12603871/celtic-dominate-at-pfa-scotland-awards-as-ange-postecoglou-callum-mcgregor-and-tom-rogic-claim-prizes | title = Celtic dominate at PFA Scotland Awards as Ange Postecoglou, Callum McGregor and Tom Rogic claim prizes | newspaper = [[Sky Sports]] | date = 2 May 2022 | access-date = 5 May 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/celtic-dominate-pfa-scotland-awards-with-their-own-treble-glasgow-city-arbroath-airdrieonians-and-kelty-hearts-also-pick-up-gongs-3676926%3famp&fbclid=IwAR25t3gq6e8CdeAgS-9z5Z-vRDXawofACuLGk_juQItESz3Gjtam7iPslrw | title = Celtic dominate PFA Scotland awards with their own treble - Glasgow City, Arbroath, Airdrieonians and Kelty Hearts also pick up gongs | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 2 May 2022 | access-date = 5 May 2022 }}</ref>
|-
| [[2022–23 in Scottish football|2022–23]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Dipo Akinyemi]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Calum Gallagher]] || [[Airdrieonians F.C.|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Charlie Reilly (footballer)|Charlie Reilly]] || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| <ref name = pfas2023>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65591643 |title=Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi and Caitlin Hayes win PFA Scotland player of the year awards |website=BBC Sport |date=14 May 2023 |access-date=14 May 2023}}</ref>
|-
| [[2023–24 in Scottish football|2023–24]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Brian Graham (footballer)|Brian Graham]] || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Callumn Morrison]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gregor Buchanan]] || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crgy18377vno |title=John McGlynn named manager of the year after unbeaten season |website=BBC Sport |date=5 May 2024 |accessdate=6 May 2024}}</ref>
|-
|}

=== List of other nominees ===

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
|-
! rowspan = "2"| Season
! colspan="3"| [[Scottish Championship]]{{ efn |name = one}}
! colspan="3"| [[Scottish League One]]{{ efn |name = two }}
! colspan="3"| [[Scottish League Two]]{{ efn |name = three }}
! rowspan="2"| Ref
|-
! Nat
! Player
! Club
! Nat
! Player
! Club
! Nat
! Player
! Club
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1980–81 in Scottish football|1980–81]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Ford (Scottish footballer)|Bobby Ford]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Steve Hancock|Steve Hanson]] || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
| colspan="3" rowspan="42" style="text-align: center;"| ''division did not exist''
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001062/19810410/470/0030 | title = Ford in running for Players’ Award | newspaper = Fife Free Press | date = 10 April 1981 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19810408/446/0022 | title = Pittodrie men in line for award | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 8 April 1981 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via= British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jackie McNamara Sr.|Jackie McNamara]] || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || McCombe || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Eric Morris (footballer, born 1951)|Eric Morris]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Irvine || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1981–82 in Scottish football|1981–82]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Gahagan]] || [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Steve Hancock|Steve Hanson]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19820422/369/0020 | title = Hewitt’s mention | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 22 April 1982 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jim Morton (footballer, born 1956)|Jim Morton]] || [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ian Campbell (footballer, born 1953)|Ian Campbell]] || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John McGregor (footballer, born 1963)|John McGregor]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Murray McDermott|Martin McDermott]] || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1982–83 in Scottish football|1982–83]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Mo Johnson]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jim Liddle]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19830504/263/0016 | title = SURPRISE | newspaper = Evening Express | date = 4 May 1983 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Donald Park]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ian McPhee (footballer)|Ian McPhee]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Pat Nevin]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gerry Collins]] || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1983–84 in Scottish football|1983–84]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Derek Frye]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| || ||
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19840511/500/0020 | title = Leighton may shut Miller out | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 11 May 1984 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Bourke (Scottish footballer)|John Bourke]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ian McPhee (footballer)|Ian McPhee]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Coyle (footballer)|Tim Coyle]]
| || ||
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1984–85 in Scottish football|1984–85]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gerry McCoy]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kenny Thomson|Kenny Thornton]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19850514/300/0014 | title = Dons in the running | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 14 May 1985 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Peter Houston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ronnie Lowrie]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jamie Fairlie]] || [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Willie Irvine (footballer, born 1963)|Willie Irvine]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1985–86 in Scottish football|1985–86]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Graham Mitchell (Scottish footballer)|Graham Mitchell]] || [[Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Graeme Robertson (Scottish footballer)|Graene Robertson]] || rowspan = "3"| [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000563/19860506/216/0016 | title = UNITED MEN NOMINATED | newspaper = Evening Telegraph | date = 6 May 1986 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ian McAllister (footballer)|Ian McAllister]] || [[Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alan Davidson (Scottish footballer)|Alan Davidson]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John McVeigh (footballer)|John McVeigh]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Bryce|Tim Bryce]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1986–87 in Scottish football|1986–87]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Rowan Alexander]] || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Vic Kasule]]
| [[Meadowbank Thistle F.C.|Meadowbank Thistle]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19870508/438/0024 | title = Miller in running for top award | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 8 May 1987 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || John Watson || rowspan = "2"| [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Martin Nelson || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Norrie McCathie]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Colin Harris (footballer)|Colin Hartford]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1987–88 in Scottish football|1987–88]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Willie Jamieson]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Sludden]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19880504/115/0011 | title = Coyne is a contender for the Player of the Year Award | newspaper = Dundee Courier | date = 4 May 1988 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Andy Willock]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jim Cowell (Scottish footballer)|Jim Cowell]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stewart Kennedy]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jimmy Boyle (footballer)|Jimmy Boyle]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen'Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1988–89 in Scottish football|1988–89]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Innes Donaldson || rowspan = "2"| [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Ray Charles || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19890511/518/0022 | title = Snelders in running for top honour | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 11 May 1989 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kenny MacDonald (footballer)|Kenny MacDonald]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Paul Senton || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ken Eadie]] || [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Billy McNeil || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1989–90 in Scottish football|1989–90]]
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || [[Owen Coyle]] || [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul O'Brien (Scottish footballer)|Paul O'Brien]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19900504/541/0024 | title = Dons pair in line for Player of Year award | newspaper = Evening Express | date = 4 May 1990 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stevie Gray]] || [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Harry Cairney]] || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Derek McWilliams]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Darren Henderson|Darius Harroldson]] || [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1990–91 in Scottish football|1990–91]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gordon Dalziel|Gordon Duncan]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || David Lloyd || rowspan = "2"| [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
|rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19910503/697/0036 | title = Dons players are snubbed | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 2 May 1991 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Billy Dodds]] || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stuart Robertson (footballer, born 1959)|Stuart Robertson]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[David Elliot (footballer)|David Elliot]] || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Sandy Ross || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
|-
|rowspan = "3"| [[1991–92 in Scottish football|1991–92]]
| || ||
| || ||
|rowspan = "3"|
|-
| || ||
| || ||
|-
| || ||
| || ||
|-
|rowspan = "3"| [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Craig Brewster]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scott Howie]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| rowspan = "3"|<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19930416/436/0028 | title = McCall in mood for much celebration | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 16 April 1993 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000734/19930416/288/0035 | title = SORBIE – “PLAYER OF THE YEAR”? | newspaper = Arbroath Herald | date = 16 April 1993 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Billy Davies]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stuart Sorbie]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[TommyBurns]] || [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Miller Mathieson || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1993–94 in Scottish football|1993–94]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Brian Rice (footballer)|Brian Rice]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[David Bingham (Scottish footballer)|David Bingham]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000740/19940428/410/0030 | title = Hateley at the double | newspaper = Edinburgh Evening News | date = 28 April 1994 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Hamish French]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Jim Butter || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Norrie McWhirter]] || [[St Mirren F.C.| St Mirren]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Sloan (footballer, born 1964)|Tim Sloan]] || [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
|-
|rowspan = "3"| [[1994–95 in Scottish football|1994–95]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Colin Cameron (footballer)|Colin Cameron]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|FIN}} || [[Marko Rajamäki]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Colin McGlashan]] || [[Montrose F.C.| Montrose]]
|rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19950505/327/0021 | title = Crawford's form recognized by sponsors | newspaper = Dundee Courier | date = 5 May 1995 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Peter Duffield]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Derek Lilley]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Michael Geraghty || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jackie McNamara]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Warren Hawke]] || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Gary Orr || [[Queens Park F.C.|Queens Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1995–96 in Scottish football|1995–96]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Craig Brewster]] || [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Charlie Nicholas]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Harry Cairney]] || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19960418/568/0035 | title = Old Firm men up for award? | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 18 April 1996 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|FIN}} || [[Janne Lindberg]]
| [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Bryce|Tim Bryce]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Iain Stewart (footballer)|Iain Stewart]] || [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caley Thistle]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andy Tod]]
| [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Craig Taggart || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Peter Dwyer || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
|-
| rowspan = 3"| [[1996–97 in Scottish football|1996–97]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paddy Connolly]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Eddie Annand]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] / [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Bobby Main || rowspan = "2"| [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| rowspan = 3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19970415/391/0044 | title = JIM WHO? | newspaper = Evening Express | date = 15 April 1997 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Davies (footballer, born 1966)|John Davies]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Bryce|Tim Bryce]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Allan Morgan
|-
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[George O'Boyle]] || [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ian Little]] || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gerry Farrell]] || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1997–98 in Scottish football|1997–98]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Rab Douglas|Robert Douglas]] || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Derek Townsley]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| || ||
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19980411/01010/0061 | title = Four in top player race | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 11 April 1998 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }} {{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003909/19980424/056/0056 | title = Two nominated for players title | newspaper = Dumfries and Galloway Standard | date = 24 April 1998 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[David Moss (footballer, born 1968)|David Moss]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Bryce|Tim Bryce]]
| || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Bone (footballer)|Alex Bone]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Graham Harvey (footballer)|Graham Harvey]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| || ||
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1998–99 in Scottish football|1998–99]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Glynn Hurst]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Steve Convery]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Steven Ferguson (footballer, born 1977)|Steven Ferguson]] || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19990406/041/0041 | title = Players' pick of the pack | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 6 April 1999 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stevie Crawford]] || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Barry Wilson (footballer)|Barry Wilson]] || [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caley Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || John Dickson || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin McAllister]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Bone (footballer)|Alex Bone]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || David Lorimer || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1999–2000 in Scottish football|1999–2000]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scott Crabbe|Scott Cramm]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Martin Cameron (footballer)|Martin Cameron]] || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Andy Cargill || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/20000415/385/0028 | title = Player of the year nominees | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 15 April 2000 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[David Nicholls (footballer, born 1972)|David Nicholls]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Darren Henderson|Darius Harroldson]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Steven Laidlaw || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Turner (footballer)|Tim Turner]] || [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John McQuade (footballer)|John McQuade]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Joe Robertson (footballer)|Joe Robertson]] || [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2000–01 in Scottish football|2000–01]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dennis Wyness]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caley Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Martin Hardie (footballer)|Martin Hardie]] || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Mark Bradley (footballer, born 1976)|Mark Bradey]] || [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/20010420/269/0020 | title = Scotland has become a foreign region | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 20 April 2001 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul Sheerin]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Isaac English]] || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andy Brown (footballer, born 1976)|Andy Brown]] || [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gary Teale]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Peter Weatherson]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Roddy Grant (footballer)|Roddy Grant]] || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
|-
| rowspan ="3"| [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Barry Robson]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caley Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Graeme Brown (footballer)|Graeme Brown]] || [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Iain Stewart (footballer)|Iain Stewart]] || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
| rowspan ="3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12245689.in-brief/ | title = In Brief... | newspaper = Herald Scotland | date = 17 April 2002 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription }}</ref> <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/20020417/01127/0061 | title = Caley Thistle pair in running for First Division award | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 17 April 2002 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dennis Wyness]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul Tosh]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Chris Templeman]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scott Paterson]] || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Garry Wood]] || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin Bain]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2002–03 in Scottish football|2002–03]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Barry Robson]] || [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness CT]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin Byers]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin McAllister]] || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11988504.nominations-announced-for-player-of-the-year-awards/ | title = Nominations announced for Player of the Year awards | newspaper = Herald Scotland | date = 21 April 2003 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription }}</ref>

|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul Hartley]] || [[St Johnstone F.C.| St Johnstone]]
| {{flagicon|ESP}} || [[Paquito Ortiz]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Iain Stewart (footballer)|Ian Stevens]] || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Mark Kerr (footballer)|Mark Kerr]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ian Harty]] || [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || James Allan || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003–04]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[David Bingham (Scottish footballer)|David Bingham]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caley Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Gareth Hutchison || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Mick Galloway]] || [[Gretna F.C.|Gretna]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12509394.parkhead-players-dominate-player-of-the-year-shortlist/ | title = Parkhead players dominate player of the year shortlist | newspaper = Herald Scotland | date = 19 April 2004 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Barry Robson]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Peter Weatherson]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scott McLean (footballer, born 1976)|Scott McLean]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
|-
| {{flagicon|TTO}} || [[Russell Latapy]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|AUS}} || [[John Maisano]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[George Rowe (footballer)|Jorge Rowe]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2004–05 in Scottish football|2004–05]]
| || ||
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|rowspan = "3"|
|-
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|-
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|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2005–06 in Scottish football|2005–06]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tom Brighton|Tim Brighton]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ryan McGuffie]] || [[Gretna F.C.|Gretna]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Chris McGroarty]] || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | title = Old Firm pair up for award double | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/4924006.stm | publisher = BBC | work = BBC Sport | date = 19 April 2006 | access-date = 11 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|TTO}} || [[Jason Scotland]] || [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jim McAlister]] || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Colin Cramb]] || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Neil (footballer)|Alex Neil]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Linn]] || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Jordan Smith || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2006–07 in Scottish football|2006–07]]
| || ||
| || ||
|rowspan = "3"|
|-
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| || ||
|-
| || ||
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|-
| rowspan = "3" | [[2007–08 in Scottish football|2007–08]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin McDonald (footballer, born 1988)|Kevin McDonald]]
| [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ryan Stevenson (footballer)|Ryan Stevenson]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Andrew Brand || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/other-sports/three-celtic-players-nominated-as-player-973482 | title = Three Celtic players nominated as Player of the Year| newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 7 April 2008 | access-date = 13 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[James McArthur]]
| [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alan Trouten]] || [[Queens Park F.C.|Queens Park]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Zander Sutherland|Andrew Sutherland]] || [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stephen Dobbie]]
| [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andrew Barrowman]] || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Baird (footballer, born 1985)|John Baird]] || [[Montrose F.C.|Montrose]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2008–09 in Scottish football|2008–09]]
| || ||
| || ||
|rowspan = "3"|
|-
| || ||
| || ||
|-
| || ||
| || ||
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2009–10 in Scottish football|2009–10]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gary Harkins]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| [[Gareth Wardlaw]]
| rowspan = "2"| [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Liam Fox (footballer)|Liam Fox]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8621078.stm | title = Rangers quartet vie for Player of the Year award | publisher = BBC | work = BBC Sport | date = 15 April 2010 | access-date = 13 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Leigh Griffiths]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| [[Paul McQuade]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[James Stevenson]] || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael Gardyne]] || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| [[Bryan Prunty]]
| [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Barry Douglas]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2010–11 in Scottish football|2010–11]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gary Harkins]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Linn]] || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scott Agnew]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.soccer-blogger.com/2011/04/14/scottish-pfa-player-of-the-year-2011-award-nominations/ | title = Scottish PFA Player of the Year 2011 Award | website = soccer-blogger.com | date = 14 April 2011 | access-date = 13 April 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13078886.amp | title = Scottish PFA Player of the Year 2011 Award | publisher = BBC | work = BBC Sport | date = 14 April 2011 | access-date = 13 April 2017 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Sean Higgins (footballer)|Sean Higgins]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Mark Roberts (footballer, born 1975)|Mark Roberts]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|FRA}} || [[Armand Oné]]
|-
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[Andy Kirk (footballer)|Andy Kirk]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Iain Russell ]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ricky Little]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2011–12 in Scottish football|2011–12]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael Gardyne]]
| rowspan = "2"| [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ryan Donnelly (footballer)|Ryan Donnelly]] || [[Airdrie United F.C.|Airdrie United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin Cawley]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17764076.amp | title = SPL quartet nominated for player of the year award | publisher = BBC | work = BBC Sport | date = 18 April 2012 | access-date = 13 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Grant Munro (footballer)|Grant Murray]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Steven Doris]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ryan McCord]]
|-
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[Michael McGovern (footballer)|Michael McGovern]]
| [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ryan Wallace (footballer)|Ryan Wallace]] || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Jamie Longworth || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2012–13 in Scottish football|2012–13]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Chris Erskine]] || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Daniel Carmichael]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[David Templeton]] || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22304789 | title = Falkirk's Lyle Taylor among SFL player of the year candidates | publisher = BBC | work = BBC Sport | date = 25 April 2013 | access-date = 13 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stefan Scougall]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Steven Doris]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || David Anderson || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael Tidser]] || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || [[Andy Jackson (footballer, born 1988)|Andrew Jackson]] || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Daniel Moore (footballer)|Daniel Moore]] || [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2013–14 in Scottish football|2013–14]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Peter MacDonald (footballer)|Paul MacDonald]] || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael Moffat]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andy Rodgers]] || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/27039256.amp | title = MacDonald, Hemmings, Andreu & Loy up for PFA Scotland award | publisher = [[BBC]] | work = [[BBC Sport]] | date = 16 April 2014 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Rory Loy ]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || [[Jon Daly (footballer)|Jon Daly]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Lee Currie || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
|-
| {{flagicon|FRA}} || [[Anthony Andreu]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Nicky Law (footballer, born 1988)|Nicky Law]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Kenny MacKay || [[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2014–15 in Scottish football|2014–15]]
| {{flagicon|SEN}} || [[Morgaro Gomis]] || rowspan = "3"| [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Willie Gibson (footballer, born 1984)|Willis Gibson]] || [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Simon Murray (footballer)|Simon Murray]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://spfl.co.uk/news/pfa-scotland-nominations | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARD WINNERS | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date= 21 April 2015 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|TUR}} || [[Alim Ozturk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jamie Stevenson (Scottish footballer)|Jamie Stevenson]] || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Shane Sutherland]] || [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jamie Walker (footballer)|Jamie Walker]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alan Trouten]] || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Paul Woods || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2015–16 in Scottish football|2015–16]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Martyn Waghorn]] || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Joe Cardle]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kyle Wilkie]] || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11788/10252812/rangers-and-hibernian-players-dominate-pfa-nominations | title = Rangers and Hibernian players dominate PFA nominations | publisher =[[Sky Sports]] | website = skysports.com | date = 22 April 2016 | access-date = 12 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} || [[Jason Cummings]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Greig Spence]] || [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Peter Weatherson]] || [[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John McGinn]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Rory McAllister (footballer)|Rory McAllister]] || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Linn]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2016–17 in Scottish football|2016–17]]
| {{flagicon|AUS}} || [[Jason Cummings]] || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jordan Kirkpatrick]] || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Linn]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://spfl.co.uk/news/pfa-scotland-player-of-year-nominations | title = Player of Year nominations | publisher =[[SPFL]] | website = spfl.co.uk | date = 12 April 2017 | access-date = 12 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stephen Dobbie]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Danny Mullen]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Thomas O'Brien (footballer)|Tim O'Brien]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ross Forbes]] || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andy Ryan]] || [[Airdrieonians F.C.|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Thomas Reilly (footballer)|Tim Reilly]] || [[Elgin F.C.|Elgin City]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2017–18 in Scottish football|2017–18]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stephen Dobbie]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael Moffat]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || [[Sean Dillon]] || [[Montrose F.C.|Montrose]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43800277 | title = Queen of the South's Stephen Dobbie and St Mirren's Lewis Morgan among PFA nominees | publisher = [[BBC]] | work = [[BBC Sport]] | date = 19 April 2018 | access-date = 19 April 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Craig Halkett]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alan Trouten]] || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Willie Gibson (footballer, born 1984)|Willie Gibson]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Cammy Smith]] || [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Lewis Vaughan]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Rory McAllister (footballer)|Rory McAllister]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2018–19 in Scottish football|2018–19]]
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[Billy Mckay]] || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dale Hilson]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Chris Johnston (footballer)|Chris Johnston]] || [[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://pfascotland.co.uk/pfa-scotland-player-of-the-year-2019-championship-league-1-2-nominees/ | title = PFA SCOTLAND PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2019 – CHAMPIONSHIP, LEAGUE 1 & 2 NOMINEES | publisher = [[PFA Scotland]] | website = pfascotland.co.uk | access-date = 12 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SVK}} || [[Pavol Safranko]] || [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin Nisbet]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Rankin (footballer, born 1983)|John Rankin]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Lawrence Shankland]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dom Thomas|Dom Paul]] || [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Martin McNiff]]
|-
| [[2019–20 in Scottish football|2019–20]]
| colspan = 9|Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland|COVID-19 pandemic]], PFA Scotland cancelled their awards for the [[2019–20 in Scottish football|2019–20]] season.
|<ref name = covid>{{cite news |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-rangers-stars-line-end-22050044 |title=Celtic and Rangers stars in line for end of season gongs as SFWA awards go ahead as planned |first=Gabriel |last=McKay |newspaper=Daily Record |date=19 May 2020 |access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2020–21 in Scottish football|2020–21]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Craig Gordon]] || [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| rowspan = "3" colspan = "3"| ''not awarded''
| rowspan = "3" colspan = "3"| ''not awarded''
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://pfascotland.co.uk/pfa-scotland-championship-player-of-the-year-nominees-2021/ | title = PFA Scotland Championship Player of the Year Nominees 2021 | publisher = PFA Scotland | website = pfascotland.co.uk | access-date = 16 May 2021 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Charlie Adam]] || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Regan Hendry]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2021–22 in Scottish football|2021–22]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Thomas O'Brien (footballer)|Tim O'Brien]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Mitch Megginson]] || rowspan = "3"| [[Cove Rangers F.C.|Cove Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Owen Moxon]] || [[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | title = Scott Tiffoney nominated for PFA Scotland Championship Player of the Year | url = https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/scott-tiffoney-nominated-for-pfa-scotland-championship-player-of-the-year/ | publisher = Partick Thistle | website = ptfc.co.uk | date = 20 April 2022 | access-date = 14 May 2023 }} {{ cite web | title = Trio Nominated for PFA Scotland League One Player of the Year | url = https://coverangersfc.com/2022/04/20/trio-nominated-for-pfa-scotland-league-one-player-of-the-year/ | publisher = Cove Rangers | website = coverangersfc.com | date = 20 April 2022 | access-date = 14 May 2023 }} {{ cite web | title = PFA Scotland awards: Kelty Hearts stars nominated for individual and team accolades | url = https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/20097813.pfa-scotland-awards-kelty-hearts-stars-nominated-individual-team-accolades/ | newspaper = [[Dunfermline Press]] | date = 28 April 2022 | access-date = 14 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[Kyle Lafferty]] || [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Rory McAllister (footballer)|Rory McAllister]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jamie Barjonas]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Kelty Hearts F.C.|Kelty Hearts]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scott Tiffoney]] || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Harry Milne]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael Tidser]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2022–23 in Scottish football|2022–23]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dom Thomas|Dom Paul]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kyle Benedictus]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Craig Slater]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/player-year-nominees-revealed-pfa-26833007 | title = Player of the Year nominees revealed as PFA confirm shortlists across the lower divisions | work = Football Scotland | date = 2 May 2023 | access-date = 14 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Grant Savoury
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Matt Todd
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dale Carrick]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul McMullan (footballer, born 1996)|Paul McMullan]] || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || [[Ruari Paton]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Tim Goss || [[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2023–24 in Scottish football|2023–24]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Louis Moult]] || [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Brad Spencer (footballer)|Brad Spencer]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Matty Aitken || rowspan = "2"| [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web |url = https://hellorayo.co.uk/clyde/sport/football-news/pfa-championship-league-one-league-two-nominees/ | title = PFA Championship, League One & League Two nominees revealed | website = hellorayo.co.uk | date = 24 April 2024 | access-date = 6 May 2024 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || [[Ruari Paton]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Calvin Miller]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Nat Wedderburn]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Lewis Vaughan]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Rumarn Burrell]] || [[Cove Rangers F.C.|Cove Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Blair Henderson || [[Spartans F.C.|Spartans]]
|}

== Other awards ==

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Season
! colspan="3"| Goal of the Season
! colspan="3"| Special Merit Award
! rowspan="2"| Ref
|-
! Nat
! Player
! Club
! Nat
! Winner
! Note
|-
| rowspan="3"| [[1981–82 in Scottish football|1981–82]]
| rowspan="3"|
| rowspan="3"|
| rowspan="3"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Tom Lauchlan || [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] director
| rowspan="3"| <ref name = "Clark"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Willie Waddell]] || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] director
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || || Former [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] and [[Manchester United F.C.|Man United]] player.
|-
| rowspan="3"| [[1982–83 in Scottish football|1982–83]]
| rowspan="3"|
| rowspan="3"|
| rowspan="3"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Andy Dickson || [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] trainer
| rowspan="3"| <ref name = "Nicholas"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Rae (footballer, born 1946)|Alex Rae]] || Former [[PFA Scotland|Scottish PFA]] president
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Eddie Turnbull]] || Former [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] and [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibs]] manager
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1983–84 in Scottish football|1983–84]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Archie Macpherson]] || [[BBC Scotland|BBC]] broadcaster
| rowspan="2"| <ref name = "Miller"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Arthur Montford]] ||[[STV (TV channel)|STV]] broadcaster
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1984–85 in Scottish football|1984–85]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Desmond White (footballer)|Desmond White]] || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] chairman
| rowspan="2"| <ref name = "Duffy"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Reid (footballer, born 1911)|Bobby Reid]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]] trainer
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1985–86 in Scottish football|1985–86]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Walker (footballer, born 1915)|Tommy Walker]] || Former [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] player and manager
| rowspan="2"| <ref name = "Gough"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Yule Craig || [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] chairman
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1987–88 in Scottish football|1987–88]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Jim Steel || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] and [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] physio
| rowspan ="2"| <ref name = "Paul"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || David Francey || Broadcaster
|-
| [[1988–89 in Scottish football|1988–89]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Teddy Scott || [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] trainer
| <ref name = "Snelders"/>
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1989–90 in Scottish football|1989–90]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bob McPhail]] || Former [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] player
| rowspan ="2"| <ref name = "Bett"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Andy Russell || [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] groundsman
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1990–91 in Scottish football|1990–91]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Harry Haddock]] || Former [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] captain
| rowspan = "2"| <ref name = "Joe"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Bobby Maitland || Former journalist
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1991–92 in Scottish football|1991–92]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (''[[Lisbon Lions]]'') || [[1966–67 European Cup|1967 European Cup]] team
| Rowspan = "2"| <ref name = "McCoist"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[George Young (Scottish footballer)|George Young]] || Former [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] and [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] captain
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Joe Nelson || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] coach
| rowspan = "2"| <ref name = "Jess"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Lawrie Reilly]] || Former [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] (and ''[[The Famous Five (football)|Famous Five]]'') player
|-
| [[1995–96 in Scottish football|1995–96]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Paul Gascoigne]] || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ronnie Simpson]] || Former [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (and ''[[Lisbon Lions]]'') player
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0005569/19960430/674/0040?browse=False | title = It's Gazza again | newspaper = Shropshire Star | date = 30 April 1996 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19960429/246/0019 | title = Peers' pleasure ensures Gascoigne is players' player | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 29 April 1996 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
|-
| [[1996–97 in Scottish football|1996–97]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Bob Laird || Historian for [[Third Lanark F.C.|Third Lanark]]
| <ref name="players vote"/>
|-
| rowspan = "2"|[[1997–98 in Scottish football|1997–98]]
| rowspan = "2"|
| rowspan = "2"|
| rowspan = "2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Allan McGraw]] || Former [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Morton]] player and manager
| rowspan = "2"| <ref name="extra time"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tom Wharton]] || Former [[UEFA]] listed referee
|-
| [[1998–99 in Scottish football|1998–99]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Hugh Allan || Physio
| <ref name="the honours"/>
|-
| [[1999–2000 in Scottish football|1999–2000]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Alex Cameron || ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]'' football journalist
| <ref name="viduka lands"/>
|-
| [[2000–01 in Scottish football|2000–01]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Joe Baker]] || Former [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibs]] and [[England national football team|England]] player
| <ref name = "Larsson"/>
|-
| [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jimmy Johnstone]] || Former [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (and ''[[Lisbon Lions]]'') player
| <ref name="Award Amoruso"/>
|-
| [[2002–03 in Scottish football|2002–03]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Rae (footballer, born 1946)|Alex Rae]] || Former [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] player
| <ref name = "Ferguson"/>
|-
| [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003–04]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Brown (footballer, born 1923)|Bobby Brown]] || Former [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] manager
| <ref name = "Sutton"/>
|-
| [[2005–06 in Scottish football|2005–06]]
| || || || {{flag icon|ENG}} || Sir [[Tom Finney]] || Former [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston]] and [[England national football team|England]] player
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.scotsman.com/sport/history-man-maloney-wins-double-award-2474745%3famp | title = History man Maloney wins double award | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 1 May 2006 | access-date = 17 May 2022 }}</ref>
|-
| [[2006–07 in Scottish football|2006–07]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} || {{sortname|Shunsuke|Nakamura}} || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| {{flagicon|POR}} || [[Eusebio]] || Former [[S.L. Benfica|Benfica]] and [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] player
| <ref name="Double Award"/>
|-
| [[2007–08 in Scottish football|2007–08]]
| {{flagicon|MAR}} || {{sortname|Merouane|Zemmama}} || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Phil|O'Donnell|dab=footballer}} (posthumous) || Former [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] captain
| <ref name="Scoops Double"/>
|-
| [[2008–09 in Scottish football|2008–09]]
| {{flagicon|POR}} || {{sortname|Pedro|Mendes|dab=footballer, born 1979}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] || [[1982–83 European Cup Winners' Cup|1983 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup]] team
| <ref name="Celtic Midfielder"/>
|-
| rowspan = "2"| [[2009–10 in Scottish football|2009–10]]
| rowspan = "2"| {{flagicon|ALG}}
| rowspan = "2"| {{sortname|Madjid|Bougherra}}
| rowspan = "2"| [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Archie|Macpherson}} || Football commentator
| rowspan = "2"| <ref name="Davis named"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Arthur|Montford}} || Sports journalist
|-
| [[2010–11 in Scottish football|2010–11]]
| {{flagicon|CRO}} || {{sortname|Nikica|Jelavic}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|ITA}} {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Rose|Reilly}} || Former dual internationalist ([[Scotland women's national football team|Scotland]] and [[Italy women's national football team|Italy]])
| <ref name="Clinches Award"/>
|-
| [[2011–12 in Scottish football|2011–12]]
| {{flagicon|NZL}} || {{sortname|Rory|Fallon}} || [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Street Soccer Scotland || 2011 [[Homeless World Cup]] team
| <ref name="pfa 2012"/>
|-
| [[2012–13 in Scottish football|2012–13]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Bryan|Prunty}} || [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Craig|Brown|dab=footballer, born 1940}} || Former [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] and [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] manager
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pfascotland.co.ukhttp//pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-awards-winners|title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS WINNERS|website=PFA Scotland|access-date=14 February 2020}}</ref>
|-
| [[2013–14 in Scottish football|2013–14]]
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || {{sortname|Jonny|Hayes}} || [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Frank|McKeown}} || [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]] player
| <ref name = "pfa 2014"/>
|-
| [[2014–15 in Scottish football|2014–15]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Stevie|Mallan|dab=footballer, born 1996}} || [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Jordan|Moore}} || [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] player
| <ref name = "pfa 2015"/>
|-
| [[2015–16 in Scottish football|2015–16]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Barrie|McKay}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| colspan="3"| [[Show Racism the Red Card]] (SRTRC)
| <ref name = "pfa 2016"/>
|-
| [[2016–17 in Scottish football|2016–17]]
| {{flagicon|FRA}} || {{sortname|Moussa|Dembélé|dab=French footballer}} || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scotland women's national football team|Scotland women's national team]] || Qualified for [[UEFA Women's Euro 2017]]
| <ref name = "pfa 2017"/>
|-
| [[2017–18 in Scottish football|2017–18]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Kieran|Tierney}} || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| || ||
| <ref name = "pfa 2018"/>
|-
| [[2018–19 in Scottish football|2018–19]]
| {{flagicon|COL}} || {{sortname|Alfredo|Morelos}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Dr John MacLean || of Hampden Sports Clinic
| <ref name = "pfa 2019"/>
|-
| [[2019–20 in Scottish football|2019–20]]
| colspan = 6|Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland|COVID-19 pandemic]], PFA Scotland cancelled their awards for the [[2019–20 in Scottish football|2019–20]] season.
|<ref name = covid/>
|-
| [[2020–21 in Scottish football|2020–21]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scotland national football team|Scotland men's national team]] || Qualified for [[UEFA Euro 2020]]
| <ref name = PFA21/>
|-
| [[2021–22 in Scottish football|2021–22]]
| {{flagicon|AUS}} || [[Tom Rogic]] || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| || ||
| <ref name = "dominate"/>
|-
| [[2022–23 in Scottish football|2022–23]]
| {{flagicon|POR}} || {{sortname||Jota|dab=footballer, born March 1999}} || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Ferguson]] || Former [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] and [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] manager
|<ref name = pfas2023/>
|-
| [[2023–24 in Scottish football|2023–24]]
| {{flagicon|WAL}} || {{sortname|Rabbi|Matondo}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Graeme Souness]] || Former [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] and [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] player; [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] manager
|
|-
|}

==Notes==
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==References==
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{{Scottish football awards}}

[[Category:Scottish football trophies and awards]]
[[Category:Footballers in Scotland]]
[[Category:Annual events in Scotland]]
[[Category:Annual sporting events in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Association football player of the year awards|Scotland]]
[[Category:Association football player non-biographical articles]]

PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year (lower leagues)

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{{distinguish|text=the [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year]], or the [[PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year]]}}

This is a list of recipients of the Professional Footballers' Association Scotland ([[PFA Scotland]]) Player's Player of the Year award for each of the three divisions (the [[Scottish Championship]], [[Scottish League One]] and [[Scottish League Two]]), below the top division (the [[Scottish Premiership]]). Each is an annual award given to the player who is adjudged to have been the best of the season in [[Football in Scotland|Scottish football]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4156/is_20040502/ai_n12588637 |title=Jackie named player of the year |work=[[Sunday Herald]] |publisher=Herald & Times Group |access-date=31 March 2008 |date=2 May 2004 |first=Stewart |last=Fisher}}</ref> The winner is chosen by a vote amongst the members of the players' [[trade union]], the [[Professional Footballers' Association Scotland]] (PFA Scotland).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1957296.stm|title=Amoruso is players' choice |publisher=BBC |access-date=28 March 2008 |date=29 April 2002}}</ref>

The award was formerly known as the Scottish Professional Footballers' Association Players' Player of the Year, but was renamed after the SPFA merged with the (English) [[Professional Footballers' Association]] to become [[PFA Scotland]]. In 2007 the SPFA was replaced by a new body, PFA Scotland,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/headlines/display.var.1520816.0.0.php |title=Fraser Wishart is promising a new kind of players union |publisher=Herald & Times Group |work=The Herald |access-date=24 April 2008 |date=5 July 2007 |first=Martin |last=Greig |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302083057/http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/headlines/display.var.1520816.0.0.php |archive-date=2 March 2009 }}</ref> but the new organisation's awards are considered to be a direct continuation of the SPFA awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/mcgeady-picks-up-double-prize-at-football-awards-1.878985|title=McGeady picks up double prize at football awards |publisher=Herald & Times Group |work=The Herald |access-date=24 April 2008 |quote=Celtic winger Aiden McGeady has pulled off an awards double by winning the PFA Scotland Player Of The Year and Young Player Of The Year awards....McGeady follows in the footsteps of former Parkhead team-mate Shaun Maloney, who won both awards in a single season in 2006.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1861_3455977,00.html |title=McGeady happy with Hoops |work=www.teamtalk.com |access-date=24 April 2008 |quote=The only other player to have claimed the PFA Scotland double was Shaun Maloney, the Celtic midfielder who went on to carve out a career in the Premier League with Aston Villa. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104212933/http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1861_3455977,00.html |archive-date=4 January 2013 }}</ref> A shortlist of nominees is published in April and the winner of the award, along with the winners of PFA Scotland's other annual awards, is announced at a gala event in [[Glasgow]] a few days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scotprem.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10002~1009973,00.html|title=SPFA Player of the Year nominations|publisher=The Scottish Premier League|access-date=2008-03-28|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070919114720/http://www.scotprem.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10002~1009973%2C00.html|archive-date=2007-09-19}}</ref>

== Winners ==

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
|-
! rowspan = "2"| Season
! colspan="3"| [[Scottish Championship]]{{ efn | name = one | The [[List of winners of the Scottish Championship and predecessors|second tier]] of the [[Scottish football league system]] was known as the [[Scottish First Division]] between 1975–2013. }}
! colspan="3"| [[Scottish League One]]{{ efn | name = two | The [[List of winners of the Scottish League One and predecessors|third tier]] of the Scottish football league system was known as the [[Scottish Second Division]] between 1975–2013. }}
! colspan="3"| [[Scottish League Two]]{{ efn | name = three | The [[List of winners of the Scottish League Two and predecessors|fourth tier]] of the Scottish football league system was known as the [[Scottish Third Division]] between 1994–2013. }}</ref>
! rowspan="2"| Ref
|-
! Nat
! Player
! Club
! Nat
! Player
! Club
! Nat
! Player
! Club
|-
| [[1980–81 in Scottish football|1980–81]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Eric Sinclair (footballer)|Eric Sinclair]] || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Jimmy Robertson || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| colspan="3" rowspan="14" style="text-align: center;"| ''division did not exist''
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19810511/362/0019 | title = McGHEE IS PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 11 May 1981 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://dundeefc.co.uk/news/dundee-fc-hall-fame-2017/ | title=Dundee FC Hall of Fame | date=12 January 2017 | publisher=[[Dundee F.C.|Dundee FC]] | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref><ref name = "qos">{{cite web | url=http://www.qosarchive.co.uk/07honours.htm | title=List of Honours and Achievements | publisher=QOSFC Archive | access-date=12 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=http://www.qosarchive.co.uk/01news.htm | title=Latest News | publisher=[[Queen of the South F.C.|QOS]] Archive | access-date=14 April 2017}} {{cite web | url=http://www.qosarchive.co.uk/part10.htm | title=2001/02 A Championship Season Reviewed (Part 10) | publisher=[[Queen of the South F.C.|QOS]] Archive | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1981–82 in Scottish football|1981–82]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Brian McLaughlin (footballer, born 1954)|Brian McLaughlin]] || [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Pat Nevin]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| <ref name = "Clark">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19820510/303/0016 | title = PLAYERS AWARD FOR CLARK | newspaper = [[The Press and Journal (Scotland)|Press and Journal]] | date = 10 May 1982 | access-date = 4 May 2022 | url-access=subscription |via = British Newspaper Archive}}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | title = Pat Nevin – CFC Hall of Fame | url = http://www.clydefc.co.uk/club/history/hall-of-fame/pat-nevin/ | publisher = [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde FC]] | access-date = 14 April 2017 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1982–83 in Scottish football|1982–83]]
| rowspan = "3"| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| rowspan = "3"| [[Gerry McCabe]]<ref name = "fourth">{{ cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+GALA+BINGO%3b+Davie+scoops+fourth+Players+award+then+sets...-a0131884818 | title = Davie scoops fourth Players award then sets sights on No.5. | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 26 April 2005 | access-date = 8 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = The Free Library}}</ref>
| rowspan = "3"| [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Colquhoun (footballer)|John Colquhoun]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| <ref name = "Nicholas">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19830516/307/0016 | title = SECOND AWARD FOR NICHOLAS | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 16 May 1983 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]] }}</ref>
|-
| [[1983–84 in Scottish football|1983–84]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Jim|Liddle}} || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| <ref name = "Miller">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19840514/230/0011 | title = Miller double | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 14 May 1984 | access-date = 4 May 2022 | url-access=subscription |via=British Newspaper Archive}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cowdenbeathfc.com/index.php?act=viewPlayer&productId=410 | title=Jim Liddle profile | publisher=Cowdenbeath FC | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1984–85 in Scottish football|1984–85]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bernie Slaven]] || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| <ref name = "Duffy">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19850520/316/0014 | title = DUFFY'S AWARD | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 20 May 1985 | access-date = 4 May 2022 | url-access=subscription |via=British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>
|-
| [[1985–86 in Scottish football|1985–86]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Brogan (footballer, born 1954)|John Brogan]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Accies]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Mark Smith (footballer, born 1964)|Mark Smith]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
| <ref name = "Gough">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19860512/107/0010 | title = AWARD FOR GOUGH | newspaper = [[Dundee Courier]] | date = 12 May 1986 | access-date = 4 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |via=British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>
|-
| [[1986–87 in Scottish football|1986–87]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jimmy Holmes (footballer, born 1954)|Jimmy Holmes]] || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Sludden]]
| rowspan="2"| [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19870518/356/0014 | title = A DANDY DOUBLE FOR SINCLAIR | newspaper = [[Evening Express (Scotland)|Evening Express]] | date = 18 May 1987 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription |via=British Newspaper Archive}}</ref><ref name="Six of Best">{{cite web | title=SIX OF THE BEST … MORTON AWARD WINNERS | url=https://gmfc.net/2017/06/01/six-of-the-best-morton-award-winners/ | publisher=[[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton FC]] | access-date=19 April 2019 | date=1 June 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[1987–88 in Scottish football|1987–88]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Taylor (footballer)|Alex Taylor]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Henry Templeton]]
| <ref name = "Paul">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19880516/205/0011 | title = PAUL VOTED TOPS | newspaper = Dundee Courier | date = 16 May 1988 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription |via=British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>
|-
| [[1988–89 in Scottish football|1988–89]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ross Jack]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul Hunter (Scottish footballer)|Paul Hunter]] || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| <ref name = "Snelders">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19890522/539/0018 | title = SNELDERS VOTED PLAYER OF YEAR | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 22 May 1989 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription }} (via) British Newspaper Archive.</ref>
|-
| [[1989–90 in Scottish football|1989–90]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ken Eadie]] || [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Willie Watters]] || [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]
| <ref name = "Bett">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19900514/042/0042 | title = BETT IS PLAYERS' CHOICE | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 14 May 1990 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url =https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19900514/424/0020 | title = DANDY JIM'S PLAYERS CHOICE | newspaper = Evening Express | date = 14 May 1990 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription }} (via) British Newspaper Archive.</ref>
|-
| [[1990–91 in Scottish football|1990–91]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Simon Stainrod]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Kevin Todd (footballer)|Kevin Todd]] || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
|.<ref name = "Joe">{{ cite web| url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19910520/450/0018 | title = JOE YOUNG PLAYER OF YEAR | newspaper = [[Evening Express (Scotland)|Evening Express]] | date = 20 May 1991 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription }} (via) British Newspaper Archive.</ref>
|-
| [[1991–92 in Scottish football|1991–92]]
| rowspan = "2"| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| rowspan = "2"| [[Gordon Dalziel]]
| rowspan = "2"| [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andy Thomson (Scottish footballer)|Andy Thomson]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| <ref name = "McCoist">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19920511/171/0017 | title = PLAYER OF THE YEAR 'DOUBLE' FOR MCCOIST | newspaper = Dundee Courier | date = 11 May 1992 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref name = "qos"/><ref name = "part 2">{{cite web | url=https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/raith-rovers/raith-rovers-94-where-are-they-now-part-2-1-3598030 | title=Raith Rovers '94 - Where Are They Now Part 2 | publisher=[[Fife Today]] | date=8 November 2014 | access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Sandy Ross || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| <ref name = "Jess">{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19930510/468/0022 | title = AWARDS FOR GORAM, JESS | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 10 May 1993 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref name = "part 2"/>
|-
| [[1993–94 in Scottish football|1993–94]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Richard Cadette]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andy Thomson (Scottish footballer)|Andy Thomson]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19940509/503/0020 | title = RANGERS BACK DOWN OVER FERGUSON | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 9 May 1994 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19940509/216/0017 | title = Hateley nets title double | newspaper = Dundee Courier | date = 9 May 1994 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref name = "qos"/>
|-
| [[1994–95 in Scottish football|1994–95]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stevie Crawford]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Derek|McInnes}} || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|David|Bingham|dab=footballer, born 1970}} || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| <ref name="Six of Best"/><ref name="accolades habit">{{cite web | url=http://www.espnfc.com/scotland/news/2001/0501/20010501lfcbingham.html | title=Accolades are a habit for Bingham | publisher=[[ESPN]] | date=1 May 2001 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12105909.nicholl-is-voted-top-manager/ | title=Nicholl is voted top manager | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=15 May 2019 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1995–96 in Scottish football|1995–96]]
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[George O'Boyle]]
| rowspan = "2"| [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Steve McCormick (footballer)|Steve McCormick]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jason Young (footballer, born 1972)|Jason Young]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19960429/229/0018 | title = Gazza wins player of the year award | newspaper = Dundee Courier | date = 29 April 1996 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via= British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://nifootball.blogspot.com/2007/08/george-oboyle.html | title=George O'Boyle Index | publisher=NIFG | date=18 August 2007 | access-date=15 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/1102136.stm | title=O'Boyle sacked by St Johnstone | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=5 January 2011 | access-date=15 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=https://www.thatfootballdaily.com/player-profile/george-oboyle-shankill-bordeaux-back/ | title=George O'Boyle: From the Shankill to Bordeaux and Back Again | publisher=That Football Daily | date=16 December 2017 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Steve%27s+a+golden+wonder.-a061261442 | title=Steve's a golden wonder | newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=21 May 1996 | access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1996–97 in Scottish football|1996–97]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Roddy Grant (footballer)|Roddy Grant]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Paul|Ritchie|dab=footballer, born 1969}} || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Accies]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Iain|Stewart|dab=footballer}} || [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness CT]]
| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://saintshistory.wordpress.com/2013/10/11/st-johnstone-hall-of-fame-roddy-grant/ | title=Saints Hall of Fame – Roddy Grant | publisher=Saints History | date=11 October 2013 | access-date=15 May 2019}} {{cite news | url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/saints-hall-of-fame-dinner-2720885 | title=Saints Hall of Fame dinner | newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=11 October 2013 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="players vote">{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12327760.paolo-earns-the-players-vote/ | title=Paolo earns the players' vote | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=28 April 1997 | access-date=16 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1997–98 in Scottish football|1997–98]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|James|Grady|dab=footballer}} || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Paul|Lovering}} || [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Willie|Irvine|dab=footballer, born 1963}} || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| <ref name="extra time">{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12297343.brown-goes-into-world-cup-extra-time/ | title=Brown goes into World Cup extra time | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=27 April 1998 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1998–99 in Scottish football|1998–99]]
| {{flagicon|TTO}} || {{sortname|Russell|Latapy}} || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|David|Bingham|dab=footballer, born 1970}} || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || {{sortname|Neil|Tarrant}} || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| <ref name="accolades habit"/><ref>[http://www.guardian.co.tt/archives/2006-05-13/SA-1.html Magician disappears] {{webarchive | url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926231646/http://www.guardian.co.tt/archives/2006-05-13/SA-1.html | date=26 September 2007 }}; Trinidad Guardian, 10 May 2006</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/kirkbymoorsidefc/teams/55464/match-centre/0-965877 | title=Darlington CB 3 - Kirkbymoorside FC 3 | publisher=Pitchero | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="the honours">{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12010502.celtics-larsson-takes-the-honours/ | title=Celtic's Larsson takes the honours | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=19 April 1999 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[1999–2000 in Scottish football|1999–2000]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stevie Crawford]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Brian Carrigan]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Steven Milne]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Stevie_Crawford&ID=7837 | title=Steven Crawford - 2006 transfer| publisher=DAFC | access-date=14 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-championship/stevie-crawford-perfect-fit-dunfermline-15660826 | title=Why Stevie Crawford is the perfect fit for Dunfermline | publisher=Football Scotland | date=10 January 2019 | access-date=13 May 2019}} {{cite web | title=WHERE ARE THEY NOW – STEVE CRAWFORD | url=https://plymouth.vitalfootball.co.uk/where-are-they-now-steve-crawford/ | publisher=Vital Football | date=27 October 2014 | access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=Football: I was crazy on the drink but landing in cell sobered me up; Says Brian Carrigan| url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+I+was+crazy+on+the+drink+but+landing+in+cell+sobered+me+up%3B...-a078318814 | newspaper=[[Sunday Mail (Scotland)|Sunday Mail]] | date=16 September 2001 | access-date=13 May 2019}} {{cite news | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12186966.from-minor-to-major-playing-the-right-tune/ | title=From minor to major, playing the right tune | newspaper=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=5 May 2000 | access-date=13 May 2019}} {{cite news | url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/footballer-was-three-times-over-drink-drive-1186274 | title=Footballer was three times over drink-drive limit | newspaper=[[Manchester Evening News]] | date=17 February 2017 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://dundeefc.co.uk/news/played-for-dundee-and-ross-county-steven-milne/ | title=Played for Dundee – Steven Milne | publisher=Dundee FC | date=2 April 2016 | access-date=14 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=https://www.thedarkblues.co.uk/interviews/ex-dee-interview-steven-milne-r13/ | title=Ex Dee Interview - Steven Milne | publisher=The Dark Blues | date=25 April 2017 | access-date=14 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=http://www.thefootballnetwork.net/main/s21/st3254.htm | title=Profiles - Steven Milne | publisher=Football Network | date=5 May 2002 | access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="viduka lands">{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12187835.viduka-lands-the-players-award/ | title=Viduka lands the players' award | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=1 May 2000 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2000–01 in Scottish football|2000–01]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|David|Bingham|dab=footballer, born 1970}} || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Scott|McLean|dab=footballer, born 1976}} || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Steve|Hislop|dab=footballer}} || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
| <ref name = "Larsson">{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+Honours+just+keep+coming+for+Larsson.-a073814695 | title = Football: Honours just keep coming for Larsson. | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2022 | date = 30 April 2001 | via = The Free Library }}</ref><ref name="accolades habit"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://partickthistleahistory.wikifoundry.com/page/Player+Awards | title=Player Awards | publisher=Partick Thistle History | access-date=14 April 2017}} {{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12170931.home-win-sees-arbroath-moving-into-division-one/ | title=Home win sees Arbroath moving into division one | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=30 April 2001 | access-date=17 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/scotland-has-become-a-foreign-region-1-526080 | title=Scotland has become a foreign region |work=[[The Scotsman]] | date=20 April 2001 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.espnfc.com/scotland/news/2001/0430/20010430cfcawards.html | title=Larsson and Petrov share the awards | publisher=[[ESPN]] | date=30 April 2001 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]]
| {{flagicon|IRE}} || {{sortname|Owen|Coyle}} || [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|John|O'Neill|dab=footballer, born 1974}} || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Paul|McManus|nolink=1}} || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| <ref name = "qos"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1957296.stm | title=Amoruso is players' choice | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=29 April 2002 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="Award Amoruso">{{cite web | url=https://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=22551.html | title=Award for Amoruso | publisher=[[UEFA]] | date=29 April 2002 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[2002–03 in Scottish football|2002–03]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Dennis|Wyness}} || [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness CT]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Chris|Templeman}} || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Alex|Williams|dab=footballer, born 1983}} || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| <ref name = "Ferguson">{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/FOOTBALL%3a+Barry+simply+the+best.-a0100723308 | title = FOOTBALL: Barry simply the best | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2022 | date = 28 April 2003 | via = The Free Library }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/2960739.stm | title=Fergie and Faddy show | work=[[BBC Sport]] | date=19 April 2003 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/28/newsstory.sport9 | title=Ferguson wins Scottish PFA award | work=[[The Guardian]] | date=28 April 2003 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003–04]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Ian|Harty}} || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Paul|Tosh}} || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Michael|Moore|dab=footballer}} || [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
| <ref name = "Sutton">{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+Sutton+lands+players%27+prize.-a0115822663 | title = Football: Sutton lands players' prize. | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2022 | date = 26 April 2004 | via = The Free Library }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-04-26/sutton-and-pearson-earn-celtic-award-double/176238 | title=Sutton and Pearson earn Celtic award double | publisher=ABC News | date=26 April 2004 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/bhoys-make-an-impression-on-spfa-144514.html | title=Bhoys make an impression on SPFA | work=[[Irish Examiner]] | date=25 April 2004 | access-date=13 April 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180420140122/https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/bhoys-make-an-impression-on-spfa-144514.html | archive-date=20 April 2018 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| [[2004–05 in Scottish football|2004–05]]
| {{flagicon|TTO}} || {{sortname|Russell|Latapy}} || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Steven|Hampshire}} || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|David|Bingham|dab=footballer, born 1970}} || [[Gretna F.C.|Getna]]
| <ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/4479777.stm | title=Hartson and Ricksen share award | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=25 April 2005 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/competitions/premiership/ricksen-and-hartson-share-player-of-the-year-prize-1-709026 | title=Ricksen and Hartson share Player of the Year prize | work=[[The Scotsman]] | date=25 April 2005 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+Old+Firm+pair+call+it+a+draw.-a0131884621 | title = Old Firm pair call it a draw | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 25 April 2005 | access-date = 8 May 2022 | via= The Free Library }}</ref><ref name = "fourth"/>
|-
| [[2005–06 in Scottish football|2005–06]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|John|Rankin|dab=footballer, born 1983}} || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|James|Grady|dab=footballer}} || [[Gretna F.C.|Gretna]]
| {{flagicon|FIN}} || [[Markus Paatelainen]] || [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| <ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/premiership/leishman-stays-at-dunfermline-1-1116280 | title=Leishman stays at Dunfermline | newspaper=[[The Scotsman]] | date=2 May 2006 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/ross_county/4962348.stm | title=Rankin voted best in Division One | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=1 May 2006 | access-date=14 April 2017}} {{cite web | title=Rankin is voted top player in SFL | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/ross_county/5063660.stm | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=9 June 2006 | access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/g/gretna/4962390.stm | title=Division Two award goes to Grady | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=1 May 2006 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cowdenbeathfc.com/index.php?act=viewPlayer&productId=428 | title=Markus Paatelainen profile | publisher=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath FC]] | access-date=15 May 2019}} {{cite web | url=http://cowdenbeathfc.com/index.php?act=viewNews&id=1937 | title=PFA SCOTLAND PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION | publisher=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath FC]] | date=21 April 2016 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2006–07 in Scottish football|2006–07]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Colin|McMenamin}} || [[Gretna F.C.|Gretna]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Iain|Russell}} || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Scott|Chaplain}} || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| <ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/6582025.stm | title=Nakamura takes top player award | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=22 April 2007 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/competitions/premiership/celtic-stronghold-in-spfa-awards-1-742854 | title=Celtic stronghold in SPFA awards | work=[[The Scotsman]] | date=13 April 2007 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="Double Award">{{cite web | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/competitions/premiership/japanese-midfielder-caps-memorable-day-with-double-spfa-award-1-744291 | title=Japanese midfielder caps memorable day with double SPFA award | work=[[The Scotsman]] | date=23 April 2007 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[2007–08 in Scottish football|2007–08]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Graham|Dorrans}}
| rowspan = "2"| [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Allan|Russell}} || [[Airdrieonians F.C.|Airdrie United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Jonathan|Smart|nolink=1}} || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| <ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/livingston-s-golden-generation-1-1531658 | title=Livingston's golden generation | work=[[The Scotsman]] | date=11 March 2011 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="Scoops Double">{{cite news | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/other-sports/aiden-mcgeady-scoops-player-of-the-year-974946 | title=Aiden McGeady scoops Player of the Year double at awards | work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=21 April 2008 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/mcgeady-sweeps-pfa-scotland-awards-358523.html | title=McGeady sweeps PFA Scotland awards | publisher=Breaking News | date=20 April 2008 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/mcsocceroo-pipped-for-award-108787 | title=MCSOCCEROO PIPPED FOR AWARD | publisher=FTBL | date=21 April 2008 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2008–09 in Scottish football|2008–09]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Leigh|Griffiths}}
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Bryan|Prunty}} || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Bobby|Barr}} || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| <ref name="Celtic Midfielder">{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/celtic/5269655/Celtic-midfielder-Scott-Brown-is-named-Player-of-the-Year-by-PFA-Scotland.html | title=Celtic midfielder Scott Brown is named Player of the Year by PFA Scotland | work=[[Daily Telegraph|Telegraph]] | date=3 May 2009 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0503/248653-spfa_browns/ | title=Brown claims PFA accolade | publisher=RTE | date=3 May 2009 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://willievass.photoshelter.com/gallery/030509-PFA-Scotland-Awards/G0000zYUEg4fjktk/C0000x13jVAiYA2o | title=PFA Scotland Awards 03/05/2009 | publisher=Willie Voss photography | date=3 May 2009 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2009–10 in Scottish football|2009–10]]
| {{flagicon|IRE}} || {{sortname|Adam|Rooney}} || [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness CT]]
| rowspan = "2"| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| rowspan = "2"| {{sortname|Rory|McAllister|dab=footballer}}
| rowspan = "2"| [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Robbie|Winters}} || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| <ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8657569.stm | title=Davis crowned player of the year | publisher=BBC | date=2 May 2010 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/a-hat-trick-of-strikers/ | title=A Hat-Trick of Strikers | publisher=[[Scottish Professional Football League|SPFL]] | date=7 May 2010 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/rangers-make-a-clean-sweep-at-pfa-1057918 | title=Rangers make a clean sweep at PFA awards as Smith, Davis and Wilson honoured | newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=3 May 2010 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/davis-wins-spl-award | title=Steven Davis has been crowned player of the year at PFA Scotland's annual awards dinner in Glasgow. | publisher=The World Game | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="Davis named">{{cite web | url=http://en.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/20614.html | title=Davis named Scottish PFA Player of the Year | publisher=[[ESPN]] | date=2 May 2010 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2010–11 in Scottish football|2010–11]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|John|Baird|dab=footballer, born 1985}} || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Gavin|Swankie}} || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| <ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/244266/Izaguirre-rated-highly-by-Hoops | title=Izaguirre rated highly by Hoops | newspaper=[[Daily Express|Express]] | date=2 May 2011 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/sport/national/9002468.izaguirre-claims-pfa-award/ | title=Izaguirre claims PFA award | publisher=[[Craven Herald]] | date=1 May 2011 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.soccer-blogger.com/2011/04/14/scottish-pfa-player-of-the-year-2011-award-nominations/ | title=Scottish PFA Player of the Year 2011 Award | publisher=Soccer-Blogger | date=14 April 2011 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/old-firm-players-dominate | title=Izaguirre wins PFA award | publisher=The World Game | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="Clinches Award">{{cite web | url=http://www.scotzine.com/2011/05/emilio-izaguirre-clinches-pfa-scotland-award-as-mcglynn-wins-managers-award/ | title=Emilio Izaguirre clinches PFA Scotland award as McGlynn wins Managers award | publisher=Scotzine | date=4 May 2011 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[2011–12 in Scottish football|2011–12]]
| {{flagicon|FRA}} || {{sortname|Farid|El Alagui}}
| rowspan = "2"| [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Jon|Robertson}} || [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Stevie|May}} || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| <ref name="pfa 2012">{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-awards-dinner-2012 | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS DINNER 2012 | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17978181 | title=Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew named player of the year | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=6 May 2012 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/celtic-duo-charlie-mulgrew--877304 | title=Celtic duo Charlie Mulgrew & James Forrest scoop PFA player of the year awards | newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=7 May 2012 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://stv.tv/sport/football/clubs/celtic/98442-celtic-pair-claim-pfa-scotland-player-of-the-year-accolades-at-ceremony/ | title=Celtic pair claim PFA Scotland Player of the Year accolades at ceremony | publisher=[[STV (TV channel)|STV]] | date=7 May 2012 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-awards-2013-launch | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS 2013 LAUNCH | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2012–13 in Scottish football|2012–13]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || {{sortname|Lyle|Taylor}}
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Nicky|Clark}} || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Lee|Wallace}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| <ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/motherwell-striker-michael-higdon-lands-1872020 | title=Motherwell striker Michael Higdon lands PFA Scotland Player of the Year award | newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date=6 May 2013 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/premiership/michael-higdon-takes-pfa-player-of-the-year-award-1-2921067 | title=Michael Higdon takes PFA player of the year award | newspaper=[[The Scotsman]] | date=6 May 2013 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13103290.allan-johnston-michael-higdon-leigh-griffiths-claim-pfa-awards/ | title=Allan Johnston, Michael Higdon, Leigh Griffiths claim PFA awards | newspaper=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=5 May 2013 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2013–14 in Scottish football|2013–14]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || {{sortname|Kane|Hemmings}} || [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Lee|Wallace}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Rory|McAllister|dab=footballer}} || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
| <ref name = "pfa 2014">{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-awards-2014 | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS 2014 | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/pfa-scotland-award-winners/ | title=PFA Scotland award winners | publisher=[[Scottish Professional Football League|SPFL]] | date=27 April 2014 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27183894 | title=Andrew Robertson: Dundee United defender wins PFA prize | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=27 April 2014 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2014–15 in Scottish football|2014–15]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Scott|Allan}} || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Declan|McManus}} || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Bobby|Linn}} || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| <ref name = "pfa 2015">{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-awards-winners-2015 | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS WINNERS 2015 | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/pfa-scotland-award-winners-54 | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARD WINNERS | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=4 May 2015 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32578058 | title=Stefan Johansen: Celtic midfielder named Scottish PFA player of the year | work=BBC Sport | date=3 May 2015 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/13307348.celtic-star-stefan-johansen-is-named-pfa-player-of-the-year/ | title=Celtic star Stefan Johansen is named PFA Player of the Year | newspaper=[[Evening Times]] | date=3 May 2015 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2015–16 in Scottish football|2015–16]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Lee|Wallace}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|FRA}} || {{sortname|Faissal|El Bakhtaoui}} || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Nathan|Austin}} || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| <ref name="pfa 2016">{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-award-winners-2016 | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARD WINNERS 2016 | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/pfa-scotland-award-winners-50/ | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARD WINNERS | publisher=[[Scottish Professional Football League|SPFL]] | date=2 May 2016 | access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11788/10266419/rangers-lee-wallace-and-barrie-mckay-among-pfa-scotland-award-winners | title=Rangers' Mark Warburton, Lee Wallace and Barrie McKay among PFA Scotland award winners | publisher=[[Sky Sports]] | date=2 May 2016 | access-date=3 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-rangers-among-winners-2016-11271007 | title=Celtic and Rangers among the winners at the 2016 Scottish PFA player of the year awards | publisher=Glasgow Live | date=1 May 2016 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2016–17 in Scottish football|2016–17]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|John|McGinn}} || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Liam|Buchanan}} || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Shane|Sutherland}} || [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]]
| <ref name = "pfa 2017">{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-player-of-the-year-awards-dinner | title=PFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS DINNER | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=12 May 2019 | archive-date=13 May 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513032941/http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-player-of-the-year-awards-dinner | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39839913 |title=Scott Sinclair named SPFA player of the year as Celtic win four awards |work=BBC Sport |date=7 May 2017 |access-date=7 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://fifpro.org/news/scott-sinclair-and-celtic-collect-scottish-awards/en/ | title=SINCLAIR AND CELTIC COLLECT SCOTTISH AWARDS | publisher=[[FIFPro]] | date=10 May 2017 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="empty table">{{cite web | title=THE EMPTY RANGERS TABLE AT THE PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS AS CELTIC CLEAR UP | url=http://www.scotzine.com/2017/05/the-empty-rangers-table-at-the-pfa-scotland-awards-as-celtic-clear-up/ | publisher=Scotzine | access-date=19 April 2019 | date=8 May 2017}}</ref>
|-
| [[2017–18 in Scottish football|2017–18]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Lewis|Morgan|dab=footballer}} || [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Lawrence|Shankland}} || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Darren|Smith|dab=footballer, born 1988}} || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| <ref name= "pfa 2018">{{cite web | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS 2018: THE WINNERS | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-awards-2018-the-winners | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=19 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43944186 |title=Scott Brown: Celtic captain voted PFA Scotland player of the year 2017/18 | work=BBC Sport | date=29 April 2018 | access-date=29 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/DOUBLE+TOPS%3B+Parkhead+stars+the+PFA+kings.-a0536727987 | title=DOUBLE TOPS; Parkhead stars the PFA kings | newspaper= [[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]| date=30 April 2018 | access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2018–19 in Scottish football|2018–19]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stephen Dobbie]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Linn]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Blair Henderson || [[Edinburgh City F.C.|Edinburgh City]]
| <ref name= "pfa 2019">{{cite web | url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-player-of-the-year-awards-2019 | title=PFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2019 | publisher=[[PFA Scotland]] | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/forrest-wins-pfa-award | title=FORREST WINS PFA AWARD | publisher=[[Scottish Professional Football League|SPFL]] | date=6 May 2019 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48171966 |title=James Forrest, Steve Clarke & Ryan Kent win PFA Scotland annual awards |work=BBC Sport |date=5 May 2019 |access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://stv.tv/sport/football/1437560-celtic-s-james-forrest-named-pfa-scotland-player-of-the-year/ | title=Celtic's James Forrest named PFA Scotland player of the year | publisher=[[STV (TV channel)|STV]] | date=6 May 2019 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[2019–20 in Scottish football|2019–20]]
| colspan = 9|Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland|COVID-19 pandemic]], PFA Scotland cancelled their awards for the [[2019–20 in Scottish football|2019–20]] season.
|<ref name = covid>{{cite news |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-rangers-stars-line-end-22050044 |title=Celtic and Rangers stars in line for end of season gongs as SFWA awards go ahead as planned |first=Gabriel |last=McKay |newspaper=Daily Record |date=19 May 2020 |access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref>
|-
| [[2020–21 in Scottish football|2020–21]]
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[Liam Boyce]] || [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| || colspan = "2"| ''not awarded''
| || colspan = "2"| ''not awarded''
| <ref name = PFA21>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57138081 |title=Rangers: Steven Gerrard and James Tavernier win PFA Scotland awards |website=BBC Sport |date=16 May 2021 |access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
|-
| [[2021–22 in Scottish football|2021–22]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael McKenna (Scottish footballer)|Michael McKenna]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dylan Easton]] || [[Airdrieonians F.C.|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Joe Cardle]] || [[Kelty Hearts F.C.|Kelty Hearts]]
| <ref name = "dominate">{{ cite web | url = https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/callum-mcgregor-crowned-pfa-scotland-23839419.amp | title = Callum McGregor crowned PFA Scotland Player of the Year as Celtic dominate awards night | website = Football Scotland | date = 1 May 2022 | access-date = 5 May 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11095/12603871/celtic-dominate-at-pfa-scotland-awards-as-ange-postecoglou-callum-mcgregor-and-tom-rogic-claim-prizes | title = Celtic dominate at PFA Scotland Awards as Ange Postecoglou, Callum McGregor and Tom Rogic claim prizes | newspaper = [[Sky Sports]] | date = 2 May 2022 | access-date = 5 May 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/celtic-dominate-pfa-scotland-awards-with-their-own-treble-glasgow-city-arbroath-airdrieonians-and-kelty-hearts-also-pick-up-gongs-3676926%3famp&fbclid=IwAR25t3gq6e8CdeAgS-9z5Z-vRDXawofACuLGk_juQItESz3Gjtam7iPslrw | title = Celtic dominate PFA Scotland awards with their own treble - Glasgow City, Arbroath, Airdrieonians and Kelty Hearts also pick up gongs | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 2 May 2022 | access-date = 5 May 2022 }}</ref>
|-
| [[2022–23 in Scottish football|2022–23]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Dipo Akinyemi]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Calum Gallagher]] || [[Airdrieonians F.C.|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Charlie Reilly (footballer)|Charlie Reilly]] || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| <ref name = pfas2023>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65591643 |title=Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi and Caitlin Hayes win PFA Scotland player of the year awards |website=BBC Sport |date=14 May 2023 |access-date=14 May 2023}}</ref>
|-
| [[2023–24 in Scottish football|2023–24]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Brian Graham (footballer)|Brian Graham]] || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Callumn Morrison]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gregor Buchanan]] || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crgy18377vno |title=John McGlynn named manager of the year after unbeaten season |website=BBC Sport |date=5 May 2024 |accessdate=6 May 2024}}</ref>
|-
|}

=== List of other nominees ===

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
|-
! rowspan = "2"| Season
! colspan="3"| [[Scottish Championship]]{{ efn |name = one}}
! colspan="3"| [[Scottish League One]]{{ efn |name = two }}
! colspan="3"| [[Scottish League Two]]{{ efn |name = three }}
! rowspan="2"| Ref
|-
! Nat
! Player
! Club
! Nat
! Player
! Club
! Nat
! Player
! Club
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1980–81 in Scottish football|1980–81]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Ford (Scottish footballer)|Bobby Ford]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Steve Hancock|Steve Hanson]] || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
| colspan="3" rowspan="42" style="text-align: center;"| ''division did not exist''
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001062/19810410/470/0030 | title = Ford in running for Players’ Award | newspaper = Fife Free Press | date = 10 April 1981 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19810408/446/0022 | title = Pittodrie men in line for award | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 8 April 1981 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via= British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jackie McNamara Sr.|Jackie McNamara]] || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || McCombe || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Eric Morris (footballer, born 1951)|Eric Morris]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Irvine || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1981–82 in Scottish football|1981–82]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Gahagan]] || [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Steve Hancock|Steve Hanson]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19820422/369/0020 | title = Hewitt’s mention | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 22 April 1982 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jim Morton (footballer, born 1956)|Jim Morton]] || [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ian Campbell (footballer, born 1953)|Ian Campbell]] || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John McGregor (footballer, born 1963)|John McGregor]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Murray McDermott|Martin McDermott]] || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1982–83 in Scottish football|1982–83]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Mo Johnson]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jim Liddle]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19830504/263/0016 | title = SURPRISE | newspaper = Evening Express | date = 4 May 1983 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Donald Park]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ian McPhee (footballer)|Ian McPhee]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Pat Nevin]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gerry Collins]] || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1983–84 in Scottish football|1983–84]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Derek Frye]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || ||
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19840511/500/0020 | title = Leighton may shut Miller out | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 11 May 1984 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Bourke (Scottish footballer)|John Bourke]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ian McPhee (footballer)|Ian McPhee]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Coyle (footballer)|Tim Coyle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || ||
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1984–85 in Scottish football|1984–85]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gerry McCoy]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kenny Thomson|Kenny Thornton]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19850514/300/0014 | title = Dons in the running | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 14 May 1985 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Peter Houston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ronnie Lowrie]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jamie Fairlie]]] || [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Willie Irvine (footballer, born 1963)|Willie Irvine]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1985–86 in Scottish football|1985–86]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Graham Mitchell (Scottish footballer)|Graham Mitchell]] || [[Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Graeme Robertson (Scottish footballer)|Graene Robertson]] || rowspan = "3"| [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000563/19860506/216/0016 | title = UNITED MEN NOMINATED | newspaper = Evening Telegraph | date = 6 May 1986 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ian McAllister (footballer)|Ian McAllister]] || [[Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alan Davidson (Scottish footballer)|Alan Davidson]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John McVeigh (footballer)|John McVeigh]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Bryce|Tim Bryce]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1986–87 in Scottish football|1986–87]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Rowan Alexander]] || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Vic Kasule]]
| [[Meadowbank Thistle F.C.|Meadowbank Thistle]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19870508/438/0024 | title = Miller in running for top award | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 8 May 1987 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || John Watson || rowspan = "2"| [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Martin Nelson || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Norrie McCathie]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Colin Harris (footballer)|Colin Hartford]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1987–88 in Scottish football|1987–88]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Willie Jamieson]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Sludden]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19880504/115/0011 | title = Coyne is a contender for the Player of the Year Award | newspaper = Dundee Courier | date = 4 May 1988 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Andy Willock]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jim Cowell (Scottish footballer)|Jim Cowell]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stewart Kennedy]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jimmy Boyle (footballer)|Jimmy Boyle]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen'Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1988–89 in Scottish football|1988–89]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Innes Donaldson || rowspan = "2"| [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Ray Charles || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19890511/518/0022 | title = Snelders in running for top honour | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 11 May 1989 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kenny MacDonald (footballer)|Kenny MacDonald]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Paul Senton || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ken Eadie]] || [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Billy McNeil || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1989–90 in Scottish football|1989–90]]
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || [[Owen Coyle]] || [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul O'Brien (Scottish footballer)|Paul O'Brien]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19900504/541/0024 | title = Dons pair in line for Player of Year award | newspaper = Evening Express | date = 4 May 1990 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stevie Gray]] || [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Harry Cairney]] || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Derek McWilliams]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Darren Henderson|Darius Harroldson]] || [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1990–91 in Scottish football|1990–91]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gordon Dalziel|Gordon Duncan]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || David Lloyd || rowspan = "2"| [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
|rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19910503/697/0036 | title = Dons players are snubbed | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 2 May 1991 | access-date = 5 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Billy Dodds]] || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stuart Robertson (footballer, born 1959)|Stuart Robertson]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[David Elliot (footballer)|David Elliot]] || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Sandy Ross || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
|-
|rowspan = "3"| [[1991–92 in Scottish football|1991–92]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[]] || [[ F.C.| F.C.]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[]] || [[F.C.|F.C.]]
|rowspan = "3"|
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[]] || [[ F.C.| F.C.]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[]] || [[F.C.|F.C.]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[]] || [[ F.C.| F.C.]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[]] || [[F.C.|F.C.]]
|-
|rowspan = "3"| [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Craig Brewster]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scott Howie]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| rowspan = "3"|<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19930416/436/0028 | title = McCall in mood for much celebration | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 16 April 1993 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000734/19930416/288/0035 | title = SORBIE – “PLAYER OF THE YEAR”? | newspaper = Arbroath Herald | date = 16 April 1993 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Billy Davies]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stuart Sorbie]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul Wright (footballer)|Paul Wright]] || [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Miller Mathieson || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1993–94 in Scottish football|1993–94]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Brian Rice (footballer)|Brian Rice]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[David Bingham (Scottish footballer)|David Bingham]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000740/19940428/410/0030 | title = Hateley at the double | newspaper = Edinburgh Evening News | date = 28 April 1994 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Hamish French]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Jim Butter || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Norrie McWhirter]] || [[St Mirren F.C.| St Mirren]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Sloan (footballer, born 1964)|Tim Sloan]] || [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
|-
|rowspan = "3"| [[1994–95 in Scottish football|1994–95]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Colin Cameron (footballer)|Colin Cameron]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|FIN}} || [[Marko Rajamäki]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Colin McGlashan]] || [[Montrose F.C.| Montrose]]
|rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19950505/327/0021 | title = Crawford's form recognized by sponsors | newspaper = Dundee Courier | date = 5 May 1995 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Peter Duffield]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Derek Lilley]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Michael Geraghty || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jackie McNamara]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Warren Hawke]] || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Gary Orr || [[Queens Park F.C.|Queens Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1995–96 in Scottish football|1995–96]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Craig Brewster]] || [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Charlie Nicholas]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Harry Cairney]] || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19960418/568/0035 | title = Old Firm men up for award? | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 18 April 1996 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|FIN}} || [[Janne Lindberg]]
| [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Bryce|Tim Bryce]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Iain Stewart (footballer)|Iain Stewart]] || [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caley Thistle]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andy Tod]]
| [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Craig Taggart || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Peter Dwyer || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
|-
| rowspan = 3"| [[1996–97 in Scottish football|1996–97]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paddy Connolly]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Eddie Annand]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] / [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Bobby Main || rowspan = "2"| [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| rowspan = 3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19970415/391/0044 | title = JIM WHO? | newspaper = Evening Express | date = 15 April 1997 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Davies (footballer, born 1966)|John Davies]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Bryce|Tim Bryce]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Allan Morgan
|-
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[George O'Boyle]] || [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ian Little]] || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gerry Farrell]] || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1997–98 in Scottish football|1997–98]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Rab Douglas|Robert Douglas]] || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Derek Townsley]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || ||
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19980411/01010/0061 | title = Four in top player race | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 11 April 1998 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }} {{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003909/19980424/056/0056 | title = Two nominated for players title | newspaper = Dumfries and Galloway Standard | date = 24 April 1998 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[David Moss (footballer, born 1968)|David Moss]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Bryce|Tim Bryce]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || ||
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Bone (footballer)|Alex Bone]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Graham Harvey (footballer)|Graham Harvey]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || ||
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1998–99 in Scottish football|1998–99]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Glynn Hurst]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Steve Convery]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Steven Ferguson (footballer, born 1977)|Steven Ferguson]] || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19990406/041/0041 | title = Players' pick of the pack | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 6 April 1999 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stevie Crawford]] || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Barry Wilson (footballer)|Barry Wilson]] || [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caley Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || John Dickson || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin McAllister]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Bone (footballer)|Alex Bone]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || David Lorimer || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[1999–2000 in Scottish football|1999–2000]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scott Crabbe|Scott Cramm]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Martin Cameron (footballer)|Martin Cameron]] || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Andy Cargill || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/20000415/385/0028 | title = Player of the year nominees | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 15 April 2000 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[David Nicholls (footballer, born 1972)|David Nicholls]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Darren Henderson|Darius Harroldson]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Steven Laidlaw || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Turner (footballer)|Tim Turner]] || [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John McQuade (footballer)|John McQuade]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Joe Robertson (footballer)|Joe Robertson]] || [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2000–01 in Scottish football|2000–01]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dennis Wyness]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caley Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Martin Hardie (footballer)|Martin Hardie]] || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Mark Bradley (footballer, born 1976)|Mark Bradey]] || [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/20010420/269/0020 | title = Scotland has become a foreign region | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 20 April 2001 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul Sheerin]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Isaac English]] || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andy Brown (footballer, born 1976)|Andy Brown]] || [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gary Teale]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Peter Weatherson]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Roddy Grant (footballer)|Roddy Grant]] || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
|-
| rowspan ="3"| [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Barry Robson]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caley Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Graeme Brown (footballer)|Graeme Brown]] || [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Iain Stewart (footballer)|Iain Stewart]] || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
| rowspan ="3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12245689.in-brief/ | title = In Brief... | newspaper = Herald Scotland | date = 17 April 2002 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription }}</ref> <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/20020417/01127/0061 | title = Caley Thistle pair in running for First Division award | newspaper = Press and Journal | date = 17 April 2002 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dennis Wyness]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul Tosh]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Chris Templeman]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scott Paterson]] || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Garry Wood]] || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin Bain]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2002–03 in Scottish football|2002–03]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Barry Robson]] || [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness CT]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin Byers]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin McAllister]] || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11988504.nominations-announced-for-player-of-the-year-awards/ | title = Nominations announced for Player of the Year awards | newspaper = Herald Scotland | date = 21 April 2003 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription }}</ref>

|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul Hartley]] || [[St Johnstone F.C.| St Johnstone]]
| {{flagicon|ESP}} || [[Paquito Ortiz]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Iain Stewart (footballer)|Ian Stevens]] || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Mark Kerr (footballer)|Mark Kerr]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ian Harty]] || [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || James Allan || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003–04]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[David Bingham (Scottish footballer)|David Bingham]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caley Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Gareth Hutchison || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Mick Galloway]] || [[Gretna F.C.|Gretna]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12509394.parkhead-players-dominate-player-of-the-year-shortlist/ | title = Parkhead players dominate player of the year shortlist | newspaper = Herald Scotland | date = 19 April 2004 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Barry Robson]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Peter Weatherson]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scott McLean (footballer, born 1976)|Scott McLean]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
|-
| {{flagicon|TTO}} || [[Russell Latapy]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|AUS}} || [[John Maisano]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[George Rowe (footballer)|Jorge Rowe]]
|-
| [[2004–05 in Scottish football|2004–05]]
| {{flagicon|TTO}} || {{sortname|Russell|Latapy}} || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Steven|Hampshire}} || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|David|Bingham|dab=footballer, born 1970}} || [[Gretna F.C.|Getna]]
|
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2005–06 in Scottish football|2005–06]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tom Brighton|Tim Brighton]] || [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ryan McGuffie]] || [[Gretna F.C.|Gretna]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Chris McGroarty]] || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | title = Old Firm pair up for award double | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/4924006.stm | publisher = BBC | work = BBC Sport | date = 19 April 2006 | access-date = 11 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|TTO}} || [[Jason Scotland]] || [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jim McAlister]] || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Colin Cramb]] || [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Neil (footballer)|Alex Neil]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Linn]] || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Jordan Smith || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
|-
| [[2006–07 in Scottish football|2006–07]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jason Scotland]] || [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Iain|Russell}} || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Scott|Chaplain}} || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
|
|-
| rowspan = "3" | [[2007–08 in Scottish football|2007–08]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin McDonald (footballer, born 1988)|Kevin McDonald]]
| [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ryan Stevenson (footballer)|Ryan Stevenson]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Andrew Brand || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/other-sports/three-celtic-players-nominated-as-player-973482 | title = Three Celtic players nominated as Player of the Year| newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 7 April 2008 | access-date = 13 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[James McArthur]]
| [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alan Trouten]] || [[Queens Park F.C.|Queens Park]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Zander Sutherland|Andrew Sutherland]] || [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stephen Dobbie]]
| [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andrew Barrowman]] || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Baird (footballer, born 1985)|John Baird]] || [[Montrose F.C.|Montrose]]
|-
| [[2008–09 in Scottish football|2008–09]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Leigh|Griffiths}} || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Bryan|Prunty}} || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Bobby|Barr}} || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
|
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2009–10 in Scottish football|2009–10]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gary Harkins]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| [[Gareth Wardlaw]]
| rowspan = "2"| [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Liam Fox (footballer)|Liam Fox]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8621078.stm | title = Rangers quartet vie for Player of the Year award | publisher = BBC | work = BBC Sport | date = 15 April 2010 | access-date = 13 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Leigh Griffiths]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| [[Paul McQuade]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[James Stevenson]] || [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael Gardyne]] || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}}
| [[Bryan Prunty]]
| [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Barry Douglas]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2010–11 in Scottish football|2010–11]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Gary Harkins]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Linn]] || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scott Agnew]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.soccer-blogger.com/2011/04/14/scottish-pfa-player-of-the-year-2011-award-nominations/ | title = Scottish PFA Player of the Year 2011 Award | website = soccer-blogger.com | date = 14 April 2011 | access-date = 13 April 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13078886.amp | title = Scottish PFA Player of the Year 2011 Award | publisher = BBC | work = BBC Sport | date = 14 April 2011 | access-date = 13 April 2017 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Sean Higgins (footballer)|Sean Higgins]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Mark Roberts (footballer, born 1975)|Mark Roberts]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|FRA}} || [[Armand Oné]]
|-
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[Andy Kirk (footballer)|Andy Kirk]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Iain Russell ]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ricky Little]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2011–12 in Scottish football|2011–12]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael Gardyne]]
| rowspan = "2"| [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ryan Donnelly (footballer)|Ryan Donnelly]] || [[Airdrie United F.C.|Airdrie United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin Cawley]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17764076.amp | title = SPL quartet nominated for player of the year award | publisher = BBC | work = BBC Sport | date = 18 April 2012 | access-date = 13 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Grant Munro (footballer)|Grant Murray]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Steven Doris]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ryan McCord]]
|-
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[Michael McGovern (footballer)|Michael McGovern]]
| [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ryan Wallace (footballer)|Ryan Wallace]] || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Jamie Longworth || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2012–13 in Scottish football|2012–13]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Chris Erskine]] || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Daniel Carmichael]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[David Templeton]] || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22304789 | title = Falkirk's Lyle Taylor among SFL player of the year candidates | publisher = BBC | work = BBC Sport | date = 25 April 2013 | access-date = 13 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stefan Scougall]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Steven Doris]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || David Anderson || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael Tidser]] || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || [[Andy Jackson (footballer, born 1988)|Andrew Jackson]] || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Daniel Moore (footballer)|Daniel Moore]] || [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2013–14 in Scottish football|2013–14]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Peter MacDonald (footballer)|Paul MacDonald]] || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael Moffat]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andy Rodgers]] || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/27039256.amp | title = MacDonald, Hemmings, Andreu & Loy up for PFA Scotland award | publisher = [[BBC]] | work = [[BBC Sport]] | date = 16 April 2014 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Rory Loy ]] || [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || [[Jon Daly (footballer)|Jon Daly]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Lee Currie || [[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
|-
| {{flagicon|FRA}} || [[Anthony Andreu]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Nicky Law (footballer, born 1988)|Nicky Law]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Kenny MacKay || [[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2014–15 in Scottish football|2014–15]]
| {{flagicon|SEN}} || [[Morgaro Gomis]] || rowspan = "3"| [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Willie Gibson (footballer, born 1984)|Willis Gibson]] || [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Simon Murray (footballer)|Simon Murray]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://spfl.co.uk/news/pfa-scotland-nominations | title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARD WINNERS | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date= 21 April 2015 | access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|TUR}} || [[Alim Ozturk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jamie Stevenson (Scottish footballer)|Jamie Stevenson]] || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Shane Sutherland]] || [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jamie Walker (footballer)|Jamie Walker]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alan Trouten]] || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Paul Woods || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2015–16 in Scottish football|2015–16]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Martyn Waghorn]] || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Joe Cardle]] || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kyle Wilkie]] || [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11788/10252812/rangers-and-hibernian-players-dominate-pfa-nominations | title = Rangers and Hibernian players dominate PFA nominations | publisher =[[Sky Sports]] | website = skysports.com | date = 22 April 2016 | access-date = 12 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} || [[Jason Cummings]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Greig Spence]] || [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Peter Weatherson]] || [[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John McGinn]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Rory McAllister (footballer)|Rory McAllister]] || [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Linn]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2016–17 in Scottish football|2016–17]]
| {{flagicon|AUS}} || [[Jason Cummings]] || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jordan Kirkpatrick]] || [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Linn]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://spfl.co.uk/news/pfa-scotland-player-of-year-nominations | title = Player of Year nominations | publisher =[[SPFL]] | website = spfl.co.uk | date = 12 April 2017 | access-date = 12 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stephen Dobbie]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Danny Mullen]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Thomas O'Brien (footballer)|Tim O'Brien]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ross Forbes]] || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Andy Ryan]] || [[Airdrieonians F.C.|Airdrieonians]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Thomas Reilly (footballer)|Tim Reilly]] || [[Elgin F.C.|Elgin City]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2017–18 in Scottish football|2017–18]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Stephen Dobbie]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael Moffat]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || [[Sean Dillon]] || [[Montrose F.C.|Montrose]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43800277 | title = Queen of the South's Stephen Dobbie and St Mirren's Lewis Morgan among PFA nominees | publisher = [[BBC]] | work = [[BBC Sport]] | date = 19 April 2018 | access-date = 19 April 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Craig Halkett]] || [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alan Trouten]] || [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Willie Gibson (footballer, born 1984)|Willie Gibson]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Cammy Smith]] || [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Lewis Vaughan]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Rory McAllister (footballer)|Rory McAllister]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2018–19 in Scottish football|2018–19]]
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[Billy Mckay]] || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dale Hilson]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Chris Johnston (footballer)|Chris Johnston]] || [[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://pfascotland.co.uk/pfa-scotland-player-of-the-year-2019-championship-league-1-2-nominees/ | title = PFA SCOTLAND PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2019 – CHAMPIONSHIP, LEAGUE 1 & 2 NOMINEES | publisher = [[PFA Scotland]] | website = pfascotland.co.uk | access-date = 12 May 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SVK}} || [[Pavol Safranko]] || [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kevin Nisbet]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[John Rankin (footballer, born 1983)|John Rankin]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Lawrence Shankland]] || [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dom Thomas|Dom Paul]] || [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Martin McNiff]]
|-
| [[2019–20 in Scottish football|2019–20]]
| colspan = 9|Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland|COVID-19 pandemic]], PFA Scotland cancelled their awards for the [[2019–20 in Scottish football|2019–20]] season.
|<ref name = covid>{{cite news |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-rangers-stars-line-end-22050044 |title=Celtic and Rangers stars in line for end of season gongs as SFWA awards go ahead as planned |first=Gabriel |last=McKay |newspaper=Daily Record |date=19 May 2020 |access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2020–21 in Scottish football|2020–21]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Craig Gordon]] || [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| rowspan = "3" colspan = "3"| ''not awarded''
| rowspan = "3" colspan = "3"| ''not awarded''
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web | url = https://pfascotland.co.uk/pfa-scotland-championship-player-of-the-year-nominees-2021/ | title = PFA Scotland Championship Player of the Year Nominees 2021 | publisher = PFA Scotland | website = pfascotland.co.uk | access-date = 16 May 2021 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Charlie Adam]] || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Regan Hendry]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2021–22 in Scottish football|2021–22]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Thomas O'Brien (footballer)|Tim O'Brien]] || [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Mitch Megginson]] || rowspan = "3"| [[Cove Rangers F.C.|Cove Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Owen Moxon]] || [[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | title = Scott Tiffoney nominated for PFA Scotland Championship Player of the Year | url = https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/scott-tiffoney-nominated-for-pfa-scotland-championship-player-of-the-year/ | publisher = Partick Thistle | website = ptfc.co.uk | date = 20 April 2022 | access-date = 14 May 2023 }} {{ cite web | title = Trio Nominated for PFA Scotland League One Player of the Year | url = https://coverangersfc.com/2022/04/20/trio-nominated-for-pfa-scotland-league-one-player-of-the-year/ | publisher = Cove Rangers | website = coverangersfc.com | date = 20 April 2022 | access-date = 14 May 2023 }} {{ cite web | title = PFA Scotland awards: Kelty Hearts stars nominated for individual and team accolades | url = https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/20097813.pfa-scotland-awards-kelty-hearts-stars-nominated-individual-team-accolades/ | newspaper = [[Dunfermline Press]] | date = 28 April 2022 | access-date = 14 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|NIR}} || [[Kyle Lafferty]] || [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Rory McAllister (footballer)|Rory McAllister]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jamie Barjonas]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Kelty Hearts F.C.|Kelty Hearts]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scott Tiffoney]] || [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Harry Milne]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Michael Tidser]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2022–23 in Scottish football|2022–23]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dom Thomas|Dom Paul]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Kyle Benedictus]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Craig Slater]] || [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/player-year-nominees-revealed-pfa-26833007 | title = Player of the Year nominees revealed as PFA confirm shortlists across the lower divisions | work = Football Scotland | date = 2 May 2023 | access-date = 14 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Grant Savoury
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Matt Todd
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Dale Carrick]] || [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Paul McMullan (footballer, born 1996)|Paul McMullan]] || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || [[Ruari Paton]] || [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Tim Goss || [[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
|-
| rowspan = "3"| [[2023–24 in Scottish football|2023–24]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Louis Moult]] || [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Brad Spencer (footballer)|Brad Spencer]] || rowspan = "2"| [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Matty Aitken || rowspan = "2"| [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
| rowspan = "3"| <ref>{{cite web |url = https://hellorayo.co.uk/clyde/sport/football-news/pfa-championship-league-one-league-two-nominees/ | title = PFA Championship, League One & League Two nominees revealed | website = hellorayo.co.uk | date = 24 April 2024 | access-date = 6 May 2024 }}</ref>
|-
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || [[Ruari Paton]] || [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Calvin Miller]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Nat Wedderburn]]
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Lewis Vaughan]] || [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Rumarn Burrell]] || [[Cove Rangers F.C.|Cove Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Blair Henderson || [[Spartans F.C.|Spartans]]
|}

== Other awards ==

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Season
! colspan="3"| Goal of the Season
! colspan="3"| Special Merit Award
! rowspan="2"| Ref
|-
! Nat
! Player
! Club
! Nat
! Winner
! Note
|-
| rowspan="3"| [[1981–82 in Scottish football|1981–82]]
| rowspan="3"|
| rowspan="3"|
| rowspan="3"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Tom Lauchlan || [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] director
| rowspan="3"| <ref name = "Clark"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Willie Waddell]] || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] director
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || || Former [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] and [[Manchester United F.C.|Man United]] player.
|-
| rowspan="3"| [[1982–83 in Scottish football|1982–83]]
| rowspan="3"|
| rowspan="3"|
| rowspan="3"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Andy Dickson || [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] trainer
| rowspan="3"| <ref name = "Nicholas"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Rae (footballer, born 1946)|Alex Rae]] || Former [[PFA Scotland|Scottish PFA]] president
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Eddie Turnbull]] || Former [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] and [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibs]] manager
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1983–84 in Scottish football|1983–84]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Archie Macpherson]] || [[BBC Scotland|BBC]] broadcaster
| rowspan="2"| <ref name = "Miller"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Arthur Montford]] ||[[STV (TV channel)|STV]] broadcaster
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1984–85 in Scottish football|1984–85]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Desmond White (footballer)|Desmond White]] || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] chairman
| rowspan="2"| <ref name = "Duffy"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Reid (footballer, born 1911)|Bobby Reid]] || [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]] trainer
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1985–86 in Scottish football|1985–86]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tommy Walker (footballer, born 1915)|Tommy Walker]] || Former [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] player and manager
| rowspan="2"| <ref name = "Gough"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Yule Craig || [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] chairman
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1987–88 in Scottish football|1987–88]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Jim Steel || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] and [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] physio
| rowspan ="2"| <ref name = "Paul"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || David Francey || Broadcaster
|-
| [[1988–89 in Scottish football|1988–89]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Teddy Scott || [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] trainer
| <ref name = "Snelders"/>
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1989–90 in Scottish football|1989–90]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bob McPhail]] || Former [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] player
| rowspan ="2"| <ref name = "Bett"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Andy Russell || [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] groundsman
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1990–91 in Scottish football|1990–91]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Harry Haddock]] || Former [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] captain
| rowspan = "2"| <ref name = "Joe"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Bobby Maitland || Former journalist
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1991–92 in Scottish football|1991–92]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (''[[Lisbon Lions]]'') || [[1966–67 European Cup|1967 European Cup]] team
| Rowspan = "2"| <ref name = "McCoist"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[George Young (Scottish footballer)|George Young]] || Former [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] and [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] captain
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]]
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| rowspan="2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Joe Nelson || [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] coach
| rowspan = "2"| <ref name = "Jess"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Lawrie Reilly]] || Former [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] (and ''[[The Famous Five (football)|Famous Five]]'') player
|-
| [[1995–96 in Scottish football|1995–96]]
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Paul Gascoigne]] || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Ronnie Simpson]] || Former [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (and ''[[Lisbon Lions]]'') player
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0005569/19960430/674/0040?browse=False | title = It's Gazza again | newspaper = Shropshire Star | date = 30 April 1996 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19960429/246/0019 | title = Peers' pleasure ensures Gascoigne is players' player | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 29 April 1996 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
|-
| [[1996–97 in Scottish football|1996–97]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Bob Laird || Historian for [[Third Lanark F.C.|Third Lanark]]
| <ref name="players vote"/>
|-
| rowspan = "2"|[[1997–98 in Scottish football|1997–98]]
| rowspan = "2"|
| rowspan = "2"|
| rowspan = "2"|
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Allan McGraw]] || Former [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Morton]] player and manager
| rowspan = "2"| <ref name="extra time"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Tom Wharton]] || Former [[UEFA]] listed referee
|-
| [[1998–99 in Scottish football|1998–99]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Hugh Allan || Physio
| <ref name="the honours"/>
|-
| [[1999–2000 in Scottish football|1999–2000]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Alex Cameron || ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]'' football journalist
| <ref name="viduka lands"/>
|-
| [[2000–01 in Scottish football|2000–01]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|ENG}} || [[Joe Baker]] || Former [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibs]] and [[England national football team|England]] player
| <ref name = "Larsson"/>
|-
| [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Jimmy Johnstone]] || Former [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (and ''[[Lisbon Lions]]'') player
| <ref name="Award Amoruso"/>
|-
| [[2002–03 in Scottish football|2002–03]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Rae (footballer, born 1946)|Alex Rae]] || Former [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] player
| <ref name = "Ferguson"/>
|-
| [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003–04]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Bobby Brown (footballer, born 1923)|Bobby Brown]] || Former [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] manager
| <ref name = "Sutton"/>
|-
| [[2005–06 in Scottish football|2005–06]]
| || || || {{flag icon|ENG}} || Sir [[Tom Finney]] || Former [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston]] and [[England national football team|England]] player
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.scotsman.com/sport/history-man-maloney-wins-double-award-2474745%3famp | title = History man Maloney wins double award | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 1 May 2006 | access-date = 17 May 2022 }}</ref>
|-
| [[2006–07 in Scottish football|2006–07]]
| {{flagicon|JPN}} || {{sortname|Shunsuke|Nakamura}} || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| {{flagicon|POR}} || [[Eusebio]] || Former [[S.L. Benfica|Benfica]] and [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] player
| <ref name="Double Award"/>
|-
| [[2007–08 in Scottish football|2007–08]]
| {{flagicon|MAR}} || {{sortname|Merouane|Zemmama}} || [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Phil|O'Donnell|dab=footballer}} (posthumous) || Former [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] captain
| <ref name="Scoops Double"/>
|-
| [[2008–09 in Scottish football|2008–09]]
| {{flagicon|POR}} || {{sortname|Pedro|Mendes|dab=footballer, born 1979}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] || [[1982–83 European Cup Winners' Cup|1983 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup]] team
| <ref name="Celtic Midfielder"/>
|-
| rowspan = "2"| [[2009–10 in Scottish football|2009–10]]
| rowspan = "2"| {{flagicon|ALG}}
| rowspan = "2"| {{sortname|Madjid|Bougherra}}
| rowspan = "2"| [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Archie|Macpherson}} || Football commentator
| rowspan = "2"| <ref name="Davis named"/>
|-
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Arthur|Montford}} || Sports journalist
|-
| [[2010–11 in Scottish football|2010–11]]
| {{flagicon|CRO}} || {{sortname|Nikica|Jelavic}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|ITA}} {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Rose|Reilly}} || Former dual internationalist ([[Scotland women's national football team|Scotland]] and [[Italy women's national football team|Italy]])
| <ref name="Clinches Award"/>
|-
| [[2011–12 in Scottish football|2011–12]]
| {{flagicon|NZL}} || {{sortname|Rory|Fallon}} || [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Street Soccer Scotland || 2011 [[Homeless World Cup]] team
| <ref name="pfa 2012"/>
|-
| [[2012–13 in Scottish football|2012–13]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Bryan|Prunty}} || [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Craig|Brown|dab=footballer, born 1940}} || Former [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] and [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] manager
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pfascotland.co.ukhttp//pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-awards-winners|title=PFA SCOTLAND AWARDS WINNERS|website=PFA Scotland|access-date=14 February 2020}}</ref>
|-
| [[2013–14 in Scottish football|2013–14]]
| {{flagicon|IRL}} || {{sortname|Jonny|Hayes}} || [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Frank|McKeown}} || [[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]] player
| <ref name = "pfa 2014"/>
|-
| [[2014–15 in Scottish football|2014–15]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Stevie|Mallan|dab=footballer, born 1996}} || [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Jordan|Moore}} || [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] player
| <ref name = "pfa 2015"/>
|-
| [[2015–16 in Scottish football|2015–16]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Barrie|McKay}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| colspan="3"| [[Show Racism the Red Card]] (SRTRC)
| <ref name = "pfa 2016"/>
|-
| [[2016–17 in Scottish football|2016–17]]
| {{flagicon|FRA}} || {{sortname|Moussa|Dembélé|dab=French footballer}} || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scotland women's national football team|Scotland women's national team]] || Qualified for [[UEFA Women's Euro 2017]]
| <ref name = "pfa 2017"/>
|-
| [[2017–18 in Scottish football|2017–18]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || {{sortname|Kieran|Tierney}} || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| || ||
| <ref name = "pfa 2018"/>
|-
| [[2018–19 in Scottish football|2018–19]]
| {{flagicon|COL}} || {{sortname|Alfredo|Morelos}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || Dr John MacLean || of Hampden Sports Clinic
| <ref name = "pfa 2019"/>
|-
| [[2019–20 in Scottish football|2019–20]]
| colspan = 6|Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland|COVID-19 pandemic]], PFA Scotland cancelled their awards for the [[2019–20 in Scottish football|2019–20]] season.
|<ref name = covid/>
|-
| [[2020–21 in Scottish football|2020–21]]
| || ||
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Scotland national football team|Scotland men's national team]] || Qualified for [[UEFA Euro 2020]]
| <ref name = PFA21/>
|-
| [[2021–22 in Scottish football|2021–22]]
| {{flagicon|AUS}} || [[Tom Rogic]] || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| || ||
| <ref name = "dominate"/>
|-
| [[2022–23 in Scottish football|2022–23]]
| {{flagicon|POR}} || {{sortname||Jota|dab=footballer, born March 1999}} || [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Alex Ferguson]] || Former [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] and [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] manager
|<ref name = pfas2023/>
|-
| [[2023–24 in Scottish football|2023–24]]
| {{flagicon|WAL}} || {{sortname|Rabbi|Matondo}} || [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} || [[Graeme Souness]] || Former [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] and [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] player; [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] manager
|
|-
|}

==Notes==
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==References==
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{{Scottish football awards}}

[[Category:Scottish football trophies and awards]]
[[Category:Footballers in Scotland]]
[[Category:Annual events in Scotland]]
[[Category:Annual sporting events in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Association football player of the year awards|Scotland]]
[[Category:Association football player non-biographical articles]]

PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year (lower leagues)

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PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year (lower leagues)

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Stuart Armstrong

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Daftcelt: /* Honours */

{{short description|Scottish footballer (born 1992)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}}
{{Infobox football biography
|name = Stuart Armstrong
|image = Stuart Armstrong 2019.jpg
|image_size =
|caption = Armstrong with [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] in 2019
|fullname = Stuart Armstrong<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/3044867 |title=Updated squad lists for 2022/23 Premier League |publisher=Premier League |date=4 February 2023 |access-date=11 February 2023}}</ref>
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|3|30|df=y}}<ref name=PremProfile>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/12186/Stuart-Armstrong/overview |title=Stuart Armstrong: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=13 October 2019}}</ref>
|birth_place = [[Inverness]], Scotland
|height = {{convert|1.83|m|order=flip}}<ref name=PremProfile/>
|position = [[Midfielder]]
|currentclub = [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC|Vancouver Whitecaps]]
|clubnumber = 26
|youthyears1 = 2003–2008
|youthclubs1 = Dyce Boys Club
|youthyears2 = 2008–2009
|youthclubs2 = [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]]
|youthyears3 = 2009–2010
|youthclubs3 = [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
|years1 = 2010–2015
|clubs1 = [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
|caps1 = 126
|goals1 = 18
|years2 = 2015–2018
|clubs2 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
|caps2 = 98
|goals2 = 23
|years3 = 2018–2024
|clubs3 = [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]]
|caps3 = 191
|goals3 = 21
|years4 = 2024–
|clubs4 = [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC|Vancouver Whitecaps]]
|caps4 = 2
|goals4 = 1
|nationalyears1 = 2010–2011
|nationalteam1 = [[Scotland national under-19 football team|Scotland U19]]
|nationalcaps1 = 7
|nationalgoals1 = 2
|nationalyears2 = 2010–2014
|nationalteam2 = [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland U21]]
|nationalcaps2 = 20
|nationalgoals2 = 4
|nationalyears3 = 2017–
|nationalteam3 = [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
|nationalcaps3 = 51
|nationalgoals3 = 5
|club-update = 04:36, 17 September 2024 (UTC)
|ntupdate = 12:12, 26 June 2024 (UTC)
}}
'''Stuart Armstrong''' (born 30 March 1992) is a Scottish professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[midfielder]] for [[Major League Soccer]] club [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC|Vancouver Whitecaps]] and the [[Scotland national football team|Scotland national team]].

Armstrong began his professional career with [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]], making his debut in 2010 and went on to make almost 150 appearances. Armstrong moved to [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in February 2015, and helped them win four [[list of Scottish football champions|Scottish league championships]] and consecutive domestic trebles. He then moved to Premier League club Southampton in June 2018.

Armstrong represented Scotland at [[Scotland national under-19 football team|under-19]] and [[Scotland national under-21 football team|under-21]] level, then made his [[Scotland national football team|full international]] debut in 2017, representing the side at [[UEFA Euro 2020]]. He was voted as the [[SFWA Young Player of the Year]] in 2013 and has been named in the [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year]] for the [[Scottish Premiership]] three times. He was also nominated twice for the [[PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year]].

==Early life==
Born in [[Inverness]], Armstrong attended [[Hazlehead Academy]] in [[Aberdeen]],<ref>{{cite news |url = https://www.tes.com/magazine/archived/scotland-players-old-schools-send-good-luck-messages|last1=Hepburn |first1=Henry |title=Scotland players' old schools send good luck messages |access-date=27 December 2021 |work=[[TES (magazine)|TES]] |date=11 June 2021}}</ref> alongside fellow footballer [[Fraser Fyvie]].<ref name="Dundee United starlet Stuart Armstrong: I want last laugh on school pal Fraser Fyvie"/> Armstrong grew up idolizing [[Gianfranco Zola]].<ref name="Arabs youngster Stuart Armstrong in no rush to seek dream move to English top-flight">{{cite news |title=Arabs youngster Stuart Armstrong in no rush to seek dream move to English top-flight |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/arabs-youngster-stuart-armstrong-no-2290936 |newspaper=Daily Record |date=22 September 2013 |access-date=3 April 2014}}</ref>

==Club career==
===Early career===
Armstrong played for Dyce Boys Club and the [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]] youth team, before signing professionally with [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] in July 2009.<ref name="1st Team">{{cite news |title=Stuart Armstrong Dundee United Profile |url=http://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/index.asp?tm=124&ID=361 |publisher=Dundee United Official Website |access-date=22 May 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705042324/http://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/index.asp?tm=124&ID=361 |archive-date=5 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45508561 |title=Stuart Armstrong: Southampton to Celtic cash share leaves boys club in 'shock' |publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 September 2018 |access-date=13 September 2018}}</ref>

===Dundee United===
====2010–11====
Armstrong made his first team debut for Dundee United in November 2010, coming on as a [[Substitute (association football)|substitute]] in a 1–0 win over [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/index.asp?tm=46&ID=361 |title=Welcome to Tannadice – Dundee United Football Club|access-date=26 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928170127/http://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/index.asp?tm=46&ID=361|archive-date=28 September 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Towards the end of the season, manager [[Peter Houston]] praised Armstrong on his substitute role.<ref>{{cite news |title=Peter Houston happy at impact of Dundee United subs |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee_utd/9411250.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=1 March 2011 |access-date=22 May 2013}}</ref>

====2011–12====
Armstrong then scored his first goal for United in a 2–2 draw against [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] in December 2011.<ref name="St Mirren">{{cite web |title=St Mirren 2–2 Dundee United |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16281327 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=14 February 2012 |date=28 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127055627/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16281327|archive-date=27 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> After the match, Armstrong said that "I got a deflected goal in Inverness last month but my first proper strike came against St Mirren in the 2–2 draw last week and that has filled me with confidence".<ref name="Dundee United starlet Stuart Armstrong: I want last laugh on school pal Fraser Fyvie">{{cite news |title=Dundee United starlet Stuart Armstrong: I want last laugh on school pal Fraser Fyvie |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/dundee-united-starlet-stuart-armstrong-1112644 |newspaper=Daily Record |date=2 January 2012 |access-date=22 May 2013}}</ref>

====2012–13====
[[File:Stuart Armstrong.jpg|thumb|upright|Armstrong training with [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] in 2012]]

After making six appearances this season, Armstrong agreed a three-year contract with Dundee United in September 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dundee United extend contracts for Armstrong and Watson |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19704009 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=24 September 2012 |date=24 September 2012}}</ref> Armstrong then signed another new contract with United in October 2012.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dundee United boss Peter Houston tips Stuart Armstrong to be next big thing |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dundee-united-boss-peter-houston-1395806 |newspaper=Daily Record |date=24 October 2012 |access-date=22 May 2013}}</ref> Armstrong scored his first goal of the season on 24 November, in a 2–1 win over [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Dundee United goal hero Stuart Armstrong apologises to Jon Daly for nicking winner |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dundee-united-goal-hero-stuart-1455985 |newspaper=Daily Record |date=25 November 2012 |access-date=22 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Peter Houston salutes Dundee United's spirit after 2–1 win over Ross County |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8278887/ |publisher=Sky Sports |date=25 November 2012 |access-date=22 May 2013}}</ref> Having made six appearances in February, Armstrong was awarded Clydesdale Bank Premier League Young Player of the Month.<ref name="Stuart Armstrong and Derek Adams collect February SPL awards">{{cite news |title=Stuart Armstrong and Derek Adams collect February SPL awards |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stuart-armstrong-derek-adams-win-1748447 |newspaper=Daily Record |date=7 March 2013 |access-date=22 May 2013}}</ref> Armstrong was nominated for [[PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year|SPFA young player]] of the year,<ref>{{cite news |title=Griffiths, Higdon, Shinnie & McGinn on SPFA shortlist |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22276619 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=24 April 2013 |access-date=22 May 2013}}</ref> but it was awarded to Hibernian's [[Leigh Griffiths]] instead.<ref>{{cite news |title=Motherwell striker Michael Higdon lands PFA Scotland Player of the Year award |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/motherwell-striker-michael-higdon-lands-1872020 |newspaper=Daily Record |date=6 May 2013 |access-date=22 May 2013}}</ref> He did, however, go on to win the [[SFWA Young Player of the Year]] award.<ref name="SFWA YPOTY">{{cite news |title=Young Player of the Year Stuart Armstrong looks push on at Tannadice |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scottish-football-writers-association-young-1896206 |newspaper=Daily Record |date=18 May 2013 |access-date=21 August 2013}}</ref>

====2013–14====
Armstrong and Dundee United began negotiations over a new contract,<ref>{{cite news |title=Dundee United aim to tie up key trio on extended contracts |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25267287 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=6 December 2013 |access-date=3 April 2014}}</ref> and on 12 December, he signed a one-year contract extension.<ref>{{cite news |title=Scottish football: Stuart Armstrong signs one-year contract extension with Dundee United |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11794/9069852/scottish-football-stuart-armstrong-signs-one-year-contract-extension-with-dundee-united |publisher=Sky Sports |date=12 December 2013 |access-date=3 April 2014}}</ref> Armstrong expressed an ambition to play in England in the future, but said he was happy to wait until he had established himself in the United first team.<ref name="Arabs youngster Stuart Armstrong in no rush to seek dream move to English top-flight"/> In the January 2014 transfer window, [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] were interested in some of Dundee United's other youngsters.<ref>{{cite news |title=Celtic boss Neil Lennon eyes up move for Dundee United superkids as he looks to the future |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/celtic-boss-neil-lennon-ready-2976425 |newspaper=Daily Record |date=1 January 2014 |access-date=3 April 2014}}</ref> This was later dismissed as "speculation" by Celtic manager [[Neil Lennon]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Georgios Samaras: Neil Lennon not giving up on Celtic striker |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25568284 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=1 January 2014 |access-date=3 April 2014}}</ref> In April 2014, he was nominated for the 2013–14 PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27052382 |title=Three Celtic players make PFA player of year shortlist |date=17 April 2014 |access-date=17 April 2014 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> He was also selected to the 2013–14 Premiership [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year]].<ref name=2014PremTofY>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27080030 |title=Celtic and Dundee United trios in SPFL Premiership team of year |date=18 April 2014 |access-date=18 April 2014 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref>

====2014–15====
His last match for Dundee United came in a [[New Firm (Scotland)|New Firm]] derby defeat of [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] in a [[2014–15 Scottish League Cup]] semi-final on 31 January 2015.<ref name=SAandGMSleave>{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/celtic-sign-stuart-armstrong-gary-mackay-steven-1-3677908 |title=Celtic sign Stuart Armstrong & Gary Mackay-Steven |newspaper=The Scotsman |date=3 February 2015 |access-date=5 May 2015}}</ref> Armstrong made 150 appearances, starting 109 matches, and scored 22 goals in all competitions for Dundee United before joining Celtic.<ref name=SAandGMSleave/><ref name=arabarchive>[http://www.arabarchive.co.uk/player.php?id=422 Stuart Armstrong profile] Arab Arachive. Retrieved 5 May 2015.</ref>

===Celtic===
====2014–15====
In January 2015, Dundee United turned down two transfer offers from [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] for Armstrong,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31044217 |title=Stuart Armstrong: Dundee United reject Celtic and Burnley bids |date=29 January 2015 |access-date=2 February 2015 |author=Jim Spence |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> however the transfer was completed on 2 February 2015, alongside fellow Dundee United player [[Gary Mackay-Steven]].<ref name=duojoinup>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31088504 |title=Stuart Armstrong & Gary Mackay-Steven join Celtic |date=2 February 2015 |access-date=3 February 2015 |first=Jim |last=Spence |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Armstrong denied requesting the transfer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31118674 |title=Celtic: Stuart Armstrong denies Dundee United exit request |date=3 February 2015 |access-date=3 February 2015 |first=Alasdair |last=Lamont |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Both players would be ineligible for the remaining [[Scottish Cup]] and [[Scottish League Cup]] ties as Celtic chased a domestic treble.<ref name=duojoinup/> Armstrong and Mackay-Steven were later given the nickname [[Zig and Zag (puppets)|Zig and Zag]] by the staff at Celtic.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/stuart-armstrong-settles-in-with-celtic-nickname-1-3690250 |title=Stuart Armstrong settles in with Celtic nickname |newspaper=The Scotsman |date=14 February 2015 |access-date=5 May 2015}}</ref>

[[File:20170701 SK Rapid Wien vs Celtic FC 1329.jpg|thumb|upright|Armstrong playing for [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in 2017]]

Armstrong scored on his Celtic debut in a 3–0 league victory at [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] on 11 February 2015.<ref name=3v0partick>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/partick-thistle-0-celtic-3-5149660 |title=Partick Thistle 0 Celtic 3 |newspaper=Daily Record |date=12 February 2015 |access-date=3 May 2015}}</ref> He gave Celtic a 2–0 lead after fellow debutante Gary Mackay-Steven opened the scoring.<ref name=3v0partick/> Armstrong made his [[Celtic Park]] and European debut in a 3–3 draw with [[Inter Milan]] in the [[2014-15 UEFA Europa League|UEFA Europa League]] on 19 February 2015.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtics-stuart-armstrong-inter-fightback-5202850 |title=Celtic's Stuart Armstrong: Inter fightback was incredible but title is still top priority |newspaper=Daily Record |date=21 February 2015 |access-date=3 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/311007-gary-mackay-steven-and-stuart-armstrong-make-euro-debuts-for-hoops/ |title=Gary Mackay-Steven and Stuart Armstrong make Euro debuts for Hoops |publisher=STV Sport |date=19 February 2015 |access-date=3 May 2015 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232741/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/311007-gary-mackay-steven-and-stuart-armstrong-make-euro-debuts-for-hoops/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

====2015–16====
Armstrong made his first appearance of the [[2015–16 Celtic F.C. season|2015–16]] season in the [[2015–16 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]] second qualifying round first leg tie against [[Stjarnan]], assisting the second goal in a 2–0 home win.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33500135 |title=Celtic 2:0 Stjarnan |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 July 2015 |access-date=17 January 2016}}</ref><ref name="SoccerBase 201516">{{Soccerbase season|57797|2015|access-date=24 January 2016}}</ref> He scored his first goals of the season with a second-half brace, in a 4–2 league win against [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness CT]] on 15 August.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33832093 |title=Celtic 4:2 Inverness CT |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 August 2015 |access-date=24 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/celtic-vs-inverness/342088 |title=Celtic 4–2 Inverness: Armstrong double seals Hoops win |publisher=Sky Sports |date=16 August 2015 |access-date=24 January 2016}}</ref>

====2016–17====
Armstrong scored 17 goals in all competitions as Celtic won a domestic treble.<ref name = "southampton">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44584238 |title=Stuart Armstrong: Celtic & Southampton agree terms for Scotland midfielder |first=Kenny |last=Macintyre |publisher=BBC Sport |date=22 June 2018 |access-date=23 June 2018}}</ref>

====2017–18====
Celtic won a second successive domestic treble in 2017–18, but Armstrong's season was interrupted by injuries.<ref name = "southampton"/><ref name = "oct 17 injury"/> In June 2018, Celtic agreed a £7 million transfer fee for Armstrong with [[Premier League]] club [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]].<ref name = "southampton"/>

===Southampton===

==== 2018–19 ====
Armstrong signed a four-year contract with [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]] in June 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/14535 |title=Stuart Armstrong signs for Southampton on a four-year deal |publisher=Celtic F.C. |date=26 June 2018 |access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Stuart Armstrong: Southampton sign Celtic midfielder on four-year deal |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44619120 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=26 June 2018 |date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He said he wanted to "hit the ground running" at the club.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44626200 |title=Stuart Armstrong: Southampton signing from Celtic aims to 'hit ground running' |date=27 June 2018 |access-date=27 June 2018 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> On 12 August 2018, Armstrong made his debut in a 0–0 draw against [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]] in the [[Premier League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Southampton 0-0 Burnley: Alex McCarthy and Joe Hart shine in stalemate|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11470927/southampton-0-0-burnley-alex-mccarthy-and-joe-hart-shine-in-stalemate|access-date=6 March 2021|website=Sky Sports|language=en}}</ref> In November 2018, he stated that he did not miss Scottish football.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46205972|title=Stuart Armstrong: Southampton's ex-Celtic midfielder doesn't miss Scottish game|date=14 November 2018|access-date=14 November 2018|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> On 24 November 2018, Armstrong scored his first two goals for Southampton in a 3–2 defeat against [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] in the league.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Mitrovic double earns Ranieri first win|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46244414|access-date=6 March 2021}}</ref>

==== 2019–20 ====
On 17 August 2019, Armstrong made his first league appearance of the season in a 1–2 defeat to [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], replacing [[Ché Adams]] in the second half.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Neil |date=17 August 2019 |title=Southampton 1–2 Liverpool |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49302580 |access-date=29 July 2022 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> On 2 November 2019, Armstrong made his first league start of the season in a 2–1 defeat to [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bevan |first=Chris |date=2 November 2019 |title=Manchester City 2–1 Southampton |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50191002 |access-date=29 July 2022 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> On 11 January 2020, Armstrong scored his first goal of the season in Southampton's 1–2 victory against [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] at the [[King Power Stadium]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bullin |first=Matt |date=11 January 2020 |title=Leicester City 1–2 Southampton |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50990601 |access-date=29 July 2022 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref>

On 13 March 2020, the [[Premier League]] was suspended due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=MacInnes |first=Paul |date=13 March 2020 |title=Premier League, Football League and WSL suspended until April |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/mar/13/premier-league-and-football-league-suspended-until-4-april-coronavirus |access-date=29 July 2022 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> This meant that Armstrong and Southampton would not play again until 19 June 2020, where Armstrong scored in a 0–3 victory against [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich]] at [[Carrow Road]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sanders |first=Emma |date=19 June 2020 |title=Norwich 0–3 Southampton |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51779559 |access-date=29 July 2020 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref>

==== 2020–21 ====
It was announced on 1 January 2021 that Armstrong had signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with Southampton, which will run to the summer of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2021-01-01/announcement-stuart-armstrong-new-southampton-contract-2024|title=New deal for Armstrong|website=Southampton FC|access-date=1 January 2021|archive-date=21 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721222826/https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2021-01-01/announcement-stuart-armstrong-new-southampton-contract-2024|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==== 2021–22 ====
On 5 February 2022, Armstrong scored in a 2–1 victory against [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] in the [[FA Cup]] which was voted as goal of the fourth round.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 February 2021 |title=Southampton 2–1 Coventry: Kyle Walker-Peters strikes in extra-time but Lyanco and Armando Broja suffer injuries |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12533347/southampton-2-1-coventry-kyle-walker-peters-strikes-in-extra-time-as-saints-advance-to-fifth-round |access-date=1 October 2023 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2022 |title=FA Cup: Stuart Armstrong strike voted goal of the fourth round |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60283136 |access-date=1 October 2021 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> His first league goal of the season came on 19 February 2022 in a 2–0 victory against [[Everton F.C.|Everton]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sutcliffe |first=Steve |date=19 February 2022 |title=Southampton 2–0 Everton |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60357461 |access-date=1 October 2023 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref>

==== 2022–23 ====
On 23 October 2022, Armstrong scored his first goal of the season in a 1–1 draw with [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Howarth |first=Matthew |date=23 October 2022 |title=Southampton 1–1 Arsenal |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63274131 |access-date=1 October 2023 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> His only other goal of the 2022–23 season came on 30 April 2023 in a 3–1 defeat to [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Gary |date=30 April 2023 |title=Newcastle United 3–1 Southampton |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65363992 |access-date=1 October 2023 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref>

==== 2023–24 ====
Armstrong made his first appearance of the season on 4 August 2023 in a 1–2 victory against [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Woodcock |first=Ian |date=4 August 2023 |title=Sheffield Wednesday 1–2 Southampton |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66333585 |access-date=21 April 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> On 3 October 2023, he scored his first goal of the campaign in a 0–1 victory against [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 October 2023 |title=Stoke City 0–1 Southampton |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66920480 |access-date=21 April 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> During a 2–1 defeat to [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] on 20 April 2024, he suffered an injury and was expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rees-Julian |first=George |date=20 April 2024 |title=Southampton's Stuart Armstrong sidelined until the end of season |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/24267221.southamptons-ross-stewart-sidelined-end-season/ |access-date=21 April 2024 |website=Southern Daily Echo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 April 2024 |title=Stuart Armstrong: Scotland and Southampton midfielder out for season and a doubt for Euro 2024 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68861708 |access-date=21 April 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Armstrong was released by Southampton at the end of the 2023–24 season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Men's retained list published for 2024 |url=https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/mens-retained-list-published-for-2024 |access-date=4 June 2024 |work=Southampton F.C. |date=4 June 2024}}</ref>

=== Vancouver Whitecaps ===
On 3 September 2024, Armstrong joined [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] side [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC|Vancouver Whitecaps]] on a two-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 September 2024 |title=Whitecaps FC sign Scottish international midfielder Stuart Armstrong to Designated Player contract |url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-sign-armstrong |access-date=3 September 2024 |website=Vancouver Whitecaps FC}}</ref> He made his Whitecaps debut in a 0–0 draw with [[FC Dallas]] on 7 September,<ref>{{cite web |title=Points split |url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/points-split |website=Whitecaps FC |access-date=17 September 2024 |date=8 September 2024 |quote=Newly signed Designated Player Stuart Armstrong made his Vancouver Whitecaps FC and MLS debut}}</ref> and scored his first goal a week later in a 2–0 victory against [[San Jose Earthquakes]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Shutout streak continues, Armstrong off the mark as ‘Caps serve up dominant display against San Jose |url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/shutout-streak-continues-armstrong-off-the-mark-as-caps-serve-up-dominant-display-against-san-jose |website=Whitecaps FC |access-date=17 September 2024 |date=15 September 2024}}</ref>

==International career==
Armstrong represented Scotland at [[Scotland national under-19 football team|under-19]] and [[Scotland national under-21 football team|under-21]] levels.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football_player_profile.cfm?page=105&playerID=51419&squadID=9 |title=Scottish Football Association – Under-19 squad |publisher=SFA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football_player_profile.cfm?page=105&playerID=51419&squadID=5 |title=Scottish Football Association – Under-21 squad |publisher=SFA}}</ref> On 21 May 2013, Armstrong was called up for the [[Scotland national football team|senior team]], along with his Dundee United teammate [[Gary Mackay-Steven]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Dundee United's Stuart Armstrong called up to Scotland squad |url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/dundee-united-s-stuart-armstrong-called-up-to-scotland-squad-1.95265 |newspaper=The Courier |date=21 May 2013 |access-date=22 May 2013}}</ref> He was called up again by the national team in August 2015,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34040001 |title=Celtic's Stuart Armstrong given Scotland call-up |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> and again in March 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39253748 |title=Scotland: Stuart Armstrong, Ryan Fraser & Tom Cairney called up |publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 March 2017 |access-date=26 March 2017}}</ref> Armstrong made his full international debut on 26 March 2017, in a 1–0 win against [[Slovenia national football team|Slovenia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39302192 |title=Scotland 1–0 Slovenia |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 March 2017 |access-date=26 March 2017}}</ref> National team manager [[Gordon Strachan]] called it "the best Scotland debut I have ever seen."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39401778 |title=Scotland 1–0 Slovenia: Gordon Strachan hails match-winner Chris Martin |date=26 March 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> In September 2017 he was ruled out of two 2018 World Cup qualifying games through injury.<ref name = "oct 17 injury">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41445004 |title=World Cup 2018: Scotland duo Scott Brown and Stuart Armstrong ruled out through injury |date=29 September 2017 |access-date=23 June 2018 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref>

In October 2020 he pulled out of the Scotland squad for a [[UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying]] play-off semi-final against [[Israel national football team|Israel]] after testing positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54453593|title=Scotland trio out after positive test|website=BBC Sport|date=7 October 2020}}</ref>

In May 2021, he was selected in the Scotland squad for the delayed [[UEFA Euro 2020]] tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57171330|title=Gilmour & Turnbull make Scotland squad|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> He played in all three of the team's [[UEFA Euro 2020 Group D|Group D]] matches, starting against both [[Czech Republic national football team|Czechia]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/match/2024452--scotland-vs-czechia/|title=Scotland vs Czechia|access-date=24 June 2024|website=UEFA}}</ref> and [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/match/2024472--croatia-vs-scotland/lineups/|title=Croatia vs Scotland: Line-ups|access-date=24 June 2024|website=UEFA}}</ref> at [[Hampden Park]] and appearing as a substitute against [[England national football team|England]] at [[Wembley Stadium]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/history/news/026a-128d451ae1fc-603204881652-1000--england-0-0-scotland-honours-even-at-wembley/|title=England 0-0 Scotland: Honours even at Wembley|date=18 June 2021|access-date=24 June 2024|website=UEFA}}</ref>

On 26 March 2024, Armstrong won his 50th cap for Scotland in a 1–0 friendly loss to [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/match-report-scotland-v-northern-ireland/|title=Match Report: Scotland v Northern Ireland|access-date=24 June 2024|website=Scottish FA}}</ref>

On 7 June 2024, Armstrong was named in Scotland's squad for the [[UEFA Euro 2024]] finals in Germany.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/record-breaking-goalkeeper-gordon-out-scotland-euro-2024-squad-2024-06-07/|title=Record-breaking goalkeeper Gordon out of Scotland's Euro 2024 squad|date=7 June 2024|access-date=15 June 2024|website=Reuters}}</ref> He made one appearance at the tournament, coming on as a 76th minute substitute for [[John McGinn]] against [[Hungary national football team|Hungary]] as Scotland finished bottom of [[UEFA Euro 2024 Group A|Group A]] with one point from three matches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/euro2024/match/2036186--scotland-vs-hungary/lineups/|title=Scotland vs Hungary: Line-ups|access-date=24 June 2024|website=UEFA}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In 2014, Armstrong was studying for a law degree through the [[Open University]] in his spare time.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/dundee-united/dundee-united-s-stuart-armstrong-favours-law-course-over-golf-course-1.298237 |title=Dundee United's Stuart Armstrong favours law course over golf course |newspaper=The Courier |access-date=3 April 2014 |date=3 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403181310/http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/dundee-united/dundee-united-s-stuart-armstrong-favours-law-course-over-golf-course-1.298237 |archive-date=3 April 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dundee-uniteds-stuart-armstrong-reveals-3338131 |title=Dundee United's Stuart Armstrong reveals he's studying for a law degree to stave off boredom |newspaper=Daily Record |access-date=3 April 2014 |date=3 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403182815/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dundee-uniteds-stuart-armstrong-reveals-3338131 |archive-date=3 April 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{{updated|match played 20 April 2024}}

{| class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
!rowspan=2|Club
!rowspan=2|Season
!colspan=3|League
!colspan=2|National Cup{{efn|Includes [[Scottish Cup]], [[FA Cup]]}}
!colspan=2|League Cup{{efn|Includes [[Scottish League Cup]], [[EFL Cup]]}}
!colspan=2|Other
!colspan=2|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan=6|[[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
|[[2010–11 Dundee United F.C. season|2010–11]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2010|access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref>
|[[Scottish Premier League]]
|11||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||11||0
|-
|[[2011–12 Dundee United F.C. season|2011–12]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2011|access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref>
|Scottish Premier League
|23||1||3||0||2||0||0||0||28||1
|-
|[[2012–13 Dundee United F.C. season|2012–13]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2012|access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref>
|Scottish Premier League
|36||3||4||0||2||0||1{{efn|name=UEL|Appearance(s) in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||0||43||3
|-
|[[2013–14 Dundee United F.C. season|2013–14]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2013|access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref>
|[[Scottish Premiership]]
|36||8||5||3||2||0||colspan=2|—||43||11
|-
|[[2014–15 Dundee United F.C. season|2014–15]]<ref name=sb1415/>
|Scottish Premiership
|20||6||1||0||3||0||colspan=2|—||24||6
|-
!colspan=2|Total
!126||18||13||3||9||0||1||0||149||21
|-
|rowspan=5|[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
|[[2014–15 Celtic F.C. season|2014–15]]<ref name=sb1415>{{soccerbase season|57797|2014|access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref>
|Scottish Premiership
|15||1||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||1||17||2
|-
|[[2015–16 Celtic F.C. season|2015–16]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2015|access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref>
|Scottish Premiership
|25||4||1||0||2||0||11{{efn|Six appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]], five in UEFA Europa League}}||0||39||4
|-
|[[2016–17 Celtic F.C. season|2016–17]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2016|access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref>
|Scottish Premiership
|31||15||4||2||3||0||9{{efn|name=UCL|Appearances in UEFA Champions League}}||0||47||17
|-
|[[2017–18 Celtic F.C. season|2017–18]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2017|access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref>
|Scottish Premiership
|27||3||1||0||3||1||10{{efn|name=UCL}}||1||41||5
|-
!colspan=2|Total
!98||23||6||2||8||1||32||2||144||28
|-
|rowspan=7|[[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]]
|[[2018–19 Southampton F.C. season|2018–19]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2018|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref>
|[[Premier League]]
|29||3||1||1||2||0||colspan=2|—||32||4
|-
|[[2019–20 Southampton F.C. season|2019–20]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2019|access-date=13 July 2020}}</ref>
|Premier League
|30||5||3||0||1||0||colspan=2|—||34||5
|-
|[[2020–21 Southampton F.C. season|2020–21]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2020|access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref>
|Premier League
|33||4||5||1||0||0||colspan=2|—||38||5
|-
|[[2021–22 Southampton F.C. season|2021–22]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2021|access-date=15 August 2021}}</ref>
|Premier League
|25||2||4||1||1||0||colspan=2|—||30||3
|-
|[[2022–23 Southampton F.C. season|2022–23]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2022|access-date=6 August 2022}}</ref>
|Premier League
|32||2||0||0||3||0||colspan=2|—||35||2
|-
|[[2023–24 Southampton F.C. season|2023–24]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|57797|2023|access-date=4 August 2023}}</ref>
|[[EFL Championship|Championship]]
|42||5||2||1||1||0||0||0||45||6
|-
!colspan=2|Total
!191||21||15||4||8||0||0||0||214||25
|-
!colspan=3|Career total
!415||62||34||9||25||1||33||2||507||74
|}
{{notelist}}

===International===
{{updated|match played 23 June 2024}}<ref name=NFT>{{NFT player |id=67612 |name=Armstrong, Stuart |access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{SFA Profile|id=51419|name=Stuart Armstrong}}</ref>

{| class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan=8|[[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
|2017||4||1
|-
|2018||7||0
|-
|2019||8||1
|-
|2020||3||0
|-
|2021||8||0
|-
|2022||10||2
|-
|2023||8||1
|-
|2024||3||0
|-
!colspan=2|Total||51||5
|}

:''Scotland score listed first, score column indicates score after each Armstrong goal.''<ref name=NFT/>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Stuart Armstrong
|-
!scope=col|No.
!scope=col|Date
!scope=col|Venue
!scope=col|Cap
!scope=col|Opponent
!scope=col|Score
!scope=col|Result
!scope=col|Competition
!scope=col class=unsortable|{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
|align=center|1||1 September 2017||[[LFF Stadium]], Vilnius, Lithuania||align=center|3||{{fb|LIT}}||align=center|1–0||align=center|3–0||[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]]||align=center|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41045460 |title=Lithuania 0–3 Scotlad |first=Tom |last=English |work=BBC Sport |date=1 September 2018 |access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref>
|-
|align=center|2||13 October 2019||[[Hampden Park]], Glasgow, Scotland||align=center|18||{{fb|SMR}}||align=center|6–0||align=center|6–0||[[UEFA Euro 2020 qualification]]||align=center|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49949350 |title=Scotland 6–0 San Marino |first=Alasdair |last=Lamont |work=BBC Sport |date=13 October 2019 |access-date=13 October 2019}}</ref>
|-
|align=center|3||rowspan=2|14 June 2022||rowspan=2|[[Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium]], [[Yerevan]], Armenia||rowspan=2 align=center|36||rowspan=2|{{fb|ARM}}||align=center|1–1||rowspan=2 align=center|4–1||rowspan=2|[[2022–23 UEFA Nations League B]]||rowspan=2 align=center|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61675624|title=Armenia 1–4 Scotland: Clarke's men revive Nations League hopes|work=BBC Sport|date=14 June 2022|access-date=14 June 2022}}</ref>
|-
|align=center|4||align=center|2–1
|-
| align="center"|5|| 19 November 2023 || Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland ||align="center"| 48||{{fb|Norway}} || align="center"|3–2 ||align="center"|3–3 ||[[UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group A|UEFA Euro 2024 qualification]]||align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67394850|title=Scotland 3–3 Norway: Steve Clarke's side head for Euro 2024 after closing draw|work=BBC Sport|date=19 November 2023|access-date=19 November 2023}}</ref>
|}

==Honours==
'''Celtic'''<ref>{{Soccerway|stuart-armstrong/134248}}</ref>
*[[Scottish Premiership]]: [[2014–15 Scottish Premiership|2014–15]], [[2015–16 Scottish Premiership|2015–16]], [[2016–17 Scottish Premiership|2016–17]], [[2017–18 Scottish Premiership|2017–18]]
*[[Scottish Cup]]: [[2016–17 Scottish Cup|2016–17]], [[2017–18 Scottish Cup|2017–18]]
*[[Scottish League Cup]]: [[2016–17 Scottish League Cup|2016–17]], [[2017–18 Scottish League Cup|2017–18]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42056522 |title=Motherwell 0–2 Celtic |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 November 2017 |access-date=26 November 2017}}</ref>

'''Vancouver Whitecaps'''
*[[Canadian Championship]]: [[2024 Canadian Championship|2024]]<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/three-peat-vancouver-whitecaps-top-toronto-fc-to-win-canadian-championship | title = Three-peat! Vancouver Whitecaps top Toronto FC to win Canadian Championship | publisher = Major League Soccer (MLS) | website = mlssoccer.com | date = 26 September 2024 | access-date = 28 September 2024 }}</ref>

'''Individual'''
*[[Scottish Premier League monthly awards|Scottish Premier League Young Player of the Month]]: February 2013<ref name="Stuart Armstrong and Derek Adams collect February SPL awards"/>
*[[SFWA Young Player of the Year]]: 2012–13<ref name="SFWA YPOTY"/>
*[[PFA Scotland Team of the Year]] (Scottish Premiership): [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year#Premiership|2013–14]],<ref name=2014PremTofY/> [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year#Premiership 2|2014–15]],<ref name=2014PremTofY/> [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year#Premiership 4|2016–17]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-teams-of-the-year-2017 |title=PFA SCOTLAND TEAMS OF THE YEAR 2017 |publisher=PFA Scotland |access-date=22 May 2017 |archive-date=16 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816061743/http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-teams-of-the-year-2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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Gordon Dalziel

2024-09-28T20:34:43Z

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|birth_place=[[Motherwell]], Scotland
|position=[[Striker (association football)|Striker]]
|years1=1979–1983
|years2=1983–1984
|years3=1984–1986
|years4=1986–1987
|years5=1987–1995
|years6=1995–1997
|clubs1=[[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
|clubs2=[[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]]
|clubs3=[[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
|clubs4=[[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
|clubs5=[[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
|clubs6=[[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
|caps1=34|goals1=9
|caps2=5|goals2=0
|caps3=43|goals3=6
|caps4=10|goals4=2
|caps5=308|goals5=170
|caps6=24|goals6=4
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|manageryears2=2002–2004
|manageryears3=2004–2006
|manageryears4=2007–2009
|manageryears5=2017
|managerclubs1=[[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
|managerclubs2=[[Glenafton Athletic F.C.|Glenafton Athletic]]
|managerclubs3=[[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
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|managerclubs5=[[Airdrieonians F.C.|Airdrieonians]] (caretaker)
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'''Gordon Dalziel''' (born 16 March 1962)<ref name=NeilBrown>{{cite web|url=http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player/gordondalziel.html|title=Gordon Dalziel|work=UK A–Z Transfers|publisher=Neil Brown|access-date=8 December 2010}}</ref> is a Scottish [[association football|football]] player and manager. Dalziel spent most of his playing career with [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]], scoring 170 goals in 360 league appearances, and winning the [[1994–95 Scottish League Cup]]. He also played for [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] and [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]].

==Career==
During his playing career he played as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]] for [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]], [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]], [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]], [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]] and [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]].<ref name=NeilBrown/> His greatest success was achieved at Raith Rovers as he became the club's record league goalscorer, winning the [[Scottish League Cup]] in [[1994–95 in Scottish football|1994–95]] (scoring in the final) as well as two [[Scottish Football League First Division|First Division]] titles.<ref>{{cite news
|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/12793409.now-you-know-day-rovers-danced-in-the-streets-of-raith/
|title=NOW YOU KNOW: Day Rovers danced in the streets of Raith...
|publisher=glasgowtimes.co.uk
|date=16 April 2008 |access-date=29 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raithroversfc.com/cgi-bin/clubinfo.cgi?show=honours|title=Raith Rovers Honours and Records|publisher=Raith Rovers F.C|access-date=8 December 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080217044657/http://www.raithroversfc.com/cgi-bin/clubinfo.cgi?show=honours|archive-date=17 February 2008|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He won the [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year (lower leagues)|First Division Players' Player award]] twice at Rovers.<ref name="part 2">{{cite web|url=https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/raith-rovers/raith-rovers-94-where-are-they-now-part-2-1-3598030|title=Raith Rovers '94 - Where Are They Now Part 2|publisher=[[Fife Today]]|date=8 November 2014|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> Dalziel scored 202 goals in 378 appearances in total for Raith Rovers.<ref name="part 2"/>

His first managerial job was at Ayr United where he guided them to the [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]] League Cup final and the Scottish Cup semi-final in the same year. He was later sacked, however, having failed to get the club to the [[Scottish Premier League]].

He later took over as manager at [[Scottish Junior Football Association|Junior]] team [[Glenafton Athletic F.C.|Glenafton]], who he left to take over at Raith Rovers in 2004, with the club in financial difficulty. In September 2006, he was asked by the Raith Rovers board to take no active part in the running of the team, while they discussed the terms on which he may leave the club.

In May 2007, he returned to junior side Glenafton as manager, taking over from the departing former [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] boss [[Gerry Collins (football)|Gerry Collins]] and in October 2016 was appointed as an advisor on footballing matters at [[Scottish League One]] club [[Airdrieonians F.C.|Airdrieonians]]. Dalziel given the role of Director of Football at Airdrieonians on 31 October 2016, following the appointment of [[Mark Wilson (Scottish footballer)|Mark Wilson]] as first team coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37822881|title=Airdrieonians: Mark Wilson & Gordon Dalziel form new management team|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=31 October 2016|access-date=31 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airdriefc.com/news/2016/10/clubstatement|title=Club statement|publisher=Airdrieonians FC|date=31 October 2016|access-date=31 October 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101041009/http://airdriefc.com/news/2016/10/clubstatement|archive-date=1 November 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Dalziel took charge of the team after Wilson left in June 2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40606057|title=Scottish League One ins and outs - Summer 2017|first=Clive|last=Lindsay|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=5 August 2017|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref> but the club had to appoint another coach (Willie Aitchison) due to his work for [[Radio Clyde]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/director-football-gordon-dalziel-hopes-10912179|title=Director of football Gordon Dalziel hopes for appointment at Airdrie amid new boss links|first=Mark|last=Pirie|work=Daily Record|date=2 August 2017|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/airdrieonians-announce-aitchison-assist-club-10928720|title=Airdrieonians announce Aitchison will assist club in "coaching capacity"|first=Mark|last=Pirie|work=Daily Record|date=4 August 2017|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref> Dalziel left Airdrie in January 2018, after the club was taken over by new owners.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42625322|title=Airdrieonians: Airdrie Diamonds Limited takes over controlling shareholding|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=9 January 2018|access-date=9 January 2018}}</ref>

==Honours==

===Player===
'''Rangers'''
* [[Scottish League Cup]]: [[1981–82 Scottish League Cup|1981–82]]<ref name="pt history"/>
* [[Scottish Cup]] runner-up: [[1981–82 Scottish Cup|1981–82]],<ref name="pt history">{{cite web|url=http://partickthistleahistory.wikifoundry.com/page/DALZIEL%2C+Gordon+1984-86|title=DALZIEL, Gordon 1984-86This is a featured page|publisher=Partick Thistle History|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> [[1981–82 Scottish Cup|1982–83]]<ref name="pt history"/>

'''Raith Rovers'''
* Scottish League Cup: [[1994–95 Scottish League Cup|1994–95]]<ref name="pt history"/>
* [[Scottish First Division]]: [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]],<ref name="pt history"/> [[1994–95 in Scottish football|1994–95]]<ref name="pt history"/>

'''Individual'''
* Scottish First Division Top scorer: [[1987–88 Scottish First Division|1987–88]],<ref name="pt history"/> [[1990–91 Scottish First Division|1990–91]], [[1991–92 Scottish First Division|1991–92]], [[1992–93 Scottish First Division|1992–93]]
* [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year (lower leagues)|SPFA First Division Player of the Year]]: 1991–92,<ref name="part 2"/> 1992–93<ref name="part 2"/>
* Raith Rovers Supporters' Player of the Year: 1991–92<ref name = "double">{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001062/19920515/01146/0034 | title = Trophy double for Gordon | newspaper = Fife Free Press | date = 5 May 1992 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>
* Raith Rovers Players' Player of the Year: 1991–92<ref name = "double"/>
* ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]'' Silver Shot: [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]]<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19930327/064/0064 | title = COUNT HIM I N | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 27 March 1993 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>

===Manager===

'''Ayr United'''
* [[Scottish Second Division]]: [[1996–97 Scottish Second Division|1996–97]]
* Scottish League Cup runner-up: [[2001–02 Scottish League Cup|2001–02]]
* Scottish First Division runner-up: [[2000–01 Scottish First Division|2000–01]]

'''Glenafton Athletic'''
* West of Scotland Cup Winners: 2002–03

'''Individual'''
* [[Scottish Football League monthly awards|SFL First Division Manager of the Month]]: November 1997,<ref name="pt history"/> March 2001,<ref name="pt history"/> February 2002<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.snsgroup.co.uk/28-02-02-ayr-united-manager-gordon-dalziel-754636.html|title=POSTER PRINT OF 754636|publisher=SNS Group|access-date=18 May 2019|archive-date=18 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518023623/https://www.snsgroup.co.uk/28-02-02-ayr-united-manager-gordon-dalziel-754636.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* SFL Second Division Manager of the Month: August 1996<ref name="pt history"/>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{NeilBrownPlayers|player/gordondalziel}}

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Ally McCoist

2024-09-28T19:21:45Z

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| name = Ally McCoist {{post-nominals|country=UK|size=100|OBE}}
| image = Ally McCoist 1994.jpg
| caption = McCoist in 1994
| upright = 0.8
| fullname = Alistair Murdoch McCoist<ref name=Hugman>{{Hugman|12287|access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1962|9|24|df=y}}<ref name=Hugman/>
| birth_place = [[Bellshill]], Scotland
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| position = [[Striker (association football)|Striker]]
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| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–1978
| youthclubs1 = Fir Park Boys Club
| years1 = 1978–1981
| clubs1 = [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| caps1 = 57
| goals1 = 22
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| nationalyears2 = 1983
| nationalteam2 = [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland U21]]
| nationalcaps2 = 1
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 1986–1998
| nationalteam3 = [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
| nationalcaps3 = 61
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| nationalyears4 = 1990<ref name=spfl90fb>[https://www.facebook.com/spflofficial/posts/on-this-day-back-in-1990-a-scottish-league-xi-beat-scotland-1-0-at-hampden-park-/10155071606188998/ On this day, back in 1990, a Scottish League XI beat Scotland 1-0 at Hampden Park in the SFL Centenary match with the goal coming from then Aberdeen Football Club star Hans Gillhaus], [[Scottish Professional Football League]] via [[Facebook]], 18 August 2016</ref>
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'''Alistair Murdoch McCoist''' {{post-nominals|country=UK|size=100|OBE}} ({{IPAc-en|m|ə|ˈ|k|ɔɪ|s|t}}; born 24 September 1962) is a Scottish former [[association football|footballer]] who has since worked as a [[Manager (association football)|manager]] and TV pundit.

McCoist began his playing career with Scottish club [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]], before moving to English side [[Sunderland A.F.C|Sunderland]] in 1981. He returned to his homeland two years later, signing with [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]. McCoist had a highly successful career with Rangers, becoming the club's record goalscorer and winning [[Nine in a row|nine successive league championships]] between 1988–89 and 1996–97. He later played for [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]].

McCoist was inducted into the [[Scottish Sports Hall of Fame]] in 2007. He is also a member of the [[Scotland Football Hall of Fame]], having gained 61 international caps. A prolific [[striker (association football)|striker]], he is the fifth-highest all-time goalscorer in the top tier of the [[Scottish football league system]], having scored 260 times for Rangers and Kilmarnock between 1983 and 2001.

Towards the end of his playing career, McCoist started his media career. Between 1996 and 2007, he was a team captain on the BBC sports quiz ''[[A Question of Sport]]''. He began to scale back his media commitments in 2007, when he became an assistant manager to [[Walter Smith]] at Rangers. He succeeded Smith as Rangers manager in 2011, but the club then suffered from serious financial difficulties. [[Administration and liquidation of The Rangers Football Club plc|Rangers went into liquidation]] in 2012 and the club was placed in the [[Scottish League Two|fourth tier]] of Scottish league football. McCoist helped them win successive promotions to the second tier, but after a poor start to the 2014–15 season McCoist handed in his 12-months' notice in December 2014 and was placed on [[gardening leave]]. In September 2015, McCoist and Rangers mutually agreed to terminate his contract.

==Early life==
Born at [[Bellshill Maternity Hospital]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motherwelltimes.co.uk/news/maternity-staff-reunion-just-the-start-1-4084140|title=Maternity staff reunion just the start|date=28 March 2016|work=Motherwell Times|access-date=2 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802144438/https://www.motherwelltimes.co.uk/news/maternity-staff-reunion-just-the-start-1-4084140|archive-date=2 August 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> and raised in [[East Kilbride]],<ref name="Legend">{{cite book |author1=Alastair Aird |title=Ally McCoist – Rangers Legend | publisher=John Blake Publishing| year=2013| isbn=9781782198062}}</ref> McCoist attended [[Calderwood, East Kilbride|Maxwellton Primary]] and [[Hunter High School, East Kilbride|Hunter High School]]. His high-school team coach and chemistry teacher was former [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] and [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] forward [[Archie Robertson (footballer)|Archie Robertson]], who was acknowledged by McCoist for his guidance and influence,<ref name="Archie">{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12682858.Where_the_boy_done_good/|title=Where the boy done good|date=22 February 1994|work=The Herald|access-date=23 May 2017}}</ref> but who died in 1978 just as his protégé's career was taking off.<ref name="Legend"/> Upon leaving school, McCoist had a short spell working as a clerical assistant in the [[Department for International Development|Overseas Development Agency]] (now the Department for International Development) branch office at [[Hairmyres]]. The role offered flexible working arrangements, allowing him to organise his hours around his football career.<ref>[https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/eks-ally-mccoist-recalls-first-25519894.amp EK's Ally McCoist recalls first job in foreign aid office on its 40th anniversary in home town], Nicola Findlay, Daily Record, 23 November 2021</ref>

==Playing career==
=== St Johnstone ===
McCoist's first professional club was [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]], having signed from Fir Park Boys Club in 1978. He had been denied a move to [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] because [[Alex Ferguson]] thought he was not good enough. "When I was 14, 15, Sir Alex used to pick me up from school. I used to go to Hunter High in East Kilbride, and he stayed up in [[Greenhills, East Kilbride|Greenhills]], I think it was, in East Kilbride. And he used to pick me up – myself and another lad, [[Steve Cowan|Stevie Cowan]], who he ''did'' sign at St Mirren and went to [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] with him. We'd train with the S-forms, and Sir Alex would take the training with the first team and the reserves. And then Stevie and I would wait, and Sir Alex would give us a couple of quid and we'd nip round to the [[fish and chip shop|chippie]] in Love Street. We'd go back and wait for Sir Alex finishing, and then he would drop us off at the house."<ref name=open>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJftaIBp_7o "Si Ferry Meets... Ally McCoist"] – Open Goal, YouTube, published on 16 April 2018</ref>

McCoist made his debut for St Johnstone on 7 April 1979 in a 3–0 win over [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]].<ref name="saints">{{cite web|title=History – Significant Saints – Ally McCoist|url=http://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/history-legends.php#amccoist|publisher=St Johnstone FC Official Website|access-date=8 October 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012113147/http://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/history-legends.php#amccoist|archive-date=12 October 2014}}</ref> He did not score his first goal for the club until he scored Saints' final goal in a 3–0 win against [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] in August 1980.<ref name="saints" /> He went on to score 23 goals in 43 appearances that season, including a consolation against [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] in a 3–1 defeat in Scottish Cup replay.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/simon-turnbull-stokes-and-the-mccoist-parallel-432056.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110902083538/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/simon-turnbull-stokes-and-the-mccoist-parallel-432056.html |archive-date=2011-09-02 |url-access=limited |url-status=live | title=Stokes and the McCoist parallel |first=Simon |last=Turnbull |work=The Independent |date=14 January 2007 |access-date=4 October 2009 |location=London}}</ref><ref name=lifetimes>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/ally-mccoist-life-times-rangers-4797543|title=Ally McCoist: The life and times of a Rangers legend|date= 12 December 2014|work=Daily Record|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref>

Due to his form with both St Johnstone and the Scotland under-18 side, McCoist gained the attention of several English clubs, including [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]], [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]], [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] and [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].

He started the [[1981–82 in Scottish football|1981–82 season]] with four goals in five [[1981–82 Scottish League Cup|League Cup]] games including the opening goal in a 2–0 win over [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] at [[Muirton Park]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Paul|first1=Ian|title=McCoist puts Celtic on road to defeat|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19810813&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=8 October 2014|work=The Glasgow Herald|date=13 August 1981|page=20}}</ref> and the consolation in a 4–1 defeat in the corresponding fixture at [[Parkhead]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Paul|first1=Ian|title=Celtic are simply leagues ahead|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19810820&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=8 October 2014|work=The Glasgow Herald|date=20 August 1981}}</ref>

=== Sunderland ===
Sunderland manager [[Alan Durban]] signed McCoist in August 1981.<ref name=lifetimes/> The £400,000 transfer fee spent on the striker made him Sunderland's record signing.<ref name="sund" /> McCoist's time at Sunderland was unsuccessful, however: he scored nine goals in 65 appearances for a side struggling at the foot of the English First Division. He managed two goals during the [[1981–82 Football League|1981–82 season]], his first coming against [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] and his second a curling effort from the edge of the box against [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]].<ref name="sund">{{cite web|title=Ally McCoist – Sunderland FC|url=http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football/sunderland-fc/ally-mccoist-4856/short-biography_a11880/|publisher=Sporting Heroes|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref>

Three goals in three pre-season games against [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]], [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] and former team St Johnstone, were followed by a goal against European champions [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] on the opening day of the [[1982–83 Football League|1982–83]] in a 3–1 win. He followed this up with a goal against [[Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.|Brighton & Hove Albion]], meaning he had matched his previous season's tally midway through September.<ref name="sund" />

October 1982 proved to be the highlight of McCoist's spell with Sunderland, as he scored five goals in as many games against [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]], Southampton, [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]], [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] and Wolverhampton Wanderers. With seven goals scored by the end of October, McCoist failed to score another goal in a Sunderland shirt. Despite this, he finished third-top scorer for Sunderland in 1982–83, one goal behind [[Nick Pickering]].<ref name="sund" />

In early 1983, Alan Durban invited McCoist into his office and informed him that Rangers' [[John Greig]] had called him with an interest in signing the player. "He said, 'Do you fancy it?'" recalled McCoist. "And I said, 'Aye. I've got to be honest with you.' He said, 'I think you should go, for the simple fact that I don't think I'll be here in three or four months.' Sure enough, he got the sack relatively soon after that."<ref name=open/>

=== Rangers ===
At the end of the 1982–83 season, McCoist returned to Scotland and joined Rangers for a fee of £185,000.<ref name="sund" /><ref name="Ally McCoist & Rangers: A long association as player and manager"/><ref>{{ cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/1342480.stm | title=Life and times of Ally McCoist | publisher=BBC Sport | date=21 May 2001}}</ref> On his dream move, McCoist recalled: "I met [[John Greig]] and [[Tommy McLean]] at the [[Crest Hotels|Crest Hotel]], at the roundabout in [[Carlisle]]. I went to a [[payphone]] and phoned my wee grannie in [[Thornliebank]]. First person I phoned. I can still hear her – obviously not with us now – but I can still hear her voice down the phone. You could have given her a million pounds and it wouldn't have meant just as much."<ref name=open/>

During his fifteen years with Rangers, McCoist achieved an array of honours, including ten [[List of Scottish football champions|league championship]] medals. This began with a title in the [[1986–87 in Scottish football|1986–87 season]] and included the whole [[History of Rangers F.C.#Nine in a row (1988–1997)|"Nine in a Row"]] period between 1989 and 1997. He also won a [[Scottish Cup]] winners' medal and nine [[Scottish League Cup]] winners' medals. He was the first player to be [[European Golden Shoe|Europe's top goalscorer]] twice in a row (in 1992 and 1993), as well as being named Scotland's "Player of the Year" in 1992.

McCoist made his competitive debut for the [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]] side on the opening day of the [[1983–84 Rangers F.C. season|1983–84 season]], against [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]], and scored twenty goals that year. Nonetheless, he got a tough time from the supporters. "When I look back, do I regret it? No, because it actually made me stronger. If I didn't handle that at all, I wouldn't have stayed at the club and I would have been away down the road. At that time, [[Jock Wallace Jr.|Jock Wallace]] probably would have sold me."<ref name=open/> McCoist scored a [[hat-trick]] in the [[1984 Scottish League Cup final (March)|League Cup final]] victory over [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in March 1984.<ref name=lifetimes/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/15408097.NOW_YOU_KNOW__Ally_McCoist_was_Rangers__39__hat_trick_hero_when_beating_Celtic_3_2_in_1984_League_Cup_Final/|work=[[Evening Times]]|title=Now you know: Ally McCoist was Rangers' hat-trick hero when beating Celtic 3–2 in 1984 League Cup Final|date=12 July 2017 |access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/1984-03-25%3A+Celtic+2-3+Rangers%2C+League+Cup|publisher=The Celtic Wiki|title=Celtic 2–3 Rangers, League Cup (newspaper report scans)|date=26 March 1984|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> With Rangers still a team very much in the doldrums, he managed 18 goals the following season.<ref name=fsgers/>

McCoist scored 24 goals in season 1985–86.<ref name="Ally McCoist & Rangers: A long association as player and manager"/> He made his international debut against the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] in 1986, the same year [[Graeme Souness]] arrived at Rangers to begin the Ibrox revolution. "He certainly transformed Rangers Football Club, but he also transformed Scottish football," said McCoist of Souness' time at Ibrox. "Two of his first three signings were [[Terry Butcher]], the [[England national football team|England]] captain, and [[Chris Woods]], the England goalkeeper. The whole place just erupted into a new level."<ref name=open/>

McCoist scored another [[hat-trick]] in the [[Glasgow Cup]] final against Celtic to bring further accolades his way,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/1986-05-09%3A+Rangers+3-2+Celtic%2C+Glasgow+Cup+Final+-+Pictures|website=The Celtic Wiki (hosting site for scans)|title=Rangers 3–2 Celtic, Glasgow Cup Final – Pictures (newspaper reports)|access-date=27 November 2017}}</ref> and he was an ever-present in Rangers' title-winning side of [[1986–87 Scottish Premier Division|1987]], scoring 34 goals along the way.<ref name=fsgers/>

In September 1987 McCoist was convicted of assault and fined £150 at [[Hamilton Sheriff Court]]. This followed an attack on a 19-year-old outside an East Kilbride nightclub in the early hours of 5 December 1986. A verdict of not proven was returned against [[Ted McMinn]] and [[Iain Durrant]] in relation to the incident.<ref name=fine>[http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Souness+broke+off+our+big+title+party+to+fine+me+pounds+1500%3B+SAYS...-a060263696 Souness broke off our big title party to fine me pounds 1500; SAYS IAN DURRANT] Daily Record, 8 April 1998</ref><ref>Footballer fined 150 pounds for assault, ''The Guardian'', 25 September 1987</ref> McCoist and Durrant were each fined £1,500 by Rangers.<ref name=fine/>

McCoist's tally of 31 goals in 1987–88<ref name=fsgers/> could not prevent Celtic regaining the league title and, although Rangers recaptured their crown in [[1988–89 Scottish Premier Division|1988–89]], McCoist played only 19 games. That title win was the first of [[Nine in a row|nine-in-a-row]], but McCoist found himself in and out of the first team for the first three of those successes. During the [[1990–91 Rangers F.C. season|1990–91]] season, [[Mo Johnston]] and new signing [[Mark Hateley]] were the preferred front pairing, and when McCoist attended the [[Cheltenham Festival]] when the players were given free time prior to back-to-back games against Celtic, he was dropped from the match squad by Souness and forced to apologise, for breaching team discipline, in a press conference. He returned to the team for the second of the matches after Hateley was sent off in the first, but Rangers lost both without scoring and his future at the club seemed uncertain.<ref name="Legend"/>

When [[Walter Smith]] took over from Souness in April 1991, McCoist returned to the fore and came back from a [[hernia]] on the final day of the season as the club won the title.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36263204 |title=Rangers and Aberdeen's epic duel for the 1991 Scottish title – 25 years ago|date=11 May 2016|access-date=1 December 2021|work=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref><ref name=prem91>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13030001.FLASHBACK__1991_______Mark_Walters_and_Scott_Booth_recall_their_part_in_Smith___s_maiden_final_day_triumph_walters_BOOTH/|title=Flashback: 1991, Mark Walters and Scott Booth recall their part in Smith's maiden final-day triumph|date=14 May 2011|access-date=1 December 2021|newspaper=[[The Herald (Scotland)|The Herald]]}}</ref> Despite starting the next season on the bench, due to further minor injuries, McCoist won both Players' Player of the Year and the Sportswriters' award after scoring 34 times in the league during season [[1991–92 in Scottish football|1991–92]],<ref name=fsgers/> forming an effective partnership with Hateley (Johnston had since left the club) as Rangers completed a domestic [[Double (association football)|double]]. Those goals won him the [[European Golden Shoe|European Golden Boot]] – the first time a Scot had won the award – ensuring his position with two long-range strikes in the final fixture of the season away to Aberdeen,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tFeGBG3mBg| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211113/4tFeGBG3mBg| archive-date=2021-11-13 | url-status=live|title=Ally McCoist's Golden Boot goals against Aberdeen, season 91–92|via=YouTube|access-date=27 August 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> a match he later admitted he had barely been in a condition to play, having spent the previous night drinking with students in the team hotel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2305859/King-Walters-blue-blood-set-to-decide-his-destiny.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2305859/King-Walters-blue-blood-set-to-decide-his-destiny.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title='King Walter's' blue blood set to decide his destiny|work=Daily Telegraph|date=10 January 2007|access-date=27 August 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He had scored the only goal of the Scottish Cup semi-final, an [[Old Firm]] meeting in which Rangers played 85 minutes with only ten men,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-rangers-star-david-robertson-10251859|title=Former Rangers star David Robertson: I was meant to make Joe Miller's hands go up his sleeves but I went too far and broke his ribs|publisher=Daily Record|date=19 April 2017|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> and rounded off the season with the decisive goal in the [[1992 Scottish Cup final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/13279153.NOW_YOU_KNOW__Rangers_played_Premier_clubs_in_each_round_of_Scottish_Cup/|work=[[Evening Times]]|title=Now you know: Rangers played Premier clubs in each round of Scottish Cup|date=24 April 2014|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Regarding the Golden Boot, McCoist joked: "There was some wee Romanian guy. You know what it's like: I think he needed to score nine in the last game of the season to beat me. I think he got eight. It was one of those ones. I think he scored his seventh in the 98th minute and scored his eighth in the 114th minute. You're never sure with that mob."<ref name=open/>

He repeated that scoring feat a year later, in [[1992–93 Rangers F.C. season|1992–93]], with the same goal tally in the Premier Division, despite missing the last seven matches of the season after breaking his leg playing for [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] in April.<ref name="Rangers: The Complete Record">{{cite book |author1=Bob Ferrier |author2=Robert McElroy |title=Rangers: The Complete Record | publisher=Breedon Books| year=2005| isbn=1-85983-481-7}}</ref><ref name="Ally McCoist & Rangers: A long association as player and manager"/><ref name=lifetimes/> He also missed the [[1993 Scottish Cup final]] (having scored the winner in the semi-final to put Rangers through) but still scored a career-best 49 goals from 52 appearances overall for the campaign.<ref name=fsgers/>

After a six-month absence, he returned from the injury by coming off the bench to score an overhead kick to win the [[1993 Scottish League Cup final]] against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]].<ref name="Ally McCoist & Rangers: A long association as player and manager"/><ref name=lc93>{{cite web|url=https://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/on-this-day-league-cup-1993/|title=On This Day: League Cup 1993|publisher=Rangers F.C.|date=24 October 2016|access-date=11 November 2017|archive-date=11 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111041632/https://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/on-this-day-league-cup-1993/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

As for McCoist's renowned strike partnership with Hateley, the Englishman said: "Alistair was the perfect partner for me. As a finisher, he was an unbelievable goal scorer. He linked with me. All the goal scorer does is he looks at the leader of the line and makes sure he's offset, fifteen yards away. It was a great partnership"<ref name=opengoal>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxYnPCuQeYg "MARK HATELEY | Open Goal Meets... Former Rangers, England, AC Milan & Monaco Striker"] – Open Goal, [[YouTube]], 29 November 2021</ref>

His appearances were limited over the next two seasons as a result of other niggling injuries (37 games and 12 goals, less than his typical output for one campaign), and also had to compete with a string of new signings between 1993 and 1995, including [[Gordon Durie]] and [[Brian Laudrup]], for the forward positions.

After recovering his fitness, he played more regularly in the [[1995–96 Rangers F.C. season|1995–96 season]], scoring 16 league goals and in an Old Firm Scottish Cup semi-final victory (as he had done in 1992 and would again in 1998),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/15238589.Past_meetings__Celtic_without_a_Scottish_Cup_semi_final_win_over_Rangers_since_1925/|title=Past meetings: Celtic without a Scottish Cup semi-final win over Rangers since 1925|date=21 April 2017|work=Evening Times|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> though he again missed the resulting final. A tenth Premier Division winner's medal (the completion of nine-in-a-row) and a ninth [[1996 Scottish League Cup final|League Cup win]] (scoring twice)<ref name=lc96>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-rangers-revel-in-records-1354109.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-rangers-revel-in-records-1354109.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Football: Rangers revel in records|date= 25 November 1996|work=The Independent|access-date=11 November 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name=lifetimes/> followed in [[1996–97 Rangers F.C. season|1996–97]]. His last appearance in a Rangers jersey came in the [[1998 Scottish Cup final]] in which he scored during a 2–1 defeat by [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]].<ref>{{Cite news |first=Calum |last=Philip |title=Scottish Cup Final: Stage of dramatic Hearts |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-scottish-cup-final-stage-of-dramatic-hearts-1158932.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-scottish-cup-final-stage-of-dramatic-hearts-1158932.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Independent|publisher=Independent News & Media |location=London |date=17 May 1998 |access-date=20 March 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

At Rangers, McCoist became the club's record goalscorer, netting 355 goals in all competitions.<ref name=lifetimes/> In addition to this, he holds the club record for number of league goals scored and the number of [[Scottish League Cup]] goals scored (with 251 and 54, respectively). He also held the title for the most goals scored by a player in [[UEFA|European]] competitions (21), until his total was overtaken by [[Alfredo Morelos]].<ref name=fsgers/> McCoist is also third in the all-time appearance table for Rangers, having made 581 appearances for the club.

Reflecting on his time at Rangers in 2018, McCoist said: "My extended family was those boys that I worked with and played with and coached and managed and worked under. It was the greatest experience of my life and I was very, very privileged to play there, coach there and manage there. It was a dream come true."<ref name=open/>

=== Kilmarnock ===
McCoist finished his career at [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]], where he spent three seasons alongside long-time Rangers teammate Ian Durrant. After recovering from another broken leg in 1999 (sustained in a match against Rangers)<ref name=lifetimes/> during the last months of his ''Killie'' spell, he was an unused substitute in the [[2001 Scottish League Cup final]] defeat to Celtic, then had a penalty saved by [[Stefan Klos]] at [[Rugby Park]] in what proved to be his final match against his old club.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://rangers.co.uk/news/match-report/2000-01/kilmarnock-1-2-rangers/ |title=Kilmarnock 1–2 Rangers|publisher=Rangers F.C.|date=11 April 2001 |access-date=23 July 2018}}</ref> He was denied a cameo appearance from the bench at Ibrox by his manager [[Bobby Williamson]] a few weeks later as Kilmarnock were already losing heavily – instead he received an ovation from supporters on the field after the final whistle.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://rangers.co.uk/news/match-report/2000-01/rangers-5-1-kilmarnock/ |title=Rangers 5–1 Kilmarnock|publisher=Rangers F.C.|date=12 May 2001 |access-date=23 July 2018}}</ref>

His final game at the age of 38 was at home to Celtic on the last day of the [[2000–01 Scottish Premier League|SPL]] campaign on 20 May 2001, a 1–0 win which enabled Kilmarnock to qualify for the following season's [[2001–02 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/k/kilmarnock/1341494.stm |title=McCoist takes final bow |publisher=BBC Sport |date=20 May 2001 |access-date=11 February 2010}}</ref> Coincidentally, McCoist was substituted off in that match while fellow striker [[Kris Boyd]] came off the bench to make his debut; he too went on to be become the club's joint-second league goalscorer of all time, level with [[Eddie Morrison]] on 121 goals.<ref name=lifetimes/>

===International===
====Age-group teams====
McCoist appeared ten times for the Scotland national under-18 football team. He made his debut in a European Under-18 Championship qualifier against Iceland, netting the only goal of the game after 19 minutes. He followed this up by scoring in the return leg, a 3–1 victory which secured Scotland's qualification for the following summer's European Under-18 Championships.

He found the net again in his third appearance, a 3–1 victory over Northern Ireland. His next three appearances came in the prestigious Monaco Youth Tournament, a 1–0 defeat to West Germany, a 2–0 victory over Switzerland and a 1–1 draw with France taking his tally to five goals in six appearances.

McCoist was then selected for Scotland's semi-professional side for a four-team tournament in the Netherlands; however, he failed to make an appearance.

At the European Under-18 finals, Scotland found themselves in a group with Austria, Spain and defending Under-18 champions England. McCoist started all three games as Scotland defeated both Austria and England 1–0, with McCoist netting the winner against the Auld Enemy, meaning the final group game against the Spanish would decide the group. McCoist scored with a free-kick in a 1–1 draw. This result saw Scotland eliminated on goal-difference.

====Full team====
McCoist made his [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] debut, aged 23, on 29 April 1986 in a goalless friendly match against the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]].<ref>[http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/international_fixture_details.cfm?page=823&matchID=57882 "Netherlands 0–0 Scotland"] Scottish FA</ref>

He started one game at the [[1990 FIFA World Cup|1990 World Cup]] in Italy (coming on as a late substitute in the other [[1990 FIFA World Cup Group C|group games]])<ref name=lifetimes/> after being an integral part of the [[1990 FIFA World Cup qualification|qualification bid]].

In March 1993, he broke a leg against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] in a disastrous [[1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA – Group 1)|qualifying match]] for the next World Cup (Scotland lost 5–0 and failed to progress).<ref name="Ally McCoist & Rangers: A long association as player and manager"/><ref name=lifetimes/>

He captained Scotland once, against [[Australia men's national soccer team|Australia]] on 27 March 1996. He went on to score the winner after 55 minutes in a 1–0 win at [[Hampden Park]].<ref>[http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/international_fixture_details.cfm?page=823&matchID=57908 "Scotland 1–0 Australia"] Scottish FA</ref><ref name=lifetimes/>

McCoist scored one major tournament goal: a long-range drive at [[UEFA Euro 1996]] against [[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]], which was also his last goal for his country;<ref name="Ally McCoist & Rangers: A long association as player and manager"/><ref name=lifetimes/> he had started all three of Scotland's matches at [[UEFA Euro 1992]] but failed to score, and was not selected in the squad for the [[1998 FIFA World Cup|1998 World Cup]] despite having scored 16 goals during the preceding season. "I was devastated. It broke my heart. It really did. I remember getting the news down in London that <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Craig Brown (footballer, born 1940)|Craig Brown]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> wasn't taking me and I [[crying|greeted]] my eyes out. I still think it was a massive mistake. I certainly don't think I would have played ninety minutes in all the games, but if we'd needed a goal, I was still probably our best chance. That was the biggest disappointment in my career, not going. Obviously I have spoken to Craig since, and he admits it was a mistake now. And I do appreciate him for saying that. It doesn't soften the blow that I didn't go, but it backs my own theory up that I ''should'' have gone."<ref name=open2>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Yw2pqrXAo "Si Ferry Meets... Ally McCoist – Scotland Special"] – YouTube, published 6 September 2018</ref>

He made his last two appearances for Scotland after moving from Rangers to Kilmarnock in summer 1998, with his final outing a 3–2 victory over [[Estonia national football team|Estonia]] in October of that year. McCoist is Scotland's fifth-highest scorer, with 19 goals from his 61 [[Cap (sports)|caps]].<ref name=lifetimes/>

==Managerial career==

[[File:SPLTrophy McCoist crop.jpg|thumb|200px|McCoist celebrating with the [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]] trophy in 2009]]
McCoist joined the Scotland coaching staff under his former manager at Rangers, Walter Smith, in 2004. He turned down the managerial position at [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]] in 2006 as he wanted a job nearer his Glasgow home.<ref name="McCoist factfile">[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2305887/Ally-McCoist-Factfile.html "Ally McCoist Factfile"] The Telegraph, 10 January 2007</ref>

===Rangers===

====Smith's assistant (2007–11)====
McCoist returned to Rangers as an assistant manager to Walter Smith in January 2007.<ref name="Rangers appointment">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/6233237.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Smith appointed boss of Rangers|date=10 January 2007}}</ref> After Rangers' victory over [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] in the [[2008 Scottish Cup final]], Smith revealed that McCoist had been in charge of the team for the entire cup campaign.<ref>[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11781_3609816,00.html "Smith in McCoist revelation"] Sky Sports, 25 May 2008</ref> "Obviously, Walter had me in mind for the manager's position when he stepped down, and for a couple of the Scottish Cup runs he let me take the team. I'd do the preparation and the training, but obviously he'd be there. I'd do the team talk, all that kind of stuff."<ref name=open/>

The duo also guided Rangers to the final of that year's [[2008 UEFA Cup final|UEFA Cup]], in which they lost 2–0 to [[FC Zenit Saint Petersburg|Zenit Saint Petersburg]].

On 22 February 2011 he was announced as the new Rangers manager, with effect from June 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8705050.stm |title=McCoist thrilled with future role as Rangers boss |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 May 2010}}</ref>

====2011–12 season====
Businessman [[Craig Whyte]] bought out [[David Murray (Scottish businessman)|Sir David Murray]] as Rangers' majority shareholder in May 2011. Whyte said he was proud to be the owner of Rangers and pledged to invest £25 million into transfers, over five years.<ref name=KeepTogether>{{cite news |url= http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2011/05/10/new-rangers-owner-craig-whyte-wants-to-keep-together-as-much-of-current-squad-as-he-can-86908-23119918/|title=New Rangers owner Craig Whyte wants to keep together as much of current squad as he can |date=10 May 2011|publisher=Daily Record|access-date=12 May 2011}}</ref>

McCoist's first competitive game in charge of Rangers came on 23 July 2011, a 1–1 draw at home to [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] on the opening day of the [[2011–12 Scottish Premier League|2011–12 SPL]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14242065 |title=Rangers 1–1 Hearts |publisher=BBC Sport |date=23 July 2011 }}</ref> After the game McCoist complained to [[BBC Scotland]] about a report that he argued misrepresented his view on violence after Old Firm derbies and the cost of policing the matches. The BBC stood by the report but upheld the complaint about the way the piece had been edited. On Tuesday 26 July 2011, the BBC issued an apology to McCoist and he, in turn, dropped his ban on speaking to them.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/14299133.stm|title=BBC Radio Scotland to cover Rangers v Malmo tie|date=26 July 2011|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=26 July 2011}}</ref> In April 2011, McCoist had called for Rangers supporters who sung offensive chants to be arrested.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13127427.stm |title=Gers assistant Ally McCoist wants chant fans arrested |publisher=BBC Sport |date=19 April 2011 }}</ref>

McCoist took charge of his first European game on 26 July 2011 at home to [[Sweden|Swedish]] side [[Malmö FF]] in the first leg of a [[2011–12 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League third round qualifier]], losing 1–0 to suffer his first defeat as Rangers manager.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14283932 |title=Rangers 0–1 Malmo |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 July 2011 }}</ref> His first win came on 30 July, away to St Johnstone with a 2–0 scoreline, goals coming from [[Nikica Jelavić]] and [[Steven Naismith]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14321296 |title=St Johnstone 0–2 Rangers |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 July 2011 }}</ref> McCoist's first [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] campaign ended at the first hurdle after drawing 1–1 away to Malmo in the Third qualifying round second leg, losing 2–1 on aggregate and having [[Madjid Bougherra]] and [[Steven Whittaker]] sent off.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14321323 |title=Malmo 1–1 Rangers (agg 2–1) |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 August 2011 }}</ref> Despite dropping into the [[2011–12 UEFA Europa League|Europa League]], McCoist's first European campaign as Rangers manager ended early after another defeat over two legs in the play-off round by [[NK Maribor]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14569511 |title=Rangers 1–1 NK Maribor (agg 2–3) |publisher=BBC Sport |date=25 August 2011 }}</ref>

McCoist made a promising start to his first SPL campaign as manager, with Rangers topping the SPL after the first five fixtures and conceding only one goal. His first Old Firm match as manager was a 4–2 win over Celtic at Ibrox,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14869908 |title=Rangers 4–2 Celtic |publisher=BBC Sport |date=18 September 2011 }}</ref> but his side were shocked by First Division side [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]] in the League Cup a few days later.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14910198 |title=Falkirk 3–2 Rangers |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 September 2011 }}</ref> McCoist suffered a fourth cup competition exit of the season on 5 February 2012, in a 2–0 defeat at home to [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] in the [[2011–12 Scottish Cup|Scottish Cup]] fifth round.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16778861 |title=Rangers 0–2 Dundee Utd |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 February 2012 }}</ref>

Despite being within four points of Celtic at the top of the table in February, having been fifteen points clear of their arch rivals at one stage,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/15504383 |title=Rangers 3–1 Dundee Utd |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 November 2011 }}</ref> Rangers' SPL title challenge was virtually ended after the club entered administration on 14 February 2012 and was docked ten points as a consequence.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17032099 |title=Rangers' 10-point deduction confirmed by SPL |publisher=BBC Sport |date=14 February 2012 }}</ref> McCoist was able to see out the season with Rangers finishing in second place despite the points deduction.

====2012–13 season====
Following the rejection of a company voluntary arrangement by HM Revenue & Customs, the business and assets of the company running Rangers were sold to a consortium led by [[Charles Green (businessman)|Charles Green]]. McCoist decided to stay after talks with Green. McCoist then worked alongside Green as the club were placed in the [[Scottish Third Division]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18813407 |title=Rangers: Charles Green accepts Division Three vote |work=BBC Sport |date=13 July 2012 }}</ref>

Rangers won the Third Division championship and promotion to the third tier.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rangers star Lee McCulloch hails third division win as his 'favourite' title |url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/div-3-2.196/rangers-star-lee-mcculloch-hails-third-division-win-as-his-favourite-title-1.80797 |location=Dundee |work=The Courier |date=1 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404004451/http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/div-3-2.196/rangers-star-lee-mcculloch-hails-third-division-win-as-his-favourite-title-1.80797 |archive-date=4 April 2013}}</ref> They exited the [[2011–12 Scottish Challenge Cup|Scottish Challenge Cup]] by losing to [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] in a penalty shoot-out.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19629218 |title=Ramsdens Cup: Rangers 2–2 Queen of the South (3–4 pens) |work=BBC Sport |date=18 September 2012 }}</ref> They defeated [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] in the League Cup, but lost 3–0 to Inverness in the quarter-finals at Ibrox. Rangers also suffered a 3–0 defeat in the Scottish Cup, against [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] at Tannadice.

====2013–14 season====
Rangers won the [[Scottish League One]] championship and promotion to the second tier, as they became the first Rangers side in 115 years to go an entire league season unbeaten. They also progressed to the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup, but lost 3–1 to [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] at Ibrox. Rangers reached the [[2014 Scottish Challenge Cup final]], but lost 1–0 after extra time to [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]] at [[Easter Road]]. They suffered a first-round defeat in the Scottish League Cup at [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Forfar 2 Rangers 1|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23474801|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref>

====2014–15 season====
Rangers fell behind [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] in the [[2014–15 Scottish Championship]] as they lost 2–1 at home and 2–0 away to the Edinburgh club. Rangers progressed to the semi-finals of the [[2014–15 Scottish League Cup]], but suffered a defeat in the [[2014–15 Scottish Challenge Cup]] against [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]. McCoist submitted formal notice of his intention to resign as manager in December 2014 and began serving a 12-month notice period.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30451727 |title=Rangers: Ally McCoist 'still committed' after handing in notice |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 December 2014 |access-date=11 September 2015}}</ref> Later in December, McCoist left his position with Rangers and was placed on [[gardening leave]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30571507 |title=Ally McCoist: Rangers manager leaves club & on gardening leave |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 December 2014 |access-date=11 September 2015 |first=Chris |last=McLaughlin}}</ref> This continued until September 2015, when McCoist and Rangers agreed to terminate his contract.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34211117 |title=Rangers & Ally McCoist reach contract termination agreement |publisher=BBC Sport |date=10 September 2015 |access-date=11 September 2015}}</ref>

==Media career==
McCoist is also known for his television work. He was a team captain on the [[BBC]]'s ''[[A Question of Sport]]'' from 1996 to 2007 with his rival captains being [[John Parrott]], [[Frankie Dettori]] and [[Matt Dawson]], making a record 363 appearances on the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/question_of_sport/qs_history/3042810.stm|title=Question of sport history|date=23 November 2008 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=11 December 2012}}</ref> Having been passed over for Scotland's [[1998 World Cup]] squad, McCoist was recruited to the BBC's punditry team for the tournament, where he proved a popular addition.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jyGtDwAAQBAJ&dq=ally+mccoist+1998+bbc+world+cup&pg=PT381|title=Ally McCoist - Rangers Legend|date=October 2009 |publisher=John Blake Publishing Ltd |isbn=9781843589457 |access-date=9 September 2023}}</ref>

He also co-presented a late night chat show ''McCoist and MacAulay'' for [[BBC Scotland]] from 1998 to 1999 alongside comedian [[Fred MacAulay]]. In 2001, McCoist won Sports Presenter of the Year at the [[TRIC Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1218732.stm#picture|title=TRIC Awards – Winners |work=BBC News |date=13 March 2001 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref>

In 2000, McCoist also starred in the film ''[[A Shot at Glory]]'' alongside [[Robert Duvall]], playing Jackie McQuillan, a fictional legendary ex-Celtic player.<ref name="Ally McCoist & Rangers: A long association as player and manager">{{ cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30354162 | title=Ally McCoist & Rangers: A long association as player and manager | publisher=BBC Sport | date=21 December 2014 }}</ref> McCoist wore a Rangers jersey under his Celtic one to keep the material off his skin.<ref name=open/>

Between 1998 and 2005, McCoist, along with [[John Motson]], appeared as a commentator for the [[FIFA (video game series)|''FIFA'' video games series]] by [[EA Sports]]. They were replaced by [[Clive Tyldesley]] and [[Andy Gray (footballer born 1955)|Andy Gray]] for ''[[FIFA 06]]''.

McCoist has been a regular [[pundit (expert)|pundit]] for [[ITV Sport]]'s football coverage. In 2010, he was a regular co-commentator for [[ESPN]] at the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010 World Cup]] working alongside [[Martin Tyler]] or [[Derek Rae]].<ref>[http://www.livesoccertv.com/article.php?article_id=868 "ESPN and ESPN Radio Commentator Assignments for 2010 FIFA World Cup"] Live Soccer TV, 26 May 2010</ref> McCoist worked for ITV during the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]], and his partnership with main commentator [[Jon Champion]] was praised by various media sources.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/jun/26/the-surprise-team-of-the-world-cup-jon-champion-and-ally-mccoist |title=The surprise team of the World Cup? Jon Champion and Ally McCoist |first=Jack |last=Seale |work=The Guardian |date=26 June 2018 |access-date=8 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/ally-mccoist-jon-champion-itv-world-cup-commentators/ |first=Adam |last=Hurrey |title=Ally McCoist and Jon Champion: World Cup 2018's commentary dream team |work=I newspaper |access-date=8 August 2018}}</ref>

From the start of the 2017–18 season McCoist worked as a studio pundit for [[BT Sport]]'s coverage of the [[SPFL]] and the [[Scottish League Cup]], appearing regularly on their coverage alongside [[Darrell Currie]], [[Chris Sutton]] and [[Stephen Craigan]]. From the 2020–21 season, [[Sky Sports]] earned exclusive rights to the SPFL, and McCoist continued to feature as a pundit on their coverage.

Since the 2019–20 season he has also been a pundit and commentator for [[Amazon Prime Video]]'s coverage of [[English Premier League]] matches.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/tv-radio/rangers-legend-ally-mccoist-signed-20944643 |first=Linda |last=Howard |title=Rangers legend Ally McCoist signed by Amazon to join punditry team covering English Premier League |work=Daily Record |access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

==Awards==
On 10 June 1994, McCoist was awarded the [[Member of the Order of the British Empire]] (MBE) for services to football.<ref>{{cite web|title=McCoist MBE scores in honours list|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12689152.McCoist_MBE_scores_in_honours_list/|website=www.heraldscotland.com|access-date=14 November 2017}}</ref> He was inducted into the [[Scottish Sports Hall of Fame#Football|Scottish Sports Hall of Fame]] in 2007 and is also a member of the [[Scottish Football Hall of Fame]]. McCoist was inducted into the [[Scotland national football team roll of honour]] in March 1996, when he was awarded his 50th international cap.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/scot-intres2001.html |title=Scotland – International Matches 1996–2001 |date=14 April 2016 |access-date=10 June 2016 |first1=Alan |last1=Brown |first2=Gabriele |website=[[RSSSF]] |last2=Tossani}}</ref> McCoist was appointed [[Officer of the Order of the British Empire]] (OBE) in the [[2024 Birthday Honours]] for services to association football and to broadcasting.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6669879843c77d8616f76033/Birthday_Honours_List_2024.pdf |title=Awards for Birthday Honours List 2024}}</ref>

==Personal life==
A lifelong Rangers fan, McCoist attended his first Old Firm fixture as a ten-year-old on 5 May 1973. It was Rangers' [[1972–73 Scottish Cup|3–2 Scottish Cup final victory]] in front of 122,714 spectators at [[Hampden Park]].<ref name=open2/>

McCoist's first wife was Allison. After meeting in 1981, they married in 1990 and divorced in 2004. The marriage produced three sons: Alexander, Argyll and Mitchell. He has two more sons (Arran and Harris) with his second wife, Vivien.<ref>[https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-boss-ally-mccoist-flies-3598809 "Rangers boss Ally McCoist flies to New York for secret wedding and marries long term partner Vivien"] – ''Daily Record'', 24 May 2014</ref>

During the [[2014 Scottish independence referendum]], McCoist was a supporter of the [[Better Together (campaign)|Better Together]] against [[Scottish independence]].<ref name="football">{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/independence-referendum-football-legends-unite-4173636 |title=Independence referendum: Football legends unite to back Better Together campaign |work=Daily Record |first=Torcuil |last=Crichton |accessdate=8 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906203231/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/independence-referendum-football-legends-unite-4173636 |archive-date=6 September 2014 }}</ref>

McCoist had an extramarital affair with the actress [[Patsy Kensit]], which was cited in divorce proceedings from his first wife.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ally's affair with Patsy to cost him £2M (plus £4,000 a month)|last1=Philp|first1=Myra|date=24 January 2004|work=Daily Express|last2=Palmer|first2=Richard}}</ref> It is said the affair developed from a pre-existing friendship when McCoist was in London filming ITV's [[The Premiership (TV programme)|''The Premiership'']] football highlights show.<ref>{{Cite news|title=I was a fool to love Patsy, says sad Ally|last1=Philp|first1=Myra|date=28 September 2001|work=Daily Express|last2=Myers|first2=Mel}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Playing===
====Club====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref>{{cite web|title=Ally McCoist|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=5014|publisher=Soccerbase|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ally McCoist|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/14020/Ally_Mccoist.html|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ally McCoist|url=http://www.thestatcat.co.uk/Player.aspx?PlayerID=545|publisher=The Stat Cat|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref><ref name=fsgers>{{cite web|title=Rangers player McCoist, Ally|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/rangers/player.php?playerid=1305|website=FitbaStats|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref>
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National cup
!colspan="2"|League cup
!colspan="2"|Continental
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
|[[1978–79 Scottish First Division|1978–79]]
|rowspan="4"|[[Scottish Football League First Division|Scottish First Division]]
|4||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||4||0
|-
|[[1979–80 Scottish First Division|1979–80]]
|15||0||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||16||0
|-
|[[1980–81 Scottish First Division|1980–81]]
|38||22||3||1||2||0||colspan="2"|–||43||23
|-
|[[1981–82 Scottish First Division|1981–82]]
|0||0||0||0||5||4||colspan="2"|–||5||4
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!57||22||4||1||7||4||0||0||68||27
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]]
|[[1981–82 Football League|1981–82]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Football League First Division|First Division]]
|28||2||3||0||1||0||colspan="2"|–||32||2
|-
|[[1982–83 Football League|1982–83]]
|28||6||1||0||4||1||colspan="2"|–||33||7
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!56||8||4||0||5||1||0!!0!!65||9
|-
|rowspan="16"|[[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
|[[1983–84 Rangers F.C. season|1983–84]]
|rowspan="15"|[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]
|30||8||4||3||10||9||3||0||47||20
|-
|[[1984–85 Rangers F.C. season|1984–85]]
|25||12||3||0||6||5||4||1||38||18
|-
|[[1985–86 Rangers F.C. season|1985–86]]
|33||25||1||1||4||1||2||0||40||27
|-
|[[1986–87 Rangers F.C. season|1986–87]]
|44||34||1||0||5||2||6||2||56||38
|-
|[[1987–88 Rangers F.C. season|1987–88]]
|40||31||2||1||5||6||6||4||53||42
|-
|[[1988–89 Rangers F.C. season|1988–89]]
|19||9||8||5||4||4||2||0||33||18
|-
|[[1989–90 Rangers F.C. season|1989–90]]
|34||14||2||0||4||4||colspan="2"|–||40||18
|-
|[[1990–91 Rangers F.C. season|1990–91]]
|26||11||2||1||4||3||4||3||36||18
|-
|[[1991–92 Rangers F.C. season|1991–92]]
|38||34||5||4||4||1||2||0||49||39
|-
|[[1992–93 Rangers F.C. season|1992–93]]
|34||34||4||5||5||8||9||2||52||49
|-
|[[1993–94 Rangers F.C. season|1993–94]]
|21||7||6||3||1||1||colspan="2"|–||28||11
|-
|[[1994–95 Rangers F.C. season|1994–95]]
|9||1||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||9||1
|-
|[[1995–96 Rangers F.C. season|1995–96]]
|25||16||2||1||4||3||6||0||37||20
|-
|[[1996–97 Rangers F.C. season|1996–97]]
|25||10||3||1||3||3||6||6||37||20
|-
|[[1997–98 Rangers F.C. season|1997–98]]
|15||5||4||4||3||4||4||3||26||16
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!418||251||47||29||62||54||54||21||581||355
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]
|[[1998–99 Kilmarnock F.C. season|1998–99]]
|rowspan="3"|[[Scottish Premier League]]
|26||7||1||0||2||1||colspan="2"|–||29||8
|-
|[[1999–2000 Kilmarnock F.C. season|1999–2000]]
|9||1||0||0||1||2||2||0||12||3
|-
|[[2000–01 Kilmarnock F.C. season|2000–01]]
|18||1||2||0||2||2||colspan="2"|–||22||3
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!53||9||3||0||5||5||2||0||63||14
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!584||290||58||30||79||64||56||21||777||405
|}

====International====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="13"|[[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]<ref>{{SFA profile|1340}}</ref>
|1986||2||0
|-
|1987||6||3
|-
|1988||5||0
|-
|1989||6||2
|-
|1990||10||3
|-
|1991||4||2
|-
|1992||11||3
|-
|1993||2||2
|-
|1994||colspan="2"|—
|-
|1995||3||2
|-
|1996||7||2
|-
|1997||3||0
|-
|1998||2||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!61!!19
|}

:''Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each McCoist goal''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scotland: McCoist, Ally 1987–88|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotland/player_games.php?playerid=932&page=10|publisher=FitbaStats|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Scotland: McCoist, Ally 1988–89|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotland/player_games.php?playerid=932&page=9|publisher=FitbaStats|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Scotland: McCoist, Ally 1989–90|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotland/player_games.php?playerid=932&page=8|publisher=FitbaStats|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Scotland: McCoist, Ally 1990–91|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotland/player_games.php?playerid=932&page=7|publisher=FitbaStats|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Scotland: McCoist, Ally 1991–92|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotland/player_games.php?playerid=932&page=6|publisher=FitbaStats|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Scotland: McCoist, Ally 1992–93|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotland/player_games.php?playerid=932&page=5|publisher=FitbaStats|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Scotland: McCoist, Ally 1995–96|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotland/player_games.php?playerid=932&page=4|publisher=FitbaStats|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Ally McCoist
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col" data-sort-type="date"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Cap
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
|align="center"|1
|rowspan="2"|9 September 1987||rowspan="2"|[[Hampden Park]], [[Glasgow]], Scotland||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"|7||rowspan="2"|{{fb|Hungary}}||align="center"|1–0||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"|2–0||rowspan="2"|[[Friendly (association football)|Friendly]]
|-
|align="center"|2
|align="center"|2–0
|-
|align="center"|3
|14 October 1987||Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland||align="center"|8||{{fb|Belgium}}||align="center"|1–0||align="center"|2–0||[[UEFA Euro 1988 qualifying Group 7|UEFA Euro 1988 qualifying]]
|-
|align="center"|4
|26 April 1989||Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland||align="center"|15||{{fb|Cyprus|1960}}||align="center"|2–1||align="center"|2–1||[[1990 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 5|1990 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
|align="center"|5
|15 November 1989||Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland||align="center"|19||{{fb|Norway}}||align="center"|1–0||align="center"|1–1||1990 FIFA World Cup qualification
|-
|align="center"|6
|16 May 1990||[[Pittodrie Stadium]], [[Aberdeen]], Scotland||align="center"|21||{{fb|Egypt}}||align="center"|1–2||align="center"|1–3||Friendly
|-
|align="center"|7
|12 September 1990||Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland||align="center"|27||{{fb|Romania}}||align="center"|2–1||align="center"|2–1||[[UEFA Euro 1992 qualifying Group 2|UEFA Euro 1992 qualifying]]
|-
|align="center"|8
|14 November 1990||[[Vasil Levski National Stadium]], [[Sofia]], Bulgaria||align="center"|29||{{fb|Bulgaria|1971}}||align="center"|1–0||align="center"|1–1||UEFA Euro 1992 qualifying
|-
|align="center"|9
|11 September 1991||[[Wankdorf Stadion]], [[Bern]], Switzerland||align="center"|32||{{fb|Switzerland}}||align="center"|2–2||align="center"|2–2||UEFA Euro 1992 qualifying
|-
|align="center"|10
|13 November 1991||Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland||align="center"|33||{{fb|San Marino|1862}}||align="center"|4–0||align="center"|4–0||UEFA Euro 1992 qualifying
|-
|align="center"|11
|19 February 1992||Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland||align="center"|34||{{fb|Northern Ireland}}||align="center"|1–0||align="center"|1–0||Friendly
|-
|align="center"|12
|20 May 1992||[[Varsity Stadium]], [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], Canada||align="center"|37||{{fb|Canada}}||align="center"|2–1||align="center"|3–1||Friendly
|-
|align="center"|13
|9 September 1992||Wankdorf Stadion, Bern, Switzerland||align="center"|42||{{fb|Switzerland}}||align="center"|1–1||align="center"|1–3||[[1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA – Group 1)|1994 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
|align="center"|14
|rowspan="2"|17 February 1993||rowspan="2"|[[Ibrox Stadium]], Glasgow, Scotland||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"|45||rowspan="2"|{{fb|Malta}}||align="center"|1–0||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"|3–0||rowspan="2"|1994 FIFA World Cup qualification
|-
|align="center"|15
|align="center"|2–0
|-
|align="center"|16
|16 August 1995||Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland||align="center"|47||{{fb|Greece}}||align="center"|1–0||align="center"|1–0||[[UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying Group 8|UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying]]
|-
|align="center"|17
|15 November 1995||Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland||align="center"|49||{{fb|San Marino|1862}}||align="center"|3–0||align="center"|5–0||UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying
|-
|align="center"|18
|27 March 1996||Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland||align="center"|50||{{fb|Australia}}||align="center"|1–0||align="center"|1–0||Friendly
|-
|align="center"|19
|18 June 1996||[[Villa Park]], [[Birmingham]], England||align="center"|54||{{fb|Switzerland}}||align="center"|1–0||align="center"|1–0||[[UEFA Euro 1996 Group A|UEFA Euro 1996]]
|}

===Managerial record===
{{updated|24 December 2014}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|+ Managerial record by team and tenure
|-
! rowspan="2" |Team
! rowspan="2" |Nat
! rowspan="2" |From
! rowspan="2"|To
! colspan="5" |Record
!rowspan=2|{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
!{{Tooltip|G|Games managed}}
!{{Tooltip|W|Games won}}
!{{Tooltip|D|Games drawn}}
!{{Tooltip|L|Games lost}}
!{{Tooltip|Win %|Winning percentage}}
|-
|align="left"|[[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
|align="center"|{{flagicon|SCO}}
|align="center"|1 June 2011
|align="center"|21 December 2014
{{WDL|167|121|22|24}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=2376 |title=Managers: Ally McCoist|website=Soccerbase |publisher=Centurycomm |access-date=7 August 2019}}</ref>
|-
| colspan=4 | '''Career Total'''
{{WDLtot|167|121|22|24}}
!—
|}

==Honours==
<ref name="Hayes 2007 58">{{cite book |last=Hayes |first=Dean |date=2007 |title=Rangers 100 Heroes of the modern game |publisher=Mercat Press |page=[https://archive.org/details/rangers100heroes0000haye/page/87 87] |isbn=978-1-84183-125-1 |url=https://archive.org/details/rangers100heroes0000haye/page/87 }}</ref>

===Player===
;Rangers
* [[Scottish Premier League|Scottish Premier Division]] (10): [[1986–87 in Scottish football|1986–87]], [[1988–89 in Scottish football|1988–89]], [[1989–90 in Scottish football|1989–90]], [[1990–91 in Scottish football|1990–91]], [[1991–92 in Scottish football|1991–92]], [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]], [[1993–94 in Scottish football|1993–94]], [[1994–95 in Scottish football|1994–95]], [[1995–96 in Scottish football|1995–96]], [[1996–97 in Scottish football|1996–97]]
* [[Scottish Cup]]: [[1992 Scottish Cup final|1991–92]]<ref name=lifetimes/><ref>[https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/other_football/13298097.amp/ Ally McCoist played in four Scottish Cup Finals for Rangers], Evening Times, 4 December 2014</ref><ref group=Note name=Note01/>
* [[Scottish League Cup]] (9): [[1984 Scottish League Cup final (March)|1983–84]], [[1984 Scottish League Cup final (October)|1984–85]], [[1986 Scottish League Cup final|1986–87]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thecelticwiki.com/m/page/1986-10-26%3A+Celtic+1-2+Rangers%2C+League+Cup+Final|newspaper=The Glasgow Herald (scan hosted at 'The Celtic Wiki') |date=27 October 1987 |title=Bad advert for football mars a classic cup final |first=Jim |last=Reynolds |access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> [[1987 Scottish League Cup final|1987–88]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19871026&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|newspaper=The Glasgow Herald |date=26 October 1987 |page=9 |title=Spot-on Rangers earn the cheers |first=Jim |last=Reynolds |access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> [[1988 Scottish League Cup final|1988–89]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/15279128.NOW_YOU_KNOW__Ally_McCoist_double_helped_Rangers_defeat_Aberdeen_3_2_in_1988_League_Cup_Final/|work=[[Evening Times]]|title=Now you know: Ally McCoist double helped Rangers defeat Aberdeen 3–2 in 1988 League Cup Final|date=10 May 2017 |access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> [[1990 Scottish League Cup final|1990–91]],<ref>{{cite news|title=1990/91 – Rangers 2–1 Celtic (aet)|date=14 March 2009 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/7943599.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> [[1992 Scottish League Cup final|1992–93]],<ref>{{Cite news |first=David |last=McKinney |title=Football: Smith's slip gives Rangers the prize |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-smiths-slip-gives-rangers-the-prize-1559752.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-smiths-slip-gives-rangers-the-prize-1559752.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Independent |location=London |date=26 October 1992 |access-date=11 November 2017 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[1993 Scottish League Cup final|1993–94]],<ref name=lc93/> [[1996 Scottish League Cup final|1996–97]]<ref name=lc96/>
'''Individual'''
* [[European Golden Shoe]] (2): [[1992 in association football|1991–92]], [[1993 in association football|1992–93]]
* [[List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League top scorers#Top scorers by season|European Cup top scorer]]: [[1987–88 European Cup#Top scorers|1987–88]]
* [[Ballon d'Or]]: [[1987 Ballon d'Or|1987]] (21st place)<ref>{{cite web |last=José Luis |first=Pierrend |date=26 March 2005 |title=European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 1987 |website=[[RSSSF]] |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy87.html |access-date=24 October 2016 }}</ref>
* [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]]: [[1991–92 in Scottish football#Individual honours|1991–92]]
* [[SPFA Players' Player of the Year]]: [[1991–92 in Scottish football#Individual honours|1991–92]]
* [[BBC Scotland Sports Personality of the Year]]: 1992<ref>{{Cite news | date = 3 January 1993 | title = Golden boy | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0005278/19930103/185/0013 |url-access=subscription | access-date = 3 January 2024 | newspaper = [[Scotland on Sunday]] | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
* ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]'' Golden Shot: 1991–92, [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]]<ref>{{cite news |date=2 April 1992 |title=A CORKER |newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19920402/041/0041 |url-access=subscription |access-date=7 May 2022 |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}} {{cite news |date=15 March 1993 |title=PARTNER |newspaper=Daily Record |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19930327/063/0063 |url-access=subscription |access-date=8 May 2022 |via=British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>
* [[Scotland national football team roll of honour]]: 1996

====Notes====
{{reflist|group=Note|refs=
<ref name=Note01>appeared in matches during the Scottish Cups of [[1992–93 Scottish Cup|1992–93]] and [[1995–96 Scottish Cup|1995–96]] which Rangers won, but did not play in either final due to injury</ref>}}

===Manager===
;Rangers
* [[Scottish League One]]: [[2013–14 Scottish League One|2013–14]] (third tier)
* [[Scottish Third Division]]: [[2012–13 Scottish Third Division|2012–13]] (fourth tier)
'''Individual'''
* [[List of Scottish Premier League monthly award winners|Scottish Premier League Manager of the Month]]: [[List of Scottish Premier League monthly award winners#2011–12|September 2011]]
* [[Scottish Football League monthly awards|Scottish League Two Manager of the Month]]: [[Scottish Football League monthly awards#2012–13 season|December 2012]]
* [[Scottish Professional Football League monthly awards|Scottish League One Manager of the Month]] (2): [[Scottish Professional Football League monthly awards#2013–14|September 2013, January 2014]]

== See also ==
*[[List of footballers in Scotland by number of league appearances]] (500+)
*[[List of footballers in Scotland by number of league goals]] (200+)
*[[List of Scotland national football team captains]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
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* [https://rangers.co.uk/club/history/former-managers/ally-mccoist/ Rangers F.C. manager profile]
* [http://scottishfootballhalloffame.co.uk/ally-mccoist-1962/ Scottish Football Hall of Fame profile]
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* {{Scottish Sports Hall of Fame|ally-mccoist-mbe}}

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Henrik Larsson

2024-09-26T03:58:18Z

Daftcelt: /* 1997–2000 */Missed 2000 SLC Final

{{Short description|Swedish footballer and manager (born 1971)}}
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{{Infobox football biography
| name = Henrik Larsson
| image = Henrik Larsson in Jan 2014.jpg
| caption = Larsson in 2014
| full_name = Edward Henrik Larsson
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|9|20|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Helsingborg]], Sweden
| height = 1.77 m<ref name="PremProfile"/>
| position = [[Striker (association football)|Striker]]
| currentclub =
| youthyears1 = 1977–1988
| youthclubs1 = [[Högaborgs BK]]
| years1 = 1989–1991
| clubs1 = [[Högaborgs BK]]
| caps1 = 64
| goals1 = 23
| years2 = 1992–1993
| clubs2 = [[Helsingborgs IF]]
| caps2 = 56
| goals2 = 51
| years3 = 1993–1997
| clubs3 = [[Feyenoord]]
| caps3 = 101
| goals3 = 26
| years4 = 1997–2004
| clubs4 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| caps4 = 221
| goals4 = 174
| years5 = 2004–2006
| clubs5 = [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]]
| caps5 = 40
| goals5 = 13
| years6 = 2006–2009
| clubs6 = [[Helsingborgs IF]]
| caps6 = 84
| goals6 = 38
| years7 = 2007
| clubs7 = → [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] (loan)
| caps7 = 7
| goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2012
| clubs8 = [[Råå IF]]
| caps8 = 1
| goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2013
| clubs9 = [[Högaborgs BK]]
| caps9 = 1
| goals9 = 0
| totalcaps = 575
| totalgoals = 325
| nationalyears1 = 1992–1993
| nationalteam1 = [[Sweden national under-21 football team|Sweden U21]]
| nationalcaps1 = 12<ref name="capsandgoals">{{Cite web|title=Henrik Larsson – Spelarstatistik|url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se/spelarfakta/henrik-larsson/0a5711cd-f976-4438-80cd-9d5102798ea5/|publisher=[[Swedish Football Association]]|access-date=4 November 2023|language=sv}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
| nationalgoals1 = 4<ref name="capsandgoals"/>
| nationalyears2 = 1997
| nationalteam2 = [[Sweden national football B team|Sweden B]]
| nationalcaps2 = 1
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 1993–2009
| nationalteam3 = [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]]
| nationalcaps3 = 106
| nationalgoals3 = 37
| manageryears1 = 2010–2012
| managerclubs1 = [[Landskrona BoIS]]
| manageryears2 = 2014
| managerclubs2 = [[Falkenbergs FF]]
| manageryears3 = 2015–2016
| managerclubs3 = [[Helsingborgs IF]]
| manageryears4 = 2019
| managerclubs4 = [[Helsingborgs IF]]
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}}
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{{MedalCompetition|[[FIFA World Cup]]}}
{{Medal|3rd|[[1994 FIFA World Cup|1994 United States]]|}}
}}
'''Edward Henrik Larsson''' (born 20 September 1971) is a Swedish professional [[association football|football]] coach and former player. Playing as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]], Larsson began his career with [[Högaborgs BK]]. In 1992, he moved to [[Helsingborg IF]] where in his first season his partnership up front with [[Mats Magnusson]] helped the club win promotion to [[Allsvenskan]] after 24 seasons in the lower tiers. He moved to [[Feyenoord]] in November 1993, staying for four years before leaving in 1997 to join Scottish Premiership club Celtic. During his time in the Dutch [[Eredivisie]], he won two [[KNVB Cup]]s with Feyenoord. He also broke into the [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden national team]], and helped them finish in third place at the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]].

Often regarded as the greatest foreign import in Scottish football history,<ref>{{cite web|title=10 Greatest Foreign Imports to Play in the SPL|website=Bleacher Report|url=https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/1853339-10-greatest-foreign-imports-to-play-in-the-spl.amp.html|access-date=10 February 2022|archive-date=11 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211070942/https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/1853339-10-greatest-foreign-imports-to-play-in-the-spl.amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Wim Jansen]] signed Larsson for Scottish club [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in July 1997 for a fee of £650,000. In his first season at the club, he played a crucial role in Celtic winning their first league title in ten years. He suffered a broken leg in a [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]] tie against [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]] in 1999. Larsson came back, scoring 53 goals in a 2000–01 season that saw him win the [[European Golden Shoe]]. Larsson won four league titles in his seven years at Celtic. He also helped the team reach the [[2003 UEFA Cup final]] against [[FC Porto|Porto]], scoring both goals in a 3–2 defeat in [[Overtime (sports)|extra time]]. His 242 goals in 313 matches saw Celtic fans nickname him ''The King of Kings''. Larsson joined Barcelona in 2004, where he won two league titles and the [[2005–06 UEFA Champions League]], providing the assists for both goals in the [[2006 UEFA Champions League final|final]]. Following the expiration of his contract at Barcelona, Larsson returned to Helsingborg, although he also had a brief spell on loan at [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in early 2007. He announced his retirement from football on 20 October 2009.<ref name=LegRet>{{cite news|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/131414-celtic-legend-larsson-to-retire-from-football/|title=Celtic legend Larsson to retire from football|work=STV Sport|date=20 October 2009|access-date=20 October 2009|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003835/http://sport.stv.tv/football/131414-celtic-legend-larsson-to-retire-from-football/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Larsson played for [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]] in three [[FIFA World Cup]]s and three [[UEFA European Championship]]s, winning a bronze medal at the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]], and is a former captain of the national team. He ended his international career with 37 goals in [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|106 matches]]. He also won [[Guldbollen|the Golden Ball]] (''Guldbollen''), the annual Award for best Swedish footballer twice, first in 1998 and again in 2004, while in 2003 he was named the [[UEFA Jubilee Awards|Greatest Swedish Footballer of the Last 50 Years]] as part of the [[UEFA Jubilee Awards]]. He is also the [[List of UEFA Cup and Europa League top scorers|second all-time leading goalscorer]] in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0252-0cda386ff5c5-9baca13a1b43-1000--all-time-top-scorers/|language=en|publisher=UEFA|date=1 July 2021|access-date=19 July 2021|title=UEFA Europa League all-time top scorers}}</ref>

In 2010, Larsson began his career as a manager at the [[Superettan]] club [[Landskrona BoIS]], where he stayed for three seasons. He later managed [[Falkenbergs FF|Falkenberg]] in Allsvenskan, and he took over at Helsingborg in 2015, where his son, [[Jordan Larsson|Jordan]], was one of his players. Helsingborg were relegated to Superettan in 2016 and Larsson left the club. Three years later he made a brief return in the same role at the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/just-nu-lamnar-efter-pahopp/|title=För stort tryck mot honom och familjen|language=sv|publisher=Kvällsposten|date=23 August 2019|access-date=23 August 2019|archive-date=23 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823132526/https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/just-nu-lamnar-efter-pahopp/|url-status=live}}</ref> He served Barcelona as assistant to [[Ronald Koeman]] from August 2020 until October 2021.

==Early life==
Edward Henrik Larsson<ref>{{cite web |url=https://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=2252 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 06 de mayo de 2006, en Barcelona |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 6 May 2006, in Barcelona |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321230925/https://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=2252 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |language=es}}</ref> was born on 20 September 1971<ref>{{Hugman|23772|access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref> in [[Helsingborg]], [[Scania]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/henrik-larsson/ |title=Henrik Larsson: Profile |website=worldfootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=21 March 2021 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321231336/https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/henrik-larsson/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His father, Francisco Da Rocha, is Cape Verdean,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/may/18/uefa.sport1 |title=Signing off in style: Profile: Henrik Larsson |first=Marcus |last=Christenson |work=The Guardian |date=18 May 2003 |access-date=16 August 2009 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010534/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/may/18/uefa.sport1 |url-status=live }}</ref> and his mother, Eva Larsson, is Swedish.<ref name=BigInterview>{{cite news |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article861668.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1 |work=Times Online |title=The big interview Henrik Larsson |date=20 April 2003 |access-date=4 May 2010 |first=Anushka |last=Asthana |location=London |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010648/https://www.thetimes.com/ |url-status=live }}{{subscription required}}</ref> His parents, who never married and split up when he was 12,<ref name=BigInterview/> decided that he should take his mother's surname because they felt it would make it easier for their son to be accepted in Sweden.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/LARSSON:+THE+UNTOLD+STORY;+I+sat+Henrik+down+at+eight+years+of+age...-a073506403 |work=Sunday Mail |title=Larsson: The Untold Story |date=22 April 2001 |access-date=9 June 2010 |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025021459/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/LARSSON:+THE+UNTOLD+STORY;+I+sat+Henrik+down+at+eight+years+of+age...-a073506403 |url-status=live }}</ref> He credits his father for his love of football.<ref name=BigInterview/> His father gave him a football when he was 16 months old and as a child, he was able to practice with brothers and friends on a large field near his home on the Närlunda estate in Helsingborg.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1910-henrik-larsson-bio-swedish-striker-in-2002-world-cup |title=Henrik Larsson Bio – Swedish Striker in 2002 World Cup |website=KidzWorld |access-date=15 June 2016 |archive-date=13 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813214010/http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1910-henrik-larsson-bio-swedish-striker-in-2002-world-cup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/mar/03/henrik-larsson-i-have-106-caps-for-sweden-but-i-see-myself-as-foreign |title=Henrik Larsson: ‘I have 106 caps for Sweden but I see myself as foreign’ |website=The Guardian |first=Michael |last=Butler |date=3 March 2024 |access-date=7 May 2024 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010536/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/mar/03/henrik-larsson-i-have-106-caps-for-sweden-but-i-see-myself-as-foreign |url-status=live }}</ref> He has said of his school years, "I experienced some racism, because back then it was unusual to have a dark kid at school, I was one of the few."<ref name=ManchesterCSC1>{{cite web |url=http://www.manchestercsc.com/Ghod%20Speaks%20content.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402101739/http://www.manchestercsc.com/Ghod%20Speaks%20content.htm |archive-date=2 April 2012 |title=Ghod speaks (interview with Henrik Larsson) |publisher=Manchester Celtic Supporters Club}}</ref> He watched English football on television and his parents gave him a video of [[Pelé]]'s life story, both of which inspired him.<ref name=ManchesterCSC1/>

==Club career==
===Early career===
[[File:Henrik Larsson 1993.png|thumb|upright|Larsson at the schoolyard of Magnus Stenbocksskolan in [[Helsingborg]], June 1993]]

Larsson began playing at lower-league [[Högaborgs BK|Högaborg]] at age six.<ref name=ManchesterCSC1/> This smaller club was known to provide a good education for young players, and since Larsson left he has stressed how important this was not only for his football but also for his adult life in general.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://stadslexikon.helsingborg.se/henrik-larsson/ |access-date=14 February 2018 |title=Henrik Larsson |work=Helsingborgs Stadslexikon |date=8 December 2016 |archive-date=6 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206140347/https://stadslexikon.helsingborg.se/henrik-larsson/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.laget.se/HOGABORGSBOLLKLUBB/About |work=laget.se |title=Högaborgs BK |access-date=14 February 2018 |archive-date=15 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215083750/https://www.laget.se/HOGABORGSBOLLKLUBB/About |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |work=[[Aftonbladet]] |url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/landslagsfotboll/masterskap/article10463891.ab |access-date=14 February 2018 |title=Från mobbad - till frälsare |date=8 March 2011 |archive-date=15 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215143837/https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/landslagsfotboll/masterskap/article10463891.ab |url-status=live }}</ref> He went on to start his professional career playing for their senior team at age 17 while still at school.<ref name="start">{{cite web |last=Kelly |first=Ciaran |url=http://backpagefootball.com/henrik-larsson-the-king-of-kings/24036/ |title=Henrik Larsson: The King of Kings « Back Page Football |work=Backpage Football |date=19 August 2011 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=19 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419064957/http://backpagefootball.com/henrik-larsson-the-king-of-kings/24036/ |url-status=live }}</ref> When he was 18, he had a trial at [[S.L. Benfica|Benfica]], at the time being managed by Larsson's country-mate [[Sven-Göran Eriksson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/henrik-larsson-one-one-only-regret-my-career-spending-just-two-months-man-united|title=The big interview: Henrik Larsson – "The only regret of my career? Spending just two months at Man United"|website=FourFourTwo|date=22 February 2017|access-date=12 December 2017|archive-date=13 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213081820/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/henrik-larsson-one-one-only-regret-my-career-spending-just-two-months-man-united|url-status=live}}</ref> On leaving school at 18, Larsson combined a semi-pro football career at Högaborg with work as a fruit packer.<ref name="start" />

In four years playing at senior level with Högaborg, Larsson scored 23 goals in 74 matches. In 1992, second division side [[Helsingborgs IF|Helsingborg]] (the main club of his home city) signed Larsson.<ref name="start" />

===Helsingborg===
In his first year as a full-time professional, Larsson scored 34 goals for Helsingborg and his partnership up front with veteran striker [[Mats Magnusson]] helped the side win promotion to the top Swedish division, the [[Allsvenskan]], the club's return to the top tier after 24 seasons in the lower divisions.<ref name="start" /> His star continued to rise the following year, as he netted 16 goals to help Helsingborg to a respectable mid-table finish.<ref name="start" />

The Södra was split into Spring and Autumn leagues, Henrik scored 15 goals in 14 games in the former and 17 goals in 13 games in the latter. After then failing to score in the 3 placement qualifier matches, he scored twice in a 9–1 aggregate play-off win against [[IFK Sundsvall]] that sealed promotion.<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.st.nu/artikel/the-henke-larsson-story | title = The Henke Larsson story | date = 2 June 2006 | newspaper = Sundavalls | access-date = 24 June 2024 }}</ref>

===Feyenoord===
In November 1993, Dutch side [[Feyenoord]] signed Larsson for a fee of [[Pound sterling|£]]295,000.<ref name="start" /> He made his league debut on 21 November 1993 as a substitute for [[Regi Blinker]] in a 1–1 [[De Kuip|home]] draw against [[SBV Vitesse|Vitesse]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Marcel |last=Van der Kraan |title=Larsson heeft 't nog nooit zo koud gehad |url=http://leiden.courant.nu/issue/LD/1993-11-22/edition/0/page/15 |newspaper=Leidsch Dagblad |agency=Geassocieerde Pers Diensten |date=22 November 1993 |access-date=6 June 2016 |language=nl |trans-title=Larsson has never had it so cold |archive-date=7 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807042904/http://leiden.courant.nu/issue/LD/1993-11-22/edition/0/page/15 |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson took time to adjust to working and living in a foreign country and could only muster a modest 6 goals in 27 appearances in his first season.<ref name="start" /> His goalscoring record improved in subsequent seasons, but he continued to be unsettled and frustrated by a combination of ever-changing coaches, being played in unfamiliar positions and latterly the club's player-rotation policy which saw him being substituted fifty or sixty minutes into a match even when playing well.<ref name="start" /><ref name="smart">{{cite web |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/EXCLUSIVE%3A+MY+STORY+BY+HENRIK+LARSSON%3B+Scotland+saved+my+marriage.-a078318833 |title=My Story by Henrik Larsson; Scotland saved my marriage |work=Sunday Mail |date=16 September 2001 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010558/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/EXCLUSIVE%3A+MY+STORY+BY+HENRIK+LARSSON%3B+Scotland+saved+my+marriage.-a078318833 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Larsson won his first major winner's medal on 12 May 1994 when he played in the Feyenoord side that defeated [[N.E.C. (football club)|NEC]] 2–1 in the final of the [[KNVB Cup]].<ref name="dcup94">{{cite web |url=http://www.lunaticnews.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/?feyenoord-nec-12-05-1994&id=980 |title=Verslag & foto's: Feyenoord – NEC (2–1) – 12-05-1994 (Seizoen: 1993–1994) |website=Lunaticnews.nl |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=26 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926075627/http://www.lunaticnews.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/?feyenoord-nec-12-05-1994&id=980 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following season, Larsson won his second winner's medal in the same tournament when Feyenoord won 2–1 against [[FC Volendam|Volendam]].<ref name="dcup95">{{cite web |url=http://www.lunaticnews.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/?feyenoord-fc-volendam-25-05-1995&id=1027 |title=Verslag & foto's: Feyenoord – FC Volendam (2–1) – 25 May 1995 (Seizoen: 1994–1995) |website=Lunaticnews.nl |date=25 May 1995 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=25 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925020451/http://www.lunaticnews.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/?feyenoord-fc-volendam-25-05-1995&id=1027 |url-status=live }}</ref> He did record a [[hat-trick]] in a 4–3 win against [[Werder Bremen]] in the [[UEFA Cup Winners' Cup]] in [[1994–95 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup|1994–95]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/larsson-in-ec.html |date=15 January 2010 |work=[[RSSSF]] |title=Henrik "Henke" Larsson - Goals in European Cups |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=5 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405172143/https://www.rsssf.org/players/larsson-in-ec.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 1997, Larsson told manager [[Arie Haan]] that he wished to leave the club.<ref name="start" /> A legal dispute then ensued over a clause in his contract that Larsson claimed would allow him to be sold on if a fee of £600,000 was offered.<ref name="smart" /> Larsson won his case and in July 1997, he signed for Scottish side [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]].<ref name="signs">{{cite web |url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/132366-henrik-larsson-his-first-celtic-interview/ |title=Henrik Larsson: His first Celtic interview |work=STV Sport |date=23 October 2009 |access-date=15 June 2016 |archive-date=7 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007205742/http://sport.stv.tv/football/132366-henrik-larsson-his-first-celtic-interview/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Celtic===

====1997–2000====
Following the contract dispute with Feyenoord, Larsson was signed by Celtic manager [[Wim Jansen]] in July 1997 for a fee of £650,000.<ref name="signs" /> In his first season at Celtic, he played the role of supporting forward alongside [[Darren Jackson]], [[Simon Donnelly]] and later [[Harald Brattbakk]].

In Larsson's Celtic debut, against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] at [[Easter Road]], he came on as a late substitute. He inadvertently passed the ball to Hibernian player [[Chic Charnley]], who scored, resulting in a 2–1 defeat for Celtic.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/celtic-left-standing-by-slick-charnley-1243679.html |title=Celtic left standing by slick Charnley |work=The Independent |date=4 August 1997 |access-date=15 June 2009 |first=Archie |last=McPherson |location=London |archive-date=5 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305034319/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/celtic-left-standing-by-slick-charnley-1243679.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He scored an own goal in his first European game,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.questia.com/library/1G1-64828207/i-thought-i-d-kicked-celtic-out-of-europe-i-could |title=I thought I'd kicked Celtic out of Europe; I could see headlines after I scored own goal; Says Henrik Larsson |work=The Mirror |first=Stewart |last=Weir |date=28 August 1997 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029194007/http://www.questia.com/library/1G1-64828207/i-thought-i-d-kicked-celtic-out-of-europe-i-could |url-status=live }}</ref> although Celtic did go on to win 6–3 against Austrian side [[FC Tirol Innsbruck|Tirol Innsbruck]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.coupe.celtic-glasgow.tirol-innsbruck.15792.en.html |title=Football – Match (C3) UEFA Cup : Celtic Glasgow vs. Tirol Innsbruck |publisher=Footballdatabase.eu |date=4 January 1998 |access-date=5 August 2013}}</ref> He went on to score 19 goals in all competitions,<ref name="stats">{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2842 |title=Celtic Player Henrik Larsson Details |work=FitbaStats |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=29 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129035732/http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2842 |url-status=live }}</ref> and was Celtic's top scorer for the season. In November 1997, Larsson won his first medal for the club after a 3–0 win over [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] at [[Ibrox Stadium]] gave Celtic the [[Scottish League Cup]]. Larsson scored Celtic's second goal in the match.<ref name="news.bbc.co.uk">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/35873.stm |title=Celtic cruise to cup final win |work=BBC Sport |date=30 November 1997 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010539/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/35873.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> On the final day of the league season, he scored the opener with a powerful shot from 20 yards out in a 2–0 win against [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] to clinch the championship for Celtic.<ref name="news.bbc.co.uk"/> It was the club's first league championship win since the double winning season 1987–88 and stopped [[Old Firm]] rivals [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] from breaking Celtic's record of [[Nine in a row|nine titles in a row]].<ref name="lg98">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/90174.stm |title=Celtic get by with a little help from their Scandinavians |work=BBC Sport |date=9 May 1998 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=13 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513025154/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/90174.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished fourth in the voting for the [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]] in 1998.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19980508/645/0040 | title = Burley lands award in Celtic clean sweep | newspaper = [[The Scotsman]] | date = 8 May 1997 | access-date = 26 April 2023 | url-access = subscription | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | archive-date = 22 September 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010644/https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/account/register?countrykey=0&showgiftvoucherclaimingoptions=false&gift=false&nextpage=%2faccount%2flogin%3freturnurl%3d%252fviewer%252fbl%252f0000540%252f19980508%252f645%252f0040&rememberme=false&cookietracking=false&partnershipkey=0&newsletter=false&offers=false&registerreason=none&showsubscriptionoptions=false&showcouponmessaging=false&showfreetrialmessaging=false&showregisteroptions=false&showloginoptions=false&showcaptchaerrormessage=false&isonlyupgradeable=false | url-status = live }}</ref>

Larsson's second season with the club saw a change in management with [[Jozef Vengloš]] taking over following Wim Jansen's resignation.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/134664.stm |title=Celtic appoints new coach |work=BBC Sport |date=17 July 1998 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=15 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115141638/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/134664.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Playing in a more advanced striker's role, Larsson scored 38 goals to end the season as both Celtic and Scotland's top goalscorer.<ref name="stats" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/torschuetzenkoenige/sco-premier-league/ |title=Scotland – Premier League – Top scorers' list |publisher=Worldfootball.net |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926080924/http://www.worldfootball.net/torschuetzenkoenige/sco-premier-league/ |archive-date=26 September 2008}}</ref> During the season, Larsson also scored for the first time in an [[Old Firm]] match, with two goals in a 5–1 victory in November,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportinglive.info/football/scottishpremier/celtic/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/98/11/21/SOCCER_Celtic_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=celtic&DIV=scotsprem&TEAM=CELTIC&RH=Celtic&PREV_SEASON=1997&BID= |title= Welcome to nginx|website=www.sportinglive.info |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130702113350/http://www.sportinglive.info/football/scottishpremier/celtic/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/98/11/21/SOCCER_Celtic_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=celtic&DIV=scotsprem&TEAM=CELTIC&RH=Celtic&PREV_SEASON=1997&BID= |archive-date=2 July 2013}}</ref><ref>v</ref> and the equaliser in the 2–2 [[New Year's Day]] match at Ibrox.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Amo+Blast+At+Stubbs%3B+RANGERS+2+CELTIC+2.-a060241651 |title=Amo Blast At Stubbs; Rangers 2 Celtic 2 |publisher=The Mirror |date=4 January 1999 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=16 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316182511/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Amo+Blast+At+Stubbs%3B+RANGERS+2+CELTIC+2.-a060241651 |url-status=live }}</ref> Throughout the season, Larsson forged a prolific partnership with diminutive Slovak playmaker [[Ľubomír Moravčík]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footandball.net/stars-of-the-past-lubomir-moracvik/4810 |title=Stars of the Past: Lubomir Moracvik |publisher=Foot and Ball |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=8 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130708032318/http://www.footandball.net/stars-of-the-past-lubomir-moracvik/4810 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was also awarded the honours of [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year|SPFA Players' Player of the Year]], [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]],<ref name="honours99">{{cite web |url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-review-199899-2008-06-01/ |title=Season review 1998/99 |publisher=SPFL |access-date=8 December 2014 |archive-date=20 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220103717/http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-review-199899-2008-06-01/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Guldbollen|Swedish Footballer of the Year]].<ref name="swede">{{cite web |url=http://www.bornyellow.com/html/historia_statistik/allmanstatistik/guldbollen.htm |title=Guldbollen genom tiderna |publisher=BornYellow |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=16 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316181916/http://www.bornyellow.com/html/historia_statistik/allmanstatistik/guldbollen.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The 1998–99 season ultimately proved disappointing for Celtic, as they finished runners-up to rivals Rangers in both the newly established [[Scottish Premier League]] (SPL),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s2&newsid=7178&back=home |title=News & Features |publisher=Scotprem.com |access-date=5 August 2013}}</ref> and the [[Scottish Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/1963032.stm |title=Scottish Cup – Old Firm finals down the years |work=BBC Sport |date=1 May 2002 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=5 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070505194335/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/1963032.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

The 1999–2000 season saw another change in management for Celtic. Former [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] and [[England national football team|England]] international winger [[John Barnes (footballer)|John Barnes]] replaced Vengloš to become manager at the club.<ref name="barnes">{{cite web |last=Forrester |first=Vinny |url=http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/when-barnes-managed-celtic-the-appointment-from-hell/ |title=When Barnes Managed Celtic: The Appointment From Hell |publisher=Sabotage Times |access-date=5 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116182354/http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/when-barnes-managed-celtic-the-appointment-from-hell/ |archive-date=16 January 2014}}</ref> The season started very brightly for Larsson as he scored eight league goals in nine games for the club.<ref name="barnes" /> During Celtic's 1–0 defeat in a [[UEFA Cup]] tie against [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]] on 21 October 1999, Larsson suffered a career-threatening injury, breaking his leg in two places in a challenge with [[Serge Blanc (footballer)|Serge Blanc]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Simon |last=Buckland |title=Fears for Larsson's future after broken leg nightmare |url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/fears-for-larssons-future-after-broken-leg-nightmare-26136099.html |work=The Independent |location=Ireland |date=22 October 1999 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=12 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112215600/http://www.independent.ie/sport/fears-for-larssons-future-after-broken-leg-nightmare-26136099.html |url-status=live }}</ref> This resulted in him spending eight months on the sidelines,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/133420-celtic-star-henrik-larssons-horror-leg-break/|title=Celtic star Henrik Larsson's horror leg break|work=STV Sport|date=29 October 2009|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=16 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116201356/http://sport.stv.tv/football/133420-celtic-star-henrik-larssons-horror-leg-break/|url-status=dead}}</ref> only returning on the last day of the 1999–2000 season. John Barnes cited Larsson's injury as being a significant factor in his sacking by Celtic after only months in the position.<ref>{{citation |last=McNulty |first=Phil |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1182698.stm |title=Barnes bouncing back |website=BBC Sport |date=21 February 2001 |access-date=15 June 2012 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011113/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/1182698.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> It was initially feared that Larsson had suffered a compound leg fracture, an injury which would normally result in an even longer absence – or possibly even end his career – but X-rays soon revealed that the injury was not as serious as originally feared.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Aaron-Ramsey-Eduardo-David-Busst-Petr-Cech-and-the-Top-10-worst-footballing-injuries-of-all-time-article338653.html |title=Ouch! The Top 10 worst footballing injuries of all-time |work=The Mirror |date=28 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429171021/http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Aaron-Ramsey-Eduardo-David-Busst-Petr-Cech-and-the-Top-10-worst-footballing-injuries-of-all-time-article338653.html |archive-date=29 April 2014}}</ref> Larsson made a temporary return in March and scored three goals in two [[Celtic F.C. B Team and Academy|under-21]] matches,<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/20000317/828/0036 | title = Old Firm game too soon for Larsson | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 8 March 2000 | access-date = 26 April 2023 | url-access = subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access = subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/20000314/616/0037 | title = Henrik Larsson continued... | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 14 March 2000 | access-date = 26 April 2023 | url-access = subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access = subscription }}</ref> but a sustained injury to his left shin in a third match meant he missed the [[2000 Scottish League Cup Final]].<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/20000317/828/0036 | title = Larsson injury blow for Celtic | newspaper = [[Press and Journal]] | date = 17 March 2000 | access-date = 26 April 2023 | url-access = subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access = subscription }}</ref> By the time Larsson had completed his full rehabilitation, John Barnes had been sacked and replaced by [[director of football]] [[Kenny Dalglish]] as interim manager.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/637415.stm |title=Barnes forced out |work=BBC News |date=10 February 2000 |access-date=1 March 2014 |archive-date=25 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225230806/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/637415.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson made his comeback with a substitute appearance against [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] at [[Celtic Park]] on the final day of the SPL season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/scottish_premier/758231.stm |title=Larsson returns as Celtic win |work=BBC Sport |date=21 May 2000 |access-date=16 June 2016 |archive-date=20 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070920131239/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/scottish_premier/758231.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2000–03====
Following the arrival of [[Martin O'Neill]] in the summer of 2000,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/769394.stm |title=Celtic win O'Neill tussle |work=BBC Sport |date=1 June 2000 |access-date=15 March 2013 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134800/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/769394.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson had his most successful season for Celtic. He began a successful partnership with new arrival [[Chris Sutton]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/sutton-hails-partner-larsson-6355829.html|title=Sutton hails partner Larsson|work=The Evening Standard|date=15 April 2001|access-date=20 April 2010|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117011633/http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/sutton-hails-partner-larsson-6355829.html|url-status=live}}</ref> as he scored 35 league goals in 38 league games to become SPL top goalscorer and to win the [[European Golden Shoe]].<ref name="gshoe">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/scottish-premier/3007495/Larsson-goals-earn-Europes-golden-boot.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/scottish-premier/3007495/Larsson-goals-earn-Europes-golden-boot.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |first=Neil |last=Irvine |title=Larsson goals earn Europe's golden boot |date=18 June 2001}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The season saw Celtic win the domestic treble of the Scottish League Cup, Scottish Cup and the SPL.<ref name="treble">{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3006197/Scottish-Cup-Final-Larsson-leads-Celtic-to-treble.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3006197/Scottish-Cup-Final-Larsson-leads-Celtic-to-treble.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |first=Andrew |last=Lomax |title=Scottish Cup Final: Larsson leads Celtic to treble |date=27 May 2001}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Larsson scored a [[Hat-trick#Association football|hat-trick]] in a 3–0 win over [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] at [[Hampden Park]] to win the Scottish League Cup,<ref name="lgcup01">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/mar/19/newsstory.sport1 |title=Larsson hat-trick clinches first trophy |work=The Guardian |first=Mike |last=Wilson |date=19 March 2001 |access-date=16 June 2016 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134750/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/mar/19/newsstory.sport1 |url-status=live }}</ref> the first non-Scottish player to do so in a cup final in Scotland.<ref>{{cite web | title = The elite players who scored cup final hat-tricks | url = https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/the-elite-players-who-scored-cup-final-hat-tricks-1999429 | access-date = 7 July 2017 | newspaper = [[The Scotsman]] | date = 21 October 2014 | archive-date = 20 September 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240920223352/https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/the-elite-players-who-scored-cup-final-hat-tricks-1999429 | url-status = live }}</ref> He also scored twice in the Scottish Cup in a 3–0 win over Hibernian.<ref name="treble" /> Other highlights for Larsson included two goals against Rangers in the 6–2 win at Parkhead early in the season,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/o-neill-s-six-shooters-proves-they-are-up-for-title-fight-1.220858|title=O'Neill's six-shooters proves they are up for title fight|work=Herald Scotland|date=28 August 2000|access-date=20 April 2010|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117000338/http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/o-neill-s-six-shooters-proves-they-are-up-for-title-fight-1.220858|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/oneills-bhoys-herald-a-brave-bright-new-dawn-26112516.html |work=Irish Independent |title=O'Neill's Bhoys herald a brave, bright new dawn |date=24 November 2012 |access-date=6 June 2013 |archive-date=16 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116192834/http://www.independent.ie/sport/oneills-bhoys-herald-a-brave-bright-new-dawn-26112516.html |url-status=live }}</ref> breaking [[Charlie Nicholas]]' post-war club record of 48 goals (in all competitions) in a season, with a brace against [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] in the Scottish Cup semi finals,<ref name = "factfile">{{cite news |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/henrik-larsson-factfile-1050465 |date=15 February 2007 |work=[[Manchester Evening News]] |title=Henrik Larsson Factfile |access-date=9 April 2023 |archive-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304044150/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/henrik-larsson-factfile-1050465 |url-status=live }}</ref> equalling [[Brian McClair]]'s post-war club record of 35 league goals in season with a goal in a 5–2 defeat of [[Hibs F.C.|Hibs]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=THE MAGNIFICENT 7: 242 - Every goal scored by the King of Kings during his Celtic career; |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/THE+MAGNIFICENT+7%3A+242+-+Every+goal+scored+by+the+King+of+Kings...-a0117101251 |date=25 May 2004 |access-date=12 April 2023 |newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |via=thefreelibrary.com |archive-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304153242/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/THE+MAGNIFICENT+7:+242+-+Every+goal+scored+by+the+King+of+Kings...-a0117101251 |url-status=live }}</ref> and scoring his 50th goal of the season against Rangers at Ibrox in a 3–0 victory towards the end of the season<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/3004436/Larsson-brings-up-the-half-century-as-Celtic-win-Old-Firm-clash.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/3004436/Larsson-brings-up-the-half-century-as-Celtic-win-Old-Firm-clash.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |title=Larsson brings up the half-century as Celtic win Old Firm clash |date=29 April 2001}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and finishing the season with a total of 53 goals in all competitions.<ref name="stats" /> He was again voted SPFA Players' Player of the Year, as well as SFWA Footballer of the Year and ''[[FourFourTwo]]'' Scottish Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12168451.no-headline-present/ |date=11 May 2001 |work=[[Herald Scotland]] |title=Awards seem to be raining down on Henrik Larsson |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=1 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801172848/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12168451.no-headline-present/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="honours01">{{cite web|title=Season review 2000/01|url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-review-200001-2008-06-01/|publisher=SPFL|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-date=20 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220103549/http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-review-200001-2008-06-01/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Rangers manager [[Dick Advocaat]] said "Larsson is one of the best strikers in Europe, maybe the world. If you watch Batistuta, he is sometimes not seen for 90 minutes but he scores two goals. Larsson has even more, because, besides being a good player and goalscorer, he has a tremendous work rate."<ref>{{cite web |first=Phil |last=Gordon |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/advocaat-anoints-henrik-the-great-691300.html |title=Advocaat anoints Henrik the Great |work=The Independent |date=11 February 2001}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

Larsson's fifth season at Celtic yielded a second consecutive SPL title for the club.<ref name="lg02">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3025465/Celtic-clinch-title-in-style.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3025465/Celtic-clinch-title-in-style.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |title=Celtic clinch title in style |date=6 April 2002}}{{cbignore}}</ref> It also marked the club's first foray into the [[UEFA Champions League]] group stage. Larsson scored his first Champions League goal with a penalty in Celtic's opening fixture in a 3–2 defeat to [[Juventus FC|Juventus]] in [[Turin]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1551293.stm |title=Penalty denies brave Celtic |work=BBC Sport |date=18 September 2001 |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=5 March 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030305151541/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1551293.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He scored again for Celtic in their Champions League campaign with the only goal in a 1–0 victory over [[FC Porto|Porto]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1561407.stm |title=Larsson strike punishes Porto |work=BBC Sport |date=25 September 2001 |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=3 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703162538/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1561407.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> and again from the penalty spot against Juventus in a thrilling 4–3 victory at Celtic Park.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1627972.stm |title=Celtic bow out in style |work=BBC Sport |date=31 October 2001 |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=8 June 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030608201139/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1627972.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite achieving a Scottish record of nine points in the group stage, Celtic failed to qualify for the latter stages and parachuted into the UEFA Cup. The club were drawn against [[Valencia CF|Valencia]], with Larsson scoring the second leg goal to take the tie into penalties, which Celtic eventually lost.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/dec/07/uefa.sport |title=Valgaeren misses twice in Celtic's sudden death |work=The Guardian |first=Graham |last=Clark |date=7 December 2001 |access-date=11 December 2016 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134836/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/dec/07/uefa.sport |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson once again ended the season as SPL top goalscorer with 29 goals from 33 league appearances.<ref name="topspl">{{cite web|url=http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s72 |title=Records |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100902090111/http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s72 |archive-date= 2 September 2010 }}</ref><ref name="glsyr">{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2842 |title=Celtic Player Henrik Larsson Details |work=FitbaStats |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=29 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129035732/http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2842 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The 2002–03 season saw the club reach the [[2003 UEFA Cup Final|2003 UEFA Cup final]].<ref name="seville">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3043029.stm |title=Porto end Celtic's UEFA dream |work=BBC Sport |date=21 May 2003 |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=18 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418035951/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3043029.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> After losing out on a place in the Champions League following an away goals defeat to [[FC Basel|Basel]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/2218965.stm |title=Celtic beaten in Basel |date=28 August 2002 |work=BBC Sport |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=5 June 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040605111210/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/2218965.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Celtic dropped into the UEFA Cup. In the first round, Celtic were paired with Lithuanian side [[FK Sūduva Marijampolė|Sūduva]], with Larsson scoring a hat-trick in the 8–1 first leg victory,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/larsson-leads-celtic-in-eightsome-reel-swede-equals-scottish-european-goals-record-after-first-half-hat-trick-1.138683|title=Larsson leads Celtic in eightsome reel Swede equals Scottish European goals record after first-half hat trick|work=Herald Scotland|date=20 September 2002|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117000348/http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/larsson-leads-celtic-in-eightsome-reel-swede-equals-scottish-european-goals-record-after-first-half-hat-trick-1.138683|url-status=live}}</ref> as they progressed 10–1 on aggregate after adding a 2–0 away win.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/oct/04/uefa.sport1|title=O'Neill lets Celtic lesser lights shine|last=Roberts|first=Chris|work=The Guardian|date=4 October 2002|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134852/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/oct/04/uefa.sport1|url-status=live}}</ref> The second round saw former Rangers player-manager [[Graeme Souness]]' [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] side visit Celtic Park in a matched dubbed "The Battle of Britain".<ref>{{cite news |title=Blackburn and Celtic set for battle of Britain |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/sport/newsid_2383000/2383013.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=31 October 2002 |access-date=21 October 2011 |archive-date=16 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116221759/http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/sport/newsid_2383000/2383013.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Celtic went into the second leg at [[Ewood Park]] 1–0 up courtesy of a late Larsson goal.<ref>{{cite news |title=Larsson stuns Blackburn |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/uefa_cup/2369811.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=31 October 2002 |access-date=21 October 2011 |archive-date=23 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323163939/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/uefa_cup/2369811.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> His winning goal (his 22nd European goal for Celtic) meant he became the all-time top scorer for a Scottish club in [[UEFA competitions|European competition]].<ref name = "factfile"/> After comments from the Blackburn players in the media, who felt their team deserved to win, claiming that the tie was "like men against boys",<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/3037870/Irish-argue-Celtics-case.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/3037870/Irish-argue-Celtics-case.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Irish argue Celtic's case |work=The Telegraph |date=14 November 2002}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Larsson scored the opening goal in a 2–0 away win.<ref>{{cite news |title=Celtic win Battle of Britain |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/uefa_cup/2442877.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=14 November 2002 |access-date=21 October 2011 |archive-date=3 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203132833/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/uefa_cup/2442877.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> The following rounds saw Celtic beat [[Celta de Vigo|Celta Vigo]] 2–2 on away goals,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/dec/13/uefa.sport1|title=Hartson hammer blow ends Spanish hoodoo|first=Chris|last=Roberts|work=The Guardian|date=13 December 2002|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134817/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/dec/13/uefa.sport1|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[VfB Stuttgart]] 5–4 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2798753.stm|title=Celtic kill off Stuttgart|work=BBC Sport|date=27 February 2003|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=24 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924101605/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2798753.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson missed both ties with Stuttgart, following a broken jaw, after a collision with [[Gustave Bahoken]] in an SPL match against [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2748703.stm |title=Bahoken heartbroken |work=BBC Sport |date=11 February 2003 |access-date=29 April 2011 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2748703.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> but he returned from injury in time for Celtic's quarter-final clash with [[2001 UEFA Cup Final|2001 winners]] Liverpool.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2397838/Larsson-return-tempered-by-Agathe-blow.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2397838/Larsson-return-tempered-by-Agathe-blow.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Larsson return tempered by Agathe blow|first=Andrew |last=Lomax|date=12 March 2003|work=The Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Larsson scored the opener in a 1–1 draw at Celtic Park.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/mar/14/uefa.sport|title=Liverpool survive the battle|first=Kevin|last=McCarra|work=The Guardian|date=14 March 2003|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134841/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/mar/14/uefa.sport|url-status=live}}</ref> Celtic followed that up with a 2–0 victory at [[Anfield]] to win the tie 3–1 on aggregate,<ref name="pool">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2864921.stm|title=Celtic brush aside Liverpool|work=BBC Sport|date=20 March 2003|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=29 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329232435/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2864921.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

Celtic met Portuguese side [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]] in the semi-final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.questia.com/library/1G1-99062056/football-uefa-cup-semi-final-special-celtic-draw|title=Celtic draw Boavista in last four: 10 Years Ago I Was Playing Amateur Football in Biggar .. I Can't Believe I'm Now Going to Play in a Dream European Showdown; says keeper Rab Douglas|work=The Mirror|date=22 March 2003|access-date=29 August 2017|archive-date=21 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140121042632/http://www.questia.com/library/1G1-99062056/football-uefa-cup-semi-final-special-celtic-draw|url-status=live}}</ref> Boavista took the advantage on away goals after a 1–1 draw in the first leg, in which Larsson scored the equaliser after missing a penalty.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/11/newsstory.sport4|title=Celtic ground down but not out|first=Kevin|last=McCarra|work=The Guardian|date=11 April 2003|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011213/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/11/newsstory.sport4|url-status=live}}</ref> In the second leg, Larsson struck for Celtic after a one-two with [[John Hartson]] with ten minutes remaining. The goal sent Celtic through to their first European final since 1970.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/25/newsstory.sport4|title=Larsson has the final word|first=Jon|last=Brodkin|work=The Guardian|date=25 April 2003|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135435/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/25/newsstory.sport4|url-status=live}}</ref> The final in Seville against Porto saw Larsson equalise twice with two headers, although Celtic eventually lost 3–2 after extra time.<ref name="seville" /> Larsson also finished runner-up to Porto's [[Derlei]] in the competition's goalscoring charts. Larsson described the pain of the defeat as being the worst moment of his career, including his broken leg in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/henrik-larsson-exclusive-i-feared-broken-1040811|title=Henrik Larsson exclusive: I feared broken leg would end my career|first=Hugh|last=Keevins|date=2 November 2009|work=Daily Record|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=29 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130529081746/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/henrik-larsson-exclusive-i-feared-broken-1040811|url-status=live}}</ref> More disappointment followed, as Celtic finished runners-up to Rangers on the last day of the SPL season, by only a single goal on goal difference.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2932014.stm|title=Victory not enough for Celtic|work=BBC Sport|date=25 May 2003|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=24 May 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060524040116/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2932014.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> 2003 also saw Larsson voted as the [[UEFA Jubilee Awards|Greatest Swedish Footballer of the Last 50 Years]] as part of the [[UEFA Jubilee Awards]].<ref name="jubilee">{{cite web|url=http://www.bigsoccer.com/community/threads/50th-jubilee-awards-the-golden-players.84873/|title=50th Jubilee Awards: "The Golden Players"|work=BigSoccer Forum|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135338/https://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/50th-jubilee-awards-the-golden-players.84873/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also finished the season again the top SPL goalscorer with 28 goals from 35 games.<ref name="topspl" /><ref name="glsyr" />

Larsson was nominated for both the [[Ballon d'Or]] and [[UEFA Team of the Year]] in 2001,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0180-0e6a35821c42-5ae20d438df8-1000--uefa-com-team-of-2001-forwards/ |date=21 December 2001 |website=uefa.com |publisher=[[UEFA]] |title=uefa.com Team of 2001: Forwards |access-date=9 February 2023 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135400/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0180-0e6a35821c42-5ae20d438df8-1000--uefa-com-team-of-2001-forwards/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and again in 2003.<ref>{{cite news | title=uefa.com Team of the Year 2003 | date=12 December 2003 | website=uefa.com | publisher=[[UEFA]] | url=https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/133586.pdf | access-date=9 February 2023 | archive-date=4 March 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304081731/https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/133586.pdf | url-status=live }}</ref> He placed 14th (2001) and 12th (2003) for the [[Ballon d'Or]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy01.html |date=26 March 2005 |work=[[RSSSF]] |title=European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 2001 |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=16 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216092548/http://rsssf.com/miscellaneous/europa-poy01.html |url-status=live }} {{cite news |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy03.html |date=26 March 2005 |work=[[RSSSF]] |title=European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 2003 |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=7 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907075917/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy03.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished runner-up for the [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]] in 2003 as well.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/may/14/newsstory.sport2 | title = Award for Ferguson | newspaper = [[The Guardian]] | date = 14 May 2003 | access-date = 26 April 2023 | archive-date = 12 May 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135433/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/may/14/newsstory.sport2 | url-status = live }}</ref>

====2003–04====
Larsson's seventh and final season for Celtic saw the club win the [[2003–04 Scottish Premier League|Scottish Premier League]] and [[2003–04 Scottish Cup|Scottish Cup]] titles.<ref name="fdouble">{{Cite news |last=Barnes |first=John |date=23 May 2004 |title=Departing Larsson earns Celtic double |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2379408/Departing-Larsson-earns-Celtic-double.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2379408/Departing-Larsson-earns-Celtic-double.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |work=The Daily Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

Larsson broke the record for European goals with the same British club (shared by [[Ian Rush]] and [[Peter Lorimer]]) after scoring his 31st European goal for Celtic in a Champions League qualifier against [[MTK Hungaria]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 August 2003 |title=Larsson looking for more glory |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/025a-0eaadb2bfec9-087142149510-1000--larsson-looking-for-more-glory/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622110139/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/025a-0eaadb2bfec9-087142149510-1000--larsson-looking-for-more-glory/ |archive-date=22 June 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=uefa.com |publisher=[[UEFA]]}}</ref> Larsson scored his only Champions League goal of the season against [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]] in a 3–1 win at Celtic Park.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 November 2003 |title=Celtic blow Anderlecht away |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/3239887.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040615120024/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/3239887.stm |archive-date=15 June 2004 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> He added to his European goal tally with a double in a 3–0 UEFA Cup third round victory over [[FK Teplice|Teplice]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2004 |title=UEFA Europa League 2003/04 – History – Celtic–Teplice – UEFA.com |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1720/match=73831/postmatch/report/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022183146/http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1720/match=73831/postmatch/report/index.html |archive-date=22 October 2013 |access-date=3 June 2013 |publisher=UEFA}}</ref> and the equaliser in a first leg quarter-final tie at Celtic Park against [[Villarreal CF|Villarreal]], after earlier having a goal disallowed for handball; the match ended 1–1.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2004 |title=Celtic 1–1 Villarreal |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3593685.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040503145444/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3593685.stm |archive-date=3 May 2004 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> It was Larsson's final European goal for Celtic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Celtic Player Henrik Larsson, Games Played |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player_games.php?playerid=2842&page=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117013030/http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player_games.php?playerid=2842&page=1 |archive-date=17 January 2014 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=FitbaStats}}</ref> After parachuting from the [[2003–04 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]], Celtic reached the [[2003–04 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]] quarter-finals, eliminating [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] en route,<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 March 2004 |title=Celtic stun Barcelona |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3560199.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006101301/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3560199.stm |archive-date=6 October 2007 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> before losing 3–1 on aggregate to Villarreal.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 April 2004 |title=Villarreal 2–0 Celtic |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3621937.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135354/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3621937.stm |archive-date=12 May 2024 |access-date=3 June 2013 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> In March 2004, Larsson equalled [[Bobby Lennox]]'s post-war record of 167 league goals and went level with [[Stevie Chalmers]]' 231 goals for the club with strike in 2-1 win over Dundee.<ref name = "factfile"/>

Celtic defeated Rangers in all five Old Firm fixtures that season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 May 2004 |title=Celtic 1–0 Rangers |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3691469.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040723135455/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3691469.stm |archive-date=23 July 2004 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Larsson's final goal against Rangers came in a 1–0 Scottish Cup win at Parkhead.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clark |first=Graham |date=8 March 2004 |title=Lonely Larsson leaves Rangers to rue lack of home help |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/mar/08/match.sport3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135438/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/mar/08/match.sport3 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |access-date=11 December 2016 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> His final competitive game at home for Celtic came in a league match against Dundee United on 16 May 2004, and he scored both goals as Celtic won 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2004 |title=Celtic 2–1 Dundee Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3712317.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040713141451/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3712317.stm |archive-date=13 July 2004 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In his last competitive appearance for Celtic, he scored two goals to defeat [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] on 22 May 2004 at Hampden and win the [[2004 Scottish Cup Final|2004 Scottish Cup final]].<ref name="fdouble" />

Larsson was also voted [[Guldbollen|Swedish Footballer of the Year]] for the second time for his performances throughout the 2003–04 season.<ref name="swede" /> He was also again a nominee for the Ballon d'Or but received no votes.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 March 2005 |title=European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 2004 |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy04.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923163335/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy04.html |archive-date=23 September 2022 |access-date=9 April 2020 |work=[[RSSSF]]}}</ref>

After leaving Celtic, Larsson returned to play in testimonial matches three times. In May 2005, he played in [[Jackie McNamara]]'s testimonial against the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]],<ref>[http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/league-cup/larsson_back_to_honour_mcnamara_1_714014 Larsson back to honour McNamara] Scotsman.com Sport, 28 May 2005.</ref> In May 2008, Larsson left Sweden's national training camp early to take part in a match played in memory of Larsson's former teammate [[Phil O'Donnell (footballer)|Phil O'Donnell]], who had died in December 2007 while playing in a match for Motherwell. Larsson played as part of Celtic's 1998 championship-winning side against the [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] 1991 Scottish Cup-winning side.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/7419472.stm Larsson takes time for O'Donnell] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080528040600/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/7419472.stm |date=28 May 2008 }} BBC Sport, 25 May 2008.</ref> On 9 August 2011, Larsson played for the Celtic Legends against the Manchester United Legends for [[John Kennedy (Scottish footballer)|John Kennedy]]'s testimonial<ref>{{Cite web |last=agencies |first=Telegraph staff and |date=10 August 2011 |title=Manchester United beaten 5-2 in legends match against Celtic |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8692778/Manchester-United-beaten-5-2-in-legends-match-against-Celtic.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8692778/Manchester-United-beaten-5-2-in-legends-match-against-Celtic.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |access-date=29 December 2019 |via=www.telegraph.co.uk}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He has since returned to play in a further three charity matches at Celtic Park. He played for a Celtic XI against a [[Stiliyan Petrov|Petrov]] XI in 2013,<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 September 2013 |title=Stars pay tribute at hero Petrov's charity match |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13263249.stars-pay-tribute-at-hero-petrovs-charity-match/ |access-date=4 March 2024 |work=[[Evening Times]] |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011220/https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13263249.stars-pay-tribute-at-hero-petrovs-charity-match/ |url-status=live }}</ref> for Henrik's Heroes against [[Lubo Moravcik|Lubo]]'s Legends in 2017,<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 April 2020 |title=Lubo pin-points the skills which made Henrik Larsson so good |url=https://www.celticfc.com/news/17862/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304153237/https://www.celticfc.com/news/17862/ |archive-date=4 March 2024 |access-date=23 March 2023 |publisher=Celtic FC}}</ref> and for a Petrov XI against [[James Milner|Milner]] XI in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 September 2018 |title=Milner and Petrov XIs draw 3-3 in Match for Cancer |url=https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/features/315713-report-match-for-cancer-milner-petrov-celtic |access-date=4 March 2024 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011214/https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/features/315713-report-match-for-cancer-milner-petrov-celtic |url-status=live }}</ref>

====Legacy====
In his seven years at Celtic, Larsson won four SPL titles, two Scottish League Cups and two Scottish Cups. He was the top goalscorer in the Scottish Premier League for five of the six seasons that he competed in, the only exception being the 1999–2000 season, most of which Larsson missed due to a broken leg. He was the [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]] (1998–2013) record goalscorer with 158 goals ([[Kris Boyd]] broke his record in 2009).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/boyd-bags-five-to-break-spl-scoring-record-2009-12-30 |date=30 December 2009 |work=[[SPFL]] |title=BOYD BAGS FIVE TO BREAK SPL SCORING RECORD |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=1 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801214209/https://spfl.co.uk/news/boyd-bags-five-to-break-spl-scoring-record-2009-12-30 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Larsson has currently scored the third most goals in Celtic's history (only [[Jimmy McGrory]] and [[Bobby Lennox]] scored more),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Larsson all set to join Barcelona |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/29/barcelona.larsson/index.html |date=29 June 2004 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=cnn.com |publisher=[[CNN]] |archive-date=7 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907010656/http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/29/barcelona.larsson/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> which includes a total of 15 [[hat-tricks]].<ref>{{cite news | title = Happy-50th-Birthday-Henke/ | url = https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/september/Happy-50th-Birthday-Henke/ | access-date = 23 March 2023 | publisher = Celtic FC | date = 20 October 2021 | archive-date = 31 December 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221231093754/https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/september/Happy-50th-Birthday-Henke/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Larsson was also a consistent goalscorer in European competition. With 35 goals, Larsson is the record goalscorer for Celtic in [[UEFA competitions]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Cuddihy|first1=Paul|last2=Friel|first2=David|title=The Century Bhoys: The Official History of Celtic's Greatest Goalscorers|date=2010|publisher=Black & White Publishing|isbn=978-1845022976|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2hsjAwAAQBAJ&q=celtic%27s+highest+european+goalscorer+larsson&pg=PT31|access-date=25 October 2020|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011213/https://books.google.com/books?id=2hsjAwAAQBAJ&q=celtic%27s+highest+european+goalscorer+larsson&pg=PT31#v=snippet&q=celtic's%20highest%20european%20goalscorer%20larsson&f=false|url-status=live}}</ref> Celtic fans selected Larsson (the only player from outside Scotland) in the greatest ever Celtic team, when a vote was held in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/Celtic/2245965.stm |title=Jinky best-ever Celtic player |work=BBC Sport |date=9 September 2002 |access-date=11 June 2008 |archive-date=17 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017181150/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/2245965.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

Larsson played a [[testimonial match]] on 25 May 2004 against [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]] in front of a capacity crowd at Celtic Park.<ref>{{cite web|title=Larsson's final bow|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3748073.stm|website=BBC Sport|access-date=16 June 2016|date=25 May 2004|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140603/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3748073.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> In all, he scored 242 goals for Celtic in 313 matches, and his performances earned him the nickname ''The King of Kings'' from fans.<ref>{{cite news|title=Henrik Larsson: The King Of Kings|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/86642-henrik-larsson-the-king-of-kings|access-date=15 February 2018|work=The Bleacher Report|date=27 November 2008|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305082601/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/86642-henrik-larsson-the-king-of-kings|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Barcelona===
[[File:Larsson barca.jpg|thumb|upright|Larsson warming up for Barcelona in 2005]]

At the end of the 2003–04 season, Larsson left Celtic on a free transfer and signed a one-year contract with Barcelona with an option for a second year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3844495.stm|title=Larsson joins Barcelona|work=BBC Sport|date=30 June 2004|access-date=4 June 2013|archive-date=9 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309171004/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3844495.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson's contribution in ''Barça''{{'s}} [[La Liga]] win in his first season there was disrupted by serious injury. He scored 3 goals in 12 Liga games and one goal (against his former club Celtic)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3645872.stm|title=Celtic 1–3 Barcelona|work=BBC Sport|date=14 September 2004|access-date=26 July 2013|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011223/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3645872.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> in four [[2004–05 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] matches. After the match against Celtic, he said: "It was very difficult for me to celebrate my goal because I had so many great times here."<ref>{{cite web |first=Graham |last=Clark |url=http://football.guardian.co.uk/Match_Report/0,1527,1304856,00.html |title=Larsson's return is unhappy for Celtic |work=The Guardian |date=15 September 2004 |access-date=22 November 2005 |archive-date=2 August 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050802112748/http://football.guardian.co.uk/Match_Report/0,1527,1304856,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On 20 November 2004, during the 3–0 victory in ''[[El Clásico]]'' against [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]], Larsson tore the [[anterior cruciate ligament]] (ACL) and [[Meniscus (anatomy)|meniscus]] in his left knee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4030671.stm|title=Larsson upbeat over Barca future|work=BBC Sport|date=23 November 2004|access-date=4 June 2013|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011117/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4030671.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite his injury-hit [[2004–05 FC Barcelona season|2004–05 season]], playing only 16 games, Barcelona took the option to extend his contract.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4595185.stm |title=Larsson to extend Barcelona stay |work=BBC Sport |date=31 May 2005 |access-date=4 June 2013 |archive-date=8 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408224613/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4595185.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[File:Henrik Larsson.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Larsson playing for Barcelona against [[Deportivo de La Coruña|Deportivo]] in 2006]]

In December 2005, Larsson announced that at the end of his contract, which ended in July, he would leave Barcelona and return to Sweden to end his career. He revealed that he had refused an offer by club president [[Joan Laporta]] to extend his contract to the end of the next season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=381831.html|title=Larsson leaving Barça for home|date=27 December 2005|publisher=UEFA|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316183338/http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=381831.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On the announcement of his departure, [[Ronaldinho]] said:<ref>{{cite web |first=David |last=McCarthy |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+Ronnie%3a+Barca+pal+Larsson+is+my+idol%3b+Exclusive.-a0144951096 |title=Ronnie: Barca pal Larsson is my idol |work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |date=26 April 2006 |access-date=23 September 2010 |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025021517/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football:+Ronnie:+Barca+pal+Larsson+is+my+idol%3b+Exclusive.-a0144951096 |url-status=live }}</ref>{{cquote|"With Henrik leaving us at the end of the season this club is losing a great scorer, no question. But I am also losing a great friend. Henrik was my idol and now that I am playing next to him it is fantastic".}}

In Larsson's final match for Barcelona, his substitute introduction was pivotal to win the [[2006 UEFA Champions League Final|2006 Champions League final]]. Larsson assisted both of Barcelona's goals in a 2–1 win over [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]. [[Thierry Henry]] paid tribute to Larsson's contribution to Barcelona's win after the match, saying, "People always talk about Ronaldinho, [[Samuel Eto'o]], [[Ludovic Giuly]] and everything, but I didn't see them today, I saw Henrik Larsson. He came on, he changed the game, that is what killed the game. Sometimes you talk about Ronaldinho and Eto'o and people like that; you need to talk about the proper footballer who made the difference, and that was Henrik Larsson tonight."<ref>{{cite news |first=Graeme |last=Bailey |title=Henry questions referee |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_2377139,00.html |work=Sky Sports |date=May 2006 |access-date=23 September 2010 |archive-date=7 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807190729/http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_2377139,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Indeed, his ability to give Barcelona the cutting edge required to overcome Arsenal was noted by the international press.<ref name="cl06">{{cite web |first=Jon |last=Brodkin |url=http://football.guardian.co.uk/championsleague200506/story/0,,1777338,00.html |title=Larsson takes his leave in the grandest style |work=The Guardian |date=18 May 2006 |access-date=24 July 2006 |archive-date=15 June 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060615054821/http://football.guardian.co.uk/championsleague200506/story/0,,1777338,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Simon |last=Baskett |url=http://in.rediff.com/sports/2006/may/18champs1.htm |title=Barca inherit 'dream team' mantle |agency=Reuters |date=18 May 2006 |access-date=24 July 2006 |archive-date=7 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407025419/https://in.rediff.com/sports/2006/may/18champs1.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In [[2005–06 FC Barcelona season|2005–06]], Larsson scored ten goals as Barcelona won La Liga for a second consecutive year.

In his time at the [[Camp Nou]],
Larsson’s shirt was the third most popular at Barcelona’s club shop. Only Ronaldinho and Eto’o shirts outsold his.<ref>{{cite news | title = Henke's homecoming: the return of the King | url = https://www.thelocal.se/index.php/20060713/4319 | access-date = 23 March 2023 | work = The Local | date = 13 July 2006 | archive-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304154427/https://www.thelocal.se/index.php/20060713/4319 | url-status = live }}</ref> Larsson would also again be shortlisted for [[UEFA Team of the Year]] in 2006 for his performances.<ref>{{cite news | title=uefa.com Team of the Year 2006 | date=6 December 2006 | website=uefa.com | publisher=[[UEFA]] | url=https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/487904.pdf | access-date=9 February 2023 | archive-date=12 May 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512105619/https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/487904.pdf | url-status=live }}</ref>

===Return to Helsingborg===
After Sweden's elimination from the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] on 24 June 2006, Larsson joined up with his former club, Helsingborg.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/european/2006/0216/201456-larssonh/ |work=RTÉ News |title=Larsson returning to hometown club |date=16 February 2006 |access-date=5 June 2013 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083105/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/european/2006/0216/201456-larssonh/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He made his second debut for his home town club against [[Hammarby Fotboll|Hammarby]] in the [[Svenska Cupen|Swedish Cup]] on 6 July 2006. Helsingborg went on to win the competition, defeating [[Gefle IF|Gefle]] 2–0 in the final on 11 November 2006, earning Larsson another medal.<ref name="scup06">{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/cuper-och-serier/svenska-cupen-herrar/resultat-tidigare-ar/2006/|title=2006 — svenskfotboll.se|work=svenskfotboll.se}}</ref> Larsson's eight league goals in 15 appearances<ref name="swstat">{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/person/?playerid=4524|title=Henrik Larsson|work=svenskfotboll.se|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304124557/http://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/person/?playerid=4524|url-status=live}}</ref> also helped his team to a fourth-place finish in the Allsvenskan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2006/tabell/|title=Tabell och resultat – Allsvenskan Herrar|work=svenskfotboll.se|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=24 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324080349/http://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2006/tabell/|url-status=live}}</ref> This successful season earned Helsingborg a slot in the following season's [[2007–08 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]].

He registered two goals and two assists in three [[2006–07 Royal League|Royal League]] matches just before leaving on loan.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/henke-avgjorde-for-hif/ | title = Henke avgjorde för HIF | date = 19 November 2006 | work = expressen.se | language = sv | access-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304115506/https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/henke-avgjorde-for-hif/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/royal-league-aventyret-fortsatter/ | title = Royal League-äventyret fortsätter | date = 7 December 2006 | work = expressen.se | language = sv | access-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304115506/https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/royal-league-aventyret-fortsatter/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/henke-larsson-fixade-oavgjort-for-hif/ | title = Henke Larsson fixade oavgjort för HIF | date = 10 December 2006 | work = expressen.se | language = sv | access-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304115507/https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/henke-larsson-fixade-oavgjort-for-hif/ | url-status = live }}</ref>

====Loan to Manchester United====
Shortly after rejoining Helsingborg, Larsson was signed on loan by [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] from 1 January until 12 March 2007, coinciding with the Allsvenskan's off-season.<ref name="Man Utd capture Larsson on loan">{{cite news |title=Man Utd capture Larsson on loan |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6198464.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=1 December 2006 |access-date=10 June 2007 |archive-date=25 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070125083140/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6198464.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He scored on his debut against [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] in the [[2006–07 FA Cup|FA Cup]] third round on 7 January 2007 at [[Old Trafford]], facing his former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill.<ref name="Man Utd 2-1 Aston Villa">{{cite news |title=Man Utd 2–1 Aston Villa |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/6213959.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=7 December 2007 |access-date=10 June 2007 |first=Ian |last=Hughes |archive-date=15 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070315213527/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/6213959.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson scored his first ever [[Premier League|FA Premier League]] goal on 31 January in a 4–0 win over [[Watford F.C.|Watford]].<ref>{{cite news |title=United find reasons to be cheerful as treble omens bode well |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6309659.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=31 January 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |first=Andrew |last=McKenzie |archive-date=31 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070331152329/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6309659.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

While United were eager to extend the loan deal, Larsson stated that he had made a promise to his family and his club to return on 12 March. This was confirmed on 20 February, when Larsson announced that he would not be extending his loan period.<ref name="Larsson snubs Man Utd extension">{{cite news |title=Larsson snubs Man Utd extension |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6377927.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=20 February 2007 |access-date=10 June 2007 |archive-date=14 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070714152616/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6377927.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite this, [[Alex Ferguson]] praised the striker, who scored 3 goals in 13 matches in all competitions during his three-month stay,<ref name=KissGoodnight>{{cite news |title=The Larsson kiss goodnight |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6437629.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=11 March 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |first=Mandeep |last=Sanghera |archive-date=21 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070821113358/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6437629.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> saying, "He's been fantastic for us, his professionalism, his attitude, everything he's done has been excellent."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/feb/20/newsstory.sport4|title=Larsson will not extend his United career|work=The Guardian|date=20 February 2007|access-date=7 December 2011|location=London|first=Daniel|last=Taylor|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135822/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/feb/20/newsstory.sport4|url-status=live}}</ref> "We would love him to stay but, obviously, he has made his promise to his family and Helsingborg and I think we should respect that – but I would have done anything to keep him."<ref name=KissGoodnight/> Larsson scored Manchester United's only goal in their win against [[Lille OSC|Lille]] at Old Trafford in the [[2006–07 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6414981.stm|title=BBC Sport – Football – Europe – Man Utd 1–0 Lille (agg 2–0)|work=bbc.co.uk|date=7 March 2007|access-date=10 June 2008|archive-date=17 March 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317042439/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6414981.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his final appearance for United on 10 March in an FA Cup sixth round tie away to [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]], ending in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite news |first=Michael |last=Walker |title=United find reasons to be cheerful as treble omens bode well |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/12/match.middlesbrough |work=The Guardian |location=London |date=12 March 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135845/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/12/match.middlesbrough |url-status=live }}</ref>

Manchester United won the [[2006–07 FA Premier League|Premier League]] two months after Larsson had left the club, and although he had not played the required quota of ten league games to qualify for a Premier League winners medal, he,<ref>{{cite news |title=I should have stayed longer at Manchester United, says Henrik Larsson |url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23886850-i-should-have-stayed-longer-at-manchester-united-says-henrik-larsson.do |work=London Evening Standard |date=12 October 2010 |access-date=7 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101223052118/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23886850-i-should-have-stayed-longer-at-manchester-united-says-henrik-larsson.do |archive-date=23 December 2010}}</ref> alongside [[Alan Smith (footballer, born 1980)|Alan Smith]], was granted special dispensation by the Premier League after the club requested extra medals for the two.<ref>{{cite news |title=Title medal hope for Red giants |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/title-medal-hope-for-red-giants-991862 |work=Manchester Evening News |date=11 May 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |archive-date=16 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316231521/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/title-medal-hope-for-red-giants-991862 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="manulg">{{cite news|title=Larsson reveals United regret|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/larsson-reveals-united-regret-900809|access-date=18 November 2014|work=Manchester Evening News|date=12 October 2010|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129131328/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/larsson-reveals-united-regret-900809|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson has since confirmed that he didn't receive a medal.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyqK7fzQgZs {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227062657/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyqK7fzQgZs |date=27 December 2019 }} Interview with Larsson on Fulltimedevils</ref>

Larsson's next appearance at Old Trafford in fact came against United, the day after his loan with the club expired, as captain for the Europe XI team in the [[UEFA Celebration Match]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Henrik Larsson to say goodbye to Old Trafford as member of Marcello Lippi's Europe XI squad|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/newsid=943185.html|publisher=UEFA|date=10 March 2007|access-date=7 December 2011|archive-date=4 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130604003113/http://www.uefa.com/uefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/newsid=943185.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Report: United 4 Europe XI |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefa/stakeholders/europeanunion/news/newsid=516149.html |publisher=UEFA |date=14 March 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |archive-date=3 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603203855/http://www.uefa.com/uefa/stakeholders/europeanunion/news/newsid=516149.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson received a [[standing ovation]] from the home fans upon being substituted for Liverpool player [[Robbie Fowler]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: United 4 Europe XI 3|url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Mar/Report-United-4-Europe-XI-3.aspx|work=ManUtd.com|date=13 March 2007|access-date=7 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712123513/http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Mar/Report-United-4-Europe-XI-3.aspx|archive-date=12 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==== 2007–09 ====
After leaving Manchester United in March 2007, Larsson resumed his career with Helsingborg. Larsson helped the club through the preliminary stages of the [[2007–08 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]], where Larsson scored twice against Estonian side [[JK Narva Trans|Narva Trans]] and once against League of Ireland side [[Drogheda United F.C.|Drogheda United]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=367&s=352|title=Henrik Larsson UEFA Cup Qualifying 2007/2008|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406162703/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=367&s=352|url-status=live}}</ref> The first round proper of the UEFA Cup that season saw a high-scoring tie between Helsingborg and [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]], Larsson's side lost 5–3 in the Netherlands on 20 September 2007, with Larsson scoring twice. The return leg in Sweden on 4 October 2007 saw Helsingborg win 5–1, Larsson again scoring, to win the tie 8–6 on aggregate and qualify for the group stage.<ref name="2007UEFA">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=90&s=352|title=Henrik Larsson UEFA Cup 2007/2008|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135847/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=90&s=352|url-status=live}}</ref> Helsingborg progressed from the group stage, with Larsson scoring against [[Panionios F.C.|Panionios]], [[FK Austria Wien|Austria Wien]] and [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]], and they qualified for the round of 32, where they lost 1–4 on aggregate to [[PSV Eindhoven|PSV]] in February 2008.<ref name="2007UEFA" /> Helsingborg could not match their league performances of the previous year, and finished in eight place in Allsvenskan in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2007/tabell/|title=Tabell och resultat – Allsvenskan Herrar|work=svenskfotboll.se|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305000631/http://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2007/tabell/|url-status=live}}</ref> Helsingborg also failed to retain the Swedish Cup, losing 1–2 to [[Landskrona BoIS|BoIS]] in the fourth round in June 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2007/06/28/sweden/svenska-cupen/helsingborgs-idrottsforening/landskrona-bois/457968/|title=Helsingborg vs. Landskrona – 28 June 2007 – Soccerway|work=soccerway.com|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=4 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304175113/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2007/06/28/sweden/svenska-cupen/helsingborgs-idrottsforening/landskrona-bois/457968/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The 2008 Allsvenskan saw Larsson produce his best league goal-scoring tally since returning to Sweden, with his 14 goals<ref name="2008lg">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=165&s=352|title=Henrik Larsson Allsvenskan 2008|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406162700/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=165&s=352|url-status=live}}</ref> helping Helsingborg to fourth place<ref>{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2008/tabell-resultat/|title=Tabell och resultat – Allsvenskan, herrar|work=svenskfotboll.se}}</ref> and qualification in [[2009–10 UEFA Europa League|2009–10]] for the rebranded UEFA Europa League, formerly the UEFA Cup.

In July 2009, Larsson scored three goals in the Europa League qualifying ties against Eastern European minnows [[FC Mika|Mika]] and [[FC Zestafoni|Zestaponi]].<ref name="2009UEFA">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=362&s=352|title=Henrik Larsson Europa League Qualifying 2009/2010|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406162706/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=362&s=352|url-status=live}}</ref> He broke his knee-cap during the first leg of the next qualifying round against [[FK Sarajevo|Sarajevo]] on 30 July 2009,<ref name="2009UEFA" /> and was out for an estimated eight weeks. Some reports at the time suggested that this in fact was the end of his playing career, with this injury also coming on top of the recent death of his younger brother, Robert. He returned to the first team on 16 September 2009, appearing as a substitute in a 1–3 defeat against [[IFK Göteborg]] in the Swedish Cup,<ref name="2009yr">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?y=2009|title=Henrik Larsson 2009|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406162700/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?y=2009|url-status=live}}</ref> and then on 24 September 2009 in his first start since returning from injury, he scored two goals (including the winner) against league rivals [[AIK Fotboll|AIK]].<ref name="2009yr" /> He is Helsingborg's record goalscorer in [[UEFA competitions]] with 12 goals.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sweden: Helsingborgs IF |publisher=UEFA |url=https://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/teams/club=60401/profile/history/index.html |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=31 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231121355/https://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/teams/club=60401/profile/history/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 20 October 2009, Larsson announced his retirement from playing at the end of the [[2009 Allsvenskan]].<ref name="LegRet"/> The announcement followed a previous statement from the player declaring his intention to retire from international duty. Larsson had also stated his desire to move into coaching and expressed his intent to study for coaching qualifications in Scotland under the [[Scottish Football Association]] system.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2009/10/14/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-wants-to-return-to-parkhead-as-manager-86908-21745730/|title=Celtic legend Henrik Larsson wants to return to Parkhead as manager|publisher=Daily Record|date=14 October 2009|access-date=20 October 2009|archive-date=17 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091017052540/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2009/10/14/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-wants-to-return-to-parkhead-as-manager-86908-21745730/|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson also discussed the possibility of taking up [[floorball]] on a full-time basis.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/celtic/2009/10/21/henrik-larsson-set-to-switch-sport-after-announcing-retirement-86908-21762814/?|title=Henrik Larsson set to switch sport after announcing his retirement|publisher=Daily Record|date=21 October 2009|access-date=21 October 2009|archive-date=24 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091024060338/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/celtic/2009/10/21/henrik-larsson-set-to-switch-sport-after-announcing-retirement-86908-21762814/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Larsson took to the pitch for the final time in Helsingborg's 2–0 Allsvenskan loss to [[Djurgårdens IF Fotboll|Djurgården]] on 28 October 2009, and was given a standing ovation from the crowd.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8332552.stm |title=Larsson bids emotional farewell |date=29 October 2009 |work=BBC Sport |access-date=29 October 2009 |archive-date=30 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030101851/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8332552.stm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/133518-celtic-legend-larsson-bows-out-on-emotional-night/ Celtic legend Larsson bows out on emotional night] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091101182740/http://sport.stv.tv/football/133518-celtic-legend-larsson-bows-out-on-emotional-night/ |date=1 November 2009 }} STV Sport, 29 October 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.2533520.0.henriks_crying_game.php Henrik's crying game] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091104134338/http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.2533520.0.henriks_crying_game.php |date=4 November 2009 }} Evening Times, 29 October 2009</ref>

As of his retirement, he remains the [[Sweden|Swedish]] player with the most goals scored (59) in [[UEFA competitions]] ([[Zlatan Ibrahimovic]] is next on 57).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sweden's biggest European success stories |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0237-0e968f7c98f9-f75a9453d405-1000--sweden-s-biggest-european-success-stories/ |date=30 March 2017 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=uefa.com |publisher=[[UEFA]] |archive-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304154818/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0237-0e968f7c98f9-f75a9453d405-1000--sweden-s-biggest-european-success-stories/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Playing activity after retirement===
[[File:Henrik Larsson, Celtic legends match.jpg|thumb|upright|Larsson before a testimonial match for [[John Kennedy (Scottish footballer)|John Kennedy]] in 2011]]

Larsson participated in the [[Soccer Aid]] football match at Old Trafford on 6 June 2010 for the Rest of the World team in aid of [[UNICEF]].<ref>[http://www.unicef.org.uk/Latest/News/Soccer-Aid-2010-minute-by-minute-report/ Soccer Aid 2010: minute by minute report] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401211146/http://www.unicef.org.uk/Latest/News/Soccer-Aid-2010-minute-by-minute-report/ |date=1 April 2012 }} UNICEF UK, 7 June 2010</ref> Larsson made a promise that at the end of his football career, he would play one season at his first club, Högaborg. When he retired at the end of the 2009 season, that promise was not fulfilled. In August 2010, however, Larsson played with Högaborg's veterans team and scored 16 goals in 5 matches.<ref name="Aftonbladet">{{cite news|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/article7657681.ab|publisher=Aftonbladet|title=Här gör Henrik Larsson comeback|date=22 August 2010|access-date=23 August 2010|archive-date=24 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100824215457/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/article7657681.ab|url-status=live}}</ref>

In August 2012, Larsson came out of retirement for a brief spell at Swedish fifth division (Division 3) side [[Råå IF|Råå]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Henrik Larsson gör comeback – licensen klar i Råå IF|url=http://www.fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/23045|publisher=FotbollTransfers.com|access-date=28 October 2013|date=30 August 2012|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029212813/http://www.fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/23045|url-status=live}}</ref> He made one appearance, coming on as a substitute in a league match on 22 September 2012, a 1–1 draw against [[Höganäs BK|Höganäs]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Div 3 Södra Götaland, herrar Matchinformation: Råå IF – Höganäs BK|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/cuper-och-serier/information/?scr=result&fmid=1792585|publisher=SvenskFotboll.se|access-date=28 October 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029221916/http://svenskfotboll.se/cuper-och-serier/information/?scr=result&fmid=1792585|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson then registered as a player with Högaborg's senior-recreational side and played games with them. Due to the many injuries, Larsson was included in the first-team squad that beat [[Tenhults IF|Tenhult]] with 4–2 on 19 June 2013. He came off the bench in the 85th minute, and played alongside his son, [[Jordan Larsson|Jordan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressen.se/kvp/sport/henke-fick-lira-i-tio-minuter-med-sonen/|title="Henke" fick lira i tio minuter med sonen|work=Expressen|date=19 June 2013|access-date=20 June 2013|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303223913/http://www.expressen.se/kvp/sport/henke-fick-lira-i-tio-minuter-med-sonen/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/article16992932.ab|title=Här gör "Henke" Larsson comeback|work=Aftonbladet|date=19 June 2013|access-date=19 June 2013|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002150/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/article16992932.ab|url-status=live}}</ref> At age 42, Larsson took part in a further league match for Högaborg on 26 October 2013, when he played the first 66 minutes in a 2–0 win over [[IF Haga]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Larsson juega un partido oficial con 42 años para ayudar a su primer club|date=27 October 2013|url=http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20131027/mundo-barsa/larsson-juega-un-partido-oficial-con-42-anos-por-solidaridad_54392480469.html|publisher=MundoDeportivo.com|access-date=28 October 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029223230/http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20131027/mundo-barsa/larsson-juega-un-partido-oficial-con-42-anos-por-solidaridad_54392480469.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Coombs|first=Dan|title=Ex-Celtic and Manchester United ace comes out of retirement at 42|url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2013/10/27/ex-celtic-and-manchester-united-ace-comes-out-of-retirement-at-4/|publisher=HITC Sport|access-date=28 October 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200240/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2013/10/27/ex-celtic-and-manchester-united-ace-comes-out-of-retirement-at-4/|url-status=dead}}</ref> At age 44, Larsson took part in a 7–1 friendly win for Helsingborg over [[IFK Malmö Fotboll|IFK Malmö]], in which he scored in the 89th minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.talkingbaws.com/2015/06/10/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-subs-himself-on-for-helsingborgs-against-ifk-malmo-and-scores/|title=Celtic Legend Henrik Larsson Subs Himself On For Helsingborgs Against IFK Malmö … And Scores|work=talkingbaws.com|access-date=11 June 2015|archive-date=12 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612144342/http://www.talkingbaws.com/2015/06/10/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-subs-himself-on-for-helsingborgs-against-ifk-malmo-and-scores/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==International career==
Larsson scored 37 goals in 106 matches for the [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden national team]]. He scored his first international goal in his debut on 13 October 1993, during the FIFA World Cup qualifications stage, in a 3–2 win against [[Finland national football team|Finland]].<ref name="start" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/1993/10/13/europe/wc-qualifying-europe/sweden/finland/630483/|title=Sweden vs. Finland – 13 October 1993|work=Soccerway|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=4 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304180757/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/1993/10/13/europe/wc-qualifying-europe/sweden/finland/630483/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===1994 FIFA World Cup===
[[File:Football players Pontus Kåmark Henrik Larsson, July 18, 1994.jpg|thumb|Larsson and his teammates being greeted by Swedish fans in [[Stockholm]] after the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]]]]

Sweden manager [[Tommy Svensson]] selected Larsson for his 22-man squad for the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]] squad,<ref name="start" /> alongside established forwards such as [[Tomas Brolin]], [[Kennet Andersson]] and [[Martin Dahlin]]. Larsson began Sweden's first game of the tournament, against [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]], on the bench, but came on as a substitute with Sweden trailing 1–2. Larsson struck a fierce, long-range shot against the crossbar, with Dahlin reacting quickly to score the rebound to give their country a 2–2 draw.<ref name="start" /> He again came on as a late substitute in the following game against Russia, and then played from the start in the final game of the group against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]].<ref name="start" /> He was not used in the last 16 game against [[Saudi Arabia national football team|Saudi Arabia]], but came on a substitute in the quarter-final tie against [[Romania national football team|Romania]]. The match finished 2–2 after extra time, with Sweden winning on penalties, one of which was scored by Larsson.<ref name="start" /> Larsson did not feature in Sweden's 0–1 defeat against Brazil in the semi-final, but did play in the third-place play-off against [[Bulgaria national football team|Bulgaria]] which Sweden won 4–0, including Larsson's first [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]] goal, latching onto a through-ball from Brolin before rounding Bulgarian goalkeeper [[Borislav Mihaylov]] and wrong-footing defender [[Trifon Ivanov]].<ref name="start" /> That win secured third-place at the 1994 FIFA World Cup for Sweden, their best showing in a tournament since finishing runner-up to Brazil in [[1958 FIFA World Cup|1958]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetworldcup.com/CUPS/1958/wc58index.html|title=World Cup – 1958 – Overview|work=Planet World Cup|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=10 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510212428/http://www.planetworldcup.com/CUPS/1958/wc58index.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Euro 1996 and 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers===
Larsson became a regular in the side after that, playing in six of his country's [[UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying|qualifiers for Euro 1996]]. He did not score in any of these matches and Sweden failed to qualify for [[UEFA Euro 1996|the finals]].

He scored one goal in four qualifying games as Sweden also failed to qualify for the [[1998 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Henrik Larsson - Spelarstatistik - Svensk fotboll|url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se./spelarfakta/henrik-larsson/0a5711cd-f976-4438-80cd-9d5102798ea5|access-date=19 August 2020|website=www.svenskfotboll.se.|language=sv}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

===Euro 2000===
Sweden [[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying|succeeded in qualifying]] for [[UEFA Euro 2000|Euro 2000]], with Larsson scoring three goals during the qualifying matches. Larsson was selected for the Sweden squad despite having only just recovered from a broken leg sustained playing for Celtic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/larsson-wins-his-euro-2000-battle-1.233946|title=Larsson wins his Euro 2000 battle|date=27 May 2000|work=Herald Scotland|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117000409/http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/larsson-wins-his-euro-2000-battle-1.233946|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/967575/larsson-to-make-euro-2000|title=Larsson to make Euro 2000|work=The World Game|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116200841/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/967575/larsson-to-make-euro-2000|archive-date=16 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Euro 2000 was not a great success for Sweden, who went out at the first group stage, but Larsson scored against [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in a 1–2 defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/euro2000/797976.stm|title=Sweden bow out after Italy defeat|date=19 June 2000|work=BBC Sport|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=28 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828234537/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/euro2000/797976.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2002 FIFA World Cup and first retirement===
Sweden reappeared on the global stage two years later at the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]]. Larsson helped guide Sweden out of the group of death and into the knockout round with a 2–1 win over [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in which he scored both goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/sweden_v_nigeria/default.stm|title=Sweden v Nigeria – Swedes knock out Nigeria|date=7 June 2002|work=BBC Sport|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=21 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621083351/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/sweden_v_nigeria/default.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> He then scored in the round of 16 match against [[Senegal national football team|Senegal]], though Sweden ended up losing 1–2 in extra time to a [[golden goal]] and were eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/sweden_v_senegal/|title=Sweden v Senegal – Golden day for Senegal|date=16 June 2002|work=BBC Sport|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=16 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116225443/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/sweden_v_senegal/|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson chose to retire from international football after the World Cup.<ref>{{Cite news|last=TT|date=26 May 2003|title=Henrik Larsson slutar i landslaget|language=sv|work=Svenska Dagbladet|url=https://www.svd.se/henrik-larsson-slutar-i-landslaget-25bU|access-date=24 August 2020|issn=1101-2412|archive-date=2 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202170734/https://www.svd.se/henrik-larsson-slutar-i-landslaget-25bU|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Euro 2004===
[[File:Henrik Larsson Euro 2004.jpg|thumb|Larsson taking a free kick for Sweden against the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] at [[Euro 2004]]]]

Larsson's decision to retire from international football was met with dismay in Sweden and there was much clamoring for him to return to the team for their campaign at [[UEFA Euro 2004|Euro 2004]] in Portugal.<ref>{{cite news|date=2 March 2004|title=Larsson rejects Swede calls|work=BBC Sport|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3525081.stm|access-date=14 April 2008|archive-date=6 May 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040506225211/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3525081.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite initially maintaining his decision to retire, he eventually agreed to return to the national side for Euro 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/3672309.stm|title=Sweden – Larsson back for Sweden|date=30 April 2004|work=BBC Sport|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=7 July 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040707083923/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/3672309.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Playing up front alongside [[Zlatan Ibrahimović]], Larsson scored three goals in four matches and lead Sweden to the quarter-finals, where they were defeated in a [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shoot-out]] by the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]]. Larsson's diving header against Bulgaria was voted best goal of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://the18.com/news/2004-man-scored-original-wonder-diving-header|title=In 2004 This Man Scored The Original Wonder Diving Header|website=The18|access-date=29 December 2019|archive-date=26 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226190151/https://the18.com/news/2004-man-scored-original-wonder-diving-header|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===2006 FIFA World Cup and second retirement===
Larsson also featured at the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] in Germany. He scored in the final minute of the match against [[England national football team|England]] for Sweden to draw the match 2–2 in their final match in the group stages.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/jun/21/worldcup2006.match1|title=Ragged England stumble as Owen falls|first=Kevin|last=McCarra|work=The Guardian|date=21 June 2006|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011221/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/jun/21/worldcup2006.match1|url-status=live}}</ref> The goal sealed Sweden's qualification for the second round of the tournament. In Sweden's last 16 game against hosts [[Germany national football team|Germany]], Larsson missed a penalty and Sweden went out with the score at 2–0 to Germany.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991466.stm|title=Germany 2–0 Sweden|work=BBC Sport|date=24 June 2006|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=18 September 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070918195422/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991466.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

He retired from international football for the second time on 17 July 2006.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/5189550.stm |title=Larsson ends international career |work=BBC Sport |date=17 July 2006 |access-date=20 February 2007 |archive-date=18 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518184742/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/5189550.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> "It is time to quit now. It feels right. I'm done with the national team", the 34-year-old Larsson told TV station Canal Plus.

===Euro 2008===
Sweden boss [[Lars Lagerbäck]] managed to lure Larsson out of international retirement once more and on 13 May 2008, the [[Swedish Football Association]] officially declared that Larsson had agreed to make a comeback and play for Sweden once again at [[UEFA Euro 2008|Euro 2008]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7399871.stm|title=Larsson returns for Sweden again|work=BBC Sport|date=14 May 2008|access-date=14 May 2008|archive-date=18 May 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518025014/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7399871.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson assisted Zlatan Ibrahimovic for a goal against [[Greece national football team|Greece]] in the first [[UEFA Euro 2008 Group D|group stage]] game, but could not help Sweden advance to the [[UEFA Euro 2008 knockout phase|quarter-finals]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Roughley|first=Gregg|date=18 June 2008|title=Euro 2008: Russia 2-0 Sweden -as it happened|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/jun/18/euro2008groupd.russia|access-date=19 August 2020|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>

===2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying and final retirement===
Following former team captain [[Freddie Ljungberg]]'s decision to quit the national side after the tournament, Larsson was chosen to become the new [[Captain (association football)|captain]] in a friendly match against [[France national football team|France]] on 20 August 2008,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fotbollsexpressen.se/Nyheter/1.1269771/henrik-larsson-kapten-mot-frankrike|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080819152319/http://www.fotbollsexpressen.se/Nyheter/1.1269771/henrik-larsson-kapten-mot-frankrike|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 August 2008|title=Henrik Larsson kapten mot Frankrike|date=18 August 2008|access-date=19 August 2008|work=Fotbolls Expressen|language=sv}}</ref> He scored his 37th goal for Sweden in that match, although France ended up winning 3–2.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://espnfc.com/match?id=244657&cc=5739 |title=Match: Sweden v France – International Friendly |work=ESPN FC |date=20 August 2008 |access-date=6 June 2013 |archive-date=17 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140417221929/http://espnfc.com/match?id=244657&cc=5739 |url-status=live }}</ref> He played his [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|100th game]] for Sweden on 6 September 2008, in a [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification|2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier]] against [[Albania national football team|Albania]], which ended in a 0–0 draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.goal.com/s/en/news/852336/|title=Sweden held goalless in Tirana|date=6 September 2008|work=Goal|access-date=6 June 2013|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316182957/http://m.goal.com/s/en/news/852336/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 11 October 2009, after it was clear that Sweden had failed to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Larsson once again decided to retire from the national team.
At the age of 38 years and 20 days, Larsson became the oldest outfield player in the history of the Sweden national team with his last ever appearance against Denmark on 10 October 2009. Since then, [[Zlatan Ibrahimović]] has become Sweden's oldest outfield player.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.svd.se/sportspel/nyheter/artikel_3635689.svd|title="Henke" slutar i landslaget|newspaper=Svenska Dagbladet|date=11 October 2009|access-date=13 October 2009|publisher=SvD|language=sv|archive-date=21 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091021155330/http://www.svd.se/sportspel/nyheter/artikel_3635689.svd|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Managerial career==
Larsson made clear his intentions to take up coaching once his playing career came to an end, having also expressed an interest in returning to [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in a coaching capacity.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/8306579.stm|title=Larsson keen on Celtic coach role|date=14 October 2009|access-date=14 October 2009|work=BBC Sport|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140228/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/8306579.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Landskrona BoIS===
On 14 December 2009 Larsson was appointed manager at [[Landskrona BoIS]], a Swedish second division football club, on a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8412898.stm|title=Larsson takes first manager's job|date=14 December 2009|work=BBC Sport|access-date=14 December 2009|archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109040051/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8412898.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

The news that Larsson would take over Landskrona was received with mixed feelings, as his former club Helsingborg traditionally were their main rivals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/article12192944.ab|title=Larsson joins the enemy (Swedish)|date=12 December 2009|work=Aftonbladet|access-date=12 December 2009|language=sv|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316194632/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/article12192944.ab|url-status=live}}</ref>

The [[2010 Superettan]], the first season for Larsson as a manager, started off positively for Landskrona. With an aggressively attacking 4–3–3 formation Larsson's club lined up victories and fought for the top positions and promotion to Allsvenskan, until the very end of the season. They finished in fifth place. The Landskrona BoIS board was satisfied with the results, and both Larsson and his assistant manager [[Hans Eklund]] renewed their contracts for another year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hd.se/sport/2010/10/14/henke-fortsatter-i-bois/|title=Henke gör tummen upp för ett år till i BoIS|date=14 October 2010|work=Helsingborgs dagblad|access-date=15 October 2010|language=sv|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101017054956/http://hd.se/sport/2010/10/14/henke-fortsatter-i-bois/|archive-date=17 October 2010}}</ref>

On 23 March 2011, Landskrona BoIS announced the recruitment of the Sweden national team qualified midfielder [[Marcus Lantz]] from Helsingborg, a solicitation that was largely thanks to Larsson.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/marcus-lantz-klar-for-bois/|title=Marcus Lantz klar för BoIS|date=23 March 2011|work=Sydsvenskan|access-date=23 March 2011|language=sv|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316183441/http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/marcus-lantz-klar-for-bois/|url-status=live}}</ref> With the recruitment of Lantz, Henrik Larsson announced a major effort to make the club win [[Superettan]] and be promoted to Allsvenskan, from which they were relegated in 2005.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/landskrona/article12835740.ab/|title=Eklund rädd om jobbet – siktar mot allsvenskan|date=23 March 2011|work=Sydsvenskan|access-date=23 March 2011|language=sv|archive-date=8 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110408090014/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/landskrona/article12835740.ab|url-status=live}}</ref>

Before the [[2011 Superettan]] season, the managers of the other Superettan clubs had tipped Landskrona as the likely champion.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nsk.se/article/20110405/SPORT/110409871/|title=Tränarna: BoIS går upp|date=5 April 2011|work=Norra Skånes tidningar|access-date=5 April 2011|language=sv|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316182330/http://www.nsk.se/article/20110405/SPORT/110409871/|url-status=dead}}</ref> But the season was about to become the club's worst in years. Instead of being in the top of the table, Landskrona was stuck at the bottom more than halfway into the season, with relegation looming. Some fans protested against both the board and Henrik Larsson, sarcastically suggesting that the club had used an [[List of impostors|impostor]] instead of the real Larsson.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/landskrona/article13204217.ab|title=Fansen protesterade mot Henrik Larsson|date=20 June 2011|work=Aftonbladet|access-date=20 June 2011|language=sv|archive-date=23 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110623011308/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/landskrona/article13204217.ab|url-status=live}}</ref> The crisis went so deep within the association that the board wanted Larsson himself to make a comeback as a player. Larsson played for 20 minutes with Landskrona's reserve team in a match against [[Mjällby AIF]], but felt physically unprepared for playing in Superettan, even if the sporting director of Landskrona, [[Mats Aronsson]], believed the opposite.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/comeback-av-henke-larsson/|title=Comeback av Henke Larsson|date=26 July 2011|work=Aftonbladet|access-date=26 July 2011|language=sv|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316183445/http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/comeback-av-henke-larsson/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Landskrona and Larsson avoided relegation and finished tenth largely because of the summer signing of goalkeeper [[Ivo Vazgeč]] who achieved the best save percentage in the league.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mobil.hd.se/sport/2011/10/10/ivo-hojer-garna-procenten/|title=Ivo höjer gärna procenten|date=21 November 2011|work=Helsingborgs dagblad|access-date=21 November 2011|language=sv|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130418140426/http://mobil.hd.se/sport/2011/10/10/ivo-hojer-garna-procenten/|archive-date=18 April 2013}}</ref>

On 21 November 2011, Larsson signed a new one-year contract, making him manager for Landskrona during the [[2012 Superettan]] as well.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/superettan/larsson-forlanger-med-landskrona/|title=Larsson förlänger med Landskrona|date=21 November 2011|work=Expressen|access-date=21 November 2011|language=sv|archive-date=30 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630121755/http://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/superettan/larsson-forlanger-med-landskrona//|url-status=live}}</ref> Landskrona performed better in 2012, but only managed to finish in sixth place instead of achieving the third-place finish which would have meant qualification for a promotion play-off spot.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tabell och resultat – Superettan (2012)|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/superettan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2012/tabell-och-resultat/|publisher=Svenska fotbollförbundet|access-date=10 April 2014|language=sv|archive-date=13 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113185307/http://svenskfotboll.se/superettan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2012/tabell-och-resultat/|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2012, Larsson confirmed he had left his position and would consider any available posts elsewhere.<ref>{{cite web|last=Körsell|first=Andreas|title=Henrik Larsson: Ibland vill man strunta i det politiska spelet|url=http://www.svenskafans.com/fotboll/Henrik-Larsson-Ibland-vill-man-strunta-i-det-politiska-spelet-460601.aspx|publisher=SvenskaFans.com|access-date=10 April 2014|date=7 November 2012|language=sv|archive-date=13 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413141526/http://www.svenskafans.com/fotboll/Henrik-Larsson-Ibland-vill-man-strunta-i-det-politiska-spelet-460601.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Henrik Larsson: Därför slutar jag i Landskrona|newspaper=Sveriges Radio|url=http://sverigesradio.se/sida/gruppsida.aspx?programid=2835&grupp=12344&artikel=5340184|publisher=sverigesradio.se|access-date=10 April 2014|date=8 November 2012|language=sv|archive-date=24 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324011533/http://sverigesradio.se/sida/gruppsida.aspx?programid=2835&grupp=12344&artikel=5340184|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Falkenberg===
[[File:Henrik Larsson (2014, cropped).jpg|thumb|Larsson as manager of Falkenberg in 2014]]

On 4 December 2013, Larsson was appointed manager of [[Falkenbergs FF|Falkenberg]], signing a one-year rolling contact with the newly promoted club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=swe/news/newsid=2032446.html|title=Larsson takes Falkenberg assignment|date=4 December 2013|publisher=UEFA|access-date=14 December 2013|archive-date=14 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214152924/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=swe/news/newsid=2032446.html|url-status=live}}</ref> After securing Falkenberg's position in Allsvenskan, it was announced on 10 November 2014 that he would not manage the club for the 2015 season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Henrik Larsson fortsätter inte i FFF |url=http://www.falkenbergsff.se/detailarticle.aspx?id=269 |work=Falkenbergs FF |date=10 November 2014 |access-date=10 November 2014 |language=sv |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217090128/http://www.falkenbergsff.se/detailarticle.aspx?id=269 |archive-date=17 December 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Helsingborg===
After leaving Falkenberg, Larsson was appointed manager of Helsingborg.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29995844|title=Henrik Larsson leaves Falkenbergs to take charge at Helsingborgs|work=BBC Sport|date=10 November 2014|access-date=1 October 2019|archive-date=1 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001233646/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29995844|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2016, Helsingborg were relegated to Superettan after losing a two-legged play-off against [[Halmstads BK|Halmstad]]. After the final whistle, a minor group of disappointed home fans attacked both Larsson and his son, Jordan.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/nov/20/henrik-larsson-jordan-son-confronted-helsingborg-supporters-relegation|title=Henrik Larsson and son confronted by Helsingborg fans after relegation|first=Guardian|last=sport|newspaper=The Guardian|date=20 November 2016|via=www.theguardian.com|access-date=23 November 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140258/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/nov/20/henrik-larsson-jordan-son-confronted-helsingborg-supporters-relegation|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the end of the season, Larsson decided to leave the club.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38084837|title=Henrik Larsson: Former Celtic striker resigns as Helsingborgs boss|work=BBC Sport|date=23 November 2016|access-date=12 February 2018|archive-date=26 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026184203/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38084837|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Ängelholms FF===
After turning down the opportunity to manage Scottish side [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]], Division 1 club Ängelholms FF announced on 3 October 2018 that Larsson would join the staff as assistant to head coach Alexander Tengryd, whom Larsson had worked together with in Helsingborg.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-turns-down-livingston-job-283379|title=Celtic legend Henrik Larsson turns down Livingston job|date=8 June 2018|publisher=The Scotsman|access-date=30 May 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011631/https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-turns-down-livingston-job-283379|url-status=live}}</ref> At the time of his appointment, Ängelholm were on 13 place and five matches in a row without a win with six matches left of the season. First match with Larsson in the staff was three days later against Utsiktens BK away. The match ended in a 1–0 win for Ängelholm.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.fotbollskanalen.se/division-1/larsson-med-pa-banken--da-tog-aff-efterlangtad-seger-losningen-kanns-jattebra/|title=Larsson med på bänken - då tog ÄFF efterlängtad seger: "Lösningen känns jättebra"|date=6 October 2018|work=Fotbollskanalen|access-date=25 August 2021|language=sv|archive-date=19 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819200719/https://www.fotbollskanalen.se/division-1/larsson-med-pa-banken--da-tog-aff-efterlangtad-seger-losningen-kanns-jattebra/|url-status=live}}</ref> Ängelholm would only take two points in their last five matches, including losing 0–4 to Oskarshamns AIK and 0–3 to Tvååker, and dropped to 15th place which meant immediate relegation. Larsson, along with head coach Alexander Tengryd, left the club at the end of the season.

===Return to Helsingborgs IF===

On 16 June 2019, Helsingborg announced that Larsson had returned to the club as their new manager.<ref>[http://www.hif.se/news/henrik-larsson-ny-huvudtranare-hif/ HENRIK LARSSON NY HUVUDTRÄNARE I HIF] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818112411/http://www.hif.se/news/henrik-larsson-ny-huvudtranare-hif/ |date=18 August 2020 }}, hif.se, 16 June 2019</ref>

On 23 August 2019, Helsingborg announced that Larsson had decided to quit as head coach after being verbally assaulted on social media following the club's loss to third tier club [[Oskarshamns AIK]] in the qualification to [[Svenska Cupen]] group stage.<ref>[http://www.hif.se/news/henrik-larsson-avslutar-sitt-tranaruppdrag/ Henrik Larsson avslutar sitt tränaruppdrag] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515014111/http://www.hif.se/news/henrik-larsson-avslutar-sitt-tranaruppdrag/ |date=15 May 2020 }}, hif.se, 23 August 2019</ref>

In September 2019 he began talks with English club [[Southend United F.C.|Southend United]] about becoming their manager,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49886303|title=Henrik Larsson: Southend United in talks with ex-Celtic star over manager's job|work=BBC Sport|date=30 September 2019|access-date=1 October 2019|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140330/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49886303|url-status=live}}</ref> but these collapsed when proposed assistant [[Tommy Johnson (footballer, born 1971)|Tommy Johnson]] accepted another offer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50058716 |title=Henrik Larsson: Southend United talks over manager role collapse |website=BBC Sport |date=15 October 2019 |access-date=15 October 2019 |archive-date=15 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015151502/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50058716 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Barcelona ===
On 21 August 2020, [[FC Barcelona]] announced that Larsson and [[Alfred Schreuder]] had joined new head coach [[Ronald Koeman]]‘s coaching staff until 30 June 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/1756739/schreuder-and-larsson-join-koemans-coaching-staff |title= Schreuder and Larsson join Koeman's coaching staff |website= FC Barcelona |date= 21 August 2020 |access-date= 22 August 2020 |archive-date= 22 August 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200822011732/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/1756739/schreuder-and-larsson-join-koemans-coaching-staff |url-status= live }}</ref> On 27 October 2021, the club confirmed Koeman had been relieved of his duties, which resulted in the departure of Larsson from FC Barcelona's coaching staff.

==Floorball career==
Larsson also played [[floorball]] at a competitive level in 1989. On 23 November 2008, he resumed his floorball career when he played his first [[Swedish Super League (men's floorball)|Swedish Super League]] game for [[FC Helsingborg|Helsingborg]]. In his second game for the club, he made two assists, and was voted man of the match.<ref name="Floorball debut">{{cite news |title=Här får Henke Larsson debutera |url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/innebandy/article3838457.ab |publisher=Aftonbladet |date=23 November 2008 |access-date=23 November 2008 |language=sv |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140401/https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/a/QlgLEV/henke-larsson-bakom-helsingborgs-vandning |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Floorball debut successful">{{cite news |title=Success for Henrik Larsson in floorball debut |url=http://www.thelocal.se/15894/20081124/ |publisher=The Local |date=24 November 2008 |access-date=24 November 2008 |archive-date=23 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081223134716/http://www.thelocal.se/15894/20081124/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Style of play==
Larsson stood out for his discipline, professionalism and work-rate throughout his career.<ref name="profile">{{cite news|title=Player Profile|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/sweden/squad/newsid_1862000/1862739.stm|work=BBC Sport|access-date=26 February 2012|date=10 April 2002|archive-date=1 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701024213/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/sweden/squad/newsid_1862000/1862739.stm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/sports_talk/1280329.stm|title=How good is Henrik Larsson?|website=BBC Sport|date=16 April 2001|access-date=16 January 2018|archive-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117012834/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/sports_talk/1280329.stm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/16/sport.comment2|title=Much ado about ... not much|work=The Guardian|author1=Rob Smyth|date=16 March 2007|access-date=16 January 2018|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140416/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/16/sport.comment2|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Personal life==
[[File:Magdalena and Henrik Larsson in Jan 2014.jpg|thumb|Larsson with his wife Magdalena at the [[Swedish Sports Awards]] in 2014]]

On 21 June 1996, Larsson married Magdalena Spjuth,<ref name=BigInterview/> whom he had met in a restaurant when he was 19 years old.<ref name=ManchesterCSC1/> She is the daughter of a politician and an education director at the local municipality.<ref name=BigInterview/> They have a son, professional footballer [[Jordan Larsson]] (born 1997 and named after basketball player [[Michael Jordan]]),<ref name=ManchesterCSC1/> who has represented Sweden at international level, and a daughter, Janelle Larsson<ref name=BigInterview/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://sport.scotsman.com/celticfc/Regarding-Henrick.2623859.jp |title=Regarding Henrick |work=Scotsman.com |publisher=Johnston Press |date=5 May 2005 |access-date=16 August 2009 |archive-date=25 June 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080625010219/http://sport.scotsman.com/celticfc/Regarding-Henrick.2623859.jp |url-status=live }}</ref> (born 2002), a member of the junior Sweden national [[show jumping]] team.

On 6 June 2009, before Sweden's 1–0 loss against [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]], Larsson's younger brother Robert, who had a troubled personal life, was found dead in his flat in their hometown of Helsingborg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.totalbarca.com/2011/interviews/ex-barca-player-henrik-larssons-career-in-his-own-words/|title=Ex-Barça player Henrik Larsson's career in his own words|work=totalbarca.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116211547/http://www.totalbarca.com/2011/interviews/ex-barca-player-henrik-larssons-career-in-his-own-words/|archive-date=16 January 2014}}</ref> Henrik was not told until after the match had concluded.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/heartache-for-celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-1026341|title=Heartache for Celtic legend Henrik Larsson as younger brother is found dead|first=Janice|last=Burns|date=7 June 2009|website=dailyrecord|access-date=29 December 2019|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140351/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/heartache-for-celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-1026341|url-status=live}}</ref> Henrik Larsson also has an elder half-brother, Kim.<ref name=BigInterview/>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref name="henrik larsson daft career stats">{{cite web|last1=Larsson|first1=Henrik|title=soccerbase|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=11617|website=soccerbase|access-date=18 December 2014|archive-date=7 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707084415/http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=11617|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National cup
!colspan="2"|League cup
!colspan="2"|Europe
!colspan="2"|Other{{efn|Includes goals and appearances in the [[1994 Dutch Supercup|1994]] and [[1995 Dutch Supercup]], [[2005 Supercopa de España]], [[2007 Svenska Supercupen]], [[2006–07 Royal League]], and 2004–05 and 2005–06 [[Copa Catalunya]]<ref>{{ cite web | title = Henrik Edward ‘henke’ Larsson | url = https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/match/g0035-gimnastic-tarragona-barcelona | website =.fcbarcelona.com/ | access-date = 18 December 2022 }}</ref>}}
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Högaborgs BK|Högaborg]]
|1989
|[[Division 3 (Swedish football)|Division 3 Södra Götaland]]
|21||1||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 21||1
|-
|1990
|Division 3 Södra Götaland
|21||7||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 21||7
|-
|1991
|Division 3 Södra Götaland
|22||15||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 22||15
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!64!!23!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!! 64!!23
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Helsingborgs IF|Helsingborg]]
|[[1992 Swedish football Division 1|1992]]
|[[Division 1 (Swedish football)|Division 1 Södra]]
|31||34||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 31||34
|-
|[[1993 Allsvenskan|1993]]
|[[Allsvenskan]]
|25||16||5||1||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 30||17
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!56!!50!!5!!1!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!! 61!!51
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[Feyenoord]]
|[[1993–94 Eredivisie|1993–94]]
|[[Eredivisie]]
|15||1||12||5||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 27||6
|-
|[[1994–95 Eredivisie|1994–95]]
|Eredivisie
|23||8||9||1||colspan="2"|–||6||7||1||0||39||16
|-
|[[1995–96 Eredivisie|1995–96]]
|Eredivisie
|32||10||4||1||colspan="2"|–||7||1||1||1||44||13
|-
|[[1996–97 Eredivisie|1996–97]]
|Eredivisie
|31||7||4||0||colspan="2"|–||6||1||colspan="2"|– ||41||8
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!101!!26!!29!!7!!colspan="2"|–!!19!!9!!2!!1!!151!!43
|-
|rowspan="8"|[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
|[[1997–98 Celtic F.C. season|1997–98]]
|[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]
|35||16||4||0||5||3||2||0||colspan="2"|–|| 46||19
|-
|[[1998–99 Celtic F.C. season|1998–99]]
|[[Scottish Premier League]]
|35||29||5||5||0||0||8||4||colspan="2"|–|| 48||38
|-
|[[1999–2000 Celtic F.C. season|1999–2000]]
|Scottish Premier League
|9||7||0||0||0||0||4||5||colspan="2"|–|| 13||12
|-
|[[2000–01 Celtic F.C. season|2000–01]]
|Scottish Premier League
|37||35||6||9||2||5||5||4||colspan="2"|–|| 50||53
|-
|[[2001–02 Celtic F.C. season|2001–02]]
|Scottish Premier League
|33||29||3||2||1||0||10||4||colspan="2"|–|| 47||35
|-
|[[2002–03 Celtic F.C. season|2002–03]]
|Scottish Premier League
|35||28||2||2||2||2||12||12||colspan="2"|–|| 51||44
|-
|[[2003–04 Celtic F.C. season|2003–04]]
|Scottish Premier League
|37||30||5||5||1||0||15||6||colspan="2"|–|| 58||41
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!221!!174!!25!!23!!11!!10!!56!!35!!colspan="2"|–!! 313!!242
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]]
|[[2004–05 FC Barcelona season|2004–05]]
|[[La Liga]]
|12||3||1||0||colspan="2"|–||4||1||2||1||19||5
|-
|[[2005–06 FC Barcelona season|2005–06]]
|La Liga
|28||10||4||4||colspan="2"|–||10||1||2||2||44||17
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!40!!13!!5!!4!!colspan="2"|–!!14!!2!!4!!3!!63!!22
|-
|rowspan="5"|Helsingborg
|[[2006 Helsingborgs IF season|2006]]
|Allsvenskan
|15||8||5||4||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||3||2||23||14
|-
|[[2007 Helsingborgs IF season|2007]]
|Allsvenskan
|22||9||1||0||colspan="2"|–||9||9||1||0||33||18
|-
|[[2008 Helsingborgs IF season|2008]]
|Allsvenskan
|27||14||1||0||colspan="2"|–||2||0||colspan="2"|–||30||14
|-
|[[2009 Helsingborgs IF season|2009]]
|Allsvenskan
|20||7||1||0||colspan="2"|–||4||3||colspan="2"|–||25||10
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!84!!38!!8!!4!!colspan="2"|–!!15!!12!!4!!2!!111!!56
|-
|[[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] (loan)
|[[2006–07 Manchester United F.C. season|2006–07]]
|[[Premier League]]
|7||1||4||1||0||0||2||1||colspan="2"|–||13||3
|-
|[[Råå IF|Råå]]
|2012
|[[Division 3 (Swedish football)|Division 3 Östra Götaland]]
|1||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 1||0
|-
|Högaborg
|2013
|[[Division 2 Västra Götaland]]
|1||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 1||0
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!575!!325!!76!!40!!11!!10!!106!!59!!10!!6!!778!!440
|}

{{notelist}}

===International===
[[File:Henrik Larsson 2 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Larsson with Sweden at the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref name="rsssf">[https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/hlarsson-intlg.html Henrik Larsson – Century of International Appearances] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405172146/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/hlarsson-intlg.html |date=5 April 2023 }} Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation, 29 October 2009</ref>
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[Sweden national under-21 football team|Sweden U21]]
| 1992 || 5 || 4
|-
| 1993 || 7 || 0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!12!!4
|-
|[[Sweden national football B team|Sweden B]]
| 1997 || 1 || 0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!1!!0
|-
|rowspan="17"|[[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]]
|1993||2||1
|-
|1994||14||5
|-
|1995||6||0
|-
|1996||6||1
|-
|1997||2||0
|-
|1998||7||1
|-
|1999||9||2
|-
|2000||8||2
|-
|2001||10||9
|-
|2002||8||3
|-
|2003||1||0
|-
|2004||9||8
|-
|2005||5||2
|-
|2006||6||2
|-
|2007||0||0
|-
|2008||9||1
|-
|2009||4||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!106!!37
|}

:''Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Larsson goal''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Henrik Larsson<ref name="henrik larsson daft career stats" /><ref name="rsssf" />
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
|align="center"| 1 || 13 October 1993 || [[Råsunda Stadium|Råsunda]], [[Stockholm]], Sweden || {{fb|FIN}} ||align="center"| 2–1 ||align="center"| 3–2 || [[1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA – Group 6)|1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 2 || 20 February 1994 || [[Joe Robbie Stadium]], [[Miami]], United States || {{fb|USA}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||align="center"| 3–1 || Joe Robbie Cup
|-
|align="center"| 3 || 20 April 1994 || [[Racecourse Ground]], [[Wrexham]], United Kingdom || {{fb|WAL}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 2–0 || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|align="center"| 4 || 5 May 1994 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|NGA}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 3–1 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 5 || 16 July 1994 || [[Rose Bowl (stadium)|Rose Bowl]], [[Pasadena, California|Pasadena]], United States || {{fb|BUL}} ||align="center"| 3–0 ||align="center"| 4–0 || [[1994 FIFA World Cup#Third place match|1994 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
|align="center"| 6 || 17 August 1994 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|LTU}} ||align="center"| 4–2 ||align="center"| 4–2 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 7 || 1 June 1996 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|BLR}} ||align="center"| 5–1 ||align="center"| 5–1 || [[1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)#Group 4|1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 8 || 14 October 1998 || [[Lazur Stadium|Neftochimik Stadium]], [[Burgas]], Bulgaria || {{fb|BUL}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 1–0 || [[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying Group 5|UEFA Euro 2000 qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 9 || 27 March 1999 || [[Ullevi]], [[Gothenburg]], Sweden || {{fb|LUX}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 2–0 || UEFA Euro 2000 qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 10 || 9 October 1999 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|POL}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 2–0 || UEFA Euro 2000 qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 11 || 19 June 2000 || [[Philips Stadion]], [[Eindhoven]], Netherlands || {{fb|ITA}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||align="center"| 1–2 || [[UEFA Euro 2000 Group B|UEFA Euro 2000]]
|-
|align="center"| 12 || 7 October 2000 ||Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden
| {{fb|TUR}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 1–1 || [[2002 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)#Group 4|2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 13 || 28 February 2001 || [[Ta' Qali National Stadium]], [[Ta'Qali]], Malta || {{fb|MLT}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 3–0 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 14 ||rowspan="4"| 6 June 2001 ||rowspan="4"| Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden ||rowspan="4"| {{fb|MDA}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||rowspan="4" style="text-align:center"| 6–0 ||rowspan="4"| 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 15 ||align="center"| 2–0
|-
|align="center"| 16 ||align="center"| 3–0
|-
|align="center"| 17 ||align="center"| 6–0
|-
|align="center"| 18 || 15 August 2001 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|RSA}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 3–0 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 19 || 1 September 2001 || [[Philip II Arena|City Stadium]], [[Skopje]], Macedonia || {{fb|MKD|name=Macedonia}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 2–1 || 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 20 || 5 September 2001 || [[Ali Sami Yen Stadium]], [[Istanbul]], Turkey || {{fb|TUR}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||align="center"| 2–1 || 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 21 || 7 October 2001 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|AZE}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 3–0 || 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 22 ||rowspan="2"| 7 June 2002 ||rowspan="2"| [[Home's Stadium Kobe|Kobe Wing Stadium]], [[Kobe]], Japan ||rowspan="2"| {{fb|NGA}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 2–1 ||rowspan="2"| [[2002 FIFA World Cup Group F#Sweden vs Nigeria|2002 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
|align="center"| 23 ||align="center"| 2–1
|-
|align="center"| 24 || 16 June 2002 || [[Ōita Bank Dome|Ōita Stadium]], [[Ōita, Ōita|Ōita]], Japan || {{fb|SEN}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 1–2 || 2002 FIFA World Cup
|-
|align="center"| 25 || 5 June 2004 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden|| {{fb|POL}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 3–1 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 26 ||rowspan="2"| 14 June 2004 ||rowspan="2"| [[Estádio José Alvalade]], [[Lisbon]], Portugal ||rowspan="2"| {{fb|BUL}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 5–0 ||rowspan="2"| [[UEFA Euro 2004 Group C#Sweden vs Bulgaria|UEFA Euro 2004]]
|-
|align="center"| 27 ||align="center"| 3–0
|-
|align="center"| 28 || 22 June 2004 || [[Estádio do Bessa|Estádio do Bessa Século XXI]], [[Porto]], Portugal || {{fb|DEN}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||align="center"| 2–2 || UEFA Euro 2004
|-
|align="center"| 29 || 4 September 2004 || [[Ta' Qali National Stadium]], [[Ta'Qali]], Malta || {{fb|MLT}} ||align="center"| 7–0 ||align="center"| 7–0 || [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 8|2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 30 || 9 October 2004 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|HUN}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 3–0 || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 31 ||rowspan="2"| 13 October 2004 ||rowspan="2"| [[Laugardalsvöllur]], [[Reykjavík]], Iceland ||rowspan="2"| {{fb|ISL}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 4–1 ||rowspan="2"| 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 32 ||align="center"| 3–0
|-
|align="center"| 33 || 17 August 2005 ||Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden
| {{fb|CZE}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 2–1 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 34 || 12 October 2005 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden|| {{fb|ISL}} ||align="center"| 2–1 ||align="center"| 3–1 || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 35 || 2 June 2006 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|CHI}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 1–1 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 36 || 20 June 2006 || [[RheinEnergieStadion]], [[Cologne]], Germany || {{fb|ENG}} ||align="center"| 2–2 ||align="center"| 2–2 || [[2006 FIFA World Cup Group B#Sweden vs England|2006 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
|align="center"| 37 || 20 August 2008 || Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden || {{fb|FRA}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 2–3 || Friendly
|}

===Managerial statistics===
{{updated|20 November 2016}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+Managerial record by team and tenure
|-
!rowspan="2"|Team
!rowspan="2"|From
!rowspan="2"|To
!colspan="6"|Record
|-
!G!!W!!D!!L!!Win %!!Ref
|-
|align=left|[[Landskrona BoIS]]
|align=left|14 December 2009
|align=left|8 November 2012
{{WDL|94|38|19|37}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2010-2011.3392..en.html |title=2010 Landskrona BoIS season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028152052/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2010-2011.3392..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2011-2012.3392..en.html |title=2011 Landskrona BoIS season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=8 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808015242/https://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2011-2012.3392..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2012-2013.3392..en.html |title=2012 Landskrona BoIS season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028152350/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2012-2013.3392..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|align=left|[[Falkenbergs FF|Falkenberg]]
|align=left|4 December 2013
|align=left|10 November 2014
{{WDL|31|9|6|16}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.falkenbergs.2014-2015.4782..en.html |title=2014 Falkenbergs FF season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028152522/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.falkenbergs.2014-2015.4782..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|align=left|[[Helsingborgs IF|Helsingborg]]
|align=left|1 January 2015
|align=left|23 November 2016
{{WDL|68|22|12|34}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.helsingborgs-if.2015-2016.445..en.html |title=2015 Helsingborgs IF season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028084119/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.helsingborgs-if.2015-2016.445..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.helsingborgs-if.2016-2017.445..en.html |title=2016 Helsingborgs IF season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028083838/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.helsingborgs-if.2016-2017.445..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
!colspan=3|Total
{{WDLtot|193|69|37|87}}
!
|}

==Honours==
'''Feyenoord'''<ref name = "Wasserman">{{cite web | url=https://www.teamwass.eu/en/wall-of-fame/henrik-larsson | title=Henrik Larsson: Striker | publisher=Team Wass | access-date=9 April 2020 | archive-date=1 August 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801144727/https://www.teamwass.eu/en/wall-of-fame/henrik-larsson | url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[KNVB Cup]]: [[1993–94 KNVB Cup|1993–94]],<ref name="dcup94" /> [[1994–95 KNVB Cup|1994–95]]<ref name="dcup95" />

'''Celtic'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]/[[Scottish Premier League]]: [[1997–98 Scottish Premier Division|1997–98]],<ref name="lg98" /> [[2000–01 Scottish Premier League|2000–01]],<ref name="treble" /> [[2001–02 Scottish Premier League|2001–02]],<ref name="lg02" /> [[2003–04 Scottish Premier League|2003–04]]<ref name="fdouble" />
* [[Scottish Cup]]: [[2000–01 Scottish Cup|2000–01]],<ref name="treble" /> [[2003–04 Scottish Cup|2003–04]]<ref name="fdouble" />
* [[Scottish League Cup]]: [[1997–98 Scottish League Cup|1997–98]], [[2000–01 Scottish League Cup|2000–01]]<ref name="lgcup01" />
* [[UEFA Cup]] runner-up: [[2002–03 UEFA Cup|2002–03]]<ref name="seville" />

'''Barcelona'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[La Liga]]: [[2004–05 La Liga|2004–05]],<ref name="sway" /> [[2005–06 La Liga|2005–06]]<ref name="sway">{{cite web|title=H. Larsson|url=https://int.soccerway.com/coaches/henrik-larsson/130141/|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-date=3 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203190443/http://int.soccerway.com/coaches/henrik-larsson/130141/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Supercopa de España]]: [[2005 Supercopa de España|2005]]<ref name="sway" />
* [[UEFA Champions League]]: [[2005–06 UEFA Champions League|2005–06]]<ref name="cl06" />

'''Helsingborg'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[Svenska Cupen]]: [[2006 Svenska Cupen|2006]]<ref name="scup06" />
* [[Division 1 Södra]] promotion: [[1992 Swedish football Division 1|1992]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37460999/how-henrik-larsson-closed-fateful-circle-helsingborg | title = How Henrik Larsson closed a fateful circle at Helsingborg | publisher = [[ESPN]] | date = 21 November 2016 | access-date = 9 April 2023 | archive-date = 1 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240301143924/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37460999/how-henrik-larsson-closed-fateful-circle-helsingborg | url-status = live }}</ref>

'''Manchester United'''
* [[Premier League]]: [[2006–07 FA Premier League|2006–07]]<ref name="PremProfile">{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/3297/Henrik-Larsson/overview |title=Henrik Larsson: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=21 March 2021 |archive-date=18 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418154833/https://www.premierleague.com/players/3297/Henrik-Larsson/overview |url-status=live }}</ref>

'''Sweden'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[FIFA World Cup]] third place: [[1994 FIFA World Cup|1994]]<ref name="start" />

'''Individual'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>

[[File:Henrik-larsson-statue-helsingborg.jpg|thumb|Statue of Larsson in his hometown Helsingborg]]

* [[Stor Grabb]]: 1994<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stora Grabbars Märke - Svensk fotboll|url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se/landslag/herr/historik-herr/stora-grabbar/|access-date=21 January 2021|website=www.svenskfotboll.se|language=sv|archive-date=26 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026123931/https://www.svenskfotboll.se/landslag/herr/historik-herr/stora-grabbar/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Guldbollen]]: 1998,<ref name="swede" /> 2004<ref name="swede" />
* Swedish Forward of the Year: 2001,<ref name="Fogis">{{cite news|url=https://fogis.se/fotbollsgalan/tidigare-vinnare/ovriga-utmarkelser/|title=Övriga utmärkelser|publisher=Fogis|language=sv|access-date=9 April 2020|archive-date=31 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831224652/http://fogis.se/fotbollsgalan/tidigare-vinnare/ovriga-utmarkelser/|url-status=live}}</ref> 2002,<ref name="Fogis"/> 2003,<ref name="Fogis"/> 2004<ref name="Fogis"/>
* [[Scottish Premier League Golden Boot]]: 1998–99,<ref name="goals">{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/scottops.html|title=Scotland – List of Topscorers|access-date=13 September 2015|website=[[RSSSF]]|date=14 June 2007|archive-date=13 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713154807/http://www.rsssf.com/tabless/scottops.html|url-status=live}}</ref> 2000–01,<ref name="goals"/> 2001–02,<ref name="goals"/> 2002–03,<ref name="goals"/> 2003–04<ref name="goals"/>
* [[BBC Scotland Sports Personality of the Year]]: 1998<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0005278/19990124/677/0064 | title = Saltire satire as Wainwright toughs it out | newspaper = [[Scotland on Sunday]] | date = 24 January 1999 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | access-date = 12 August 2024 | url-access = subscription }}</ref>
* [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]]: 1999,<ref name="honours99" /> 2001<ref name="honours01" />
* [[SPFA Players' Player of the Year]]: 1999,<ref name="honours99" /> 2001<ref name="honours01" />
* Joe Robbie Cup Best Player: 1994<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002192/19940618/015/0015?browse=False | title = PLAYER GUIDE TO GROUP B | newspaper = [[Sports Argus]] | date = 18 June 1994 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | access-date = 12 August 2024 | url-access = subscription }}</ref>
* [[List of Scottish Premier League monthly award winners|Scottish Premier League Player of the Month]]: September 2000,<ref name="pom">{{cite web|title=Scottish Premier League Manager, Player & Young Player of the Month Awards|url=http://www.myfootballfacts.com/SPL_Manager_and_Player_of_the_Month_Awards.html|publisher=My Football Facts|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-date=16 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816105501/http://www.myfootballfacts.com/SPL_Manager_and_Player_of_the_Month_Awards.html|url-status=live}}</ref> November 2002<ref name="pom" />
* [[Scottish Football League monthly awards|Scottish Football League Player of the Month]]: September 1997<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19971004/533/0038 | title = Larsson hails Jansen as Celtic start to gel | newspaper = [[The Scotsman]] | date = 4 October 1997 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | access-date = 12 August 2024 | url-access = subscription }}</ref>
* [[European Golden Boot]]: 2001<ref name="gshoe" />
* [[UEFA Euro 2004]]: Team of the Tournament<ref>{{cite web|title=Euro 2004 – Zagorakis named top player|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/euro_2004/greece/3866823.stm|work=BBC Sport|access-date=8 December 2014|date=5 July 2004|archive-date=24 January 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070124130405/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/euro_2004/greece/3866823.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[UEFA Euro 2004]]: Goal of the Tournament<ref>{{cite web | title=Larsson's goal best at Euro 2004 | url=https://www.rediff.com/sports/2004/sep/23euro.htm | publisher=Refiff | date=23 September 2004 | access-date=9 April 2020 | archive-date=1 August 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801135753/https://www.rediff.com/sports/2004/sep/23euro.htm | url-status=live }} {{cite web | title=In 2004 This Man Scored The Original Wonder Diving Header | url=https://the18.com/news/2004-man-scored-original-wonder-diving-header | publisher=The 18 | date=13 February 2016 | access-date=9 April 2020 | archive-date=26 December 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226190151/https://the18.com/news/2004-man-scored-original-wonder-diving-header | url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[UEFA]] Centurion Award (100 international caps): 2011<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/news/newsid=1670970.html | date=30 August 2011 | publisher=UEFA | title=International centurions to receive UEFA award | access-date=9 April 2020 | archive-date=12 May 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140510/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/history/news/0253-0d0400bdc09e-9bc0e488959f-1000--international-centurions-to-receive-uefa-award/ | url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Scottish Football Hall of Fame]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Inductees 2006|url=http://scottishfootballhalloffame.co.uk/inductees-2006/|publisher=Scottish Football Hall of Fame|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-date=10 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210234949/http://scottishfootballhalloffame.co.uk/inductees-2006/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Swedish Football Hall of Fame<ref>{{cite web|title=Five new inductees into the Hall of Fame|url=https://svff.svenskfotboll.se/nyheter/2020/11/hall-of-fame-2020/|publisher=[[Swedish Football Association|SVFF]]|date=20 November 2020|access-date=8 December 2023|language=Swedish|archive-date=8 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108045002/https://svff.svenskfotboll.se/nyheter/2020/11/hall-of-fame-2020/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Victoria Award|Victoria Scholarship Award]]: 2007{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}
* Tidernas Guldboll (All-time best Swedish football player): 2005<ref>[http://www.svenskfotboll.se/t2svff.aspx?p=222053&x=1&a=394424 Larsson wins "Tidernas Guldboll"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930184523/http://www.svenskfotboll.se/t2svff.aspx?p=222053&x=1&a=394424 |date=30 September 2007 }} Svenskfotboll.se, 11 September 2005</ref>

'''Orders and special awards'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[UEFA Jubilee Awards|UEFA Golden Player]]: Greatest Swedish Footballer of the last 50 Years (November 2003, to celebrate [[UEFA Jubilee Awards|UEFA's Jubilee]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Golden Players take centre stage|url=http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=130150.html|publisher=UEFA|access-date=5 March 2016|date=29 November 2003|archive-date=24 May 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120524213938/http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=130150.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Honorary Doctor of the university from the [[University of Strathclyde]]: 2005<ref name="Dr. Henrik Larsson">{{cite news |title=Dr. Henrik Larsson |url=http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/2005/headline_25894_en.html |publisher=University of Strathclyde |date=14 May 2005 |access-date=3 May 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412072435/http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/2005/headline_25894_en.html |archive-date=12 April 2011}}</ref>
* Honorary MBE (Member of the [[Order of the British Empire]]): 2006<ref name="Striker Larsson to be given MBE">{{cite news |title=Striker Larsson to be given MBE |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4948030.stm |work=BBC News |date=26 April 2006 |access-date=10 June 2007 |archive-date=13 May 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060513044730/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4948030.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|List of footballers with 100 or more caps]]

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Henrik Larsson

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{{Short description|Swedish footballer and manager (born 1971)}}
{{About|the Swedish footballer|the sprinter|Henrik Larsson (sprinter)|the Danish footballer|Henrik Larsen|the Swedish pool player|Henrik Larsson (pool player)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Henrik Larsson
| image = Henrik Larsson in Jan 2014.jpg
| caption = Larsson in 2014
| full_name = Edward Henrik Larsson
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|9|20|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Helsingborg]], Sweden
| height = 1.77 m<ref name="PremProfile"/>
| position = [[Striker (association football)|Striker]]
| currentclub =
| youthyears1 = 1977–1988
| youthclubs1 = [[Högaborgs BK]]
| years1 = 1989–1991
| clubs1 = [[Högaborgs BK]]
| caps1 = 64
| goals1 = 23
| years2 = 1992–1993
| clubs2 = [[Helsingborgs IF]]
| caps2 = 56
| goals2 = 51
| years3 = 1993–1997
| clubs3 = [[Feyenoord]]
| caps3 = 101
| goals3 = 26
| years4 = 1997–2004
| clubs4 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| caps4 = 221
| goals4 = 174
| years5 = 2004–2006
| clubs5 = [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]]
| caps5 = 40
| goals5 = 13
| years6 = 2006–2009
| clubs6 = [[Helsingborgs IF]]
| caps6 = 84
| goals6 = 38
| years7 = 2007
| clubs7 = → [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] (loan)
| caps7 = 7
| goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2012
| clubs8 = [[Råå IF]]
| caps8 = 1
| goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2013
| clubs9 = [[Högaborgs BK]]
| caps9 = 1
| goals9 = 0
| totalcaps = 575
| totalgoals = 325
| nationalyears1 = 1992–1993
| nationalteam1 = [[Sweden national under-21 football team|Sweden U21]]
| nationalcaps1 = 12<ref name="capsandgoals">{{Cite web|title=Henrik Larsson – Spelarstatistik|url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se/spelarfakta/henrik-larsson/0a5711cd-f976-4438-80cd-9d5102798ea5/|publisher=[[Swedish Football Association]]|access-date=4 November 2023|language=sv}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
| nationalgoals1 = 4<ref name="capsandgoals"/>
| nationalyears2 = 1997
| nationalteam2 = [[Sweden national football B team|Sweden B]]
| nationalcaps2 = 1
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 1993–2009
| nationalteam3 = [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]]
| nationalcaps3 = 106
| nationalgoals3 = 37
| manageryears1 = 2010–2012
| managerclubs1 = [[Landskrona BoIS]]
| manageryears2 = 2014
| managerclubs2 = [[Falkenbergs FF]]
| manageryears3 = 2015–2016
| managerclubs3 = [[Helsingborgs IF]]
| manageryears4 = 2019
| managerclubs4 = [[Helsingborgs IF]]
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}}
{{Medal|Country|{{fb|SWE}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[FIFA World Cup]]}}
{{Medal|3rd|[[1994 FIFA World Cup|1994 United States]]|}}
}}
'''Edward Henrik Larsson''' (born 20 September 1971) is a Swedish professional [[association football|football]] coach and former player. Playing as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]], Larsson began his career with [[Högaborgs BK]]. In 1992, he moved to [[Helsingborg IF]] where in his first season his partnership up front with [[Mats Magnusson]] helped the club win promotion to [[Allsvenskan]] after 24 seasons in the lower tiers. He moved to [[Feyenoord]] in November 1993, staying for four years before leaving in 1997 to join Scottish Premiership club Celtic. During his time in the Dutch [[Eredivisie]], he won two [[KNVB Cup]]s with Feyenoord. He also broke into the [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden national team]], and helped them finish in third place at the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]].

Often regarded as the greatest foreign import in Scottish football history,<ref>{{cite web|title=10 Greatest Foreign Imports to Play in the SPL|website=Bleacher Report|url=https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/1853339-10-greatest-foreign-imports-to-play-in-the-spl.amp.html|access-date=10 February 2022|archive-date=11 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211070942/https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/1853339-10-greatest-foreign-imports-to-play-in-the-spl.amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Wim Jansen]] signed Larsson for Scottish club [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in July 1997 for a fee of £650,000. In his first season at the club, he played a crucial role in Celtic winning their first league title in ten years. He suffered a broken leg in a [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]] tie against [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]] in 1999. Larsson came back, scoring 53 goals in a 2000–01 season that saw him win the [[European Golden Shoe]]. Larsson won four league titles in his seven years at Celtic. He also helped the team reach the [[2003 UEFA Cup final]] against [[FC Porto|Porto]], scoring both goals in a 3–2 defeat in [[Overtime (sports)|extra time]]. His 242 goals in 313 matches saw Celtic fans nickname him ''The King of Kings''. Larsson joined Barcelona in 2004, where he won two league titles and the [[2005–06 UEFA Champions League]], providing the assists for both goals in the [[2006 UEFA Champions League final|final]]. Following the expiration of his contract at Barcelona, Larsson returned to Helsingborg, although he also had a brief spell on loan at [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in early 2007. He announced his retirement from football on 20 October 2009.<ref name=LegRet>{{cite news|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/131414-celtic-legend-larsson-to-retire-from-football/|title=Celtic legend Larsson to retire from football|work=STV Sport|date=20 October 2009|access-date=20 October 2009|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003835/http://sport.stv.tv/football/131414-celtic-legend-larsson-to-retire-from-football/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Larsson played for [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]] in three [[FIFA World Cup]]s and three [[UEFA European Championship]]s, winning a bronze medal at the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]], and is a former captain of the national team. He ended his international career with 37 goals in [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|106 matches]]. He also won [[Guldbollen|the Golden Ball]] (''Guldbollen''), the annual Award for best Swedish footballer twice, first in 1998 and again in 2004, while in 2003 he was named the [[UEFA Jubilee Awards|Greatest Swedish Footballer of the Last 50 Years]] as part of the [[UEFA Jubilee Awards]]. He is also the [[List of UEFA Cup and Europa League top scorers|second all-time leading goalscorer]] in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0252-0cda386ff5c5-9baca13a1b43-1000--all-time-top-scorers/|language=en|publisher=UEFA|date=1 July 2021|access-date=19 July 2021|title=UEFA Europa League all-time top scorers}}</ref>

In 2010, Larsson began his career as a manager at the [[Superettan]] club [[Landskrona BoIS]], where he stayed for three seasons. He later managed [[Falkenbergs FF|Falkenberg]] in Allsvenskan, and he took over at Helsingborg in 2015, where his son, [[Jordan Larsson|Jordan]], was one of his players. Helsingborg were relegated to Superettan in 2016 and Larsson left the club. Three years later he made a brief return in the same role at the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/just-nu-lamnar-efter-pahopp/|title=För stort tryck mot honom och familjen|language=sv|publisher=Kvällsposten|date=23 August 2019|access-date=23 August 2019|archive-date=23 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823132526/https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/just-nu-lamnar-efter-pahopp/|url-status=live}}</ref> He served Barcelona as assistant to [[Ronald Koeman]] from August 2020 until October 2021.

==Early life==
Edward Henrik Larsson<ref>{{cite web |url=https://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=2252 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 06 de mayo de 2006, en Barcelona |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 6 May 2006, in Barcelona |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321230925/https://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=2252 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |language=es}}</ref> was born on 20 September 1971<ref>{{Hugman|23772|access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref> in [[Helsingborg]], [[Scania]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/henrik-larsson/ |title=Henrik Larsson: Profile |website=worldfootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=21 March 2021 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321231336/https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/henrik-larsson/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His father, Francisco Da Rocha, is Cape Verdean,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/may/18/uefa.sport1 |title=Signing off in style: Profile: Henrik Larsson |first=Marcus |last=Christenson |work=The Guardian |date=18 May 2003 |access-date=16 August 2009 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010534/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/may/18/uefa.sport1 |url-status=live }}</ref> and his mother, Eva Larsson, is Swedish.<ref name=BigInterview>{{cite news |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article861668.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1 |work=Times Online |title=The big interview Henrik Larsson |date=20 April 2003 |access-date=4 May 2010 |first=Anushka |last=Asthana |location=London |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010648/https://www.thetimes.com/ |url-status=live }}{{subscription required}}</ref> His parents, who never married and split up when he was 12,<ref name=BigInterview/> decided that he should take his mother's surname because they felt it would make it easier for their son to be accepted in Sweden.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/LARSSON:+THE+UNTOLD+STORY;+I+sat+Henrik+down+at+eight+years+of+age...-a073506403 |work=Sunday Mail |title=Larsson: The Untold Story |date=22 April 2001 |access-date=9 June 2010 |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025021459/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/LARSSON:+THE+UNTOLD+STORY;+I+sat+Henrik+down+at+eight+years+of+age...-a073506403 |url-status=live }}</ref> He credits his father for his love of football.<ref name=BigInterview/> His father gave him a football when he was 16 months old and as a child, he was able to practice with brothers and friends on a large field near his home on the Närlunda estate in Helsingborg.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1910-henrik-larsson-bio-swedish-striker-in-2002-world-cup |title=Henrik Larsson Bio – Swedish Striker in 2002 World Cup |website=KidzWorld |access-date=15 June 2016 |archive-date=13 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813214010/http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1910-henrik-larsson-bio-swedish-striker-in-2002-world-cup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/mar/03/henrik-larsson-i-have-106-caps-for-sweden-but-i-see-myself-as-foreign |title=Henrik Larsson: ‘I have 106 caps for Sweden but I see myself as foreign’ |website=The Guardian |first=Michael |last=Butler |date=3 March 2024 |access-date=7 May 2024 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010536/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/mar/03/henrik-larsson-i-have-106-caps-for-sweden-but-i-see-myself-as-foreign |url-status=live }}</ref> He has said of his school years, "I experienced some racism, because back then it was unusual to have a dark kid at school, I was one of the few."<ref name=ManchesterCSC1>{{cite web |url=http://www.manchestercsc.com/Ghod%20Speaks%20content.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402101739/http://www.manchestercsc.com/Ghod%20Speaks%20content.htm |archive-date=2 April 2012 |title=Ghod speaks (interview with Henrik Larsson) |publisher=Manchester Celtic Supporters Club}}</ref> He watched English football on television and his parents gave him a video of [[Pelé]]'s life story, both of which inspired him.<ref name=ManchesterCSC1/>

==Club career==
===Early career===
[[File:Henrik Larsson 1993.png|thumb|upright|Larsson at the schoolyard of Magnus Stenbocksskolan in [[Helsingborg]], June 1993]]

Larsson began playing at lower-league [[Högaborgs BK|Högaborg]] at age six.<ref name=ManchesterCSC1/> This smaller club was known to provide a good education for young players, and since Larsson left he has stressed how important this was not only for his football but also for his adult life in general.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://stadslexikon.helsingborg.se/henrik-larsson/ |access-date=14 February 2018 |title=Henrik Larsson |work=Helsingborgs Stadslexikon |date=8 December 2016 |archive-date=6 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206140347/https://stadslexikon.helsingborg.se/henrik-larsson/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.laget.se/HOGABORGSBOLLKLUBB/About |work=laget.se |title=Högaborgs BK |access-date=14 February 2018 |archive-date=15 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215083750/https://www.laget.se/HOGABORGSBOLLKLUBB/About |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |work=[[Aftonbladet]] |url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/landslagsfotboll/masterskap/article10463891.ab |access-date=14 February 2018 |title=Från mobbad - till frälsare |date=8 March 2011 |archive-date=15 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215143837/https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/landslagsfotboll/masterskap/article10463891.ab |url-status=live }}</ref> He went on to start his professional career playing for their senior team at age 17 while still at school.<ref name="start">{{cite web |last=Kelly |first=Ciaran |url=http://backpagefootball.com/henrik-larsson-the-king-of-kings/24036/ |title=Henrik Larsson: The King of Kings « Back Page Football |work=Backpage Football |date=19 August 2011 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=19 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419064957/http://backpagefootball.com/henrik-larsson-the-king-of-kings/24036/ |url-status=live }}</ref> When he was 18, he had a trial at [[S.L. Benfica|Benfica]], at the time being managed by Larsson's country-mate [[Sven-Göran Eriksson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/henrik-larsson-one-one-only-regret-my-career-spending-just-two-months-man-united|title=The big interview: Henrik Larsson – "The only regret of my career? Spending just two months at Man United"|website=FourFourTwo|date=22 February 2017|access-date=12 December 2017|archive-date=13 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213081820/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/henrik-larsson-one-one-only-regret-my-career-spending-just-two-months-man-united|url-status=live}}</ref> On leaving school at 18, Larsson combined a semi-pro football career at Högaborg with work as a fruit packer.<ref name="start" />

In four years playing at senior level with Högaborg, Larsson scored 23 goals in 74 matches. In 1992, second division side [[Helsingborgs IF|Helsingborg]] (the main club of his home city) signed Larsson.<ref name="start" />

===Helsingborg===
In his first year as a full-time professional, Larsson scored 34 goals for Helsingborg and his partnership up front with veteran striker [[Mats Magnusson]] helped the side win promotion to the top Swedish division, the [[Allsvenskan]], the club's return to the top tier after 24 seasons in the lower divisions.<ref name="start" /> His star continued to rise the following year, as he netted 16 goals to help Helsingborg to a respectable mid-table finish.<ref name="start" />

The Södra was split into Spring and Autumn leagues, Henrik scored 15 goals in 14 games in the former and 17 goals in 13 games in the latter. After then failing to score in the 3 placement qualifier matches, he scored twice in a 9–1 aggregate play-off win against [[IFK Sundsvall]] that sealed promotion.<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.st.nu/artikel/the-henke-larsson-story | title = The Henke Larsson story | date = 2 June 2006 | newspaper = Sundavalls | access-date = 24 June 2024 }}</ref>

===Feyenoord===
In November 1993, Dutch side [[Feyenoord]] signed Larsson for a fee of [[Pound sterling|£]]295,000.<ref name="start" /> He made his league debut on 21 November 1993 as a substitute for [[Regi Blinker]] in a 1–1 [[De Kuip|home]] draw against [[SBV Vitesse|Vitesse]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Marcel |last=Van der Kraan |title=Larsson heeft 't nog nooit zo koud gehad |url=http://leiden.courant.nu/issue/LD/1993-11-22/edition/0/page/15 |newspaper=Leidsch Dagblad |agency=Geassocieerde Pers Diensten |date=22 November 1993 |access-date=6 June 2016 |language=nl |trans-title=Larsson has never had it so cold |archive-date=7 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807042904/http://leiden.courant.nu/issue/LD/1993-11-22/edition/0/page/15 |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson took time to adjust to working and living in a foreign country and could only muster a modest 6 goals in 27 appearances in his first season.<ref name="start" /> His goalscoring record improved in subsequent seasons, but he continued to be unsettled and frustrated by a combination of ever-changing coaches, being played in unfamiliar positions and latterly the club's player-rotation policy which saw him being substituted fifty or sixty minutes into a match even when playing well.<ref name="start" /><ref name="smart">{{cite web |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/EXCLUSIVE%3A+MY+STORY+BY+HENRIK+LARSSON%3B+Scotland+saved+my+marriage.-a078318833 |title=My Story by Henrik Larsson; Scotland saved my marriage |work=Sunday Mail |date=16 September 2001 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010558/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/EXCLUSIVE%3A+MY+STORY+BY+HENRIK+LARSSON%3B+Scotland+saved+my+marriage.-a078318833 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Larsson won his first major winner's medal on 12 May 1994 when he played in the Feyenoord side that defeated [[N.E.C. (football club)|NEC]] 2–1 in the final of the [[KNVB Cup]].<ref name="dcup94">{{cite web |url=http://www.lunaticnews.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/?feyenoord-nec-12-05-1994&id=980 |title=Verslag & foto's: Feyenoord – NEC (2–1) – 12-05-1994 (Seizoen: 1993–1994) |website=Lunaticnews.nl |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=26 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926075627/http://www.lunaticnews.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/?feyenoord-nec-12-05-1994&id=980 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following season, Larsson won his second winner's medal in the same tournament when Feyenoord won 2–1 against [[FC Volendam|Volendam]].<ref name="dcup95">{{cite web |url=http://www.lunaticnews.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/?feyenoord-fc-volendam-25-05-1995&id=1027 |title=Verslag & foto's: Feyenoord – FC Volendam (2–1) – 25 May 1995 (Seizoen: 1994–1995) |website=Lunaticnews.nl |date=25 May 1995 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=25 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925020451/http://www.lunaticnews.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/?feyenoord-fc-volendam-25-05-1995&id=1027 |url-status=live }}</ref> He did record a [[hat-trick]] in a 4–3 win against [[Werder Bremen]] in the [[UEFA Cup Winners' Cup]] in [[1994–95 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup|1994–95]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/larsson-in-ec.html |date=15 January 2010 |work=[[RSSSF]] |title=Henrik "Henke" Larsson - Goals in European Cups |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=5 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405172143/https://www.rsssf.org/players/larsson-in-ec.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 1997, Larsson told manager [[Arie Haan]] that he wished to leave the club.<ref name="start" /> A legal dispute then ensued over a clause in his contract that Larsson claimed would allow him to be sold on if a fee of £600,000 was offered.<ref name="smart" /> Larsson won his case and in July 1997, he signed for Scottish side [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]].<ref name="signs">{{cite web |url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/132366-henrik-larsson-his-first-celtic-interview/ |title=Henrik Larsson: His first Celtic interview |work=STV Sport |date=23 October 2009 |access-date=15 June 2016 |archive-date=7 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007205742/http://sport.stv.tv/football/132366-henrik-larsson-his-first-celtic-interview/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Celtic===

====1997–2000====
Following the contract dispute with Feyenoord, Larsson was signed by Celtic manager [[Wim Jansen]] in July 1997 for a fee of £650,000.<ref name="signs" /> In his first season at Celtic, he played the role of supporting forward alongside [[Darren Jackson]], [[Simon Donnelly]] and later [[Harald Brattbakk]].

In Larsson's Celtic debut, against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] at [[Easter Road]], he came on as a late substitute. He inadvertently passed the ball to Hibernian player [[Chic Charnley]], who scored, resulting in a 2–1 defeat for Celtic.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/celtic-left-standing-by-slick-charnley-1243679.html |title=Celtic left standing by slick Charnley |work=The Independent |date=4 August 1997 |access-date=15 June 2009 |first=Archie |last=McPherson |location=London |archive-date=5 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305034319/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/celtic-left-standing-by-slick-charnley-1243679.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He scored an own goal in his first European game,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.questia.com/library/1G1-64828207/i-thought-i-d-kicked-celtic-out-of-europe-i-could |title=I thought I'd kicked Celtic out of Europe; I could see headlines after I scored own goal; Says Henrik Larsson |work=The Mirror |first=Stewart |last=Weir |date=28 August 1997 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029194007/http://www.questia.com/library/1G1-64828207/i-thought-i-d-kicked-celtic-out-of-europe-i-could |url-status=live }}</ref> although Celtic did go on to win 6–3 against Austrian side [[FC Tirol Innsbruck|Tirol Innsbruck]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.coupe.celtic-glasgow.tirol-innsbruck.15792.en.html |title=Football – Match (C3) UEFA Cup : Celtic Glasgow vs. Tirol Innsbruck |publisher=Footballdatabase.eu |date=4 January 1998 |access-date=5 August 2013}}</ref> He went on to score 19 goals in all competitions,<ref name="stats">{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2842 |title=Celtic Player Henrik Larsson Details |work=FitbaStats |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=29 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129035732/http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2842 |url-status=live }}</ref> and was Celtic's top scorer for the season. In November 1997, Larsson won his first medal for the club after a 3–0 win over [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] at [[Ibrox Stadium]] gave Celtic the [[Scottish League Cup]]. Larsson scored Celtic's second goal in the match.<ref name="news.bbc.co.uk">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/35873.stm |title=Celtic cruise to cup final win |work=BBC Sport |date=30 November 1997 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010539/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/35873.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> On the final day of the league season, he scored the opener with a powerful shot from 20 yards out in a 2–0 win against [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] to clinch the championship for Celtic.<ref name="news.bbc.co.uk"/> It was the club's first league championship win since the double winning season 1987–88 and stopped [[Old Firm]] rivals [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] from breaking Celtic's record of [[Nine in a row|nine titles in a row]].<ref name="lg98">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/90174.stm |title=Celtic get by with a little help from their Scandinavians |work=BBC Sport |date=9 May 1998 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=13 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513025154/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/90174.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished fourth in the voting for the [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]] in 1998.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19980508/645/0040 | title = Burley lands award in Celtic clean sweep | newspaper = [[The Scotsman]] | date = 8 May 1997 | access-date = 26 April 2023 | url-access = subscription | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | archive-date = 22 September 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010644/https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/account/register?countrykey=0&showgiftvoucherclaimingoptions=false&gift=false&nextpage=%2faccount%2flogin%3freturnurl%3d%252fviewer%252fbl%252f0000540%252f19980508%252f645%252f0040&rememberme=false&cookietracking=false&partnershipkey=0&newsletter=false&offers=false&registerreason=none&showsubscriptionoptions=false&showcouponmessaging=false&showfreetrialmessaging=false&showregisteroptions=false&showloginoptions=false&showcaptchaerrormessage=false&isonlyupgradeable=false | url-status = live }}</ref>

Larsson's second season with the club saw a change in management with [[Jozef Vengloš]] taking over following Wim Jansen's resignation.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/134664.stm |title=Celtic appoints new coach |work=BBC Sport |date=17 July 1998 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=15 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115141638/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/134664.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Playing in a more advanced striker's role, Larsson scored 38 goals to end the season as both Celtic and Scotland's top goalscorer.<ref name="stats" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/torschuetzenkoenige/sco-premier-league/ |title=Scotland – Premier League – Top scorers' list |publisher=Worldfootball.net |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926080924/http://www.worldfootball.net/torschuetzenkoenige/sco-premier-league/ |archive-date=26 September 2008}}</ref> During the season, Larsson also scored for the first time in an [[Old Firm]] match, with two goals in a 5–1 victory in November,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportinglive.info/football/scottishpremier/celtic/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/98/11/21/SOCCER_Celtic_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=celtic&DIV=scotsprem&TEAM=CELTIC&RH=Celtic&PREV_SEASON=1997&BID= |title= Welcome to nginx|website=www.sportinglive.info |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130702113350/http://www.sportinglive.info/football/scottishpremier/celtic/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/98/11/21/SOCCER_Celtic_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=celtic&DIV=scotsprem&TEAM=CELTIC&RH=Celtic&PREV_SEASON=1997&BID= |archive-date=2 July 2013}}</ref><ref>v</ref> and the equaliser in the 2–2 [[New Year's Day]] match at Ibrox.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Amo+Blast+At+Stubbs%3B+RANGERS+2+CELTIC+2.-a060241651 |title=Amo Blast At Stubbs; Rangers 2 Celtic 2 |publisher=The Mirror |date=4 January 1999 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=16 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316182511/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Amo+Blast+At+Stubbs%3B+RANGERS+2+CELTIC+2.-a060241651 |url-status=live }}</ref> Throughout the season, Larsson forged a prolific partnership with diminutive Slovak playmaker [[Ľubomír Moravčík]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footandball.net/stars-of-the-past-lubomir-moracvik/4810 |title=Stars of the Past: Lubomir Moracvik |publisher=Foot and Ball |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=8 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130708032318/http://www.footandball.net/stars-of-the-past-lubomir-moracvik/4810 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was also awarded the honours of [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year|SPFA Players' Player of the Year]], [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]],<ref name="honours99">{{cite web |url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-review-199899-2008-06-01/ |title=Season review 1998/99 |publisher=SPFL |access-date=8 December 2014 |archive-date=20 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220103717/http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-review-199899-2008-06-01/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Guldbollen|Swedish Footballer of the Year]].<ref name="swede">{{cite web |url=http://www.bornyellow.com/html/historia_statistik/allmanstatistik/guldbollen.htm |title=Guldbollen genom tiderna |publisher=BornYellow |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=16 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316181916/http://www.bornyellow.com/html/historia_statistik/allmanstatistik/guldbollen.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The 1998–99 season ultimately proved disappointing for Celtic, as they finished runners-up to rivals Rangers in both the newly established [[Scottish Premier League]] (SPL),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s2&newsid=7178&back=home |title=News & Features |publisher=Scotprem.com |access-date=5 August 2013}}</ref> and the [[Scottish Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/1963032.stm |title=Scottish Cup – Old Firm finals down the years |work=BBC Sport |date=1 May 2002 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=5 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070505194335/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/1963032.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

The 1999–2000 season saw another change in management for Celtic. Former [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] and [[England national football team|England]] international winger [[John Barnes (footballer)|John Barnes]] replaced Vengloš to become manager at the club.<ref name="barnes">{{cite web |last=Forrester |first=Vinny |url=http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/when-barnes-managed-celtic-the-appointment-from-hell/ |title=When Barnes Managed Celtic: The Appointment From Hell |publisher=Sabotage Times |access-date=5 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116182354/http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/when-barnes-managed-celtic-the-appointment-from-hell/ |archive-date=16 January 2014}}</ref> The season started very brightly for Larsson as he scored eight league goals in nine games for the club.<ref name="barnes" /> During Celtic's 1–0 defeat in a [[UEFA Cup]] tie against [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]] on 21 October 1999, Larsson suffered a career-threatening injury, breaking his leg in two places in a challenge with [[Serge Blanc (footballer)|Serge Blanc]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Simon |last=Buckland |title=Fears for Larsson's future after broken leg nightmare |url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/fears-for-larssons-future-after-broken-leg-nightmare-26136099.html |work=The Independent |location=Ireland |date=22 October 1999 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=12 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112215600/http://www.independent.ie/sport/fears-for-larssons-future-after-broken-leg-nightmare-26136099.html |url-status=live }}</ref> This resulted in him spending eight months on the sidelines,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/133420-celtic-star-henrik-larssons-horror-leg-break/|title=Celtic star Henrik Larsson's horror leg break|work=STV Sport|date=29 October 2009|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=16 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116201356/http://sport.stv.tv/football/133420-celtic-star-henrik-larssons-horror-leg-break/|url-status=dead}}</ref> only returning on the last day of the 1999–2000 season. John Barnes cited Larsson's injury as being a significant factor in his sacking by Celtic after only months in the position.<ref>{{citation |last=McNulty |first=Phil |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1182698.stm |title=Barnes bouncing back |website=BBC Sport |date=21 February 2001 |access-date=15 June 2012 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011113/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/1182698.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> It was initially feared that Larsson had suffered a compound leg fracture, an injury which would normally result in an even longer absence – or possibly even end his career – but X-rays soon revealed that the injury was not as serious as originally feared.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Aaron-Ramsey-Eduardo-David-Busst-Petr-Cech-and-the-Top-10-worst-footballing-injuries-of-all-time-article338653.html |title=Ouch! The Top 10 worst footballing injuries of all-time |work=The Mirror |date=28 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429171021/http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Aaron-Ramsey-Eduardo-David-Busst-Petr-Cech-and-the-Top-10-worst-footballing-injuries-of-all-time-article338653.html |archive-date=29 April 2014}}</ref> By the time Larsson had completed his rehabilitation, John Barnes had been sacked and replaced by [[director of football]] [[Kenny Dalglish]] as interim manager.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/637415.stm |title=Barnes forced out |work=BBC News |date=10 February 2000 |access-date=1 March 2014 |archive-date=25 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225230806/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/637415.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson made his comeback with a substitute appearance against [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] at [[Celtic Park]] on the final day of the SPL season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/scottish_premier/758231.stm |title=Larsson returns as Celtic win |work=BBC Sport |date=21 May 2000 |access-date=16 June 2016 |archive-date=20 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070920131239/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/scottish_premier/758231.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2000–03====
Following the arrival of [[Martin O'Neill]] in the summer of 2000,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/769394.stm |title=Celtic win O'Neill tussle |work=BBC Sport |date=1 June 2000 |access-date=15 March 2013 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134800/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/769394.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson had his most successful season for Celtic. He began a successful partnership with new arrival [[Chris Sutton]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/sutton-hails-partner-larsson-6355829.html|title=Sutton hails partner Larsson|work=The Evening Standard|date=15 April 2001|access-date=20 April 2010|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117011633/http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/sutton-hails-partner-larsson-6355829.html|url-status=live}}</ref> as he scored 35 league goals in 38 league games to become SPL top goalscorer and to win the [[European Golden Shoe]].<ref name="gshoe">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/scottish-premier/3007495/Larsson-goals-earn-Europes-golden-boot.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/scottish-premier/3007495/Larsson-goals-earn-Europes-golden-boot.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |first=Neil |last=Irvine |title=Larsson goals earn Europe's golden boot |date=18 June 2001}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The season saw Celtic win the domestic treble of the Scottish League Cup, Scottish Cup and the SPL.<ref name="treble">{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3006197/Scottish-Cup-Final-Larsson-leads-Celtic-to-treble.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3006197/Scottish-Cup-Final-Larsson-leads-Celtic-to-treble.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |first=Andrew |last=Lomax |title=Scottish Cup Final: Larsson leads Celtic to treble |date=27 May 2001}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Larsson scored a [[Hat-trick#Association football|hat-trick]] in a 3–0 win over [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] at [[Hampden Park]] to win the Scottish League Cup,<ref name="lgcup01">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/mar/19/newsstory.sport1 |title=Larsson hat-trick clinches first trophy |work=The Guardian |first=Mike |last=Wilson |date=19 March 2001 |access-date=16 June 2016 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134750/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/mar/19/newsstory.sport1 |url-status=live }}</ref> the first non-Scottish player to do so in a cup final in Scotland.<ref>{{cite web | title = The elite players who scored cup final hat-tricks | url = https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/the-elite-players-who-scored-cup-final-hat-tricks-1999429 | access-date = 7 July 2017 | newspaper = [[The Scotsman]] | date = 21 October 2014 | archive-date = 20 September 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240920223352/https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/the-elite-players-who-scored-cup-final-hat-tricks-1999429 | url-status = live }}</ref> He also scored twice in the Scottish Cup in a 3–0 win over Hibernian.<ref name="treble" /> Other highlights for Larsson included two goals against Rangers in the 6–2 win at Parkhead early in the season,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/o-neill-s-six-shooters-proves-they-are-up-for-title-fight-1.220858|title=O'Neill's six-shooters proves they are up for title fight|work=Herald Scotland|date=28 August 2000|access-date=20 April 2010|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117000338/http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/o-neill-s-six-shooters-proves-they-are-up-for-title-fight-1.220858|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/oneills-bhoys-herald-a-brave-bright-new-dawn-26112516.html |work=Irish Independent |title=O'Neill's Bhoys herald a brave, bright new dawn |date=24 November 2012 |access-date=6 June 2013 |archive-date=16 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116192834/http://www.independent.ie/sport/oneills-bhoys-herald-a-brave-bright-new-dawn-26112516.html |url-status=live }}</ref> breaking [[Charlie Nicholas]]' post-war club record of 48 goals (in all competitions) in a season, with a brace against [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] in the Scottish Cup semi finals,<ref name = "factfile">{{cite news |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/henrik-larsson-factfile-1050465 |date=15 February 2007 |work=[[Manchester Evening News]] |title=Henrik Larsson Factfile |access-date=9 April 2023 |archive-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304044150/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/henrik-larsson-factfile-1050465 |url-status=live }}</ref> equalling [[Brian McClair]]'s post-war club record of 35 league goals in season with a goal in a 5–2 defeat of [[Hibs F.C.|Hibs]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=THE MAGNIFICENT 7: 242 - Every goal scored by the King of Kings during his Celtic career; |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/THE+MAGNIFICENT+7%3A+242+-+Every+goal+scored+by+the+King+of+Kings...-a0117101251 |date=25 May 2004 |access-date=12 April 2023 |newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |via=thefreelibrary.com |archive-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304153242/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/THE+MAGNIFICENT+7:+242+-+Every+goal+scored+by+the+King+of+Kings...-a0117101251 |url-status=live }}</ref> and scoring his 50th goal of the season against Rangers at Ibrox in a 3–0 victory towards the end of the season<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/3004436/Larsson-brings-up-the-half-century-as-Celtic-win-Old-Firm-clash.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/3004436/Larsson-brings-up-the-half-century-as-Celtic-win-Old-Firm-clash.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |title=Larsson brings up the half-century as Celtic win Old Firm clash |date=29 April 2001}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and finishing the season with a total of 53 goals in all competitions.<ref name="stats" /> He was again voted SPFA Players' Player of the Year, as well as SFWA Footballer of the Year and ''[[FourFourTwo]]'' Scottish Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12168451.no-headline-present/ |date=11 May 2001 |work=[[Herald Scotland]] |title=Awards seem to be raining down on Henrik Larsson |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=1 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801172848/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12168451.no-headline-present/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="honours01">{{cite web|title=Season review 2000/01|url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-review-200001-2008-06-01/|publisher=SPFL|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-date=20 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220103549/http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-review-200001-2008-06-01/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Rangers manager [[Dick Advocaat]] said "Larsson is one of the best strikers in Europe, maybe the world. If you watch Batistuta, he is sometimes not seen for 90 minutes but he scores two goals. Larsson has even more, because, besides being a good player and goalscorer, he has a tremendous work rate."<ref>{{cite web |first=Phil |last=Gordon |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/advocaat-anoints-henrik-the-great-691300.html |title=Advocaat anoints Henrik the Great |work=The Independent |date=11 February 2001}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

Larsson's fifth season at Celtic yielded a second consecutive SPL title for the club.<ref name="lg02">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3025465/Celtic-clinch-title-in-style.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3025465/Celtic-clinch-title-in-style.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |title=Celtic clinch title in style |date=6 April 2002}}{{cbignore}}</ref> It also marked the club's first foray into the [[UEFA Champions League]] group stage. Larsson scored his first Champions League goal with a penalty in Celtic's opening fixture in a 3–2 defeat to [[Juventus FC|Juventus]] in [[Turin]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1551293.stm |title=Penalty denies brave Celtic |work=BBC Sport |date=18 September 2001 |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=5 March 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030305151541/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1551293.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He scored again for Celtic in their Champions League campaign with the only goal in a 1–0 victory over [[FC Porto|Porto]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1561407.stm |title=Larsson strike punishes Porto |work=BBC Sport |date=25 September 2001 |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=3 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703162538/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1561407.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> and again from the penalty spot against Juventus in a thrilling 4–3 victory at Celtic Park.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1627972.stm |title=Celtic bow out in style |work=BBC Sport |date=31 October 2001 |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=8 June 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030608201139/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1627972.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite achieving a Scottish record of nine points in the group stage, Celtic failed to qualify for the latter stages and parachuted into the UEFA Cup. The club were drawn against [[Valencia CF|Valencia]], with Larsson scoring the second leg goal to take the tie into penalties, which Celtic eventually lost.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/dec/07/uefa.sport |title=Valgaeren misses twice in Celtic's sudden death |work=The Guardian |first=Graham |last=Clark |date=7 December 2001 |access-date=11 December 2016 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134836/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/dec/07/uefa.sport |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson once again ended the season as SPL top goalscorer with 29 goals from 33 league appearances.<ref name="topspl">{{cite web|url=http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s72 |title=Records |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100902090111/http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s72 |archive-date= 2 September 2010 }}</ref><ref name="glsyr">{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2842 |title=Celtic Player Henrik Larsson Details |work=FitbaStats |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=29 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129035732/http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2842 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The 2002–03 season saw the club reach the [[2003 UEFA Cup Final|2003 UEFA Cup final]].<ref name="seville">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3043029.stm |title=Porto end Celtic's UEFA dream |work=BBC Sport |date=21 May 2003 |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=18 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418035951/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3043029.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> After losing out on a place in the Champions League following an away goals defeat to [[FC Basel|Basel]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/2218965.stm |title=Celtic beaten in Basel |date=28 August 2002 |work=BBC Sport |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=5 June 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040605111210/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/2218965.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Celtic dropped into the UEFA Cup. In the first round, Celtic were paired with Lithuanian side [[FK Sūduva Marijampolė|Sūduva]], with Larsson scoring a hat-trick in the 8–1 first leg victory,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/larsson-leads-celtic-in-eightsome-reel-swede-equals-scottish-european-goals-record-after-first-half-hat-trick-1.138683|title=Larsson leads Celtic in eightsome reel Swede equals Scottish European goals record after first-half hat trick|work=Herald Scotland|date=20 September 2002|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117000348/http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/larsson-leads-celtic-in-eightsome-reel-swede-equals-scottish-european-goals-record-after-first-half-hat-trick-1.138683|url-status=live}}</ref> as they progressed 10–1 on aggregate after adding a 2–0 away win.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/oct/04/uefa.sport1|title=O'Neill lets Celtic lesser lights shine|last=Roberts|first=Chris|work=The Guardian|date=4 October 2002|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134852/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/oct/04/uefa.sport1|url-status=live}}</ref> The second round saw former Rangers player-manager [[Graeme Souness]]' [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] side visit Celtic Park in a matched dubbed "The Battle of Britain".<ref>{{cite news |title=Blackburn and Celtic set for battle of Britain |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/sport/newsid_2383000/2383013.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=31 October 2002 |access-date=21 October 2011 |archive-date=16 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116221759/http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/sport/newsid_2383000/2383013.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Celtic went into the second leg at [[Ewood Park]] 1–0 up courtesy of a late Larsson goal.<ref>{{cite news |title=Larsson stuns Blackburn |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/uefa_cup/2369811.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=31 October 2002 |access-date=21 October 2011 |archive-date=23 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323163939/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/uefa_cup/2369811.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> His winning goal (his 22nd European goal for Celtic) meant he became the all-time top scorer for a Scottish club in [[UEFA competitions|European competition]].<ref name = "factfile"/> After comments from the Blackburn players in the media, who felt their team deserved to win, claiming that the tie was "like men against boys",<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/3037870/Irish-argue-Celtics-case.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/3037870/Irish-argue-Celtics-case.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Irish argue Celtic's case |work=The Telegraph |date=14 November 2002}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Larsson scored the opening goal in a 2–0 away win.<ref>{{cite news |title=Celtic win Battle of Britain |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/uefa_cup/2442877.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=14 November 2002 |access-date=21 October 2011 |archive-date=3 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203132833/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/uefa_cup/2442877.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> The following rounds saw Celtic beat [[Celta de Vigo|Celta Vigo]] 2–2 on away goals,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/dec/13/uefa.sport1|title=Hartson hammer blow ends Spanish hoodoo|first=Chris|last=Roberts|work=The Guardian|date=13 December 2002|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134817/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/dec/13/uefa.sport1|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[VfB Stuttgart]] 5–4 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2798753.stm|title=Celtic kill off Stuttgart|work=BBC Sport|date=27 February 2003|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=24 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924101605/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2798753.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson missed both ties with Stuttgart, following a broken jaw, after a collision with [[Gustave Bahoken]] in an SPL match against [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2748703.stm |title=Bahoken heartbroken |work=BBC Sport |date=11 February 2003 |access-date=29 April 2011 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2748703.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> but he returned from injury in time for Celtic's quarter-final clash with [[2001 UEFA Cup Final|2001 winners]] Liverpool.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2397838/Larsson-return-tempered-by-Agathe-blow.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2397838/Larsson-return-tempered-by-Agathe-blow.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Larsson return tempered by Agathe blow|first=Andrew |last=Lomax|date=12 March 2003|work=The Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Larsson scored the opener in a 1–1 draw at Celtic Park.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/mar/14/uefa.sport|title=Liverpool survive the battle|first=Kevin|last=McCarra|work=The Guardian|date=14 March 2003|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134841/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/mar/14/uefa.sport|url-status=live}}</ref> Celtic followed that up with a 2–0 victory at [[Anfield]] to win the tie 3–1 on aggregate,<ref name="pool">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2864921.stm|title=Celtic brush aside Liverpool|work=BBC Sport|date=20 March 2003|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=29 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329232435/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2864921.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

Celtic met Portuguese side [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]] in the semi-final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.questia.com/library/1G1-99062056/football-uefa-cup-semi-final-special-celtic-draw|title=Celtic draw Boavista in last four: 10 Years Ago I Was Playing Amateur Football in Biggar .. I Can't Believe I'm Now Going to Play in a Dream European Showdown; says keeper Rab Douglas|work=The Mirror|date=22 March 2003|access-date=29 August 2017|archive-date=21 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140121042632/http://www.questia.com/library/1G1-99062056/football-uefa-cup-semi-final-special-celtic-draw|url-status=live}}</ref> Boavista took the advantage on away goals after a 1–1 draw in the first leg, in which Larsson scored the equaliser after missing a penalty.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/11/newsstory.sport4|title=Celtic ground down but not out|first=Kevin|last=McCarra|work=The Guardian|date=11 April 2003|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011213/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/11/newsstory.sport4|url-status=live}}</ref> In the second leg, Larsson struck for Celtic after a one-two with [[John Hartson]] with ten minutes remaining. The goal sent Celtic through to their first European final since 1970.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/25/newsstory.sport4|title=Larsson has the final word|first=Jon|last=Brodkin|work=The Guardian|date=25 April 2003|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135435/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/25/newsstory.sport4|url-status=live}}</ref> The final in Seville against Porto saw Larsson equalise twice with two headers, although Celtic eventually lost 3–2 after extra time.<ref name="seville" /> Larsson also finished runner-up to Porto's [[Derlei]] in the competition's goalscoring charts. Larsson described the pain of the defeat as being the worst moment of his career, including his broken leg in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/henrik-larsson-exclusive-i-feared-broken-1040811|title=Henrik Larsson exclusive: I feared broken leg would end my career|first=Hugh|last=Keevins|date=2 November 2009|work=Daily Record|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=29 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130529081746/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/henrik-larsson-exclusive-i-feared-broken-1040811|url-status=live}}</ref> More disappointment followed, as Celtic finished runners-up to Rangers on the last day of the SPL season, by only a single goal on goal difference.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2932014.stm|title=Victory not enough for Celtic|work=BBC Sport|date=25 May 2003|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=24 May 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060524040116/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2932014.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> 2003 also saw Larsson voted as the [[UEFA Jubilee Awards|Greatest Swedish Footballer of the Last 50 Years]] as part of the [[UEFA Jubilee Awards]].<ref name="jubilee">{{cite web|url=http://www.bigsoccer.com/community/threads/50th-jubilee-awards-the-golden-players.84873/|title=50th Jubilee Awards: "The Golden Players"|work=BigSoccer Forum|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135338/https://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/50th-jubilee-awards-the-golden-players.84873/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also finished the season again the top SPL goalscorer with 28 goals from 35 games.<ref name="topspl" /><ref name="glsyr" />

Larsson was nominated for both the [[Ballon d'Or]] and [[UEFA Team of the Year]] in 2001,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0180-0e6a35821c42-5ae20d438df8-1000--uefa-com-team-of-2001-forwards/ |date=21 December 2001 |website=uefa.com |publisher=[[UEFA]] |title=uefa.com Team of 2001: Forwards |access-date=9 February 2023 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135400/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0180-0e6a35821c42-5ae20d438df8-1000--uefa-com-team-of-2001-forwards/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and again in 2003.<ref>{{cite news | title=uefa.com Team of the Year 2003 | date=12 December 2003 | website=uefa.com | publisher=[[UEFA]] | url=https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/133586.pdf | access-date=9 February 2023 | archive-date=4 March 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304081731/https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/133586.pdf | url-status=live }}</ref> He placed 14th (2001) and 12th (2003) for the [[Ballon d'Or]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy01.html |date=26 March 2005 |work=[[RSSSF]] |title=European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 2001 |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=16 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216092548/http://rsssf.com/miscellaneous/europa-poy01.html |url-status=live }} {{cite news |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy03.html |date=26 March 2005 |work=[[RSSSF]] |title=European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 2003 |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=7 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907075917/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy03.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished runner-up for the [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]] in 2003 as well.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/may/14/newsstory.sport2 | title = Award for Ferguson | newspaper = [[The Guardian]] | date = 14 May 2003 | access-date = 26 April 2023 | archive-date = 12 May 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135433/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/may/14/newsstory.sport2 | url-status = live }}</ref>

====2003–04====
Larsson's seventh and final season for Celtic saw the club win the [[2003–04 Scottish Premier League|Scottish Premier League]] and [[2003–04 Scottish Cup|Scottish Cup]] titles.<ref name="fdouble">{{Cite news |last=Barnes |first=John |date=23 May 2004 |title=Departing Larsson earns Celtic double |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2379408/Departing-Larsson-earns-Celtic-double.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2379408/Departing-Larsson-earns-Celtic-double.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |work=The Daily Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

Larsson broke the record for European goals with the same British club (shared by [[Ian Rush]] and [[Peter Lorimer]]) after scoring his 31st European goal for Celtic in a Champions League qualifier against [[MTK Hungaria]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 August 2003 |title=Larsson looking for more glory |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/025a-0eaadb2bfec9-087142149510-1000--larsson-looking-for-more-glory/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622110139/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/025a-0eaadb2bfec9-087142149510-1000--larsson-looking-for-more-glory/ |archive-date=22 June 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=uefa.com |publisher=[[UEFA]]}}</ref> Larsson scored his only Champions League goal of the season against [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]] in a 3–1 win at Celtic Park.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 November 2003 |title=Celtic blow Anderlecht away |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/3239887.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040615120024/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/3239887.stm |archive-date=15 June 2004 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> He added to his European goal tally with a double in a 3–0 UEFA Cup third round victory over [[FK Teplice|Teplice]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2004 |title=UEFA Europa League 2003/04 – History – Celtic–Teplice – UEFA.com |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1720/match=73831/postmatch/report/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022183146/http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1720/match=73831/postmatch/report/index.html |archive-date=22 October 2013 |access-date=3 June 2013 |publisher=UEFA}}</ref> and the equaliser in a first leg quarter-final tie at Celtic Park against [[Villarreal CF|Villarreal]], after earlier having a goal disallowed for handball; the match ended 1–1.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2004 |title=Celtic 1–1 Villarreal |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3593685.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040503145444/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3593685.stm |archive-date=3 May 2004 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> It was Larsson's final European goal for Celtic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Celtic Player Henrik Larsson, Games Played |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player_games.php?playerid=2842&page=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117013030/http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player_games.php?playerid=2842&page=1 |archive-date=17 January 2014 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=FitbaStats}}</ref> After parachuting from the [[2003–04 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]], Celtic reached the [[2003–04 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]] quarter-finals, eliminating [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] en route,<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 March 2004 |title=Celtic stun Barcelona |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3560199.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006101301/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3560199.stm |archive-date=6 October 2007 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> before losing 3–1 on aggregate to Villarreal.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 April 2004 |title=Villarreal 2–0 Celtic |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3621937.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135354/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3621937.stm |archive-date=12 May 2024 |access-date=3 June 2013 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> In March 2004, Larsson equalled [[Bobby Lennox]]'s post-war record of 167 league goals and went level with [[Stevie Chalmers]]' 231 goals for the club with strike in 2-1 win over Dundee.<ref name = "factfile"/>

Celtic defeated Rangers in all five Old Firm fixtures that season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 May 2004 |title=Celtic 1–0 Rangers |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3691469.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040723135455/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3691469.stm |archive-date=23 July 2004 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Larsson's final goal against Rangers came in a 1–0 Scottish Cup win at Parkhead.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clark |first=Graham |date=8 March 2004 |title=Lonely Larsson leaves Rangers to rue lack of home help |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/mar/08/match.sport3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135438/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/mar/08/match.sport3 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |access-date=11 December 2016 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> His final competitive game at home for Celtic came in a league match against Dundee United on 16 May 2004, and he scored both goals as Celtic won 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2004 |title=Celtic 2–1 Dundee Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3712317.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040713141451/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3712317.stm |archive-date=13 July 2004 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In his last competitive appearance for Celtic, he scored two goals to defeat [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] on 22 May 2004 at Hampden and win the [[2004 Scottish Cup Final|2004 Scottish Cup final]].<ref name="fdouble" />

Larsson was also voted [[Guldbollen|Swedish Footballer of the Year]] for the second time for his performances throughout the 2003–04 season.<ref name="swede" /> He was also again a nominee for the Ballon d'Or but received no votes.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 March 2005 |title=European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 2004 |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy04.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923163335/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy04.html |archive-date=23 September 2022 |access-date=9 April 2020 |work=[[RSSSF]]}}</ref>

After leaving Celtic, Larsson returned to play in testimonial matches three times. In May 2005, he played in [[Jackie McNamara]]'s testimonial against the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]],<ref>[http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/league-cup/larsson_back_to_honour_mcnamara_1_714014 Larsson back to honour McNamara] Scotsman.com Sport, 28 May 2005.</ref> In May 2008, Larsson left Sweden's national training camp early to take part in a match played in memory of Larsson's former teammate [[Phil O'Donnell (footballer)|Phil O'Donnell]], who had died in December 2007 while playing in a match for Motherwell. Larsson played as part of Celtic's 1998 championship-winning side against the [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] 1991 Scottish Cup-winning side.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/7419472.stm Larsson takes time for O'Donnell] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080528040600/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/7419472.stm |date=28 May 2008 }} BBC Sport, 25 May 2008.</ref> On 9 August 2011, Larsson played for the Celtic Legends against the Manchester United Legends for [[John Kennedy (Scottish footballer)|John Kennedy]]'s testimonial<ref>{{Cite web |last=agencies |first=Telegraph staff and |date=10 August 2011 |title=Manchester United beaten 5-2 in legends match against Celtic |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8692778/Manchester-United-beaten-5-2-in-legends-match-against-Celtic.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8692778/Manchester-United-beaten-5-2-in-legends-match-against-Celtic.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |access-date=29 December 2019 |via=www.telegraph.co.uk}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He has since returned to play in a further three charity matches at Celtic Park. He played for a Celtic XI against a [[Stiliyan Petrov|Petrov]] XI in 2013,<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 September 2013 |title=Stars pay tribute at hero Petrov's charity match |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13263249.stars-pay-tribute-at-hero-petrovs-charity-match/ |access-date=4 March 2024 |work=[[Evening Times]] |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011220/https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13263249.stars-pay-tribute-at-hero-petrovs-charity-match/ |url-status=live }}</ref> for Henrik's Heroes against [[Lubo Moravcik|Lubo]]'s Legends in 2017,<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 April 2020 |title=Lubo pin-points the skills which made Henrik Larsson so good |url=https://www.celticfc.com/news/17862/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304153237/https://www.celticfc.com/news/17862/ |archive-date=4 March 2024 |access-date=23 March 2023 |publisher=Celtic FC}}</ref> and for a Petrov XI against [[James Milner|Milner]] XI in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 September 2018 |title=Milner and Petrov XIs draw 3-3 in Match for Cancer |url=https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/features/315713-report-match-for-cancer-milner-petrov-celtic |access-date=4 March 2024 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011214/https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/features/315713-report-match-for-cancer-milner-petrov-celtic |url-status=live }}</ref>

====Legacy====
In his seven years at Celtic, Larsson won four SPL titles, two Scottish League Cups and two Scottish Cups. He was the top goalscorer in the Scottish Premier League for five of the six seasons that he competed in, the only exception being the 1999–2000 season, most of which Larsson missed due to a broken leg. He was the [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]] (1998–2013) record goalscorer with 158 goals ([[Kris Boyd]] broke his record in 2009).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/boyd-bags-five-to-break-spl-scoring-record-2009-12-30 |date=30 December 2009 |work=[[SPFL]] |title=BOYD BAGS FIVE TO BREAK SPL SCORING RECORD |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=1 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801214209/https://spfl.co.uk/news/boyd-bags-five-to-break-spl-scoring-record-2009-12-30 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Larsson has currently scored the third most goals in Celtic's history (only [[Jimmy McGrory]] and [[Bobby Lennox]] scored more),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Larsson all set to join Barcelona |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/29/barcelona.larsson/index.html |date=29 June 2004 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=cnn.com |publisher=[[CNN]] |archive-date=7 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907010656/http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/29/barcelona.larsson/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> which includes a total of 15 [[hat-tricks]].<ref>{{cite news | title = Happy-50th-Birthday-Henke/ | url = https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/september/Happy-50th-Birthday-Henke/ | access-date = 23 March 2023 | publisher = Celtic FC | date = 20 October 2021 | archive-date = 31 December 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221231093754/https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/september/Happy-50th-Birthday-Henke/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Larsson was also a consistent goalscorer in European competition. With 35 goals, Larsson is the record goalscorer for Celtic in [[UEFA competitions]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Cuddihy|first1=Paul|last2=Friel|first2=David|title=The Century Bhoys: The Official History of Celtic's Greatest Goalscorers|date=2010|publisher=Black & White Publishing|isbn=978-1845022976|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2hsjAwAAQBAJ&q=celtic%27s+highest+european+goalscorer+larsson&pg=PT31|access-date=25 October 2020|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011213/https://books.google.com/books?id=2hsjAwAAQBAJ&q=celtic%27s+highest+european+goalscorer+larsson&pg=PT31#v=snippet&q=celtic's%20highest%20european%20goalscorer%20larsson&f=false|url-status=live}}</ref> Celtic fans selected Larsson (the only player from outside Scotland) in the greatest ever Celtic team, when a vote was held in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/Celtic/2245965.stm |title=Jinky best-ever Celtic player |work=BBC Sport |date=9 September 2002 |access-date=11 June 2008 |archive-date=17 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017181150/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/2245965.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

Larsson played a [[testimonial match]] on 25 May 2004 against [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]] in front of a capacity crowd at Celtic Park.<ref>{{cite web|title=Larsson's final bow|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3748073.stm|website=BBC Sport|access-date=16 June 2016|date=25 May 2004|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140603/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3748073.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> In all, he scored 242 goals for Celtic in 313 matches, and his performances earned him the nickname ''The King of Kings'' from fans.<ref>{{cite news|title=Henrik Larsson: The King Of Kings|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/86642-henrik-larsson-the-king-of-kings|access-date=15 February 2018|work=The Bleacher Report|date=27 November 2008|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305082601/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/86642-henrik-larsson-the-king-of-kings|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Barcelona===
[[File:Larsson barca.jpg|thumb|upright|Larsson warming up for Barcelona in 2005]]

At the end of the 2003–04 season, Larsson left Celtic on a free transfer and signed a one-year contract with Barcelona with an option for a second year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3844495.stm|title=Larsson joins Barcelona|work=BBC Sport|date=30 June 2004|access-date=4 June 2013|archive-date=9 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309171004/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3844495.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson's contribution in ''Barça''{{'s}} [[La Liga]] win in his first season there was disrupted by serious injury. He scored 3 goals in 12 Liga games and one goal (against his former club Celtic)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3645872.stm|title=Celtic 1–3 Barcelona|work=BBC Sport|date=14 September 2004|access-date=26 July 2013|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011223/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3645872.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> in four [[2004–05 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] matches. After the match against Celtic, he said: "It was very difficult for me to celebrate my goal because I had so many great times here."<ref>{{cite web |first=Graham |last=Clark |url=http://football.guardian.co.uk/Match_Report/0,1527,1304856,00.html |title=Larsson's return is unhappy for Celtic |work=The Guardian |date=15 September 2004 |access-date=22 November 2005 |archive-date=2 August 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050802112748/http://football.guardian.co.uk/Match_Report/0,1527,1304856,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On 20 November 2004, during the 3–0 victory in ''[[El Clásico]]'' against [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]], Larsson tore the [[anterior cruciate ligament]] (ACL) and [[Meniscus (anatomy)|meniscus]] in his left knee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4030671.stm|title=Larsson upbeat over Barca future|work=BBC Sport|date=23 November 2004|access-date=4 June 2013|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011117/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4030671.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite his injury-hit [[2004–05 FC Barcelona season|2004–05 season]], playing only 16 games, Barcelona took the option to extend his contract.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4595185.stm |title=Larsson to extend Barcelona stay |work=BBC Sport |date=31 May 2005 |access-date=4 June 2013 |archive-date=8 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408224613/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4595185.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[File:Henrik Larsson.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Larsson playing for Barcelona against [[Deportivo de La Coruña|Deportivo]] in 2006]]

In December 2005, Larsson announced that at the end of his contract, which ended in July, he would leave Barcelona and return to Sweden to end his career. He revealed that he had refused an offer by club president [[Joan Laporta]] to extend his contract to the end of the next season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=381831.html|title=Larsson leaving Barça for home|date=27 December 2005|publisher=UEFA|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316183338/http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=381831.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On the announcement of his departure, [[Ronaldinho]] said:<ref>{{cite web |first=David |last=McCarthy |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+Ronnie%3a+Barca+pal+Larsson+is+my+idol%3b+Exclusive.-a0144951096 |title=Ronnie: Barca pal Larsson is my idol |work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |date=26 April 2006 |access-date=23 September 2010 |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025021517/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football:+Ronnie:+Barca+pal+Larsson+is+my+idol%3b+Exclusive.-a0144951096 |url-status=live }}</ref>{{cquote|"With Henrik leaving us at the end of the season this club is losing a great scorer, no question. But I am also losing a great friend. Henrik was my idol and now that I am playing next to him it is fantastic".}}

In Larsson's final match for Barcelona, his substitute introduction was pivotal to win the [[2006 UEFA Champions League Final|2006 Champions League final]]. Larsson assisted both of Barcelona's goals in a 2–1 win over [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]. [[Thierry Henry]] paid tribute to Larsson's contribution to Barcelona's win after the match, saying, "People always talk about Ronaldinho, [[Samuel Eto'o]], [[Ludovic Giuly]] and everything, but I didn't see them today, I saw Henrik Larsson. He came on, he changed the game, that is what killed the game. Sometimes you talk about Ronaldinho and Eto'o and people like that; you need to talk about the proper footballer who made the difference, and that was Henrik Larsson tonight."<ref>{{cite news |first=Graeme |last=Bailey |title=Henry questions referee |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_2377139,00.html |work=Sky Sports |date=May 2006 |access-date=23 September 2010 |archive-date=7 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807190729/http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_2377139,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Indeed, his ability to give Barcelona the cutting edge required to overcome Arsenal was noted by the international press.<ref name="cl06">{{cite web |first=Jon |last=Brodkin |url=http://football.guardian.co.uk/championsleague200506/story/0,,1777338,00.html |title=Larsson takes his leave in the grandest style |work=The Guardian |date=18 May 2006 |access-date=24 July 2006 |archive-date=15 June 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060615054821/http://football.guardian.co.uk/championsleague200506/story/0,,1777338,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Simon |last=Baskett |url=http://in.rediff.com/sports/2006/may/18champs1.htm |title=Barca inherit 'dream team' mantle |agency=Reuters |date=18 May 2006 |access-date=24 July 2006 |archive-date=7 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407025419/https://in.rediff.com/sports/2006/may/18champs1.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In [[2005–06 FC Barcelona season|2005–06]], Larsson scored ten goals as Barcelona won La Liga for a second consecutive year.

In his time at the [[Camp Nou]],
Larsson’s shirt was the third most popular at Barcelona’s club shop. Only Ronaldinho and Eto’o shirts outsold his.<ref>{{cite news | title = Henke's homecoming: the return of the King | url = https://www.thelocal.se/index.php/20060713/4319 | access-date = 23 March 2023 | work = The Local | date = 13 July 2006 | archive-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304154427/https://www.thelocal.se/index.php/20060713/4319 | url-status = live }}</ref> Larsson would also again be shortlisted for [[UEFA Team of the Year]] in 2006 for his performances.<ref>{{cite news | title=uefa.com Team of the Year 2006 | date=6 December 2006 | website=uefa.com | publisher=[[UEFA]] | url=https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/487904.pdf | access-date=9 February 2023 | archive-date=12 May 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512105619/https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/487904.pdf | url-status=live }}</ref>

===Return to Helsingborg===
After Sweden's elimination from the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] on 24 June 2006, Larsson joined up with his former club, Helsingborg.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/european/2006/0216/201456-larssonh/ |work=RTÉ News |title=Larsson returning to hometown club |date=16 February 2006 |access-date=5 June 2013 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083105/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/european/2006/0216/201456-larssonh/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He made his second debut for his home town club against [[Hammarby Fotboll|Hammarby]] in the [[Svenska Cupen|Swedish Cup]] on 6 July 2006. Helsingborg went on to win the competition, defeating [[Gefle IF|Gefle]] 2–0 in the final on 11 November 2006, earning Larsson another medal.<ref name="scup06">{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/cuper-och-serier/svenska-cupen-herrar/resultat-tidigare-ar/2006/|title=2006 — svenskfotboll.se|work=svenskfotboll.se}}</ref> Larsson's eight league goals in 15 appearances<ref name="swstat">{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/person/?playerid=4524|title=Henrik Larsson|work=svenskfotboll.se|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304124557/http://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/person/?playerid=4524|url-status=live}}</ref> also helped his team to a fourth-place finish in the Allsvenskan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2006/tabell/|title=Tabell och resultat – Allsvenskan Herrar|work=svenskfotboll.se|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=24 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324080349/http://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2006/tabell/|url-status=live}}</ref> This successful season earned Helsingborg a slot in the following season's [[2007–08 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]].

He registered two goals and two assists in three [[2006–07 Royal League|Royal League]] matches just before leaving on loan.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/henke-avgjorde-for-hif/ | title = Henke avgjorde för HIF | date = 19 November 2006 | work = expressen.se | language = sv | access-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304115506/https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/henke-avgjorde-for-hif/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/royal-league-aventyret-fortsatter/ | title = Royal League-äventyret fortsätter | date = 7 December 2006 | work = expressen.se | language = sv | access-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304115506/https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/royal-league-aventyret-fortsatter/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/henke-larsson-fixade-oavgjort-for-hif/ | title = Henke Larsson fixade oavgjort för HIF | date = 10 December 2006 | work = expressen.se | language = sv | access-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304115507/https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/henke-larsson-fixade-oavgjort-for-hif/ | url-status = live }}</ref>

====Loan to Manchester United====
Shortly after rejoining Helsingborg, Larsson was signed on loan by [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] from 1 January until 12 March 2007, coinciding with the Allsvenskan's off-season.<ref name="Man Utd capture Larsson on loan">{{cite news |title=Man Utd capture Larsson on loan |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6198464.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=1 December 2006 |access-date=10 June 2007 |archive-date=25 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070125083140/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6198464.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He scored on his debut against [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] in the [[2006–07 FA Cup|FA Cup]] third round on 7 January 2007 at [[Old Trafford]], facing his former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill.<ref name="Man Utd 2-1 Aston Villa">{{cite news |title=Man Utd 2–1 Aston Villa |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/6213959.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=7 December 2007 |access-date=10 June 2007 |first=Ian |last=Hughes |archive-date=15 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070315213527/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/6213959.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson scored his first ever [[Premier League|FA Premier League]] goal on 31 January in a 4–0 win over [[Watford F.C.|Watford]].<ref>{{cite news |title=United find reasons to be cheerful as treble omens bode well |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6309659.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=31 January 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |first=Andrew |last=McKenzie |archive-date=31 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070331152329/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6309659.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

While United were eager to extend the loan deal, Larsson stated that he had made a promise to his family and his club to return on 12 March. This was confirmed on 20 February, when Larsson announced that he would not be extending his loan period.<ref name="Larsson snubs Man Utd extension">{{cite news |title=Larsson snubs Man Utd extension |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6377927.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=20 February 2007 |access-date=10 June 2007 |archive-date=14 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070714152616/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6377927.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite this, [[Alex Ferguson]] praised the striker, who scored 3 goals in 13 matches in all competitions during his three-month stay,<ref name=KissGoodnight>{{cite news |title=The Larsson kiss goodnight |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6437629.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=11 March 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |first=Mandeep |last=Sanghera |archive-date=21 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070821113358/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6437629.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> saying, "He's been fantastic for us, his professionalism, his attitude, everything he's done has been excellent."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/feb/20/newsstory.sport4|title=Larsson will not extend his United career|work=The Guardian|date=20 February 2007|access-date=7 December 2011|location=London|first=Daniel|last=Taylor|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135822/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/feb/20/newsstory.sport4|url-status=live}}</ref> "We would love him to stay but, obviously, he has made his promise to his family and Helsingborg and I think we should respect that – but I would have done anything to keep him."<ref name=KissGoodnight/> Larsson scored Manchester United's only goal in their win against [[Lille OSC|Lille]] at Old Trafford in the [[2006–07 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6414981.stm|title=BBC Sport – Football – Europe – Man Utd 1–0 Lille (agg 2–0)|work=bbc.co.uk|date=7 March 2007|access-date=10 June 2008|archive-date=17 March 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317042439/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6414981.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his final appearance for United on 10 March in an FA Cup sixth round tie away to [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]], ending in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite news |first=Michael |last=Walker |title=United find reasons to be cheerful as treble omens bode well |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/12/match.middlesbrough |work=The Guardian |location=London |date=12 March 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135845/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/12/match.middlesbrough |url-status=live }}</ref>

Manchester United won the [[2006–07 FA Premier League|Premier League]] two months after Larsson had left the club, and although he had not played the required quota of ten league games to qualify for a Premier League winners medal, he,<ref>{{cite news |title=I should have stayed longer at Manchester United, says Henrik Larsson |url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23886850-i-should-have-stayed-longer-at-manchester-united-says-henrik-larsson.do |work=London Evening Standard |date=12 October 2010 |access-date=7 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101223052118/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23886850-i-should-have-stayed-longer-at-manchester-united-says-henrik-larsson.do |archive-date=23 December 2010}}</ref> alongside [[Alan Smith (footballer, born 1980)|Alan Smith]], was granted special dispensation by the Premier League after the club requested extra medals for the two.<ref>{{cite news |title=Title medal hope for Red giants |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/title-medal-hope-for-red-giants-991862 |work=Manchester Evening News |date=11 May 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |archive-date=16 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316231521/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/title-medal-hope-for-red-giants-991862 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="manulg">{{cite news|title=Larsson reveals United regret|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/larsson-reveals-united-regret-900809|access-date=18 November 2014|work=Manchester Evening News|date=12 October 2010|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129131328/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/larsson-reveals-united-regret-900809|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson has since confirmed that he didn't receive a medal.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyqK7fzQgZs {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227062657/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyqK7fzQgZs |date=27 December 2019 }} Interview with Larsson on Fulltimedevils</ref>

Larsson's next appearance at Old Trafford in fact came against United, the day after his loan with the club expired, as captain for the Europe XI team in the [[UEFA Celebration Match]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Henrik Larsson to say goodbye to Old Trafford as member of Marcello Lippi's Europe XI squad|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/newsid=943185.html|publisher=UEFA|date=10 March 2007|access-date=7 December 2011|archive-date=4 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130604003113/http://www.uefa.com/uefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/newsid=943185.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Report: United 4 Europe XI |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefa/stakeholders/europeanunion/news/newsid=516149.html |publisher=UEFA |date=14 March 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |archive-date=3 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603203855/http://www.uefa.com/uefa/stakeholders/europeanunion/news/newsid=516149.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson received a [[standing ovation]] from the home fans upon being substituted for Liverpool player [[Robbie Fowler]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: United 4 Europe XI 3|url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Mar/Report-United-4-Europe-XI-3.aspx|work=ManUtd.com|date=13 March 2007|access-date=7 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712123513/http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Mar/Report-United-4-Europe-XI-3.aspx|archive-date=12 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==== 2007–09 ====
After leaving Manchester United in March 2007, Larsson resumed his career with Helsingborg. Larsson helped the club through the preliminary stages of the [[2007–08 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]], where Larsson scored twice against Estonian side [[JK Narva Trans|Narva Trans]] and once against League of Ireland side [[Drogheda United F.C.|Drogheda United]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=367&s=352|title=Henrik Larsson UEFA Cup Qualifying 2007/2008|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406162703/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=367&s=352|url-status=live}}</ref> The first round proper of the UEFA Cup that season saw a high-scoring tie between Helsingborg and [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]], Larsson's side lost 5–3 in the Netherlands on 20 September 2007, with Larsson scoring twice. The return leg in Sweden on 4 October 2007 saw Helsingborg win 5–1, Larsson again scoring, to win the tie 8–6 on aggregate and qualify for the group stage.<ref name="2007UEFA">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=90&s=352|title=Henrik Larsson UEFA Cup 2007/2008|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135847/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=90&s=352|url-status=live}}</ref> Helsingborg progressed from the group stage, with Larsson scoring against [[Panionios F.C.|Panionios]], [[FK Austria Wien|Austria Wien]] and [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]], and they qualified for the round of 32, where they lost 1–4 on aggregate to [[PSV Eindhoven|PSV]] in February 2008.<ref name="2007UEFA" /> Helsingborg could not match their league performances of the previous year, and finished in eight place in Allsvenskan in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2007/tabell/|title=Tabell och resultat – Allsvenskan Herrar|work=svenskfotboll.se|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305000631/http://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2007/tabell/|url-status=live}}</ref> Helsingborg also failed to retain the Swedish Cup, losing 1–2 to [[Landskrona BoIS|BoIS]] in the fourth round in June 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2007/06/28/sweden/svenska-cupen/helsingborgs-idrottsforening/landskrona-bois/457968/|title=Helsingborg vs. Landskrona – 28 June 2007 – Soccerway|work=soccerway.com|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=4 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304175113/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2007/06/28/sweden/svenska-cupen/helsingborgs-idrottsforening/landskrona-bois/457968/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The 2008 Allsvenskan saw Larsson produce his best league goal-scoring tally since returning to Sweden, with his 14 goals<ref name="2008lg">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=165&s=352|title=Henrik Larsson Allsvenskan 2008|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406162700/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=165&s=352|url-status=live}}</ref> helping Helsingborg to fourth place<ref>{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2008/tabell-resultat/|title=Tabell och resultat – Allsvenskan, herrar|work=svenskfotboll.se}}</ref> and qualification in [[2009–10 UEFA Europa League|2009–10]] for the rebranded UEFA Europa League, formerly the UEFA Cup.

In July 2009, Larsson scored three goals in the Europa League qualifying ties against Eastern European minnows [[FC Mika|Mika]] and [[FC Zestafoni|Zestaponi]].<ref name="2009UEFA">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=362&s=352|title=Henrik Larsson Europa League Qualifying 2009/2010|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406162706/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=362&s=352|url-status=live}}</ref> He broke his knee-cap during the first leg of the next qualifying round against [[FK Sarajevo|Sarajevo]] on 30 July 2009,<ref name="2009UEFA" /> and was out for an estimated eight weeks. Some reports at the time suggested that this in fact was the end of his playing career, with this injury also coming on top of the recent death of his younger brother, Robert. He returned to the first team on 16 September 2009, appearing as a substitute in a 1–3 defeat against [[IFK Göteborg]] in the Swedish Cup,<ref name="2009yr">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?y=2009|title=Henrik Larsson 2009|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406162700/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?y=2009|url-status=live}}</ref> and then on 24 September 2009 in his first start since returning from injury, he scored two goals (including the winner) against league rivals [[AIK Fotboll|AIK]].<ref name="2009yr" /> He is Helsingborg's record goalscorer in [[UEFA competitions]] with 12 goals.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sweden: Helsingborgs IF |publisher=UEFA |url=https://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/teams/club=60401/profile/history/index.html |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=31 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231121355/https://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/teams/club=60401/profile/history/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 20 October 2009, Larsson announced his retirement from playing at the end of the [[2009 Allsvenskan]].<ref name="LegRet"/> The announcement followed a previous statement from the player declaring his intention to retire from international duty. Larsson had also stated his desire to move into coaching and expressed his intent to study for coaching qualifications in Scotland under the [[Scottish Football Association]] system.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2009/10/14/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-wants-to-return-to-parkhead-as-manager-86908-21745730/|title=Celtic legend Henrik Larsson wants to return to Parkhead as manager|publisher=Daily Record|date=14 October 2009|access-date=20 October 2009|archive-date=17 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091017052540/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2009/10/14/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-wants-to-return-to-parkhead-as-manager-86908-21745730/|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson also discussed the possibility of taking up [[floorball]] on a full-time basis.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/celtic/2009/10/21/henrik-larsson-set-to-switch-sport-after-announcing-retirement-86908-21762814/?|title=Henrik Larsson set to switch sport after announcing his retirement|publisher=Daily Record|date=21 October 2009|access-date=21 October 2009|archive-date=24 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091024060338/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/celtic/2009/10/21/henrik-larsson-set-to-switch-sport-after-announcing-retirement-86908-21762814/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Larsson took to the pitch for the final time in Helsingborg's 2–0 Allsvenskan loss to [[Djurgårdens IF Fotboll|Djurgården]] on 28 October 2009, and was given a standing ovation from the crowd.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8332552.stm |title=Larsson bids emotional farewell |date=29 October 2009 |work=BBC Sport |access-date=29 October 2009 |archive-date=30 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030101851/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8332552.stm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/133518-celtic-legend-larsson-bows-out-on-emotional-night/ Celtic legend Larsson bows out on emotional night] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091101182740/http://sport.stv.tv/football/133518-celtic-legend-larsson-bows-out-on-emotional-night/ |date=1 November 2009 }} STV Sport, 29 October 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.2533520.0.henriks_crying_game.php Henrik's crying game] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091104134338/http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.2533520.0.henriks_crying_game.php |date=4 November 2009 }} Evening Times, 29 October 2009</ref>

As of his retirement, he remains the [[Sweden|Swedish]] player with the most goals scored (59) in [[UEFA competitions]] ([[Zlatan Ibrahimovic]] is next on 57).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sweden's biggest European success stories |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0237-0e968f7c98f9-f75a9453d405-1000--sweden-s-biggest-european-success-stories/ |date=30 March 2017 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=uefa.com |publisher=[[UEFA]] |archive-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304154818/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0237-0e968f7c98f9-f75a9453d405-1000--sweden-s-biggest-european-success-stories/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Playing activity after retirement===
[[File:Henrik Larsson, Celtic legends match.jpg|thumb|upright|Larsson before a testimonial match for [[John Kennedy (Scottish footballer)|John Kennedy]] in 2011]]

Larsson participated in the [[Soccer Aid]] football match at Old Trafford on 6 June 2010 for the Rest of the World team in aid of [[UNICEF]].<ref>[http://www.unicef.org.uk/Latest/News/Soccer-Aid-2010-minute-by-minute-report/ Soccer Aid 2010: minute by minute report] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401211146/http://www.unicef.org.uk/Latest/News/Soccer-Aid-2010-minute-by-minute-report/ |date=1 April 2012 }} UNICEF UK, 7 June 2010</ref> Larsson made a promise that at the end of his football career, he would play one season at his first club, Högaborg. When he retired at the end of the 2009 season, that promise was not fulfilled. In August 2010, however, Larsson played with Högaborg's veterans team and scored 16 goals in 5 matches.<ref name="Aftonbladet">{{cite news|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/article7657681.ab|publisher=Aftonbladet|title=Här gör Henrik Larsson comeback|date=22 August 2010|access-date=23 August 2010|archive-date=24 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100824215457/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/article7657681.ab|url-status=live}}</ref>

In August 2012, Larsson came out of retirement for a brief spell at Swedish fifth division (Division 3) side [[Råå IF|Råå]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Henrik Larsson gör comeback – licensen klar i Råå IF|url=http://www.fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/23045|publisher=FotbollTransfers.com|access-date=28 October 2013|date=30 August 2012|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029212813/http://www.fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/23045|url-status=live}}</ref> He made one appearance, coming on as a substitute in a league match on 22 September 2012, a 1–1 draw against [[Höganäs BK|Höganäs]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Div 3 Södra Götaland, herrar Matchinformation: Råå IF – Höganäs BK|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/cuper-och-serier/information/?scr=result&fmid=1792585|publisher=SvenskFotboll.se|access-date=28 October 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029221916/http://svenskfotboll.se/cuper-och-serier/information/?scr=result&fmid=1792585|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson then registered as a player with Högaborg's senior-recreational side and played games with them. Due to the many injuries, Larsson was included in the first-team squad that beat [[Tenhults IF|Tenhult]] with 4–2 on 19 June 2013. He came off the bench in the 85th minute, and played alongside his son, [[Jordan Larsson|Jordan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressen.se/kvp/sport/henke-fick-lira-i-tio-minuter-med-sonen/|title="Henke" fick lira i tio minuter med sonen|work=Expressen|date=19 June 2013|access-date=20 June 2013|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303223913/http://www.expressen.se/kvp/sport/henke-fick-lira-i-tio-minuter-med-sonen/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/article16992932.ab|title=Här gör "Henke" Larsson comeback|work=Aftonbladet|date=19 June 2013|access-date=19 June 2013|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002150/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/article16992932.ab|url-status=live}}</ref> At age 42, Larsson took part in a further league match for Högaborg on 26 October 2013, when he played the first 66 minutes in a 2–0 win over [[IF Haga]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Larsson juega un partido oficial con 42 años para ayudar a su primer club|date=27 October 2013|url=http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20131027/mundo-barsa/larsson-juega-un-partido-oficial-con-42-anos-por-solidaridad_54392480469.html|publisher=MundoDeportivo.com|access-date=28 October 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029223230/http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20131027/mundo-barsa/larsson-juega-un-partido-oficial-con-42-anos-por-solidaridad_54392480469.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Coombs|first=Dan|title=Ex-Celtic and Manchester United ace comes out of retirement at 42|url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2013/10/27/ex-celtic-and-manchester-united-ace-comes-out-of-retirement-at-4/|publisher=HITC Sport|access-date=28 October 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200240/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2013/10/27/ex-celtic-and-manchester-united-ace-comes-out-of-retirement-at-4/|url-status=dead}}</ref> At age 44, Larsson took part in a 7–1 friendly win for Helsingborg over [[IFK Malmö Fotboll|IFK Malmö]], in which he scored in the 89th minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.talkingbaws.com/2015/06/10/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-subs-himself-on-for-helsingborgs-against-ifk-malmo-and-scores/|title=Celtic Legend Henrik Larsson Subs Himself On For Helsingborgs Against IFK Malmö … And Scores|work=talkingbaws.com|access-date=11 June 2015|archive-date=12 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612144342/http://www.talkingbaws.com/2015/06/10/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-subs-himself-on-for-helsingborgs-against-ifk-malmo-and-scores/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==International career==
Larsson scored 37 goals in 106 matches for the [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden national team]]. He scored his first international goal in his debut on 13 October 1993, during the FIFA World Cup qualifications stage, in a 3–2 win against [[Finland national football team|Finland]].<ref name="start" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/1993/10/13/europe/wc-qualifying-europe/sweden/finland/630483/|title=Sweden vs. Finland – 13 October 1993|work=Soccerway|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=4 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304180757/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/1993/10/13/europe/wc-qualifying-europe/sweden/finland/630483/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===1994 FIFA World Cup===
[[File:Football players Pontus Kåmark Henrik Larsson, July 18, 1994.jpg|thumb|Larsson and his teammates being greeted by Swedish fans in [[Stockholm]] after the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]]]]

Sweden manager [[Tommy Svensson]] selected Larsson for his 22-man squad for the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]] squad,<ref name="start" /> alongside established forwards such as [[Tomas Brolin]], [[Kennet Andersson]] and [[Martin Dahlin]]. Larsson began Sweden's first game of the tournament, against [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]], on the bench, but came on as a substitute with Sweden trailing 1–2. Larsson struck a fierce, long-range shot against the crossbar, with Dahlin reacting quickly to score the rebound to give their country a 2–2 draw.<ref name="start" /> He again came on as a late substitute in the following game against Russia, and then played from the start in the final game of the group against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]].<ref name="start" /> He was not used in the last 16 game against [[Saudi Arabia national football team|Saudi Arabia]], but came on a substitute in the quarter-final tie against [[Romania national football team|Romania]]. The match finished 2–2 after extra time, with Sweden winning on penalties, one of which was scored by Larsson.<ref name="start" /> Larsson did not feature in Sweden's 0–1 defeat against Brazil in the semi-final, but did play in the third-place play-off against [[Bulgaria national football team|Bulgaria]] which Sweden won 4–0, including Larsson's first [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]] goal, latching onto a through-ball from Brolin before rounding Bulgarian goalkeeper [[Borislav Mihaylov]] and wrong-footing defender [[Trifon Ivanov]].<ref name="start" /> That win secured third-place at the 1994 FIFA World Cup for Sweden, their best showing in a tournament since finishing runner-up to Brazil in [[1958 FIFA World Cup|1958]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetworldcup.com/CUPS/1958/wc58index.html|title=World Cup – 1958 – Overview|work=Planet World Cup|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=10 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510212428/http://www.planetworldcup.com/CUPS/1958/wc58index.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Euro 1996 and 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers===
Larsson became a regular in the side after that, playing in six of his country's [[UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying|qualifiers for Euro 1996]]. He did not score in any of these matches and Sweden failed to qualify for [[UEFA Euro 1996|the finals]].

He scored one goal in four qualifying games as Sweden also failed to qualify for the [[1998 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Henrik Larsson - Spelarstatistik - Svensk fotboll|url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se./spelarfakta/henrik-larsson/0a5711cd-f976-4438-80cd-9d5102798ea5|access-date=19 August 2020|website=www.svenskfotboll.se.|language=sv}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

===Euro 2000===
Sweden [[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying|succeeded in qualifying]] for [[UEFA Euro 2000|Euro 2000]], with Larsson scoring three goals during the qualifying matches. Larsson was selected for the Sweden squad despite having only just recovered from a broken leg sustained playing for Celtic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/larsson-wins-his-euro-2000-battle-1.233946|title=Larsson wins his Euro 2000 battle|date=27 May 2000|work=Herald Scotland|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117000409/http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/larsson-wins-his-euro-2000-battle-1.233946|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/967575/larsson-to-make-euro-2000|title=Larsson to make Euro 2000|work=The World Game|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116200841/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/967575/larsson-to-make-euro-2000|archive-date=16 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Euro 2000 was not a great success for Sweden, who went out at the first group stage, but Larsson scored against [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in a 1–2 defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/euro2000/797976.stm|title=Sweden bow out after Italy defeat|date=19 June 2000|work=BBC Sport|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=28 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828234537/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/euro2000/797976.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2002 FIFA World Cup and first retirement===
Sweden reappeared on the global stage two years later at the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]]. Larsson helped guide Sweden out of the group of death and into the knockout round with a 2–1 win over [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in which he scored both goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/sweden_v_nigeria/default.stm|title=Sweden v Nigeria – Swedes knock out Nigeria|date=7 June 2002|work=BBC Sport|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=21 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621083351/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/sweden_v_nigeria/default.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> He then scored in the round of 16 match against [[Senegal national football team|Senegal]], though Sweden ended up losing 1–2 in extra time to a [[golden goal]] and were eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/sweden_v_senegal/|title=Sweden v Senegal – Golden day for Senegal|date=16 June 2002|work=BBC Sport|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=16 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116225443/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/sweden_v_senegal/|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson chose to retire from international football after the World Cup.<ref>{{Cite news|last=TT|date=26 May 2003|title=Henrik Larsson slutar i landslaget|language=sv|work=Svenska Dagbladet|url=https://www.svd.se/henrik-larsson-slutar-i-landslaget-25bU|access-date=24 August 2020|issn=1101-2412|archive-date=2 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202170734/https://www.svd.se/henrik-larsson-slutar-i-landslaget-25bU|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Euro 2004===
[[File:Henrik Larsson Euro 2004.jpg|thumb|Larsson taking a free kick for Sweden against the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] at [[Euro 2004]]]]

Larsson's decision to retire from international football was met with dismay in Sweden and there was much clamoring for him to return to the team for their campaign at [[UEFA Euro 2004|Euro 2004]] in Portugal.<ref>{{cite news|date=2 March 2004|title=Larsson rejects Swede calls|work=BBC Sport|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3525081.stm|access-date=14 April 2008|archive-date=6 May 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040506225211/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3525081.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite initially maintaining his decision to retire, he eventually agreed to return to the national side for Euro 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/3672309.stm|title=Sweden – Larsson back for Sweden|date=30 April 2004|work=BBC Sport|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=7 July 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040707083923/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/3672309.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Playing up front alongside [[Zlatan Ibrahimović]], Larsson scored three goals in four matches and lead Sweden to the quarter-finals, where they were defeated in a [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shoot-out]] by the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]]. Larsson's diving header against Bulgaria was voted best goal of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://the18.com/news/2004-man-scored-original-wonder-diving-header|title=In 2004 This Man Scored The Original Wonder Diving Header|website=The18|access-date=29 December 2019|archive-date=26 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226190151/https://the18.com/news/2004-man-scored-original-wonder-diving-header|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===2006 FIFA World Cup and second retirement===
Larsson also featured at the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] in Germany. He scored in the final minute of the match against [[England national football team|England]] for Sweden to draw the match 2–2 in their final match in the group stages.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/jun/21/worldcup2006.match1|title=Ragged England stumble as Owen falls|first=Kevin|last=McCarra|work=The Guardian|date=21 June 2006|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011221/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/jun/21/worldcup2006.match1|url-status=live}}</ref> The goal sealed Sweden's qualification for the second round of the tournament. In Sweden's last 16 game against hosts [[Germany national football team|Germany]], Larsson missed a penalty and Sweden went out with the score at 2–0 to Germany.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991466.stm|title=Germany 2–0 Sweden|work=BBC Sport|date=24 June 2006|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=18 September 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070918195422/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991466.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

He retired from international football for the second time on 17 July 2006.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/5189550.stm |title=Larsson ends international career |work=BBC Sport |date=17 July 2006 |access-date=20 February 2007 |archive-date=18 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518184742/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/5189550.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> "It is time to quit now. It feels right. I'm done with the national team", the 34-year-old Larsson told TV station Canal Plus.

===Euro 2008===
Sweden boss [[Lars Lagerbäck]] managed to lure Larsson out of international retirement once more and on 13 May 2008, the [[Swedish Football Association]] officially declared that Larsson had agreed to make a comeback and play for Sweden once again at [[UEFA Euro 2008|Euro 2008]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7399871.stm|title=Larsson returns for Sweden again|work=BBC Sport|date=14 May 2008|access-date=14 May 2008|archive-date=18 May 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518025014/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7399871.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson assisted Zlatan Ibrahimovic for a goal against [[Greece national football team|Greece]] in the first [[UEFA Euro 2008 Group D|group stage]] game, but could not help Sweden advance to the [[UEFA Euro 2008 knockout phase|quarter-finals]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Roughley|first=Gregg|date=18 June 2008|title=Euro 2008: Russia 2-0 Sweden -as it happened|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/jun/18/euro2008groupd.russia|access-date=19 August 2020|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>

===2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying and final retirement===
Following former team captain [[Freddie Ljungberg]]'s decision to quit the national side after the tournament, Larsson was chosen to become the new [[Captain (association football)|captain]] in a friendly match against [[France national football team|France]] on 20 August 2008,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fotbollsexpressen.se/Nyheter/1.1269771/henrik-larsson-kapten-mot-frankrike|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080819152319/http://www.fotbollsexpressen.se/Nyheter/1.1269771/henrik-larsson-kapten-mot-frankrike|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 August 2008|title=Henrik Larsson kapten mot Frankrike|date=18 August 2008|access-date=19 August 2008|work=Fotbolls Expressen|language=sv}}</ref> He scored his 37th goal for Sweden in that match, although France ended up winning 3–2.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://espnfc.com/match?id=244657&cc=5739 |title=Match: Sweden v France – International Friendly |work=ESPN FC |date=20 August 2008 |access-date=6 June 2013 |archive-date=17 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140417221929/http://espnfc.com/match?id=244657&cc=5739 |url-status=live }}</ref> He played his [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|100th game]] for Sweden on 6 September 2008, in a [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification|2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier]] against [[Albania national football team|Albania]], which ended in a 0–0 draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.goal.com/s/en/news/852336/|title=Sweden held goalless in Tirana|date=6 September 2008|work=Goal|access-date=6 June 2013|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316182957/http://m.goal.com/s/en/news/852336/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 11 October 2009, after it was clear that Sweden had failed to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Larsson once again decided to retire from the national team.
At the age of 38 years and 20 days, Larsson became the oldest outfield player in the history of the Sweden national team with his last ever appearance against Denmark on 10 October 2009. Since then, [[Zlatan Ibrahimović]] has become Sweden's oldest outfield player.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.svd.se/sportspel/nyheter/artikel_3635689.svd|title="Henke" slutar i landslaget|newspaper=Svenska Dagbladet|date=11 October 2009|access-date=13 October 2009|publisher=SvD|language=sv|archive-date=21 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091021155330/http://www.svd.se/sportspel/nyheter/artikel_3635689.svd|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Managerial career==
Larsson made clear his intentions to take up coaching once his playing career came to an end, having also expressed an interest in returning to [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in a coaching capacity.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/8306579.stm|title=Larsson keen on Celtic coach role|date=14 October 2009|access-date=14 October 2009|work=BBC Sport|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140228/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/8306579.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Landskrona BoIS===
On 14 December 2009 Larsson was appointed manager at [[Landskrona BoIS]], a Swedish second division football club, on a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8412898.stm|title=Larsson takes first manager's job|date=14 December 2009|work=BBC Sport|access-date=14 December 2009|archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109040051/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8412898.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

The news that Larsson would take over Landskrona was received with mixed feelings, as his former club Helsingborg traditionally were their main rivals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/article12192944.ab|title=Larsson joins the enemy (Swedish)|date=12 December 2009|work=Aftonbladet|access-date=12 December 2009|language=sv|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316194632/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/article12192944.ab|url-status=live}}</ref>

The [[2010 Superettan]], the first season for Larsson as a manager, started off positively for Landskrona. With an aggressively attacking 4–3–3 formation Larsson's club lined up victories and fought for the top positions and promotion to Allsvenskan, until the very end of the season. They finished in fifth place. The Landskrona BoIS board was satisfied with the results, and both Larsson and his assistant manager [[Hans Eklund]] renewed their contracts for another year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hd.se/sport/2010/10/14/henke-fortsatter-i-bois/|title=Henke gör tummen upp för ett år till i BoIS|date=14 October 2010|work=Helsingborgs dagblad|access-date=15 October 2010|language=sv|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101017054956/http://hd.se/sport/2010/10/14/henke-fortsatter-i-bois/|archive-date=17 October 2010}}</ref>

On 23 March 2011, Landskrona BoIS announced the recruitment of the Sweden national team qualified midfielder [[Marcus Lantz]] from Helsingborg, a solicitation that was largely thanks to Larsson.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/marcus-lantz-klar-for-bois/|title=Marcus Lantz klar för BoIS|date=23 March 2011|work=Sydsvenskan|access-date=23 March 2011|language=sv|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316183441/http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/marcus-lantz-klar-for-bois/|url-status=live}}</ref> With the recruitment of Lantz, Henrik Larsson announced a major effort to make the club win [[Superettan]] and be promoted to Allsvenskan, from which they were relegated in 2005.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/landskrona/article12835740.ab/|title=Eklund rädd om jobbet – siktar mot allsvenskan|date=23 March 2011|work=Sydsvenskan|access-date=23 March 2011|language=sv|archive-date=8 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110408090014/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/landskrona/article12835740.ab|url-status=live}}</ref>

Before the [[2011 Superettan]] season, the managers of the other Superettan clubs had tipped Landskrona as the likely champion.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nsk.se/article/20110405/SPORT/110409871/|title=Tränarna: BoIS går upp|date=5 April 2011|work=Norra Skånes tidningar|access-date=5 April 2011|language=sv|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316182330/http://www.nsk.se/article/20110405/SPORT/110409871/|url-status=dead}}</ref> But the season was about to become the club's worst in years. Instead of being in the top of the table, Landskrona was stuck at the bottom more than halfway into the season, with relegation looming. Some fans protested against both the board and Henrik Larsson, sarcastically suggesting that the club had used an [[List of impostors|impostor]] instead of the real Larsson.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/landskrona/article13204217.ab|title=Fansen protesterade mot Henrik Larsson|date=20 June 2011|work=Aftonbladet|access-date=20 June 2011|language=sv|archive-date=23 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110623011308/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/landskrona/article13204217.ab|url-status=live}}</ref> The crisis went so deep within the association that the board wanted Larsson himself to make a comeback as a player. Larsson played for 20 minutes with Landskrona's reserve team in a match against [[Mjällby AIF]], but felt physically unprepared for playing in Superettan, even if the sporting director of Landskrona, [[Mats Aronsson]], believed the opposite.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/comeback-av-henke-larsson/|title=Comeback av Henke Larsson|date=26 July 2011|work=Aftonbladet|access-date=26 July 2011|language=sv|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316183445/http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/comeback-av-henke-larsson/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Landskrona and Larsson avoided relegation and finished tenth largely because of the summer signing of goalkeeper [[Ivo Vazgeč]] who achieved the best save percentage in the league.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mobil.hd.se/sport/2011/10/10/ivo-hojer-garna-procenten/|title=Ivo höjer gärna procenten|date=21 November 2011|work=Helsingborgs dagblad|access-date=21 November 2011|language=sv|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130418140426/http://mobil.hd.se/sport/2011/10/10/ivo-hojer-garna-procenten/|archive-date=18 April 2013}}</ref>

On 21 November 2011, Larsson signed a new one-year contract, making him manager for Landskrona during the [[2012 Superettan]] as well.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/superettan/larsson-forlanger-med-landskrona/|title=Larsson förlänger med Landskrona|date=21 November 2011|work=Expressen|access-date=21 November 2011|language=sv|archive-date=30 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630121755/http://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/superettan/larsson-forlanger-med-landskrona//|url-status=live}}</ref> Landskrona performed better in 2012, but only managed to finish in sixth place instead of achieving the third-place finish which would have meant qualification for a promotion play-off spot.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tabell och resultat – Superettan (2012)|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/superettan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2012/tabell-och-resultat/|publisher=Svenska fotbollförbundet|access-date=10 April 2014|language=sv|archive-date=13 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113185307/http://svenskfotboll.se/superettan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2012/tabell-och-resultat/|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2012, Larsson confirmed he had left his position and would consider any available posts elsewhere.<ref>{{cite web|last=Körsell|first=Andreas|title=Henrik Larsson: Ibland vill man strunta i det politiska spelet|url=http://www.svenskafans.com/fotboll/Henrik-Larsson-Ibland-vill-man-strunta-i-det-politiska-spelet-460601.aspx|publisher=SvenskaFans.com|access-date=10 April 2014|date=7 November 2012|language=sv|archive-date=13 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413141526/http://www.svenskafans.com/fotboll/Henrik-Larsson-Ibland-vill-man-strunta-i-det-politiska-spelet-460601.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Henrik Larsson: Därför slutar jag i Landskrona|newspaper=Sveriges Radio|url=http://sverigesradio.se/sida/gruppsida.aspx?programid=2835&grupp=12344&artikel=5340184|publisher=sverigesradio.se|access-date=10 April 2014|date=8 November 2012|language=sv|archive-date=24 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324011533/http://sverigesradio.se/sida/gruppsida.aspx?programid=2835&grupp=12344&artikel=5340184|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Falkenberg===
[[File:Henrik Larsson (2014, cropped).jpg|thumb|Larsson as manager of Falkenberg in 2014]]

On 4 December 2013, Larsson was appointed manager of [[Falkenbergs FF|Falkenberg]], signing a one-year rolling contact with the newly promoted club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=swe/news/newsid=2032446.html|title=Larsson takes Falkenberg assignment|date=4 December 2013|publisher=UEFA|access-date=14 December 2013|archive-date=14 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214152924/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=swe/news/newsid=2032446.html|url-status=live}}</ref> After securing Falkenberg's position in Allsvenskan, it was announced on 10 November 2014 that he would not manage the club for the 2015 season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Henrik Larsson fortsätter inte i FFF |url=http://www.falkenbergsff.se/detailarticle.aspx?id=269 |work=Falkenbergs FF |date=10 November 2014 |access-date=10 November 2014 |language=sv |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217090128/http://www.falkenbergsff.se/detailarticle.aspx?id=269 |archive-date=17 December 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Helsingborg===
After leaving Falkenberg, Larsson was appointed manager of Helsingborg.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29995844|title=Henrik Larsson leaves Falkenbergs to take charge at Helsingborgs|work=BBC Sport|date=10 November 2014|access-date=1 October 2019|archive-date=1 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001233646/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29995844|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2016, Helsingborg were relegated to Superettan after losing a two-legged play-off against [[Halmstads BK|Halmstad]]. After the final whistle, a minor group of disappointed home fans attacked both Larsson and his son, Jordan.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/nov/20/henrik-larsson-jordan-son-confronted-helsingborg-supporters-relegation|title=Henrik Larsson and son confronted by Helsingborg fans after relegation|first=Guardian|last=sport|newspaper=The Guardian|date=20 November 2016|via=www.theguardian.com|access-date=23 November 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140258/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/nov/20/henrik-larsson-jordan-son-confronted-helsingborg-supporters-relegation|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the end of the season, Larsson decided to leave the club.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38084837|title=Henrik Larsson: Former Celtic striker resigns as Helsingborgs boss|work=BBC Sport|date=23 November 2016|access-date=12 February 2018|archive-date=26 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026184203/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38084837|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Ängelholms FF===
After turning down the opportunity to manage Scottish side [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]], Division 1 club Ängelholms FF announced on 3 October 2018 that Larsson would join the staff as assistant to head coach Alexander Tengryd, whom Larsson had worked together with in Helsingborg.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-turns-down-livingston-job-283379|title=Celtic legend Henrik Larsson turns down Livingston job|date=8 June 2018|publisher=The Scotsman|access-date=30 May 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011631/https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-turns-down-livingston-job-283379|url-status=live}}</ref> At the time of his appointment, Ängelholm were on 13 place and five matches in a row without a win with six matches left of the season. First match with Larsson in the staff was three days later against Utsiktens BK away. The match ended in a 1–0 win for Ängelholm.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.fotbollskanalen.se/division-1/larsson-med-pa-banken--da-tog-aff-efterlangtad-seger-losningen-kanns-jattebra/|title=Larsson med på bänken - då tog ÄFF efterlängtad seger: "Lösningen känns jättebra"|date=6 October 2018|work=Fotbollskanalen|access-date=25 August 2021|language=sv|archive-date=19 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819200719/https://www.fotbollskanalen.se/division-1/larsson-med-pa-banken--da-tog-aff-efterlangtad-seger-losningen-kanns-jattebra/|url-status=live}}</ref> Ängelholm would only take two points in their last five matches, including losing 0–4 to Oskarshamns AIK and 0–3 to Tvååker, and dropped to 15th place which meant immediate relegation. Larsson, along with head coach Alexander Tengryd, left the club at the end of the season.

===Return to Helsingborgs IF===

On 16 June 2019, Helsingborg announced that Larsson had returned to the club as their new manager.<ref>[http://www.hif.se/news/henrik-larsson-ny-huvudtranare-hif/ HENRIK LARSSON NY HUVUDTRÄNARE I HIF] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818112411/http://www.hif.se/news/henrik-larsson-ny-huvudtranare-hif/ |date=18 August 2020 }}, hif.se, 16 June 2019</ref>

On 23 August 2019, Helsingborg announced that Larsson had decided to quit as head coach after being verbally assaulted on social media following the club's loss to third tier club [[Oskarshamns AIK]] in the qualification to [[Svenska Cupen]] group stage.<ref>[http://www.hif.se/news/henrik-larsson-avslutar-sitt-tranaruppdrag/ Henrik Larsson avslutar sitt tränaruppdrag] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515014111/http://www.hif.se/news/henrik-larsson-avslutar-sitt-tranaruppdrag/ |date=15 May 2020 }}, hif.se, 23 August 2019</ref>

In September 2019 he began talks with English club [[Southend United F.C.|Southend United]] about becoming their manager,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49886303|title=Henrik Larsson: Southend United in talks with ex-Celtic star over manager's job|work=BBC Sport|date=30 September 2019|access-date=1 October 2019|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140330/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49886303|url-status=live}}</ref> but these collapsed when proposed assistant [[Tommy Johnson (footballer, born 1971)|Tommy Johnson]] accepted another offer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50058716 |title=Henrik Larsson: Southend United talks over manager role collapse |website=BBC Sport |date=15 October 2019 |access-date=15 October 2019 |archive-date=15 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015151502/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50058716 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Barcelona ===
On 21 August 2020, [[FC Barcelona]] announced that Larsson and [[Alfred Schreuder]] had joined new head coach [[Ronald Koeman]]‘s coaching staff until 30 June 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/1756739/schreuder-and-larsson-join-koemans-coaching-staff |title= Schreuder and Larsson join Koeman's coaching staff |website= FC Barcelona |date= 21 August 2020 |access-date= 22 August 2020 |archive-date= 22 August 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200822011732/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/1756739/schreuder-and-larsson-join-koemans-coaching-staff |url-status= live }}</ref> On 27 October 2021, the club confirmed Koeman had been relieved of his duties, which resulted in the departure of Larsson from FC Barcelona's coaching staff.

==Floorball career==
Larsson also played [[floorball]] at a competitive level in 1989. On 23 November 2008, he resumed his floorball career when he played his first [[Swedish Super League (men's floorball)|Swedish Super League]] game for [[FC Helsingborg|Helsingborg]]. In his second game for the club, he made two assists, and was voted man of the match.<ref name="Floorball debut">{{cite news |title=Här får Henke Larsson debutera |url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/innebandy/article3838457.ab |publisher=Aftonbladet |date=23 November 2008 |access-date=23 November 2008 |language=sv |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140401/https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/a/QlgLEV/henke-larsson-bakom-helsingborgs-vandning |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Floorball debut successful">{{cite news |title=Success for Henrik Larsson in floorball debut |url=http://www.thelocal.se/15894/20081124/ |publisher=The Local |date=24 November 2008 |access-date=24 November 2008 |archive-date=23 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081223134716/http://www.thelocal.se/15894/20081124/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Style of play==
Larsson stood out for his discipline, professionalism and work-rate throughout his career.<ref name="profile">{{cite news|title=Player Profile|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/sweden/squad/newsid_1862000/1862739.stm|work=BBC Sport|access-date=26 February 2012|date=10 April 2002|archive-date=1 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701024213/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/sweden/squad/newsid_1862000/1862739.stm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/sports_talk/1280329.stm|title=How good is Henrik Larsson?|website=BBC Sport|date=16 April 2001|access-date=16 January 2018|archive-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117012834/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/sports_talk/1280329.stm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/16/sport.comment2|title=Much ado about ... not much|work=The Guardian|author1=Rob Smyth|date=16 March 2007|access-date=16 January 2018|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140416/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/16/sport.comment2|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Personal life==
[[File:Magdalena and Henrik Larsson in Jan 2014.jpg|thumb|Larsson with his wife Magdalena at the [[Swedish Sports Awards]] in 2014]]

On 21 June 1996, Larsson married Magdalena Spjuth,<ref name=BigInterview/> whom he had met in a restaurant when he was 19 years old.<ref name=ManchesterCSC1/> She is the daughter of a politician and an education director at the local municipality.<ref name=BigInterview/> They have a son, professional footballer [[Jordan Larsson]] (born 1997 and named after basketball player [[Michael Jordan]]),<ref name=ManchesterCSC1/> who has represented Sweden at international level, and a daughter, Janelle Larsson<ref name=BigInterview/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://sport.scotsman.com/celticfc/Regarding-Henrick.2623859.jp |title=Regarding Henrick |work=Scotsman.com |publisher=Johnston Press |date=5 May 2005 |access-date=16 August 2009 |archive-date=25 June 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080625010219/http://sport.scotsman.com/celticfc/Regarding-Henrick.2623859.jp |url-status=live }}</ref> (born 2002), a member of the junior Sweden national [[show jumping]] team.

On 6 June 2009, before Sweden's 1–0 loss against [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]], Larsson's younger brother Robert, who had a troubled personal life, was found dead in his flat in their hometown of Helsingborg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.totalbarca.com/2011/interviews/ex-barca-player-henrik-larssons-career-in-his-own-words/|title=Ex-Barça player Henrik Larsson's career in his own words|work=totalbarca.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116211547/http://www.totalbarca.com/2011/interviews/ex-barca-player-henrik-larssons-career-in-his-own-words/|archive-date=16 January 2014}}</ref> Henrik was not told until after the match had concluded.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/heartache-for-celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-1026341|title=Heartache for Celtic legend Henrik Larsson as younger brother is found dead|first=Janice|last=Burns|date=7 June 2009|website=dailyrecord|access-date=29 December 2019|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140351/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/heartache-for-celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-1026341|url-status=live}}</ref> Henrik Larsson also has an elder half-brother, Kim.<ref name=BigInterview/>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref name="henrik larsson daft career stats">{{cite web|last1=Larsson|first1=Henrik|title=soccerbase|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=11617|website=soccerbase|access-date=18 December 2014|archive-date=7 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707084415/http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=11617|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National cup
!colspan="2"|League cup
!colspan="2"|Europe
!colspan="2"|Other{{efn|Includes goals and appearances in the [[1994 Dutch Supercup|1994]] and [[1995 Dutch Supercup]], [[2005 Supercopa de España]], [[2007 Svenska Supercupen]], [[2006–07 Royal League]], and 2004–05 and 2005–06 [[Copa Catalunya]]<ref>{{ cite web | title = Henrik Edward ‘henke’ Larsson | url = https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/match/g0035-gimnastic-tarragona-barcelona | website =.fcbarcelona.com/ | access-date = 18 December 2022 }}</ref>}}
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Högaborgs BK|Högaborg]]
|1989
|[[Division 3 (Swedish football)|Division 3 Södra Götaland]]
|21||1||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 21||1
|-
|1990
|Division 3 Södra Götaland
|21||7||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 21||7
|-
|1991
|Division 3 Södra Götaland
|22||15||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 22||15
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!64!!23!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!! 64!!23
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Helsingborgs IF|Helsingborg]]
|[[1992 Swedish football Division 1|1992]]
|[[Division 1 (Swedish football)|Division 1 Södra]]
|31||34||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 31||34
|-
|[[1993 Allsvenskan|1993]]
|[[Allsvenskan]]
|25||16||5||1||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 30||17
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!56!!50!!5!!1!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!! 61!!51
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[Feyenoord]]
|[[1993–94 Eredivisie|1993–94]]
|[[Eredivisie]]
|15||1||12||5||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 27||6
|-
|[[1994–95 Eredivisie|1994–95]]
|Eredivisie
|23||8||9||1||colspan="2"|–||6||7||1||0||39||16
|-
|[[1995–96 Eredivisie|1995–96]]
|Eredivisie
|32||10||4||1||colspan="2"|–||7||1||1||1||44||13
|-
|[[1996–97 Eredivisie|1996–97]]
|Eredivisie
|31||7||4||0||colspan="2"|–||6||1||colspan="2"|– ||41||8
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!101!!26!!29!!7!!colspan="2"|–!!19!!9!!2!!1!!151!!43
|-
|rowspan="8"|[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
|[[1997–98 Celtic F.C. season|1997–98]]
|[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]
|35||16||4||0||5||3||2||0||colspan="2"|–|| 46||19
|-
|[[1998–99 Celtic F.C. season|1998–99]]
|[[Scottish Premier League]]
|35||29||5||5||0||0||8||4||colspan="2"|–|| 48||38
|-
|[[1999–2000 Celtic F.C. season|1999–2000]]
|Scottish Premier League
|9||7||0||0||0||0||4||5||colspan="2"|–|| 13||12
|-
|[[2000–01 Celtic F.C. season|2000–01]]
|Scottish Premier League
|37||35||6||9||2||5||5||4||colspan="2"|–|| 50||53
|-
|[[2001–02 Celtic F.C. season|2001–02]]
|Scottish Premier League
|33||29||3||2||1||0||10||4||colspan="2"|–|| 47||35
|-
|[[2002–03 Celtic F.C. season|2002–03]]
|Scottish Premier League
|35||28||2||2||2||2||12||12||colspan="2"|–|| 51||44
|-
|[[2003–04 Celtic F.C. season|2003–04]]
|Scottish Premier League
|37||30||5||5||1||0||15||6||colspan="2"|–|| 58||41
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!221!!174!!25!!23!!11!!10!!56!!35!!colspan="2"|–!! 313!!242
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]]
|[[2004–05 FC Barcelona season|2004–05]]
|[[La Liga]]
|12||3||1||0||colspan="2"|–||4||1||2||1||19||5
|-
|[[2005–06 FC Barcelona season|2005–06]]
|La Liga
|28||10||4||4||colspan="2"|–||10||1||2||2||44||17
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!40!!13!!5!!4!!colspan="2"|–!!14!!2!!4!!3!!63!!22
|-
|rowspan="5"|Helsingborg
|[[2006 Helsingborgs IF season|2006]]
|Allsvenskan
|15||8||5||4||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||3||2||23||14
|-
|[[2007 Helsingborgs IF season|2007]]
|Allsvenskan
|22||9||1||0||colspan="2"|–||9||9||1||0||33||18
|-
|[[2008 Helsingborgs IF season|2008]]
|Allsvenskan
|27||14||1||0||colspan="2"|–||2||0||colspan="2"|–||30||14
|-
|[[2009 Helsingborgs IF season|2009]]
|Allsvenskan
|20||7||1||0||colspan="2"|–||4||3||colspan="2"|–||25||10
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!84!!38!!8!!4!!colspan="2"|–!!15!!12!!4!!2!!111!!56
|-
|[[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] (loan)
|[[2006–07 Manchester United F.C. season|2006–07]]
|[[Premier League]]
|7||1||4||1||0||0||2||1||colspan="2"|–||13||3
|-
|[[Råå IF|Råå]]
|2012
|[[Division 3 (Swedish football)|Division 3 Östra Götaland]]
|1||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 1||0
|-
|Högaborg
|2013
|[[Division 2 Västra Götaland]]
|1||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 1||0
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!575!!325!!76!!40!!11!!10!!106!!59!!10!!6!!778!!440
|}

{{notelist}}

===International===
[[File:Henrik Larsson 2 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Larsson with Sweden at the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref name="rsssf">[https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/hlarsson-intlg.html Henrik Larsson – Century of International Appearances] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405172146/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/hlarsson-intlg.html |date=5 April 2023 }} Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation, 29 October 2009</ref>
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[Sweden national under-21 football team|Sweden U21]]
| 1992 || 5 || 4
|-
| 1993 || 7 || 0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!12!!4
|-
|[[Sweden national football B team|Sweden B]]
| 1997 || 1 || 0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!1!!0
|-
|rowspan="17"|[[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]]
|1993||2||1
|-
|1994||14||5
|-
|1995||6||0
|-
|1996||6||1
|-
|1997||2||0
|-
|1998||7||1
|-
|1999||9||2
|-
|2000||8||2
|-
|2001||10||9
|-
|2002||8||3
|-
|2003||1||0
|-
|2004||9||8
|-
|2005||5||2
|-
|2006||6||2
|-
|2007||0||0
|-
|2008||9||1
|-
|2009||4||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!106!!37
|}

:''Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Larsson goal''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Henrik Larsson<ref name="henrik larsson daft career stats" /><ref name="rsssf" />
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
|align="center"| 1 || 13 October 1993 || [[Råsunda Stadium|Råsunda]], [[Stockholm]], Sweden || {{fb|FIN}} ||align="center"| 2–1 ||align="center"| 3–2 || [[1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA – Group 6)|1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 2 || 20 February 1994 || [[Joe Robbie Stadium]], [[Miami]], United States || {{fb|USA}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||align="center"| 3–1 || Joe Robbie Cup
|-
|align="center"| 3 || 20 April 1994 || [[Racecourse Ground]], [[Wrexham]], United Kingdom || {{fb|WAL}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 2–0 || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|align="center"| 4 || 5 May 1994 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|NGA}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 3–1 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 5 || 16 July 1994 || [[Rose Bowl (stadium)|Rose Bowl]], [[Pasadena, California|Pasadena]], United States || {{fb|BUL}} ||align="center"| 3–0 ||align="center"| 4–0 || [[1994 FIFA World Cup#Third place match|1994 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
|align="center"| 6 || 17 August 1994 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|LTU}} ||align="center"| 4–2 ||align="center"| 4–2 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 7 || 1 June 1996 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|BLR}} ||align="center"| 5–1 ||align="center"| 5–1 || [[1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)#Group 4|1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 8 || 14 October 1998 || [[Lazur Stadium|Neftochimik Stadium]], [[Burgas]], Bulgaria || {{fb|BUL}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 1–0 || [[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying Group 5|UEFA Euro 2000 qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 9 || 27 March 1999 || [[Ullevi]], [[Gothenburg]], Sweden || {{fb|LUX}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 2–0 || UEFA Euro 2000 qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 10 || 9 October 1999 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|POL}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 2–0 || UEFA Euro 2000 qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 11 || 19 June 2000 || [[Philips Stadion]], [[Eindhoven]], Netherlands || {{fb|ITA}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||align="center"| 1–2 || [[UEFA Euro 2000 Group B|UEFA Euro 2000]]
|-
|align="center"| 12 || 7 October 2000 ||Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden
| {{fb|TUR}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 1–1 || [[2002 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)#Group 4|2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 13 || 28 February 2001 || [[Ta' Qali National Stadium]], [[Ta'Qali]], Malta || {{fb|MLT}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 3–0 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 14 ||rowspan="4"| 6 June 2001 ||rowspan="4"| Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden ||rowspan="4"| {{fb|MDA}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||rowspan="4" style="text-align:center"| 6–0 ||rowspan="4"| 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 15 ||align="center"| 2–0
|-
|align="center"| 16 ||align="center"| 3–0
|-
|align="center"| 17 ||align="center"| 6–0
|-
|align="center"| 18 || 15 August 2001 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|RSA}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 3–0 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 19 || 1 September 2001 || [[Philip II Arena|City Stadium]], [[Skopje]], Macedonia || {{fb|MKD|name=Macedonia}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 2–1 || 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 20 || 5 September 2001 || [[Ali Sami Yen Stadium]], [[Istanbul]], Turkey || {{fb|TUR}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||align="center"| 2–1 || 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 21 || 7 October 2001 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|AZE}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 3–0 || 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 22 ||rowspan="2"| 7 June 2002 ||rowspan="2"| [[Home's Stadium Kobe|Kobe Wing Stadium]], [[Kobe]], Japan ||rowspan="2"| {{fb|NGA}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 2–1 ||rowspan="2"| [[2002 FIFA World Cup Group F#Sweden vs Nigeria|2002 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
|align="center"| 23 ||align="center"| 2–1
|-
|align="center"| 24 || 16 June 2002 || [[Ōita Bank Dome|Ōita Stadium]], [[Ōita, Ōita|Ōita]], Japan || {{fb|SEN}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 1–2 || 2002 FIFA World Cup
|-
|align="center"| 25 || 5 June 2004 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden|| {{fb|POL}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 3–1 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 26 ||rowspan="2"| 14 June 2004 ||rowspan="2"| [[Estádio José Alvalade]], [[Lisbon]], Portugal ||rowspan="2"| {{fb|BUL}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 5–0 ||rowspan="2"| [[UEFA Euro 2004 Group C#Sweden vs Bulgaria|UEFA Euro 2004]]
|-
|align="center"| 27 ||align="center"| 3–0
|-
|align="center"| 28 || 22 June 2004 || [[Estádio do Bessa|Estádio do Bessa Século XXI]], [[Porto]], Portugal || {{fb|DEN}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||align="center"| 2–2 || UEFA Euro 2004
|-
|align="center"| 29 || 4 September 2004 || [[Ta' Qali National Stadium]], [[Ta'Qali]], Malta || {{fb|MLT}} ||align="center"| 7–0 ||align="center"| 7–0 || [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 8|2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 30 || 9 October 2004 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|HUN}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 3–0 || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 31 ||rowspan="2"| 13 October 2004 ||rowspan="2"| [[Laugardalsvöllur]], [[Reykjavík]], Iceland ||rowspan="2"| {{fb|ISL}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 4–1 ||rowspan="2"| 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 32 ||align="center"| 3–0
|-
|align="center"| 33 || 17 August 2005 ||Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden
| {{fb|CZE}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 2–1 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 34 || 12 October 2005 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden|| {{fb|ISL}} ||align="center"| 2–1 ||align="center"| 3–1 || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 35 || 2 June 2006 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|CHI}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 1–1 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 36 || 20 June 2006 || [[RheinEnergieStadion]], [[Cologne]], Germany || {{fb|ENG}} ||align="center"| 2–2 ||align="center"| 2–2 || [[2006 FIFA World Cup Group B#Sweden vs England|2006 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
|align="center"| 37 || 20 August 2008 || Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden || {{fb|FRA}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 2–3 || Friendly
|}

===Managerial statistics===
{{updated|20 November 2016}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+Managerial record by team and tenure
|-
!rowspan="2"|Team
!rowspan="2"|From
!rowspan="2"|To
!colspan="6"|Record
|-
!G!!W!!D!!L!!Win %!!Ref
|-
|align=left|[[Landskrona BoIS]]
|align=left|14 December 2009
|align=left|8 November 2012
{{WDL|94|38|19|37}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2010-2011.3392..en.html |title=2010 Landskrona BoIS season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028152052/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2010-2011.3392..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2011-2012.3392..en.html |title=2011 Landskrona BoIS season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=8 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808015242/https://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2011-2012.3392..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2012-2013.3392..en.html |title=2012 Landskrona BoIS season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028152350/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2012-2013.3392..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|align=left|[[Falkenbergs FF|Falkenberg]]
|align=left|4 December 2013
|align=left|10 November 2014
{{WDL|31|9|6|16}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.falkenbergs.2014-2015.4782..en.html |title=2014 Falkenbergs FF season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028152522/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.falkenbergs.2014-2015.4782..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|align=left|[[Helsingborgs IF|Helsingborg]]
|align=left|1 January 2015
|align=left|23 November 2016
{{WDL|68|22|12|34}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.helsingborgs-if.2015-2016.445..en.html |title=2015 Helsingborgs IF season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028084119/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.helsingborgs-if.2015-2016.445..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.helsingborgs-if.2016-2017.445..en.html |title=2016 Helsingborgs IF season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028083838/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.helsingborgs-if.2016-2017.445..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
!colspan=3|Total
{{WDLtot|193|69|37|87}}
!
|}

==Honours==
'''Feyenoord'''<ref name = "Wasserman">{{cite web | url=https://www.teamwass.eu/en/wall-of-fame/henrik-larsson | title=Henrik Larsson: Striker | publisher=Team Wass | access-date=9 April 2020 | archive-date=1 August 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801144727/https://www.teamwass.eu/en/wall-of-fame/henrik-larsson | url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[KNVB Cup]]: [[1993–94 KNVB Cup|1993–94]],<ref name="dcup94" /> [[1994–95 KNVB Cup|1994–95]]<ref name="dcup95" />

'''Celtic'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]/[[Scottish Premier League]]: [[1997–98 Scottish Premier Division|1997–98]],<ref name="lg98" /> [[2000–01 Scottish Premier League|2000–01]],<ref name="treble" /> [[2001–02 Scottish Premier League|2001–02]],<ref name="lg02" /> [[2003–04 Scottish Premier League|2003–04]]<ref name="fdouble" />
* [[Scottish Cup]]: [[2000–01 Scottish Cup|2000–01]],<ref name="treble" /> [[2003–04 Scottish Cup|2003–04]]<ref name="fdouble" />
* [[Scottish League Cup]]: [[1997–98 Scottish League Cup|1997–98]], [[2000–01 Scottish League Cup|2000–01]]<ref name="lgcup01" />
* [[UEFA Cup]] runner-up: [[2002–03 UEFA Cup|2002–03]]<ref name="seville" />

'''Barcelona'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[La Liga]]: [[2004–05 La Liga|2004–05]],<ref name="sway" /> [[2005–06 La Liga|2005–06]]<ref name="sway">{{cite web|title=H. Larsson|url=https://int.soccerway.com/coaches/henrik-larsson/130141/|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-date=3 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203190443/http://int.soccerway.com/coaches/henrik-larsson/130141/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Supercopa de España]]: [[2005 Supercopa de España|2005]]<ref name="sway" />
* [[UEFA Champions League]]: [[2005–06 UEFA Champions League|2005–06]]<ref name="cl06" />

'''Helsingborg'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[Svenska Cupen]]: [[2006 Svenska Cupen|2006]]<ref name="scup06" />
* [[Division 1 Södra]] promotion: [[1992 Swedish football Division 1|1992]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37460999/how-henrik-larsson-closed-fateful-circle-helsingborg | title = How Henrik Larsson closed a fateful circle at Helsingborg | publisher = [[ESPN]] | date = 21 November 2016 | access-date = 9 April 2023 | archive-date = 1 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240301143924/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37460999/how-henrik-larsson-closed-fateful-circle-helsingborg | url-status = live }}</ref>

'''Manchester United'''
* [[Premier League]]: [[2006–07 FA Premier League|2006–07]]<ref name="PremProfile">{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/3297/Henrik-Larsson/overview |title=Henrik Larsson: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=21 March 2021 |archive-date=18 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418154833/https://www.premierleague.com/players/3297/Henrik-Larsson/overview |url-status=live }}</ref>

'''Sweden'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[FIFA World Cup]] third place: [[1994 FIFA World Cup|1994]]<ref name="start" />

'''Individual'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>

[[File:Henrik-larsson-statue-helsingborg.jpg|thumb|Statue of Larsson in his hometown Helsingborg]]

* [[Stor Grabb]]: 1994<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stora Grabbars Märke - Svensk fotboll|url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se/landslag/herr/historik-herr/stora-grabbar/|access-date=21 January 2021|website=www.svenskfotboll.se|language=sv|archive-date=26 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026123931/https://www.svenskfotboll.se/landslag/herr/historik-herr/stora-grabbar/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Guldbollen]]: 1998,<ref name="swede" /> 2004<ref name="swede" />
* Swedish Forward of the Year: 2001,<ref name="Fogis">{{cite news|url=https://fogis.se/fotbollsgalan/tidigare-vinnare/ovriga-utmarkelser/|title=Övriga utmärkelser|publisher=Fogis|language=sv|access-date=9 April 2020|archive-date=31 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831224652/http://fogis.se/fotbollsgalan/tidigare-vinnare/ovriga-utmarkelser/|url-status=live}}</ref> 2002,<ref name="Fogis"/> 2003,<ref name="Fogis"/> 2004<ref name="Fogis"/>
* [[Scottish Premier League Golden Boot]]: 1998–99,<ref name="goals">{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/scottops.html|title=Scotland – List of Topscorers|access-date=13 September 2015|website=[[RSSSF]]|date=14 June 2007|archive-date=13 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713154807/http://www.rsssf.com/tabless/scottops.html|url-status=live}}</ref> 2000–01,<ref name="goals"/> 2001–02,<ref name="goals"/> 2002–03,<ref name="goals"/> 2003–04<ref name="goals"/>
* [[BBC Scotland Sports Personality of the Year]]: 1998<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0005278/19990124/677/0064 | title = Saltire satire as Wainwright toughs it out | newspaper = [[Scotland on Sunday]] | date = 24 January 1999 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | access-date = 12 August 2024 | url-access = subscription }}</ref>
* [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]]: 1999,<ref name="honours99" /> 2001<ref name="honours01" />
* [[SPFA Players' Player of the Year]]: 1999,<ref name="honours99" /> 2001<ref name="honours01" />
* Joe Robbie Cup Best Player: 1994<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002192/19940618/015/0015?browse=False | title = PLAYER GUIDE TO GROUP B | newspaper = [[Sports Argus]] | date = 18 June 1994 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | access-date = 12 August 2024 | url-access = subscription }}</ref>
* [[List of Scottish Premier League monthly award winners|Scottish Premier League Player of the Month]]: September 2000,<ref name="pom">{{cite web|title=Scottish Premier League Manager, Player & Young Player of the Month Awards|url=http://www.myfootballfacts.com/SPL_Manager_and_Player_of_the_Month_Awards.html|publisher=My Football Facts|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-date=16 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816105501/http://www.myfootballfacts.com/SPL_Manager_and_Player_of_the_Month_Awards.html|url-status=live}}</ref> November 2002<ref name="pom" />
* [[Scottish Football League monthly awards|Scottish Football League Player of the Month]]: September 1997<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19971004/533/0038 | title = Larsson hails Jansen as Celtic start to gel | newspaper = [[The Scotsman]] | date = 4 October 1997 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | access-date = 12 August 2024 | url-access = subscription }}</ref>
* [[European Golden Boot]]: 2001<ref name="gshoe" />
* [[UEFA Euro 2004]]: Team of the Tournament<ref>{{cite web|title=Euro 2004 – Zagorakis named top player|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/euro_2004/greece/3866823.stm|work=BBC Sport|access-date=8 December 2014|date=5 July 2004|archive-date=24 January 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070124130405/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/euro_2004/greece/3866823.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[UEFA Euro 2004]]: Goal of the Tournament<ref>{{cite web | title=Larsson's goal best at Euro 2004 | url=https://www.rediff.com/sports/2004/sep/23euro.htm | publisher=Refiff | date=23 September 2004 | access-date=9 April 2020 | archive-date=1 August 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801135753/https://www.rediff.com/sports/2004/sep/23euro.htm | url-status=live }} {{cite web | title=In 2004 This Man Scored The Original Wonder Diving Header | url=https://the18.com/news/2004-man-scored-original-wonder-diving-header | publisher=The 18 | date=13 February 2016 | access-date=9 April 2020 | archive-date=26 December 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226190151/https://the18.com/news/2004-man-scored-original-wonder-diving-header | url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[UEFA]] Centurion Award (100 international caps): 2011<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/news/newsid=1670970.html | date=30 August 2011 | publisher=UEFA | title=International centurions to receive UEFA award | access-date=9 April 2020 | archive-date=12 May 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140510/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/history/news/0253-0d0400bdc09e-9bc0e488959f-1000--international-centurions-to-receive-uefa-award/ | url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Scottish Football Hall of Fame]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Inductees 2006|url=http://scottishfootballhalloffame.co.uk/inductees-2006/|publisher=Scottish Football Hall of Fame|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-date=10 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210234949/http://scottishfootballhalloffame.co.uk/inductees-2006/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Swedish Football Hall of Fame<ref>{{cite web|title=Five new inductees into the Hall of Fame|url=https://svff.svenskfotboll.se/nyheter/2020/11/hall-of-fame-2020/|publisher=[[Swedish Football Association|SVFF]]|date=20 November 2020|access-date=8 December 2023|language=Swedish|archive-date=8 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108045002/https://svff.svenskfotboll.se/nyheter/2020/11/hall-of-fame-2020/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Victoria Award|Victoria Scholarship Award]]: 2007{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}
* Tidernas Guldboll (All-time best Swedish football player): 2005<ref>[http://www.svenskfotboll.se/t2svff.aspx?p=222053&x=1&a=394424 Larsson wins "Tidernas Guldboll"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930184523/http://www.svenskfotboll.se/t2svff.aspx?p=222053&x=1&a=394424 |date=30 September 2007 }} Svenskfotboll.se, 11 September 2005</ref>

'''Orders and special awards'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[UEFA Jubilee Awards|UEFA Golden Player]]: Greatest Swedish Footballer of the last 50 Years (November 2003, to celebrate [[UEFA Jubilee Awards|UEFA's Jubilee]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Golden Players take centre stage|url=http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=130150.html|publisher=UEFA|access-date=5 March 2016|date=29 November 2003|archive-date=24 May 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120524213938/http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=130150.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Honorary Doctor of the university from the [[University of Strathclyde]]: 2005<ref name="Dr. Henrik Larsson">{{cite news |title=Dr. Henrik Larsson |url=http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/2005/headline_25894_en.html |publisher=University of Strathclyde |date=14 May 2005 |access-date=3 May 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412072435/http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/2005/headline_25894_en.html |archive-date=12 April 2011}}</ref>
* Honorary MBE (Member of the [[Order of the British Empire]]): 2006<ref name="Striker Larsson to be given MBE">{{cite news |title=Striker Larsson to be given MBE |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4948030.stm |work=BBC News |date=26 April 2006 |access-date=10 June 2007 |archive-date=13 May 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060513044730/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4948030.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|List of footballers with 100 or more caps]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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2010–11 Scottish League Cup

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{{infobox football tournament season
| title = Co-operative Insurance Cup
| year = 2010–11
| image =
| imagesize =
| caption =
| country = {{SCO}}
| dates = 31 July 2010 – 20 March 2011
| num_teams = 42
| defending champions = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| champions = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| runner-up = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| matches = 41
| goals = 171
| top goal scorer =
| player = [[Anthony Stokes]] (5)
| prevseason = [[2009–10 Scottish League Cup|2009–10]]
| nextseason = [[2011–12 Scottish League Cup|2011–12]]
}}
The '''2010–11 [[Scottish League Cup]]''' is the 65th season of Scotland's second-most prestigious football knockout competition, the Scottish League Cup, also known as the '''Co-operative Insurance Cup''' for sponsorship reasons. The competition started in July 2010 with the First Round and ended in Spring 2011 with the Final. [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] are the current title holder, having beaten [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in the '''2011 final'''.

==Format==
The competition is a [[Single-elimination tournament|single elimination]] knock-out competition. In each round, fixtures are determined by random draw. Fixtures are played to a finish, with [[Overtime (sports)|extra time]] and then penalties used in the event of ties. The competition is open to all clubs in the [[Scottish Premier League]] and [[Scottish Football League]]. Clubs involved in European competitions are given a bye to the third round to avoid congestion of fixtures.

*First round: The 30 teams from the previous season's Scottish Football League enter
*Second round: The 15 winners of the First Round are joined by the 7 of last season's SPL sides not in Europe ([[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]], [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]], [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]], [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]], [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]], [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] and [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]) who were relegated from the SPL
*Third round: The 11 winners of the Second Round are joined by the 5 SPL sides in Europe ([[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]], [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]], [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]], [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]])
*Quarter-finals: The 8 winners of the third round play
*Semi-finals: The 4 winners of the quarter-finals play
*Final: The 2 winners of the semi-finals play

==Adjustments from previous editions==

'''Club Entry Points''' –
The format of the first and second rounds was adjusted for this season. Previously the club promoted into the SPL entered in the Second Round alongside the other non-European SPL sides, with the side relegated to the First Division entering in the first round alongside the other SFL sides. However, this situation has been reversed, meaning Inverness Caledonian Thistle entered the tournament in the First Round – despite being promoted to SPL; and Falkirk entered in the second round – despite being relegated.

The 2009–10 tournament had seen both such sides enter in the first round, plus 11th in the SPL – as there were 6 Scottish clubs in Europe.

Unless a Scottish side wins the Europa League or unless the country secures one of the three "Fair Play" places, there will only be 4 clubs in Europe during 2011–12. As a result, both such sides plus 2nd in the First Division entered in the second round.

'''Semi-Finals''' –
Following discussions between the SPL and SFL, it was agreed that one or both semi-finals would take place on a weekend, and not on midweek as in previous years. This practice had been the source of criticism – as it forced fans to travel to a neutral venue for a prestigious Semi-Final on a weekday evening in January or February. The details will be confirmed after the quarter-finals.

==Schedule==
{| class="wikitable"
! Round
! First match date
! Fixtures
! width=100| Clubs
|- align=center
|align=left | First round ||align=left | Saturday/Sunday 31 July/1 August 2010 || 15 || 42 → 27
|- align=center
|align=left | Second round ||align=left | Tuesday/Wednesday 24/25 August 2010 || 11 || 27 → 16{{0}}
|- align=center
|align=left | Third round ||align=left | Tuesday/Wednesday 21/22 September 2010 || 8 || 16 → 8{{0}}
|- align=center
|align=left | Quarter-finals ||align=left | Tuesday/Wednesday 26/27 October 2010 || 4 || 8 → 4
|- align=center
|align=left | Semi-finals ||align=left | Saturday/Sunday 29/30 January 2011|| 2 || 4 → 2
|- align=center
|align=left | Final ||align=left | Sunday 20 March 2011 || 1 || 2 → 1
|}

==Fixtures and results==

===First round===
The First round draw was conducted on 28 May 2010.<ref name="First round draw">{{cite news|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/first-round-draw-2010-05-28/|title=The Co-operative Insurance Cup 2010/11 First Round Draw|date=28 May 2010|publisher=Scottish Football League|access-date=28 May 2010}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="border-collapse: collapse;"
|-
! align="right" width="250"|Home Team
!align="center" width="80"| Score 
!align="left" width="250"|Away Team
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|3–0
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Montrose F.C.|Montrose]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|3 – 2 {{aet}}
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|5–2
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|[[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
|style="text-align: center;"|0–1
|style="text-align: left;"|'''[[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]'''
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|[[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
|style="text-align: center;"|1–2
|style="text-align: left;"|'''[[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]'''
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|[[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
|style="text-align: center;"|0–1
|style="text-align: left;"|'''[[Airdrie United F.C.|Airdrie United]]'''
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|2–1
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|[[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
|style="text-align: center;"|1–3
|style="text-align: left;"|'''[[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]'''
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|4–1
|style="text-align: left;"|[[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|2–1
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|1–0
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|[[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]
|style="text-align: center;"|1–7
|style="text-align: left;"|'''[[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]'''
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|5–1
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|3–0
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|[[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]
|style="text-align: center;"|1–2
|style="text-align: left;"|'''[[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]'''
|}Source:<ref name=CupsBBC>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/default.stm Scottish Cups] BBC Sport</ref>

===Second round===
The Second round draw was conducted on 6 August 2010.<ref name="Second round draw">{{cite news|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/the-co-operative-insurance-cup---2nd-round-draw/|title=The Co-operative Insurance Cup – 2nd Round Draw|date=6 August 2010|publisher=Scottish Football League|access-date=6 August 2010}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="border-collapse: collapse;"
|-
! align="right" width="250"|Home Team
!align="center" width="80"| Score 
!align="left" width="250"|Away Team
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|6–2
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Airdrie United F.C.|Airdrie United]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|2 – 2 {{aet}} 3 – 1 ([[Penalty shootout (football)|pen.]])
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|4–0
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|[[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
|style="text-align: center;"|0–3
|style="text-align: left;"|'''[[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]'''
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|2–0
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|3 – 3 {{aet}} 4 – 3 ([[Penalty shootout (football)|pen.]])
|style="text-align: left;"|[[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|3–0
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|[[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
|style="text-align: center;"|0–1
|style="text-align: left;"|'''[[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]'''
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|4–1
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|1–0
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"|3–2
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]
|}Source:<ref name=CupsBBC/>

===Third round===
The Third round draw was conducted on 31 August 2010.<ref name="Third round draw">{{cite news|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/the-co-operative-insurance-cup-third-round-draw/|title=The Co-operative Insurance Cup Third Round Draw|date=31 August 2010|publisher=Scottish Football League|access-date=31 August 2010}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="border-collapse: collapse;"
|-
! align="right" width="250"|Home Team
!align="center" width="80"| Score 
!align="left" width="250"|Away Team
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"| 7–2
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"| 3–1
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"| 3–2
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"| 4–3
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"| 6–0
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|[[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
|style="text-align: center;"| 1 – 2 {{aet}}
|style="text-align: left;"|'''[[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]'''
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|'''[[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]'''
|style="text-align: center;"| 3–0
|style="text-align: left;"|[[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
|-
|style="text-align: right;"|[[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
|style="text-align: center;"| 0–2
|style="text-align: left;"|'''[[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]'''
|}Source:<ref name=CupsBBC/>

===Quarter-finals===
The Quarter-finals draw was conducted on 23 September 2010.<ref name="Quarter-finals draw">{{cite news|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/ |title=The Co-operative Insurance Cup Quarter-finals Draw |date=23 September 2010 |publisher=Scottish Football League |access-date=23 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616190347/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/ |archive-date=16 June 2012 }}</ref> Ties were played on 26 and 27 October.

{{football box
| date = 26 October 2010
| time = 19:45
| team1 = [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]
| score = 2–1
| team2 = [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| goals1 = [[Paul Hartley|Hartley]] {{goal|64||90+5}}
| goals2 = [[Mehdi Khalis|Khalis]] {{goal|33}}
| report = [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/9122473.stm Report]
| stadium = [[Pittodrie Stadium]], Aberdeen
| referee = [[Stevie O'Reilly]]
| attendance =6,710 }}
----
{{football box
| date = 26 October 2010
| time = 19:45
| team1 = [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]
| score =1–0
| team2 = [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
| goals1 = [[Alan Gow|Gow]] {{goal|86}}
| goals2 =
| report = [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/9122479.stm Report]
| stadium = [[Fir Park]], Motherwell
| referee = [[William Collum (referee)|William Collum]]
| attendance = 4,838 }}
----
{{football box
| date = 27 October 2010
| time = 19:30
| team1 = [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| score = 2–3
| team2 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| goals1 = [[Sam Parkin|Parkin]] {{goal|31}} [[Murray Davidson|Davidson]] {{goal|54}}
| goals2 = [[Anthony Stokes|Stokes]] {{goal|8||13}} [[Niall McGinn|McGinn]] {{goal|12}}
| report = [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/9122491.stm Report]
| stadium = [[McDiarmid Park]], Perth
| referee = [[Craig Thomson (referee)|Craig Thomson]]
| attendance =5,151}}
----
{{football box
| date = 27 October 2010
| time = 19:45
| team1 = [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]
| score = 0–2
| team2 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| goals1 =
| goals2 = [[Andrew Little (footballer)|Little]] {{goal|25}} [[Steven Naismith|Naismith]] {{goal|61}}
| report = [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9122489.stm Report]
| stadium = [[Rugby Park]], Kilmarnock
| referee = [[Mike Tumilty]]
| attendance = 7,561}}

Source:<ref name=CupsBBC/>

===Semi-finals===
The Semi-finals draw was conducted on 29 October 2010.

{{football box
| date = 29 January 2011
| time = 15:00
| team1 = [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]
| score = 1–4
| team2 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| goals1 = [[Scott Vernon|Vernon]] {{goal|61}}
| goals2 = [[Kris Commons|Commons]] {{goal|6}} [[Charlie Mulgrew|Mulgrew]] {{goal|10}} [[Thomas Rogne|Rogne]] {{goal|21}} [[Anthony Stokes|Stokes]] {{goal|34|pen.}}
| report = [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/9378059.stm Report]
| stadium = [[Hampden Park]], Glasgow
| referee = [[Craig Thomson (referee)|Craig Thomson]]
| attendance = 38,085}}
----
{{football box
| date = 30 January 2011
| time = 15:00
| team1 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| score = 2–1
| team2 = [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]
| goals1 = [[Maurice Edu|Edu]] {{goal|20}} [[Steven Naismith|Naismith]] {{goal|75}}
| goals2 = [[Keith Lasley|Lasley]] {{goal|66}}
| report = [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/9378094.stm Report]
| stadium = [[Hampden Park]], Glasgow
| referee = [[William Collum (referee)|William Collum]]
| attendance = 23,432
}}

===Final===
{{Main|2011 Scottish League Cup Final}}

{{football box
| round = Final
| date = 20 March 2011
| time = 15:00
| team1 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| score = 2–1
| aet = yes
| team2 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| goals1 = [[Steven Davis|Davis]] {{goal|24}} [[Nikica Jelavić|Jelavić]] {{goal|98}}
| goals2 = [[Joe Ledley|Ledley]] {{goal|31}}
| report = [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/9428470.stm Report]
| stadium = [[Hampden Park]], Glasgow
| referee = [[Craig Thomson (referee)|Craig Thomson]]
| attendance = 51,181
}}

==Awards==
A team, player and young player were chosen by the Scottish sports press as the top performers in each round.

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%"
! Round !! Team !! Player !! Young player !! Ref
|-
| style="text-align:center"| R1 || [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]] || [[Stewart Kean]] ([[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]) || [[Marc McCusker]] ([[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]) || <ref>{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/the-co-operative-insurance-cup-first-round-awards/ | title=The Co-operative Insurance Cup First Round Awards | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=24 August 2010 | access-date=18 April 2017 | archive-date=18 April 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418163011/http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/the-co-operative-insurance-cup-first-round-awards/ | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/the-co-operative-insurance-cup-first-round-awards-2010-08-24/ | title=The Co-operative Insurance Cup First Round Awards (2) | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=24 August 2010 | access-date=18 April 2017 | archive-date=18 April 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418163106/http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/the-co-operative-insurance-cup-first-round-awards-2010-08-24/ | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.clydefc.co.uk/news/2010/09/youth-award-for-marc/ | title = Youth Award for Marc | publisher = [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde FC]] | website = clydefc.co.uk | date = 7 September 2010 | access-date = 18 April 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/co-operative-insurance-cup-2nd-round-1068054 | title = Co-operative Insurance Cup 2nd Round: St Johnstone v Morton | newspaper = [[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date = 24 August 2010 | access-date = 18 April 2017 }}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center"| R2 || [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]] || [[Gregory Tade]] ([[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]) || [[Ryan Flynn (footballer)|Ryan Flynn]] ([[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]) || <ref>{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/award-for-brechin-city/ | title=Award for Brechin City | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=16 September 2010 | access-date=18 April 2017 | archive-date=18 April 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418164413/http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/award-for-brechin-city/ | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/tade-picks-up-honour/ | title=Tade picks up honor | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=16 September 2010 | access-date=18 April 2017 | archive-date=18 April 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418164337/http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/tade-picks-up-honour/ | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/ryan-flynn---young-player-of-round-two/ | title=Ryan Flynn - Young Player of Round Two | publisher=[[SPFL]] | date=16 September 2010 | access-date=18 April 2017 | archive-date=18 April 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418162658/http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/ryan-flynn---young-player-of-round-two/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center"| R3 || || || [[Jonathan Page (footballer)|Jonathan Page]] ([[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]) || <ref>{{ cite web | url = http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2010/10/06/page-nets-co-operative-award/ | title = Page nets Co-operative award | publisher =[[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell FC]] | website = motherwellfc.co.uk | date = 6 October 2010 | access-date = 18 April 2017 }}</ref>

|-
| style="text-align:center"| QF || || [[Paul Hartley]] ([[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]) || || <ref>{{ cite web | url = http://www.scotsman.com/sport/award-winner-paul-hartley-wants-bigger-prize-for-aberdeen-1-1498778 | title = Award winner Paul Hartley wants bigger prize for Aberdeen | newspaper = [[The Scotsman]] | date = 27 January 2011 | access-date = 18 April 2017 }}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center"| SF || || || ||
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100821231146/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/league-cup/ Official site]
* [https://int.soccerway.com/national/scotland/league-cup/2010-2011/ Results] Soccerway

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{{2010-11 in Scottish football}}

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2009–10 Scottish League Cup

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| title = 2009–10 Co-operative Insurance Cup
| image =
| imagesize =
| caption =
| country = Scotland
| dates = 1 August 2009 – 21 March 2010
| num_teams = 42
| defending champions = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| champions = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| runner-up = [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
| matches = 41
| goals = 151
| top goal scorer =
| prevseason = [[2008–09 Scottish League Cup|2008–09]]
| nextseason = [[2010–11 Scottish League Cup|2010–11]]
}}

The '''2009–10 [[Scottish League Cup]]''' was the 64th season of the Scotland's second most prestigious [[association football|football]] knockout competition, also known for sponsorship reasons as the '''Co-operative Insurance Cup.''' [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] won the cup beating [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] 1–0 thanks to a goal from [[Kenny Miller]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/8576203.stm|title=St Mirren 0 – 1 Rangers|date=21 March 2010|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=21 March 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100323121733/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/8576203.stm| archive-date= 23 March 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

The format of the competition was changed due to six Scottish clubs qualifying for European competition, two [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]] clubs entered in the First Round.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8060108.stm|title=SPL trio face early start in cup|date=20 May 2009|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=24 May 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090523113903/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8060108.stm| archive-date= 23 May 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref>

==Calendar==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
! Round
! First match date<ref name="first draw">{{cite web|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.co.uk/news.cfm?curpageid=944&newsid=2691|title=The Co-operative Insurance Cup 2009/10 (match dates, first round draw)|publisher=Scottish Football League|access-date=4 June 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090805204625/http://www.scottishfootballleague.co.uk/news.cfm?curpageid=944&newsid=2691|archive-date=5 August 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>
! Fixtures
! width=100| Clubs
|-
|align=left | First round ||align=left | Saturday 1 August 2009 || 16 || 32 → 16
|-
|align=left | Second round ||align=left | Tuesday/Wednesday 25/26 August 2009 || 10 || 20 → 10
|-
|align=left | Third round ||align=left | Tuesday/Wednesday 22/23 September 2009 || 8 || 16 → 8{{0}}
|-
|align=left | Quarter-finals ||align=left | Tuesday/Wednesday 27/28 October 2009 || 4 || 8 → 4
|-
|align=left | Semi-finals ||align=left | Tuesday/Wednesday 3/4 February 2010 || 2 || 4 → 2
|-
|align=left | Final ||align=left | Sunday 21 March 2010 || 1 || 2 → 1
|}

Note: the 4 best placed SPL teams not competing in European competition enter the tournament in the 2nd round and the 6 teams who are competing in European competition enter the tournament in the 3rd round.

==First round==
All 30 [[Scottish Football League|SFL]] clubs entered here, along with [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] (as the team promoted to the SPL), and [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] (as the eleventh placed SPL team). The draw was held on 4 June 2009.<ref name="first draw" />
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|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 4–0
|team1 = [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]
|goals1 = [[Rory McAllister (footballer)|McAllister]] {{goal|13|date=January 2010}}, {{goal|63}} Byers {{goal|77}} [[Sean McKenna (footballer)|McKenna]] {{goal|84}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]]}}
|goals2 =
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177186.stm
|stadium = [[Glebe Park, Brechin|Glebe Park]], Brechin
|attendance = 406
|referee = Thomas Robertson
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 1–4
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]}}
|goals1 = Douglas {{goal|82|date=January 2010}}
|team2 = [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
|goals2 = [[Rocco Quinn|Quinn]] {{goal|1}} [[Barry Wilson (footballer)|Wilson]] {{goal|10}} {{goal|14}} [[Paul Burns (footballer)|Burns]] {{goal|70}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177208.stm
|stadium = [[Hampden Park]], Glasgow
|attendance = 886
|referee = Craig Charleston
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 4–0
|team1 = [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]]
|goals1 = [[Adam Rooney|Rooney]] {{goal|21|date=January 2010}} [[Robert Eagle (footballer)|Eagle]] {{goal|52}} [[Dougie Imrie|Imrie]] {{goal|72}} Sanchez {{goal|88}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]}}
|goals2 =
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177200.stm
|stadium = [[Caledonian Stadium]], Inverness
|attendance = 1,095
|referee = Alan Muir
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 0–5
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
|goals2 = [[Steven Milne (footballer)|Milne]] {{goal|22|date=January 2010}} [[Kenny Deuchar|Deuchar]] {{goal|28}} {{goal|69}} [[Collin Samuel|Samuel]] {{goal|67}} {{goal|74}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177211.stm
|stadium = [[Ochilview Park]], Stenhousemuir
|attendance = 1,049
|referee = David Somers
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 5–0
|team1 = [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
|goals1 = [[Steven Craig|Craig]] {{goal|43|date=January 2010}} [[Michael Gardyne|Gardyne]] {{goal|56}}, {{goal|75}} [[Scott Morrison (footballer)|Morrison]] {{goal|72}} [[John Stewart (footballer, born 1985)|Stewart]] {{goal|79}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Montrose F.C.|Montrose]]}}
|goals2 =
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177209.stm
|stadium = [[Victoria Park, Dingwall|Victoria Park]], Dingwall
|attendance = 768
|referee = Mike Tumilty
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 2 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 3–6
|team1 = {{nobold|[[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]]}}
|goals1 = McGuire {{goal|23|date=January 2010}} [[Andy Rodgers|Rodgers]] {{goal|27}} {{goal|36}}
|team2 = [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
|goals2 = [[Billy Mehmet|Mehmet]] {{goal|6}} {{goal|13}} {{goal|17}} {{goal|44}} {{goal|67}} [[Stephen O'Donnell (Scottish footballer born 1983)|O'Donnell]] {{goal|73}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177216.stm
|stadium = [[Ochilview Park]], Stenhousemuir
|attendance = 1,024
|referee = Stevie O'Reilly
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 5–1
|team1 = [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
|goals1 = [[Bryan Hodge|Hodge]] {{goal|29|date=January 2010}} [[Liam Buchanan|Buchanan]] {{goal|49}} {{goal|81|pen.}} [[Chris Erskine|Erskine]] {{goal|53}} {{goal|87}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Berwick Rangers F.C.|Berwick Rangers]]}}
|goals2 = Little {{goal|69}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177203.stm
|stadium = [[Firhill Stadium]], Glasgow
|attendance = 1,472
|referee = [[Dougie McDonald]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 2–3
|team1 = {{nobold|[[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]}}
|goals1 = [[Bobby Linn|Linn]] {{goal|5|date=January 2010}} Muir {{goal|19}}
|team2 = [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]
|goals2 = [[Allan Walker (footballer)|Walker]] {{goal|57}} [[Grégory Tadé|Tadé]] {{goal|75}} [[Iain Williamson|Williamson]] {{goal|90}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177196.stm
|stadium = [[Bayview Stadium]], Methil
|attendance = 1390
|referee = Steven McLean
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 5–0
|team1 = [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
|goals1 = [[Sean Higgins (footballer)|Higgins]] {{goal|23|date=January 2010}} [[Gary Harkins|Harkins]] {{goal|29}} [[Colin Cameron (footballer)|Cameron]] {{goal|37}} [[Colin McMenamin|McMenamin]] {{goal|47}} [[Leigh Griffiths|Griffiths]] {{goal|67}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Stranraer F.C.|Stranraer]]}}
|goals2 =
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177194.stm
|stadium = [[Dens Park]], Dundee
|attendance = 2345
|referee = [[William Collum (referee)|William Collum]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 1–1 1–2 |aet=y
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]}}
|goals1 = [[Stewart Devine|Devine]] {{goal|16|date=January 2010}}
|team2 = [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]
|goals2 = [[William Easton (footballer)|Easton]] {{goal|61}} [[Andy Aitken (footballer born 1978)|A. Aitken]] {{goal|114}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177213.stm
|stadium = [[Forthbank Stadium]], Stirling
|attendance = 802
|referee = Neil Watters
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 0–0 0–0 |aet=y
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Airdrie United F.C.|Airdrie United]]}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]
|goals2 =
|penaltyscore = 3–4
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177183.stm
|stadium = [[Excelsior Stadium|New Broomfield]], Airdrie
|attendance = 756
|referee = [[Charlie Richmond (referee)|Charlie Richmond]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 1–3
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]}}
|goals1 = McQuade {{goal|31|pen.|date=January 2010}}
|team2 = [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Morton]]
|goals2 = [[Peter Weatherson|Weatherson]] {{goal|7}}, {{goal|51}} [[Neil MacFarlane (footballer)|MacFarlane]] {{goal|12}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177189.stm
|stadium = [[Central Park, Cowdenbeath|Central Park]], Cowdenbeath
|attendance = 486
|referee = Brian Winter
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 0–3
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Peterhead F.C.|Peterhead]]}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]
|goals2 =
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177205.stm
|stadium = [[Balmoor Stadium|Balmoor]], Peterhead
|attendance = 499
|referee = Anthony Law
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 3–0
|team1 = [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
|goals1 = [[Roddy McKenzie|McKenzie]] {{goal|9|o.g.|date=January 2010}} Barr {{goal|48}} McCusker {{goal|89}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]}}
|goals2 =
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177185.stm
|stadium = [[Cliftonhill]], Coatbridge
|attendance = 602
|referee = Gary Hilland
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 1–3
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]]}}
|goals1 = [[Andy Tod|Tod]] {{goal|28|o.g.|date=January 2010}}
|team2 = [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]
|goals2 = [[Ross Campbell (footballer)|Campbell]] {{goal|51}} Fotheringham {{goal|58}} [[Bryan Deasley (footballer)|Deasley]] {{goal|65}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177187.stm
|stadium = [[Broadwood Stadium]], Cumbernauld
|attendance = 784
|referee = [[Craig Thomson (referee)|Craig Thomson]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 1 August 2009
|time = 15:00
|score = 0–5
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]}}
|goals1 = Chisholm {{sent off|0|67|date=January 2010}}
|team2 = [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
|goals2 = [[David Graham (footballer born 1983)|Graham]] {{goal|2}} [[Andy Kirk (footballer)|Kirk]] {{goal|9}} {{goal|56}} [[Alex Burke|Burke]] {{goal|45}} [[Steven Bell (footballer)|Bell]] {{goal|65}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8177193.stm
|stadium = [[Strathclyde Homes Stadium]], Dumbarton
|attendance = 953
|referee = Chris Boyle
}}
Source: [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/league_cup_fix/default.stm BBC Sport]{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116181542/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/league_cup_fix/default.stm |date=16 January 2009 }}

==Second round==
The 16 winners of the first round entered here, along with the remaining 4 SPL clubs not to have qualified for Europe. These were [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]], [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]], [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]], and [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]].
{{football box collapsible
|date = 25 August
|time = 19:45
|score = 4–0
|team1 = [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]]
|goals1 = [[Robert Eagle (footballer)|Eagle]] {{goal|8|date=January 2010}} [[Adam Rooney|Rooney]] {{goal|16}} [[Nauris Bulvītis|Bulvītis]] {{goal|41}} [[Grant Munro (footballer)|Munro]] {{goal|57}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]}}
|goals2 =
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8218612.stm
|stadium = [[Caledonian Stadium]], Inverness
|attendance = 681
|referee = Steven Nicholls
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 25 August
|time = 19:45
|score = 2–4
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]]}}
|goals1 = Tulloch {{goal|55|date=January 2010}} R.Campbell {{goal|72}}
|team2 = [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
|goals2 = [[Leigh Griffiths|Griffiths]] {{goal|11}} [[Mickaël Antoine-Curier|Antoine-Curier]] {{goal|15}}, {{goal|31}} [[Andy Tod|Tod]] {{goal|67|o.g.}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8218609.stm
|stadium = [[Station Park, Forfar|Station Park]], Forfar
|attendance = 1,929
|referee = Stevie O'Reilly
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 26 August
|time = 19:45
|score = 3–1
|team1 = [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
|goals1 = [[Andy Kirk (footballer)|Kirk]] {{goal|38|date=January 2010}}, {{goal|68}} Campbell {{goal|52|o.g.}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]]}}
|goals2 = [[Iain Williamson|Williamson]] {{goal|50|pen.}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8220421.stm
|stadium = [[East End Park, Dunfermline|East End Park]], Dunfermline
|attendance = 4,163
|referee = Brian Winter
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 26 August
|time = 19:45
|score = 0–6
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]]}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
|goals2 = [[Steven Milne|Milne]] {{goal|24|date=January 2010}}, {{goal|45}} [[Filipe Morais|Morais]] {{goal|27}} [[Kenny Deuchar|Deuchar]] {{goal|42}}, {{goal|67}} [[Collin Samuel|Samuel]] {{goal|71}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8220433.stm
|stadium = [[Gayfield Park]], Arbroath
|attendance = 1,038
|referee = [[Steve Conroy (referee)|Steve Conroy]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 25 August
|time = 19:45
|score = 1–2
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]}}
|goals1 = [[Simon Donnelly|Donnelly]] {{goal|30|date=January 2010}}
|team2 = [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
|goals2 = [[David Weatherston|Weatherston]] {{goal|64}}, {{goal|90}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8218613.stm
|stadium = [[Firhill Stadium]], Glasgow
|attendance = 1,527
|referee = [[George Salmond]]
}}
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|date = 25 August
|time = 19:45
|score = 0–2
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
|goals2 = [[Andis Shala|Shala]] {{goal|23|date=January 2010}} [[David Goodwillie|Goodwillie]] {{goal|39}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8218551.stm
|stadium = [[Recreation Park, Alloa|Recreation Park]], Alloa
|attendance = 1,000
|referee = Euan Norris
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 26 August
|time = 19:45
|score = 3–0
|team1 = [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
|goals1 = Nimmo {{goal|11|o.g.|date=January 2010}} [[Derek Riordan|Riordan]] {{goal|16}} [[Paul Hanlon|Hanlon]] {{goal|55}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]]}}
|goals2 =
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8220471.stm
|stadium = [[Easter Road]], Edinburgh
|attendance = 7,047
|referee = Steven McLean
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 25 August
|time = 19:30
|score = 2–1
|team1 = [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
|goals1 = [[Paul Di Giacomo|Di Giacomo]] {{goal|32|date=January 2010}} [[Richard Brittain|Brittain]] {{goal|53}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]}}
|goals2 = [[Simon Mensing|Mensing]] {{goal|90|+3}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8218601.stm
|stadium = [[Victoria Park, Dingwall|Victoria Park]], Dingwall
|attendance = 764
|referee = Alan Muir
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 25 August
|time = 19:45
|score = 3–1
|team1 = [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]
|goals1 = [[Conor Sammon|Sammon]] {{goal|24|pen.|date=January 2010}}, {{goal|64}} [[Kevin Kyle|Kyle]] {{goal|90}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]}}
|goals2 = [[Ryan McGuffie|McGuffie]] {{goal|44|pen.}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8218587.stm
|stadium = [[Rugby Park]], Kilmarnock
|attendance = 3,645
|referee = Mike Tumilty
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 26 August
|time = 19:45
|score = 0–2
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]}}
|goals1 = [[Dean Keenan|Keenan]] {{sent off|0|89|date=January 2010}}
|team2 = [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
|goals2 = [[Michael Higdon|Higdon]] {{goal|25}} [[Billy Mehmet|Mehmet]] {{goal|90}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8220450.stm
|stadium = [[Somerset Park]], Ayr
|attendance = 1,652
|referee = [[Charlie Richmond (referee)|Charlie Richmond]]
}}
Source: [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/league_cup_fix/default.stm BBC Sport]{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116181542/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/league_cup_fix/default.stm |date=16 January 2009 }}

==Third round==
The 10 winners of the second round entered here, along with the 6 Scottish clubs to have qualified for Europe. These were [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]], [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]], [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]], [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]] and [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]].
{{football box collapsible
|date = 22 September
|time = 19:45
|score = 3–2 |aet=y
|team1 = [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
|goals1 = [[Eddie Malone|Malone]] {{goal|39|date=January 2010}} [[Craig Forsyth|Forsyth]] {{goal|55}} [[Leigh Griffiths|Griffiths]] {{goal|105}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]}}
|goals2 = [[Michael Paton|Paton]] {{goal|63||88}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8266300.stm
|stadium = [[Dens Park]], Dundee
|attendance = 6131
|referee = [[Steve Conroy (referee)|Steve Conroy]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 23 September
|time = 19:45
|score = 0–4
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
|goals2 = [[Scott McDonald|McDonald]] {{goal|28||53|date=January 2010}} [[Paddy McCourt|McCourt]] {{goal|64}} [[Chris Killen|Killen]] {{goal|73}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8268051.stm
|stadium = [[Falkirk Stadium]], Falkirk
|attendance = 5669
|referee = Mike Tumilty
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 23 September
|time = 19:45
|score = 2–1
|team1 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
|goals1 =
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]}}
|goals2 =
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8268053.stm
|stadium = [[Tynecastle Stadium]], Edinburgh
|attendance = 6126
|referee = Brian Winter
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 22 September
|time = 19:45
|score = 1–3
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]}}
|goals1 = [[Anthony Stokes|Stokes]] {{goal|1|date=January 2010}}
|team2 = [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
|goals2 = [[Gavin Swankie|Swankie]] {{goal|7}} [[Chris Millar|Millar]] {{goal|76}} [[Jody Morris|Morris]] {{goal|82}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8266312.stm
|stadium = [[Easter Road]], Edinburgh
|attendance = 7078
|referee = [[Charlie Richmond (referee)|Charlie Richmond]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 22 September
|time = 19:45
|score = 1–2
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]}}
|goals1 = [[Kevin Kyle|Kyle]] {{goal|87|date=January 2010}}
|team2 = [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
|goals2 = [[Stephen McGinn|McGinn]] {{goal|64}} [[Andy Dorman|Dorman]] {{goal|90|+3}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8266322.stm
|stadium = [[Rugby Park]], Kilmarnock
|attendance = 3561
|referee = [[Dougie McDonald]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 22 September
|time = 19:45
|score = 3-2 |aet=y
|team1 = [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]
|goals1 = [[Robert McHugh|McHugh]] {{goal|33|date=January 2010}} [[Nauris Bulvītis|Bulvītis]] {{goal|94|o.g.}} [[Ross Forbes|Forbes]] {{goal|119}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]]}}
|goals2 = [[Andrew Barrowman|Barrowman]] {{goal|70}} [[Grant Munro (footballer)|Munro]] {{goal|111}} [[David Proctor (footballer, born 1984)|Proctor]] {{sent off|1|72}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8266333.stm
|stadium = [[Fir Park]], Motherwell
|attendance = 3905
|referee = Alan Muir
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 23 September
|time = 19:35
|score = 1–2
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
|goals2 =
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8268055.stm
|stadium = [[Palmerston Park]], Dumfries
|attendance = 6120
|referee = [[William Collum (referee)|William Collum]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 22 September
|time = 19:45
|score = 0–2
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]}}
|goals1 = [[Martin Scott (Scottish footballer)|Scott]] {{sent off|0|83|date=January 2010}}
|team2 = [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
|goals2 = [[Lee Wilkie|Wilkie]] {{goal|36}} [[Johnny Russell (footballer)|Russell]] {{goal|77}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8266344.stm
|stadium = [[Victoria Park, Dingwall|Victoria Park]], Dingwall
|attendance = 1986
|referee = [[Craig Thomson (referee)|Craig Thomson]]
}}
Source: [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/league_cup_fix/default.stm BBC Sport]{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116181542/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/league_cup_fix/default.stm |date=16 January 2009 }}

==Quarter-finals==

The quarter-final draw was conducted at [[Hampden Park]], Glasgow on 24 September 2009. The ties were played in the week commencing 26 October.
{{football box collapsible
|date = 27 October
|time = 19:45
|score = 1–3
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]}}
|goals1 = [[Leigh Griffiths|Griffiths]] {{goal|29|date=January 2010}}
|team2 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
|goals2 = [[Steven Whittaker|Whittaker]] {{goal|15}} [[Gary MacKenzie|MacKenzie]] {{goal|57|o.g.}} [[John Fleck (footballer)|Fleck]] {{goal|85}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8325938.stm
|stadium = [[Dens Park]], Dundee
|attendance = 10654
|referee = [[Dougie McDonald]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 27 October
|time = 19:45
|score = 2–1
|team1 = [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
|goals1 = [[Steven Anderson|Anderson]] {{goal|72|date=January 2010}} [[Darren Dods|Dods]] {{goal|76|o.g.}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]}}
|goals2 = [[Prince Buaben|Buaben]] {{goal|82}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8325947.stm
|stadium = [[McDiarmid Park]], Perth
|attendance = 5146
|referee = [[Steve Conroy (referee)|Steve Conroy]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 27 October
|time = 19:45
|score = 3–0
|team1 = [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
|goals1 = [[Michael Higdon|Higdon]] {{goal|23|date=January 2010}} [[Jack Ross (footballer born 1976)|Ross]] {{goal|61}} [[Stephen Craigan|Craigan]] {{goal|81|o.g.}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]}}
|goals2 =
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8325956.stm
|stadium = [[St Mirren Park]], Paisley
|attendance = 4325
|referee = [[William Collum (referee)|William Collum]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 28 October
|time = 19:35
|score = 0–1
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]}}
|goals1 = [[Stephen McManus|McManus]] {{sent off|0|90|date=January 2010}}
|team2 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
|goals2 = [[Michael Stewart (footballer)|Stewart]] {{goal|58}} ([[Penalty kick (association football)|pen]])
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8325973.stm
|stadium = [[Celtic Park]], Glasgow
|attendance = 18675
|referee = [[Craig Thomson (referee)|Craig Thomson]]
}}
Source: [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8273333.stm BBC Sport]

==Semi-finals==

The semi-final draw was conducted at [[Tynecastle Stadium]], Edinburgh on 9 November 2009. The ties were played in the week commencing 1 February 2010.
{{football box collapsible
|date = 2 February
|time = 19:45
|score = 0–1
|team1 = {{nobold|[[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
|goals2 = [[Billy Mehmet|Mehmet]] {{goal|51}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8492041.stm
|stadium = [[Fir Park]], Motherwell
|attendance = 9,170
|referee = [[Charlie Richmond (referee)|Charlie Richmond]]
}}
{{football box collapsible
|date = 3 February
|time = 19:35
|score = 2–0
|team1 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
|goals1 = [[Steven Davis|Davis]] {{goal|26}} [[Lee McCulloch|McCulloch]] {{goal|37}}
|team2 = {{nobold|[[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]}}
|goals2 =
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8494466.stm
|stadium = [[Hampden Park]], Glasgow
|attendance = 17,371
|referee = [[Dougie McDonald]]
}}
Source: [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8350658.stm BBC Sport]

==Final==
{{Main|2010 Scottish League Cup Final}}
The Final took place on Sunday 21 March.
{{football box collapsible
|date = 21 March
|time = 15:00
|score = 0–1
|team1 = {{nobold|[[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
|goals2 = [[Kevin Thomson|Thomson]] {{sent off|0|53}} [[Danny Wilson (footballer born 1991)|Wilson]] {{sent off|0|71}} [[Kenny Miller|Miller]] {{goal|84}}
|report = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8576203.stm
|stadium = [[Hampden Park]], Glasgow
|attendance = 44,538
|referee = [[Craig Thomson (referee)|Craig Thomson]]
}}

==Awards==
A team, player and young player were chosen by the Scottish sports press as the top performers in each round.

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%"
! Round !! Team !! Player !! Young player !! Ref
|-
| style="text-align:center"| R1 || || || [[Chris Erskine]] ([[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]) || <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.scotsman.com/sport/co-operative-insurance-cup-2443465 | title = Co-operative Insurance Cup | newspaper = [[The Scotsman|Scotsman]] | date = 24 August 2009 | access-date = 18 April 2017 }}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center"| R2 || [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]] || [[David Weatherston]] ([[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]) || [[Paul Hanlon]] ([[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]) || <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://spfl.co.uk/news/the-co-operative-insurance-cup-200910-second-round-awards | title = The Co-operative Insurance Cup 2009/10 Second Round Awards | publisher = SPFL | date = 20 September 2009 | access-date = 18 April 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://stv.tv/sport/football/124618-weatherston-ready-for-rangers-after-cup-award/ | title = Weatherston ready for Rangers after cup award | publisher =[[Scottish Television|STV]] | date = 21 September 2009 | access-date = 18 April 2017 }}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center"| R3 || [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]] || [[Paddy McCourt]] ([[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]) || [[Leigh Griffiths]] ([[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]) || <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://spfl.co.uk/news/the-co-operative-insurance-200910-third-round-awards | title = The Co-operative Insurance 2009/10 Third Round Awards | publisher = SPFL | date = 16 October 2009 | access-date = 18 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center"| QF || [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlthian]] || [[Andy Dorman]] ([[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]) || [[John Fleck (footballer)|John Fleck]] ([[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]) || <ref>{{cite web | url = https://spfl.co.uk/news/the-co-operative-insurance-cup-- | title = The Co-operative Insurance Cup 2009/10 Fourth Round Awards | publisher = SPFL | date = 30 October 2009 | access-date = 18 April 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/the-co-operative-insurance-cup-200910---fourth-round/ | title = The Co-operative Insurance Cup 2009/10 Fourth Round Awards (2) | publisher = SPFL | date = 30 October 2009 | access-date = 18 April 2017 }}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center"| SF || [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] || [[Billy Mehmet]] ([[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]) || [[Danny Wilson (footballer, born 1991)|Danny Wilson]] ([[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]) || <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://spfl.co.uk/news/the-co-operative-insurance-cup-semi-finals-200910-2010-06-14 | title = The Co-operative Insurance Cup 2009/10 Semi-Final Awards | publisher = SPFL | date = 11 February 2010 | access-date = 18 April 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://spfl.co.uk/news/the-co-operative-insurance-cup-semi-finals-200910 | title = The Co-operative Insurance Cup 2009/10 Semi-Final Awards (2) | publisher = SPFL | date = 11 February 2010 | access-date = 18 April 2017 }}</ref>
|}

==Media coverage==
The 2009/10 Scottish League Cup was shown live in the UK on [[BBC One Scotland]] and in Ireland on [[Setanta Ireland]] and [[Setanta Sports 1 & 2|Setanta Sports 1]]. In Australia it was shown live on [[Setanta Sports Australia]]. In US, [[Caribbean|The Caribbean]] and Canada it was broadcast live on [[Setanta Sports USA#Setanta Premium|Setanta Premium]].

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/default.stm Scottish Cups] BBC Sport
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091212155019/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news.cfm?curpageid=1140 News] Scottish Football League

{{Scottish League Cup seasons}}
{{2009–10 in Scottish football}}
{{2009-10 in European Football (UEFA)}}

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{{Infobox football biography
| name = Paul Gascoigne
| image = Paul Gascoigne 2021.png
| caption = Gascoigne in 2021
| full_name = Paul John Gascoigne<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|5|27|df=y}}<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>
| birth_place = [[Gateshead]], England
| height = {{convert|1.77|m|order=flip}}<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>
| position = [[Attacking midfielder]]
| youthyears1 = 1980–1985
| youthclubs1 = [[Newcastle United F.C. Reserves and Academy|Newcastle United]]
| years1 = 1985–1988
| clubs1 = [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]]
| caps1 = 92
| goals1 = 21
| years2 = 1988–1992
| clubs2 = [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]]
| caps2 = 92
| goals2 = 19
| years3 = 1992–1995
| clubs3 = [[SS Lazio|Lazio]]
| caps3 = 43
| goals3 = 6
| years4 = 1995–1998
| clubs4 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| caps4 = 74
| goals4 = 30
| years5 = 1998–2000
| clubs5 = [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]]
| caps5 = 41
| goals5 = 4
| years6 = 2000–2002
| clubs6 = [[Everton F.C.|Everton]]
| caps6 = 32
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2002
| clubs7 = [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]]
| caps7 = 6
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2003
| clubs8 = [[Gansu Tianma F.C.|Gansu Tianma]]
| caps8 = 4
| goals8 = 2
| years9 = 2004
| clubs9 = [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]]
| caps9 = 4
| goals9 = 0
| totalcaps = 388
| totalgoals = 83
| nationalyears1 = 1987–1988
| nationalteam1 = [[England national under-21 football team|England U21]]
| nationalcaps1 = 12
| nationalgoals1 = 5
| nationalyears2 = 1989
| nationalteam2 = [[England national football B team|England B]]
| nationalcaps2 = 4
| nationalgoals2 = 1
| nationalyears3 = 1988–1998
| nationalteam3 = [[England national football team|England]]
| nationalcaps3 = 57
| nationalgoals3 = 10
| manageryears1 = 2005
| managerclubs1 = [[Kettering Town F.C.|Kettering Town]]
}}
'''Paul John Gascoigne''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|g|æ|s|k|ɔɪ|n}}, born 27 May 1967), nicknamed '''Gazza''', is an English former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as an [[attacking midfielder]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/2274/goalcoms-top-50-english-players/2009/06/02/1300133/goalcoms-top-50-english-players-paul-gascoigne-14 | title=Goal.com's Top 50 English Players: Paul Gascoigne (14) | work=[[Goal (website)|Goal]] | first=Alan |last=Dawson | access-date=26 August 2020 }}</ref> Regarded as one of the best playmakers of his generation<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.football365.com/news/top-ten-the-best-1990s-playmakers-ft-gazza#:~:text=Gascoigne%20was%20a%20superlative%20playmaker,of%20immaturity%20combined%20with%20addiction. |title= Top ten: The best 1990s playmakers (ft. Gazza) |date= 22 April 2017 |publisher=Football365|access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref> and one of the best English footballers of all time,<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/ranked-the-25-best-english-players-ever |title= Ranked! The 25 best English players ever |date= 11 June 2022 |publisher=FourFourTwo|access-date=5 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://bleacherreport.com/articles/697376-englands-best-the-50-greatest-to-have-ever-worn-the-three-lions |title= England's Best: The 50 Greatest to Have Ever Worn the 'Three Lions' |publisher=BleacherReport|access-date=5 March 2023}}</ref> Gascoigne is described by the [[National Football Museum]] as "widely recognised as the most naturally talented English footballer of his generation".<ref name="nfm" /> Gascoigne was immensely popular during his playing career, with television broadcaster [[Terry Wogan]] calling him "probably the most popular man in Britain today" in September 1990, and public interest in and adoration for him came to be known as "Gazzamania".<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/paul-gascoigne-and-gazzamania-from-italia-90-to-euro-96-how-one-player-changed-english-football |title= Paul Gascoigne and Gazzamania: From Italia 90 to Euro 96, how one player changed English football |date= 17 May 2020 |publisher=FourFourTwo|access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.90min.com/posts/remembering-gazzamania-how-paul-gascoigne-help-change-english-football-forever |title= Remembering Gazzamania: How Paul Gascoigne helped change English football forever |date= 27 May 2020 |publisher=[[90min]]|access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref>

Born and raised in [[Gateshead]], Gascoigne signed schoolboy terms with [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] before turning professional with the club in 1984. Three years later, he was sold to [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] for £2.2 million. He won the [[FA Cup]] with Spurs in [[1991 FA Cup final|1991]] before being sold to Italian club [[SS Lazio|Lazio]] for £5.5 million. In 1995, he was transferred to [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] for £4.3 million and helped the club to two [[List of Scottish football champions|league titles]], a [[Scottish Cup]] and a [[Scottish League Cup]]. He returned to England in a £3.4 million move to [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] in 1998. He debuted in the Premier League in the 1998–99 season, having already featured in the [[1998 Football League Cup final]]. He switched to [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] in 2000 and later had spells with [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]], [[Gansu Tianma F.C.|Gansu Tianma]] and [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]].

Gascoigne represented the [[England national football team|England national team]] from 1988 to 1998, in which he was [[cap (sport)|capped]] 57 times and scored ten goals. He was part of the England team that reached fourth place in the [[1990 FIFA World Cup]], where he famously cried after receiving a yellow card in the [[West Germany v England (1990 FIFA World Cup)|semi-final with West Germany]], which meant he would have been suspended for the final had England won the game. He also helped the team to the semi-finals of [[UEFA Euro 1996|Euro 96]], which included scoring a goal against [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]], described in 2013 as "one of the most iconic goals in the game's recent history".<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2013/aug/13/vault-paul-gascoigne-wondergoal-scotland-euro-96 | title= From the Vault: Paul Gascoigne's wondergoal against Scotland at Euro 96| first=Paul| last=Campbell| work=[[The Guardian]] | date=13 August 2013 | access-date=29 March 2019}}</ref> He has been involved in a number of high-profile [[goal celebration]]s at both club and international level, including the "dentist's chair" celebration from Euro 96, and mimicking playing the flute with Rangers in 1998, a reference to the Protestant [[Orange Order]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/6250946/Football-goal-celebrations-best-and-worst.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/6250946/Football-goal-celebrations-best-and-worst.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Football's best and worst goal celebrations |access-date=10 October 2018 |work=The Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="rangers20"/>

In the later part of his career, and especially following retirement, Gascoigne's life became dominated by severe mental and emotional problems, particularly alcoholism. He has been jailed or [[involuntary commitment|sectioned]] on numerous occasions, and his struggles receive regular coverage in the British press. He has frequently attempted to live without alcohol, though rehabilitation programmes have provided only temporary relief. His issues ended his coaching career, and he has not worked in football since being dismissed as the manager of [[Kettering Town F.C.|Kettering Town]] in 2005.

==Early life==
Gascoigne was born in [[Gateshead]], [[County Durham]], on 27 May 1967.<ref>{{Hugman|7083|access-date=24 October 2018}}</ref><ref name="newcastle">{{cite web |url=http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/HeroesDetail/0,,10278~550714,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080424061003/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/HeroesDetail/0,,10278~550714,00.html |archive-date=24 April 2008 |title=Heroes: Paul Gascoigne |publisher=Newcastle United F.C}}</ref> His father, John (1946–2018), was a [[Brick hod|hod carrier]], and his mother, Carol, worked in a factory.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=12}}</ref> He was named Paul John Gascoigne in tribute to [[Paul McCartney]] and [[John Lennon]] of [[the Beatles]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=13}}</ref> He is of Irish descent through his grandparents.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.balls.ie/football/13-players-eligible-for-ireland-461530|title=13 Big Name Players That Were Eligible To Play For Ireland|first=Gary|last=Connaughton|website=Balls.ie|date=5 June 2023 }}</ref>

He attended [[Breckenbeds Junior High School]], then the [[Heathfield Senior High School]], both in the [[Low Fell]] area of Gateshead.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=23}}</ref> He was noticed by football scouts while playing for Gateshead Boys, though failed to impress in a trial at [[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=30}}</ref> Further trials at [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] and [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]] also proved unsuccessful before the team he supported, [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]], signed him as a schoolboy in 1980.<ref name="Gascoigne 2004 31">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=31}}</ref> Former Ipswich and Newcastle scout Charlie Woods has claimed Ipswich were keen on signing Gascoigne, but once Newcastle got wind they quickly signed up the youngster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Premier League Scout Charlie Woods on Modern-Day Recruitment and Working With Sir Bobby Robson - Compare.bet® News|url=https://www.compare.bet/news/former-premier-league-scout-charlie-woods-on-modern-day-recruitment-and-working-with-sir-bobby-robson|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Compare.bet®|date=June 2003 |language=en-GB}}</ref> Gascoigne frequently got into trouble with his friend, Jimmy "Five Bellies" Gardner. The pair were even taken to court and fined over a [[hit and run]] incident.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=48}}</ref> Newcastle chairman [[Stan Seymour Jr.]] described Gascoigne as "[[George Best]] without brains".<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=66}}</ref>

While Gascoigne was successful on the football field, his childhood was marked by instability and tragedy. Initially, his family lived in a single upstairs room in a council house with a shared bathroom and moved several times during his early life.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=11}}</ref> When he was ten, Gascoigne witnessed the death of Steven Spraggon, the younger brother of a friend, who was killed in a [[traffic collision]].<ref name="page 17">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=17}}</ref> Around this time, his father began to experience [[Epileptic seizure|seizures]].<ref name="page 17"/> Gascoigne began developing obsessions and [[Tic|twitches]], and was taken into therapy, but soon quit the therapy sessions after his father expressed doubts over the treatment methods.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=18}}</ref>

Gascoigne developed an addiction to [[Slot machine|gaming machines]], frequently spending all his money on them, and also began shoplifting to fund his addiction.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2292333/The-life-and-times-of-Paul-Gascoigne.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2292333/The-life-and-times-of-Paul-Gascoigne.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |location=London, UK |work=The Daily Telegraph |first=Rob |last=Stewart |title=The life and times of Paul Gascoigne |date=14 February 2008}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He experienced further tragedy when a friend, whom he had encouraged to join Newcastle United from Middlesbrough, died whilst he was working for Gascoigne's uncle on a building site.<ref name="Gascoigne 2004 31"/>

[[Brian Tinnion]] met Gascoigne for the first time at 14 when Tinnion signed for Dunston Juniors, another side Gascoigne played for.<ref name=tinnionOnGascoigne>{{cite news | last = Byrom| first = David | title = Former teammate shares brilliant story about Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur hero Paul Gascoigne| newspaper = Bristol Post | location = Bristol | language = en | publisher =Bristolpost.co.uk | date = 6 December 2018| url = https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-teammate-shares-brilliant-story-2298058| access-date = 22 November 2019}}</ref> Tinnion explained that though Gascoigne eventually became the stand out, by the age of 15, most felt that [[Ian Bogie]] would be the top player out of this particular Newcastle youth set up.<ref name=tinnionOnGascoigne/> Gascoigne decided to provide financially for his family – his parents and two sisters – as he saw professional football as a way of earning more money than the rest of the family were capable of.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=141}}</ref> He enjoyed football and later wrote that "I didn't have twitches or worry about death when I was playing football".<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=28}}</ref> He was signed on as an apprentice at Newcastle on his 16th birthday.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=37}}</ref>

He was usually overweight whilst signed to the [[Newcastle United F.C. Reserves and Academy|Newcastle youth side]]. [[Jack Charlton]], the Newcastle manager, claimed Gascoigne was "a bit chubby" and looked anything but a footballer.{{sfnp|Charlton|1996|pp=183–184}} Gascoigne ate [[Mars (chocolate bar)|Mars bars]] and other junk food.{{sfnp|Charlton|1996|pp=183–184}} Charlton was not overly concerned as he believed this weight would give Gascoigne extra strength on the football pitch and did not seem to slow him down.{{sfnp|Charlton|1996|pp=183–184}} He also noted that Gascoigne showed early signs of being gaffe-prone and a prankster.{{sfnp|Charlton|1996|pp=183–184}}{{sfnp|Fourfourtwo staff|2018}} Charlton warned Gascoigne about his junk food diet and gave him two weeks to lose the extra weight.{{sfnp|Fourfourtwo staff|2018}} Gascoigne then trained for ten days wrapped in a black bag.{{sfnp|Fourfourtwo staff|2018}}

==Club career==
===Newcastle United===

====1984–1985: Youth career====
Gascoigne captained Newcastle United's youth team to the [[FA Youth Cup]] in the [[1984–85 Newcastle United F.C. season|1984–85]] season and scored twice in the 4–1 victory over [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] in the final at [[Vicarage Road]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=56}}</ref> In the first leg of the final, they drew 0–0.{{sfnp|Fourfourtwo staff|2018}} Teammate [[Joe Allon]] stated that Newcastle were unusually poor in the first leg,{{sfnp|Fourfourtwo staff|2018}} but in the second leg, Gascoigne was instrumental in Newcastle's victory.{{sfnp|Fourfourtwo staff|2018}} After the match, Jack Charlton told Gascoigne he would be in the first team the next day against [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]].{{sfnp|Fourfourtwo staff|2018}} Gascoigne did travel to Norwich, though Charlton chose not to pick him.{{sfnp|Fourfourtwo staff|2018}}

====1985–1987: Constant success====
Gascoigne made his first-team debut as a substitute for [[George Reilly]] in a 1–0 win over [[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|Queens Park Rangers]] on 13 April 1985 at [[St James' Park]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=57}}</ref> Charlton later noted that Gascoigne's first-team appearances under him were too brief to suggest he was more than a useful talent.{{sfnp|Charlton|1996|pp=183–184}} At the age of 18, Gascoigne signed a two-year £120 a week contract at Newcastle, with the club also having a further two-year option clause.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=58}}</ref> Through noting Gascoigne's generous personality, Charlton arranged that around half of Gascoigne's wage be paid into a bank account for him to collect in a lump sum at the end of his first contract.{{sfnp|Charlton|1996|pp=183–184}}

[[Willie McFaul]] took over as manager for the [[1985–86 Newcastle United F.C. season|1985–86]] season and named Gascoigne in his starting lineup from the opening game of the campaign; he took the place of [[Chris Waddle]], who had been sold to [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] in the summer.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=60}}</ref> He scored his first goal at home to [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]] in a 3–0 victory on 21 September 1985 and claimed a further eight goals in the 1985–86 campaign.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=61}}</ref> Newcastle finished 11th in the [[Football League First Division|First Division]] that season and, at the end of it, Gascoigne was featured on the front cover of the ''[[Sky Sports Football Yearbook|Rothmans Football Yearbook]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newcastleunited-mad.co.uk/footydb/loadtmrs.asp?ssnno=115&teamno=386 |title=Results – Newcastle United FC |date=21 July 2011 |publisher=Newcastle United Mad |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004183900/http://www.newcastleunited-mad.co.uk/footydb/loadtmrs.asp?ssnno=115&teamno=386 |archive-date=4 October 2011 |url-status=dead |access-date=19 September 2011}}</ref> He scored 5 goals in 24 league games in the [[1986–87 Newcastle United F.C. season|1986–87]] season,<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=67}}</ref> as the "Magpies" slipped to 17th place, just three points above the relegation play-offs.<ref name="rsssf">{{cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/engpaul/FLA/1986-87.html |title=England 1986–87 |publisher=Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation |access-date=24 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100127102628/http://www.rsssf.com/engpaul/FLA/1986-87.html |archive-date=27 January 2010 |url-status=live}}</ref>

====1987–1988: Maintained performances and transfer rumours====

{{external media | float = left | width = 35% | video1 = [https://www.youtube.com/v/ad5Atz-w5oA?start=0&end=60 Jackie Milburn on Gascoigne, 1988]}} In 1988, on the BBC programme ''[[Football Focus]]'', Newcastle's then all-time top scorer, [[Jackie Milburn]], stated that Gascoigne was "the best player in the world".{{sfnp|Clark|2016|loc=Kindle locations 748–751}} In a 0–0 draw with [[Wimbledon F.C.|Wimbledon]] at [[Plough Lane (1912–98)|Plough Lane]] in February 1988, hard-man [[Vinnie Jones]] singled him out for attention, and in an incident that would become a much-publicised photograph, Jones grabbed him by the genitals as Gascoigne screamed in agony.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=73}}</ref> He was named as the [[PFA Young Player of the Year]] and listed on the [[PFA Team of the Year]] in the [[1987–88 Newcastle United F.C. season|1987–88]] season. However, his period at Newcastle coincided with unrest and instability at the club, which left the club unable to hold on to such a talented young player.<ref name=nufcStability>{{cite web | url = https://play.acast.com/s/thechronicle/f0eee196-1c91-4e10-8696-09201927e784| title = Sir John Hall special: Former Newcastle owner reveals all about his time at the top| last = Musgrove | first = Andrew | date = 21 March 2019 | website = play.acast.com| publisher = Chronicle | access-date = 17 July 2019 }}</ref> Gascoigne promised [[Alex Ferguson]] that he would sign for Manchester United.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=77}}</ref> Ferguson duly went on holiday to [[Malta]], expecting to sign Gascoigne. On his holiday, he received the news that Gascoigne had signed for Tottenham Hotspur for a record British fee of £2.2 million.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=78}}</ref> In his 1999 autobiography, Ferguson claimed that Gascoigne was wooed into signing for Spurs after they bought a house for his impoverished family.<ref>Ferguson, Alex (1999) ''Managing My Life''. London: Hodder and Stoughton, pp 264–265.</ref> Gascoigne, in his autobiography, states that after he was given his £100,000 signing-on fee, he spent £70,000 buying property for his mother and father.{{sfnp|Gascoigne|2014|loc=Grabbed by Vinnie...}}

===Tottenham Hotspur===
====1988–1990: Impressive achievements====
In [[1988–89 Football League|his first season]] at [[White Hart Lane]], Gascoigne helped [[Terry Venables]]'s [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] to sixth in the [[Football League First Division|First Division]], scoring 7 goals in 37 appearances.<ref name="page 131">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=131}}</ref> They rose to third place in [[1989–90 Football League|1989–90]], but were still 16 points behind champions [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]].<ref name="page 131"/> On 26 September, he scored four goals in a 5–0 victory against [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]] in the second round of the [[1990–91 Football League Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Loughlin |first=Nick |url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/13786016.match-report-tottenham-hotspur-5-hartlepool-united-0/ |title=Match Report: Tottenham Hotspur 5 Hartlepool United 0 |date=26 September 2016 |access-date=22 August 2021 |work=[[The Northern Echo]]}}</ref> He was named as [[BBC Sports Personality of the Year]] in 1990, and on accepting the award said: "I haven't won anything in the game as yet. But the World Cup did help to put England on the map".<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=127}}</ref> He was also named as the club's Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |date=25 May 2023 |title=Tottenham Hotspur FC Player of the Year Awards |url=https://www.myfootballfacts.com/premier-league/premier-league-clubs-2/spurs_player_of_the_year/ |access-date=26 January 2024 |website=myfootballfacts.com}}</ref>

====1990–1992: Maintained success, injuries and transfer rumours====

Gascoigne was named on the [[PFA Team of the Year]] in the [[1990–91 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. season|1990–91]] season as Tottenham reached the [[1991 FA Cup Final|FA Cup Final]], with victories over [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]], [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]], [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]], [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] and [[North London derby]] rivals [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]. He scored the opening goal of the 3–1 victory over Arsenal at [[Wembley Stadium (1923)|Wembley]] with a free-kick,<ref name=mad20>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13270234|title=Gazza's moment of madness – 20 years on|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 May 2011}}</ref> one of six goals he scored in the competition. At this juncture, Spurs were also under significant financial strain with a huge £10 million debt.{{sfnp|Fourfourtwo staff|2018|p=3}} With Spurs being tied to massive debt, they hired a financial advisor called Nat Solomon. Solomon strongly argued for selling Gascoigne to [[SS Lazio|Lazio]] to keep the vultures at bay.{{sfnp|Fourfourtwo staff|2018|p=3}} Going into the final against [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]], Spurs had readily accepted an offer from Lazio and Gascoigne had already agreed to the playing terms to join the Italian club. The deal would be worth £8.5 million to Tottenham.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=145}}</ref> His final was to end in injury; however as 15 minutes into the game, he committed a dangerous knee-high foul on [[Gary Charles]] and ruptured his own [[cruciate ligament]]s in his right knee.<ref name=mad20/> England teammate [[Stuart Pearce]] scored from the resultant free-kick, and Gascoigne subsequently collapsed after the kick-off, forcing him to leave the match on a stretcher.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=148}}</ref> Tottenham went on to win the Cup in extra-time.<ref name=mad20/>

{{Quote box|quote= "I'm very pleased for Paul but it's like watching your mother-in-law drive off a cliff in your new car."| source=— Terry Venables spoke after the deal with Lazio was agreed upon.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=161}}</ref>|width=35%|align=left}}

He missed the entire [[1991–92 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. season|1991–92]] season while he recovered, suffering a further knee injury in late 1991 when an incident at a nightclub on [[Tyneside]] kept him out for even longer.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/feb/21/newsstory.sport2 |title=Paul Gascoigne: a troubled life |work=The Guardian |location=London |date=21 February 2008 |access-date=21 July 2009 |author=Staff and agencies}}</ref> The saga over Gascoigne's proposed transfer to Lazio dominated the tabloid press throughout 1991, often overshadowing the key national news of that time – namely the [[Early 1990s recession|recession]] and rise in unemployment that it sparked – although the broadsheet newspapers generally kept stories about Gascoigne confined to their back pages.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8149630.stm |title=Election countdown – 1990s style |date=21 July 2009 |last=Wheeler |first=Brian |work=BBC News}}</ref>

===Lazio===
====1992–1993: Success in Italy====

{{Quote box|quote= "He was a lovely boy, lovely, such a heart. But a troubled boy. He ate ice cream for breakfast, he drank beer for lunch … But a player? Oh, beautiful, beautiful." |source=— [[Dino Zoff]].<ref name="GascoigneSkySports">{{cite news | url= https://www.skysports.com/football/news/18804/10891514/paul-gascoigne-at-50-fifty-reasons-why-he-was-englands-superstar | title= Paul Gascoigne at 50: Fifty reasons why he was England's superstar | work=Sky Sports | access-date=12 June 2023}}{{cbignore}}</ref>|width=35%|align=right}}

Gascoigne eventually joined [[SS Lazio|Lazio]] for a fee of £5.5 million; he received a £2 million signing-on fee and signed a contract worth £22,000 a week.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=159}}</ref> He made his [[Serie A]] debut on 27 September 1992 in a match against [[Genoa CFC|Genoa]], which was televised in Britain as well as Italy.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=163}}</ref> He failed to fully settle in Italy and was beset by negative media interest which was not helped by the numerous occasions he punched reporters, and the time when he [[Burping|belched]] down a microphone on live television.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=167}}</ref><ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=168}}</ref> He was well received by the club's fans, but not by the club's owner [[Sergio Cragnotti]], who resented him after Gascoigne greeted him by saying "''Tua figlia, grande tette''" (roughly translated as "Your daughter, big tits").<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=169}}</ref> His form was inconsistent in his [[1992–93 Serie A|first season]] at the [[Stadio Olimpico]] as he had previously spent a year out injured, but he endeared himself to [[SS Lazio supporters|Eagles fans]] when he scored in the 89th minute to equalise during the [[Derby della Capitale|Rome derby]] against [[AS Roma]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=170}}</ref> He broke his cheekbone whilst on international duty in April 1993, and had to play the remaining games of the season in a mask.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=173}}</ref> Lazio ended the campaign in fifth place, which was considered a success as it meant qualification for European competition for the first time in 16 years.<ref name="page 174">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=174}}</ref>

====1993–1995: Weight issues and fair performances====
Gascoigne fell badly out of shape before the [[1993–94 Serie A|1993–94]] season and was told by manager [[Dino Zoff]] to lose two stone (13 kg) by the start of the campaign else he would lose his first-team place.<ref name="page 174"/> Gascoigne went on an extreme weight loss diet and shed excess fat.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=175}}</ref> In one spell out injured Zoff told Gascoigne to go on holiday to recuperate. Gascoigne explained to Zoff that he did not want to go on holiday.<ref name=weightHoliday>{{cite web | url = https://www.offtheball.com/soccer/paul-gascoigne-lazio-983906 | title =Gazza in Italy | last =Boohig | first =Colm | date =16 March 2020 | website = offtheball.com| access-date = 20 April 2020}}</ref> To the surprise of the Lazio fitness staff, Gascoigne arrived back from his holiday overweight.<ref name=weightHoliday/> When he spoke to the coach about his weight, Gascoigne told Zoff, "I told you not to send me on holiday, Signor Zoff!"<ref name=weightHoliday/> He captained the club against [[U.S. Cremonese|Cremonese]] when regular captain [[Roberto Cravero]] was substituted.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=187}}</ref>

In 1994, [[Zdeněk Zeman]] arrived from [[Foggia]] to coach Lazio and Gascoigne. Zeman was a coach who was noted for using his whistle in training sessions.<ref name=friendlyGoose>{{cite web | url =https://www.football-italia.net/152135/casiraghi-gazza-zeman-and-goose | title =Casiraghi: 'Gazza, Zeman and a goose' | last = football-italia Staff | date = 14 April 2020| website = football-italia.net| access-date = 20 April 2020}}</ref> One session, Zeman misplaced his whistle and found it when a goose who frequented the Lazio training ground was seen wearing it.<ref name=friendlyGoose/> [[Pierluigi Casiraghi]] later reasoned Gascoigne was the culprit who placed Zeman's whistle on the goose.<ref name=friendlyGoose/> In April 1994, he broke his leg in training whilst attempting to tackle [[Alessandro Nesta]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=188}}</ref> Upon his recovery, he was disgruntled with Zeman's stern fitness approach, and both club and player decided to part ways at the end of the [[1994–95 SS Lazio season|1994–95]] season.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=193}}</ref>

===Rangers===
====1995–1996: Great influence and success====
{{Quote box|quote="There's no doubt that Gascoigne has been one of the players to brighten up Scottish football over the last 30 to 40 years. It was an absolute privilege and a pleasure to play with somebody of that talent. I actually think we got the best of Gascoigne when he was at Rangers. And does he deserve his place in the Scotland Hall of Fame? You're joking, 100% he does."|source=— Ally McCoist in 2018.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/15/paul-gascoigne-hits-back-scottish-fa-hall-of-fame-snub | title= Paul Gascoigne hits back at Scottish FA over Hall of Fame snub| work=[[The Guardian]] | date=15 October 2018 | access-date=10 April 2019}}</ref>|width=35%|align=right}}

[[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] manager [[Walter Smith]] flew to visit Gascoigne at his home in the Rome countryside in the early summer of 1995. Smith explained: "He said, 'What are you doing here?' I said, 'I'm here to see you.' He said, 'What is it you're wanting?' I said, 'I'm here to see if you'll come and play for Rangers.' He said, 'Aye, alright.'"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMm7Pslc4wo&t=1417s "East Kilbride FC Fundraiser Dinner - An Audience with Walter Smith"] – East Kilbride FC, [[YouTube]], 14 January 2014</ref>

Gascoigne signed for Rangers in July 1995 for a [[List of Rangers F.C. records and statistics|club record]] fee of £4.3 million, on wages of £15,000 a week.<ref name="rangers20">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=196}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/story-telling/11095/12039258/paul-gascoigne-at-rangers-when-gazza-moved-to-scotland|title=When Paul Gascoigne joined Rangers...|first=Allan|last=Valente|work=Sky Sports}}</ref> He made an immediate impact: in the fifth league game of the [[1995–96 Rangers F.C. season|1995–96 season]], the [[Old Firm]] fixture at [[Celtic Park]], he scored a goal after running almost the full length of the pitch to get on the end of a pass in a breakaway;<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=198}}</ref> it proved vital as this was the only match lost by title rivals [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] during the campaign.<ref name="rangers20"/> On 30 December, Gascoigne was booked by referee Dougie Smith after picking Smith's yellow card up from the ground and jokingly 'booking' the referee during a match against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=237}}</ref> Rangers went on to win the [[Scottish Premier Division]], clinching the title in the penultimate game of the season against [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] at [[Ibrox Stadium]]; Gascoigne scored a hat-trick including two solo efforts.<ref name="rangers20"/><ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=199}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Wayward genius comes to the aid of Ibrox party. Gascoigne hat trick gives Rangers' support cause for celebration|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12042592.wayward-genius-comes-to-the-aid-of-ibrox-party-gascoigne-hat-trick-gives-rangers-support-cause-for-celebration/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=29 April 1996|access-date=16 March 2024}}</ref> Rangers won the double as they also won the [[Scottish Cup]] by knocking out Celtic before beating [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] 5–1 in [[1996 Scottish Cup Final|the final]] at [[Hampden Park]]. He scored 19 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions, and was named as both [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year]] and [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]].<ref name="rangers20"/><ref name="Paul John Gascoigne">{{cite web |title=Paul John Gascoigne |url=http://www.englandfootballonline.com/TeamPlyrsBios/PlayersG/BioGascoignePJ.html |website=englandfootballonline.com |access-date=5 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Scotland – Player of the Year |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/scotpoy.html |website=[[RSSSF]] |access-date=5 October 2014}}</ref>

====1996–1997: Continued triumphs and decline in form====

Rangers won the league title again in [[1996–97 Rangers F.C. season|1996–97]], their [[Nine in a row|ninth in succession]]. Gascoigne claimed hat-tricks against [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] and [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] and ended the campaign with 17 goals in 34 games. However, during this season, manager Walter Smith and assistant [[Archie Knox]] became increasingly concerned over Gascoigne's reliance on alcohol.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=221}}</ref> The ''Gers'' won another double by also winning the [[Scottish League Cup]], beating Hearts 4–3 in [[1996 Scottish League Cup Final|the final]] at Celtic Park, with Gascoigne scoring twice and [[Ally McCoist]] claiming the other two goals.<ref name="rangers20"/><ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=226}}</ref>

In 1997, young Italian player [[Gennaro Gattuso]] joined Rangers. He was welcomed to Ibrox by Gascoigne,{{sfnp|Gattuso|2018|p=1}} who defecated in Gattuso's sock as a prank.{{sfnp|Gattuso|2018|p=1}} Gascoigne would also buy Gattuso his club suits under the pretence Rangers were paying for them;{{sfnp|Gattuso|2018|p=2}} Gattuso found out many months later from other sources that it was Gascoigne who secretly paid the bill.<ref name="rangers20"/>{{sfnp|Gattuso|2018|p=2}} In November 1997, Gascoigne received a five-match ban after being sent off for violent conduct during the Old Firm derby following an incident with Celtic midfielder [[Morten Wieghorst]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/33102.stm |title=Five-match ban for Gascoigne |date=20 November 1997 |access-date=8 August 2014 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> In January 1998, Gascoigne courted serious controversy when he mimed playing a flute (symbolic of the flute-playing of [[Orange Order]] marchers) while warming up as a substitute during an Old Firm match at Celtic Park.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/44396.stm |title=SFA probes piper Gascoigne |date=3 January 1998 |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=BBC}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/44813.stm |title=Gazza faces flute fine |date=5 January 1998 |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Having already made the same gesture as a [[goal celebration]] shortly after joining the club in 1995, at that time claiming to have been ignorant of its meaning,<ref name="rangers20"/> his actions infuriated Celtic fans who had been taunting him and Gascoigne was fined £20,000 by Rangers after the incident.<ref name="page 234">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=234}}</ref> He also received a [[death threat]] from an [[Irish Republican Army|IRA]] member.<ref name="rangers20"/><ref name="page 234"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-legend-gazza-feared-being-23457575|title=Rangers legend Gazza 'feared being shot on Ibrox pitch' after flute gesture at Old Firm match|first1=Stuart|last1=MacDonald|first2=Stephen|last2=Stewart|work=Daily Record|date=7 February 2021}}</ref> The [[1997–98 Rangers F.C. season|1997–98]] season was less successful. Gascoigne scored just 3 goals in 28 games and was sold on <ref name="rangers20"/> while Rangers failed to win any trophies after he had departed, losing the league title to Celtic and the [[1998 Scottish Cup Final|Scottish Cup final]] to Hearts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scottish Premier Division 1997–1998 : Table |url=http://www.statto.com/football/stats/scotland/premier-division/1997-1998 |website=statto.com |access-date=5 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006085112/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/scotland/premier-division/1997-1998|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Middlesbrough===
Gascoigne left Scotland to join [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] for £3.45 million in March 1998, where former England teammate [[Bryan Robson]] was manager.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nixon |first=Alan |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/football-middlesbrough-win-the-race-to-sign-troubled-gascoigne-1151165.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/football-middlesbrough-win-the-race-to-sign-troubled-gascoigne-1151165.html |archive-date=25 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Middlesbrough win the race to sign troubled Gascoigne |date=19 March 1998 |access-date=7 August 2014 |work=The Independent}}</ref> His first match was the [[1998 Football League Cup Final]] defeat to [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] at [[Wembley Stadium (1923)|Wembley]], where he came on as a substitute.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=242}}</ref> He played seven games in the First Division, helping "Boro" into the [[Premier League]] as runners-up to [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] at the end of the [[1997–98 Middlesbrough F.C. season|1997–98]] season.<ref>{{cite web |title=English Premier League 1997–1998 : Table |url=http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1997-1998/table |website=statto.com |access-date=5 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006100710/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1997-1998/table|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead }}</ref>

Before the [[1998–99 Middlesbrough F.C. season|1998–99]] campaign began, Gascoigne began having [[Blackout (drug-related amnesia)|blackouts]] after blaming himself for the death of a friend, who died after Gascoigne and a group of friends went on a night out drinking.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=267}}</ref> Despite his ongoing personal problems and his spell in rehab, Gascoigne started the season in good form and helped Middlesbrough into fourth place by Christmas.<ref name="Gascoigne 2004 277">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=277}}</ref> They ended the season in ninth place and having scored 3 goals in 26 top-flight games Gascoigne was linked with a recall to the England squad, who were now managed by former teammate [[Kevin Keegan]] and lacking a creative presence in midfield.<ref name="Gascoigne 2004 277"/>

His career went into terminal decline during the [[1999–2000 Middlesbrough F.C. season|1999–2000]] campaign, with Gascoigne breaking his arm after elbowing opposition midfield player [[George Boateng]] in the head during Middlesbrough's 4–0 defeat to [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] at the [[Riverside Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Gascoigne charged after Boateng clash |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/feb/16/newsstory.sport1 |work=The Guardian |last=Taylor |first=Daniel |location=London |date=16 February 2000}}</ref> He subsequently received a three-match ban and £5,000 fine from [[the Football Association]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Thomas |first=Russell |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/mar/03/newsstory.sport3 |title=Gascoigne recovery hit by ban for three games |date=3 March 2000 |work=The Guardian |location=London}}</ref>

===Everton===
Gascoigne signed a two-year contract with [[Everton F.C.|Everton]], managed by former Rangers boss [[Walter Smith]], after joining on a free transfer in July 2000.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ross |first=Ian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/jul/17/newsstory.sport4 |title=Gascoigne offered two-year lifeline by Everton |date=17 July 2000 |work=The Guardian |location=London}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/e/everton/837023.stm |title=Gazza signs for Everton |date=17 July 2000 |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> He started the [[2000–01 Everton F.C. season|2000–01]] season well despite not playing every game due to his lack of fitness, but a series of niggling injuries and his ongoing [[Mental health in association football|depression]] took him out of the first team picture by Christmas.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=291}}</ref>

After spending time at an alcohol rehabilitation clinic in [[Arizona]],<ref>{{cite news |last=Bright |first=Richard |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/everton/3006721/Gascoigne-in-clinic.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/everton/3006721/Gascoigne-in-clinic.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Gascoigne in clinic |date=4 June 2001 |access-date=26 March 2014 |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Gascoigne was fit enough to play for the "Toffees" in the [[2001–02 Everton F.C. season|2001–02]] season, and he scored his first goal for the club – and last in English football – away to [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] on 3 November.<ref name="page 296">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=296}}</ref> Gascoigne then suffered a hernia injury, which kept him out of action for three months.<ref name="page 296"/> Walter Smith left [[Goodison Park]] in March, and Gascoigne left the club shortly after Smith's successor, [[David Moyes]], took charge.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=297}}</ref>

===Later career===

[[George Reynolds (businessman)|George Reynolds]] made an attempt to bring Gascoigne to [[Darlington F.C.|Darlington]], at that time playing in the [[Football League Third Division|Third Division]], but talks broke down, and Gascoigne finished the [[2001–02 Burnley F.C. season|2001–02]] season with [[Stan Ternent]]'s [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/the-set-pieces-blog/2020/nov/16/new-ground-10-unsuccessful-modern-stadium-moves |title=New ground: 10 unsuccessful modern stadium moves |date=16 November 2020 |access-date=24 April 2023 |publisher=Guardian}}</ref> Gascoigne made six First Division appearances for Burnley.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/e/everton/1875304.stm |title=Gascoigne joins Burnley |date=16 March 2002 |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=BBC}}</ref><ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=300}}</ref> The club narrowly missed out on the play-offs, and he left [[Turf Moor]] after two months.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=301}}</ref> In 2002, he was inducted into the [[National Football Museum]], being described as "the most naturally gifted English midfielder of his generation".<ref name="nfm">{{Cite web |url=http://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame/paul-gascoigne |title=Paul Gascoigne |publisher=National Football Museum |access-date=5 October 2014}}</ref> Fellow England midfielder [[Paul Ince]] said that Gascoigne was "the best player I've ever played with ... he had everything. He was amazing."<ref name="nfm" />

In the summer of 2002, Gascoigne went on trial with [[Major League Soccer]] club [[D.C. United]] but rejected a contract.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=302}}</ref> First Division club [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] also made enquiries, and Gascoigne had an unsuccessful trial with the club.<ref>{{cite news |title=Gillingham on the Gazza trail |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/gillingham-on-the-gazza-trail-135232.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/gillingham-on-the-gazza-trail-135232.html |archive-date=25 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=17 October 2019 |work=The Independent |date=8 December 2002 |language=en}}</ref> In February 2003, he signed a nine-month contract with [[China League One]] club [[Gansu Tianma F.C.|Gansu Tianma]] in both a playing and coaching role.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.espnfc.com/story/256052/gascoigne-nets-contract-in-china |title=Gascoigne nets contract in China |date=27 January 2003 |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Johnson |first=William |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2395122/Gleeful-Gascoigne-nets-job-in-China.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2395122/Gleeful-Gascoigne-nets-job-in-China.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Gleeful Gascoigne nets job in China |date=28 January 2003 |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=The Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Gascoigne scored in his first match in China,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.espnfc.com/story/262437 |title=Gazza scores in winning China debut |date=29 March 2003 |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_football/2898091.stm |title=Gazza scores on China debut |date=29 March 2003 |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> and in total scored two goals in four league games but his mental state meant that he had to return to the [[United States]] for treatment against drink and depression in April,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.espnfc.com/story/270229/chinese-club-hand-gazza-ultimatum |title=Chinese club hand Gazza ultimatum |date=21 June 2003 |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=ESPN}}</ref> and he never returned despite the club ordering him to do so.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=316}}</ref>

In October 2003, Gascoigne was offered an opportunity to train with [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Gazza trains with Wolves |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/3197300.stm |access-date=30 July 2021 |work=BBC Sport |date=16 October 2003}}</ref> However a month later Wolves rejected the option on providing Gascoigne a contract.<ref>{{cite news |title=Wolves reject Gascoigne |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/3246946.stm |access-date=30 July 2021 |work=BBC Sport |date=28 November 2003}}</ref>

In July 2004, Gascoigne was signed as player-coach by [[EFL League Two|League Two]] side [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_of_wales/3865987.stm |title=Gascoigne joins Boston |date=30 July 2004 |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> and upon signing spoke of his coaching aspirations, saying that "I can become a great coach and a great manager".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11778/2306053/gazza-i-can-be-a-great-coach |title=Gazza: I can be a great coach |date=30 July 2004 |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=Sky Sports}}</ref> Gascoigne left Boston after he made five appearances in three months, citing professional reasons including his coaching career.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/boston_united/3718344.stm |title=Gascoigne quits Boston |date=5 October 2004 |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=BBC}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Plummer |first=David |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/oct/06/newsstory.sport4 |title=Gascoigne departs Boston and hangs up his boots |date=6 October 2004 |access-date=7 August 2014 |work=The Guardian}}</ref> Former Rangers teammate [[Graham Roberts]] made an unsuccessful attempt to sign Gascoigne as a player-coach at [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] in 2005.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/clyde/4106300.stm | title=Clyde still waiting on Gascoigne | work=[[BBC]] | date=20 June 2005 | access-date=8 August 2020}}</ref>

In August 2014 Gascoigne joined amateur club Abbey in the [[Sunday league football in England|Bournemouth Sunday league]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28876767|title=Paul Gascoigne: Ex-England star joins Sunday League side|date=13 August 2014|website=bbc sports}}</ref>

==International career==
Gascoigne was called up to the [[England national under-21 football team|England under-21]] side in the summer of 1987 and scored with a free-kick in his debut in a 2–0 win over [[Morocco national under-20 football team|Morocco]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=68}}</ref> He went on to win 12 caps for the under-21s under [[Dave Sexton]].<ref name="fap">{{cite web |title=Profile |url=http://www.thefa.com/england/all-teams/players/g/paul-gascoigne |website=thefa.com |access-date=5 October 2014}}</ref> The team were semi finalists at the [[1988 UEFA European Under-21 Championship|UEFA U-21 Euros]] and finalists at the [[Toulon Tournament]] beaten on both occasions by [[France national under-21 football team|France]] in 1988.<ref>{{cite web | title=England's U21 Matches 1976-1990 | url=http://www.englandfootballonline.com/MatchRsl/MatchRslTmU21pg1.html | website=England Football Online | access-date=10 April 2020}} {{cite web | title=TOULON TRIP BRINGS FOND MEMORIES FOR COACH COLIN COOPER | url=http://www.thefa.com/news/2016/may/23/colin-cooper-toulon-memories-230516 | website=thefa.com | date=23 May 2016 | access-date=10 April 2020}}</ref>

Gascoigne was first called up to the full [[England national football team|England squad]] by [[Bobby Robson]] for a friendly against [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]] on 14 September 1988 and came on as a late substitute for [[Peter Beardsley]] in a 1–0 win.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=91}}</ref> He scored his first goal for England in a 5–0 victory over [[Albania national football team|Albania]] at [[Wembley Stadium (1923)|Wembley]] on 26 April 1989.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=96}}</ref> He made his first start in the following game against [[Chile national football team|Chile]] and kept his first team place for most matches in the run in to the [[1990 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=97}}</ref> He also played four games for the [[England national football B team|England B]] team. He secured his place in the World Cup squad in a 4–2 win against [[Czechoslovakia national football team|Czechoslovakia]] when he scored one goal and was a key component in the other three.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=100}}</ref>

Gascoigne went to the World Cup in [[Italy]], having never started a competitive international.<ref name="parkinson">{{cite news | url= https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/world-cup-icons-when-we-all-wept-paul-gascoigne-and-remembered-him-forever-1990 | title= World Cup icons: When we all wept with Paul Gascoigne – and remembered him forever (1990) | work=FourFourTwo | date=11 June 2018 | access-date=2 April 2019 | first=Gary | last=Parkinson}}</ref> He played in all three of the group games and England topped [[1990 FIFA World Cup Group F|Group F]], Gascoigne providing the assist for [[Mark Wright (footballer, born 1963)|Mark Wright]]'s winner against [[Egypt national football team|Egypt]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=107}}</ref> In the first knockout game against [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]], he made another assist after chipping a free-kick into the penalty area, where [[David Platt (footballer)|David Platt]] volleyed the ball into the net.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=108}}</ref> Gascoigne was at the centre of the action again in the quarter-final clash with [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] when he gave away a penalty, which Cameroon converted. In extra time, he made a successful through-ball pass from which [[Gary Lineker]] won and subsequently scored a penalty, which proved to be the winning goal.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=113}}</ref> Referring to the 1990 World Cup, [[Bryan Robson]] later commented that Gascoigne was the “best player” he had ever played with, saying that in 1990 he “was challenging Maradona as the best player in the world at that time."<ref name="GascoigneSkySports">{{cite news | url= https://www.skysports.com/football/news/18804/10891514/paul-gascoigne-at-50-fifty-reasons-why-he-was-englands-superstar | title= Paul Gascoigne at 50: Fifty reasons why he was England's superstar | work=Sky Sports | access-date=12 June 2023}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

{{Quote box|quote="Before Paul Gascoigne, did anyone ever become a national hero and a dead-cert millionaire by crying? Fabulous. Weep and the world weeps with you."|source=— [[Salman Rushdie]] writing in ''[[The Independent]]'' in 1990.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=121}}</ref>|width=35%|align=right}}
{{Quote box|quote="Out of everything in my career, the moment people ask me about most often was when Gazza got booked in that semi-final. I could see his bottom lip was going. I think it says a lot about Bobby that it was him I turned to, to ask him to have a word. I didn't know that the moment would be caught on camera."|source=— Gary Lineker.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jun/03/world-cup-25-stunning-moments-gazza-cries-1990 | title= World Cup stunning moments: Gazza cries as England lose at Italia 90| first=Simon| last=Burnton| work=[[The Guardian]] | date=22 May 2018 | access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref>|width=35%|align=right}}

[[File:Gazza and Gary Lineker's Spitting Image puppets.jpg|thumb|left|200px|His tears in the national limelight made Gascoigne famous enough to be lampooned on ''[[Spitting Image]]''. His puppet, which employed projectile tears, is now on display at the [[National Football Museum]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=McOwan |first1=Gavin |last2=Windmill |first2=John |title=Manchester's new National Football Museum – in pictures |url=https://www.theguardian.com/travel/gallery/2012/jul/06/national-football-museum-manchester-in-pictures |access-date=5 October 2014 |work=The Guardian |date=6 July 2012}}</ref>]]

On 4 July 1990, England played [[Germany national football team|West Germany]] in a World Cup semi-final match at [[Juventus FC|Juventus]]'s [[Stadio delle Alpi]] in [[Turin]]. Gascoigne, having already received a yellow card during England's 1–0 victory over Belgium in the second round, was booked for a foul on [[Thomas Berthold]],<ref name="newcastle" /> which meant that he would be suspended for the [[1990 FIFA World Cup Final|final]] if England won the match. Television cameras showed that he had tears in his eyes following the yellow card, which made Gascoigne a highly popular figure with the sympathetic British public.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=119}}</ref> The match culminated in a penalty shoot-out, which the Germans won after [[Stuart Pearce]] and [[Chris Waddle]] missed their penalties.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=118}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jun/03/world-cup-25-stunning-moments-gazza-cries-1990 |title=Gazza cries as England lose |date=3 June 2014 |work=Guardian |access-date=2 April 2015}}</ref>

Robson quit the England job after the tournament. His successor [[Graham Taylor]] dropped Gascoigne in favour of 32-year-old [[Gordon Cowans]] in a [[UEFA Euro 1992 qualifying Group 7|Euro '92 qualifier]] against the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]] in November 1990, citing tactical reasons.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=183}}</ref> He returned to the starting lineup for a friendly against Cameroon the following February before an injury in the FA Cup final three months later caused him to miss the next twenty-one England fixtures, including all of [[UEFA Euro 1992]], where England failed to progress beyond the group stages.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=184}}</ref>

Gascoigne returned to fitness in time for the opening [[1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)|qualifying]] game against [[Norway national football team|Norway]] in October 1992, and before playing in the 1–1 draw, he responded to a Norwegian television crew's request to say 'a few words to Norway', by saying "fuck off Norway".<ref name="page 185">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=185}}</ref> His message was broadcast on Norwegian television and he was forced to apologise for the remark.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lovejoy |first=Joe |title=Gascoigne's Norwegian blue note |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-gascoignes-norwegian-blue-note-1556964.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-gascoignes-norwegian-blue-note-1556964.html |archive-date=25 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=24 March 2014 |newspaper=[[The Independent]] |date=12 October 1992}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Paul Gascoigne: a troubled life |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/feb/21/newsstory.sport2 |access-date=5 October 2014 |work=The Guardian |date=21 February 2008}}</ref> The following month he scored two goals in a 4–0 victory over [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]].<ref name="page 185"/> Qualification ended badly for England, as they ended in third place behind Norway and the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] and missed out on a place in the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=World Cup 1994 qualifications |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tables/94qual.html |website=[[RSSSF]] |access-date=5 October 2014}}</ref>

A broken leg in 1994 meant Gascoigne could not play for 15 months. By the time he returned to fitness, [[Terry Venables]] – his former manager at [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Spurs]] – had been appointed as England manager.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=207}}</ref> As England was hosting [[UEFA Euro 1996]], they did not have to go through the qualification process, so they instead played numerous friendlies, most of which featured Gascoigne in the starting line-up.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=208}}</ref> The last of these games was played in [[Hong Kong national football team|Hong Kong]], after which numerous England players were photographed on a night out in which Gascoigne and several others having drinks poured into their mouths whilst sitting in the "dentist's chair".<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=210}}</ref> The tournament opened with a 1–1 draw with [[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]], during which Gascoigne was substituted.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=213}}</ref> He scored in England's second game of the tournament, against [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] (where he was playing at club level at the time). Receiving the ball from [[Darren Anderton]] outside the Scotland penalty area, he flicked the ball over [[Colin Hendry]] with his left foot and changed direction; Hendry was completely wrong-footed and, as the ball dropped, Gascoigne volleyed it with his right foot past [[Andy Goram]] to seal a 2–0 victory.<ref name="rangers20"/><ref name="page 214">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=214}}</ref> The goal was followed by the [[Goal celebration#Memorable celebrations|"dentist's chair" celebration]] referring to the incident before the tournament, where Gascoigne lay on the ground as if he were sitting in the dentist's chair. Teammates sprayed water from [[Lucozade]] bottles into his open mouth.<ref name="page 214"/>{{external media | float = right | width = 35% | video1 = [https://www.youtube.com/embed/uNH1b_HAawY Andy Goram on Gascoigne's goal]}} Terry Venables later wrote that “[[Pelé]] at his best would not have bettered that movement and finish”, calling the goal “a goal of unimpeachable quality, world-class, extraordinary, a wonder to behold”.<ref>{{cite news | url= https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/10/remembering-euro-96-gazzas-goal-three-lions-and-penalties-england | title= Remembering Euro 96: Gazza's goal, Three Lions ... and penalties | work=The Guardian | access-date=15 June 2023}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

England beat the Netherlands 4–1 to make it to the knock-out stages. They then drew 0–0 with [[Spain men's national football team|Spain]] before winning 4–2 on [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalties]], the last of which was converted by Gascoigne.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=215}}</ref> England drew 1–1 with Germany in the semi-finals, and Gascoigne missed the chance to win the game in extra time when he came inches away from connecting to an [[Alan Shearer]] cross yards in front of an unguarded German net.<ref name="page 216">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=216}}</ref> England lost to Germany in the resulting penalty shoot-out, with [[Gareth Southgate]] missing England's sudden death penalty.<ref name="page 216"/> Referring to the 1996 European Championships, [[Xavi (footballer, born 1980)|Xavi]] stated that he remembered “the European Championships in England with Gascoigne playing some great matches”, calling the experience “spectacular".<ref name="GascoigneSkySports"/>

{{Quote box|quote="Gazza is no longer a fat, drunken imbecile. He is, in fact, a football genius."|source=— The ''[[Daily Mirror]]'' editorial entitled "''Mr Paul Gascoigne: An Apology''" following his solo goal against [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] in [[UEFA Euro 1996|Euro 96]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=217}}</ref>|width=35%|align=right}}

Under [[Glenn Hoddle]], Gascoigne was picked regularly and helped England win the [[1997 Tournoi de France|Tournoi de France]] in 1997 ahead of [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]], [[France national football team|France]] and [[Italy national football team|Italy]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=254}}</ref> [[1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)|Qualification]] for the [[1998 FIFA World Cup]] went down to the last group game against Italy at the [[Stadio Olimpico]], and Gascoigne put in a disciplined and mature performance to help England secure the 0–0 draw that was enough to take them through to the tournament.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=256}}</ref> Following qualification, British tabloid newspapers would publish pictures of Gascoigne eating kebabs late at night with his DJ friend [[Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]].<ref name=kebabWithChilli/> These pictures were published only a week before the final squad was due to be chosen.<ref name=kebabWithChilli>{{cite web |url=http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=101055 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120908080833/http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=101055 |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 September 2012 |title=Turbulent life of football genius Paul Gascoigne |work=Metro |date=21 February 2008 |access-date=21 July 2009 }}</ref> The pictures disturbed Hoddle, who elected not to pick Gascoigne in the final squad.<ref name=HoddleUpset/> After hearing the news, Gascoigne wrecked Hoddle's room in a rage before being restrained.<ref name=HoddleUpset>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=259}}</ref> Gascoigne, who won 57 caps and scored ten goals, would never play for England again.<ref name="fap"/>

==Managerial and coaching career==
Having already gained some coaching experience in China, Gascoigne signed for [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]] on 30 July 2004. After being at the club for 11 games he left (partly as a result of the club refusing to let him participate in the reality television show ''[[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!]]'')<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=61630 |title=Gazza gets his dancing shoes on |work=Metro |date=15 August 2007 |access-date=21 July 2009}}</ref> on 5 October, to begin a football coaching course. After leaving Boston, he stated that he was interested in taking over as manager of Scottish side [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thejournal.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gazza-has-green-eyes-4636334 |title=Gazza has Green eyes |newspaper=[[The Journal (Newcastle upon Tyne newspaper)|The Journal]] |date=13 October 2004 |access-date=5 October 2014 |archive-date=24 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024232039/http://www.thejournal.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gazza-has-green-eyes-4636334 |url-status=dead }}</ref> but this came to nothing.

In mid-2005, he spent two months as a player-coach for the recently founded Portuguese team Algarve United, but he returned to England after a proposed contract never materialised.<ref name="page 32">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=32}}</ref> He was appointed manager of [[National League North|Conference North]] club [[Kettering Town F.C.|Kettering Town]] on 27 October 2005 and also planned to put in enough money to own one-third of the club to show his commitment.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=36}}</ref> Previous manager [[Kevin Wilson (footballer, born 1961)|Kevin Wilson]] was appointed as [[director of football]], and [[Paul Davis (footballer, born 1961)|Paul Davis]] was appointed as the club's assistant manager.<ref name="page 37">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=37}}</ref> Bookmakers put odds on Gascoigne being dismissed before Christmas, though he insisted that he was at the club "for the long haul".<ref name="page 37"/> Attempts to get new sponsors on board were successful, though results on the pitch soon went against Kettering.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=40}}</ref> His tenure lasted just 39 days, and the club's board dismissed him on 5 December. The club's owner, Imraan Ladak, blamed Gascoigne's alcohol problems, stating that he drank almost every day he worked.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/4500388.stm |title=Kettering sack manager Gascoigne |date=5 December 2005 |access-date=21 July 2009 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Gascoigne later claimed that the owner had interfered incessantly and harboured ambitions of being a manager himself, despite knowing little about football.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=75}}</ref> He was never on a contract at the club and was never paid for his six weeks' work, nor was he given a chance to invest money in the club as he had first planned.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=78}}</ref>

Gascoigne came close to being appointed manager of [[Garforth Town A.F.C.|Garforth Town]] in October 2010.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/oct/06/paul-gascoigne-garforth-town-warrington |title=Paul Gascoigne absent as Garforth Town face Warrington |work=The Guardian |location=London |date=6 October 2010 |access-date=6 October 2010 |agency=Press Association}}</ref> After weeks of talks between his agent and the club, he decided to turn down the offer, though reiterated his desire to return to football management.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/football/Gascogine-39not-done-a-Uturn39.6571167.jp |title=Gascogine 'not done a U-turn' over Garforth |work=Yorkshire Evening Post |date=8 October 2010 |access-date=8 October 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==Other projects==
[[File:Paul Gascoigne.jpg|thumb|Gascoigne playing for England during ''[[Soccer Aid]]'' in May 2006.]]

At the height of "Gazzamania" following the 1990 World Cup, he reached number 2 in the [[UK Singles Chart|UK Top 40]] with "Fog on the Tyne", a collaborative cover with [[Lindisfarne (band)|Lindisfarne]] that earned him a [[Music recording certification|gold disc]].<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=126}}</ref> He established Paul Gascoigne Promotions. He hired several staff to handle the hundreds of requests from companies wishing to use his likeness and/or endorsement to promote their products.<ref name="page 124">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=124}}</ref> He signed an exclusive deal with ''[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'', which did not prevent the newspaper from joining its rivals in sensationalising the various scandals he became embroiled in.<ref name="page 124"/> He promoted two video games: ''[[Gazza's Superstar Soccer]]'' and ''[[Gazza II]]''.
[[File:Paul Gascoigne Speaking.jpg|alt=Paul Gascoigne speaking into a microphone|thumb|Gascoigne speaking at an event in [[Southampton]], 2023]]
In August 2006, he visited [[Botswana]] on behalf of [[the Football Association]]'s international outreach week. He played football with the children from the [[SOS Children's Villages|SOS Children's Village]] there.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060928233807/http://www.soschildrensvillages.org.uk/charity-news/gazza-botswana.htm Gazza and the FA pay SOS children a visit] SOS Children's Villages, 29 August 2006. Retrieved 27 June 2007.</ref> On 25 July 2009, Gascoigne appeared on a Sporting Heroes edition of the BBC television quiz ''[[The Weakest Link (British game show)|The Weakest Link]]'', where he engaged in banter with host [[Anne Robinson]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a166821/gazza-flirts-with-anne-robinson-on-link.html |title=Gazza flirts with Anne Robinson on 'Link' |work=Digital Spy |date=23 July 2009 |access-date=31 July 2009}}</ref> The next day, he played in an [[Sir Bobby Robson Trophy match|England versus Germany charity football match]] to help raise funds for the [[Sir Bobby Robson Foundation]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Newcastle legend Shearer secures victory for Bobby's England |url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/4513648.Cometh_the_hour__cometh_the_man___/ |access-date=26 March 2014 |newspaper=The Northern Echo |date=27 July 2009}}</ref> He took part in the first edition of [[Soccer Aid]] in 2006, playing for an England team captained by [[Robbie Williams]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stiff |first1=Peter |title=Full 'Soccer Aid' teams announced |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a33093/full-soccer-aid-teams-announced.html |website=digitalspy.co.uk |date=16 May 2006 |access-date=5 October 2014}}</ref>

In August 2014, Gascoigne began playing amateur football after signing for Bournemouth Sunday League Division Four team Abbey.<ref>{{cite news |title=Paul Gascoigne joins Abbey in Bournemouth Sunday League |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28876767 |access-date=21 August 2014}}</ref> In 2015, he was the subject of a documentary film called ''[[Gascoigne (film)|Gascoigne]]'', and in 2022 he was the subject of a two-part documentary series [[Gazza (TV series)|''Gazza'']].

==Style of play==
{{Quote box|quote="In my commentating career Paul Gascoigne was the best English player I ever saw. The way he could go past people, his upper body strength, he had the lot. He could score goals, he could head goals, he could pick a pass like no other England player of his generation and very few since. He was just the complete footballer. And it was all natural. It wasn't because of hours of coaching, he just had it."|source=— Former BBC football commentator [[John Motson]].<ref name="Gascoigne was the best England player">{{cite news | url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/greatest-england-moments/gascoigne-best-player/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/greatest-england-moments/gascoigne-best-player/ |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live | title= Why Paul Gascoigne was the best England player I commentated on | work=The Daily Telegraph | first=John | last=Motson | date=26 April 2018 | access-date=15 February 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>|width=25%|align=right}}

A creative and technically gifted [[playmaker]] who played as an [[attacking midfielder]], Gascoigne was capable both of scoring and setting up goals, due to his passing accuracy, his powerful striking ability, and heading ability.<ref name="Gascoigne was the best England player"/><ref name="Paul Gascoigne, England's flawed genius">{{cite web |url=http://en.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/182834.html |title=Paul Gascoigne, England's flawed genius |publisher=ESPN |first=Scott |last=Oliver |date=8 December 2012 |access-date=21 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/euro2000/teams/england/799945.stm |title=England miss Gascoigne's passing inspiration |publisher=BBC |date=21 June 2000 |access-date=21 July 2015}}</ref><ref name=encyclopedia.com>{{cite web |url=http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-GascoignePaulJohn.html |title=Gascoigne, Paul John |publisher=World Encyclopedia |access-date=21 July 2015}}</ref><ref name=www.independent.co.uk>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-gascoigne-expected-to-overcome-knee-problem-taylors-playmaker-needs-treatment-as-old-injury-1457169.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-gascoigne-expected-to-overcome-knee-problem-taylors-playmaker-needs-treatment-as-old-injury-1457169.html |archive-date=25 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Football: Gascoigne expected to overcome knee problem: Taylor's playmaker needs treatment as old injury flares up but prognosis is positive for World Cup qualifier against Netherlands |work=The Independent |date=23 April 1993 |access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref> He had pace, physical strength, balance and excellent [[Dribbling#Association football|dribbling]] skills, which allowed him to protect the ball, beat opponents and withstand physical challenges.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2010/oct/15/the-joy-of-six-great-dribbles |title=The Joy of Six: Great dribbles |work=The Guardian |first=Scott |last=Murray |date=15 October 2010 |access-date=21 July 2015}}</ref> He was also an accurate [[Free kick (association football)|free kick]] and penalty kick taker.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/1281462.stm |title=The art of the free-kick |publisher=BBC Sport |date=17 April 2001 |access-date=1 April 2020 }}</ref> ''[[FourFourTwo]]'' stated: "A [[central midfielder]] with [[Glenn Hoddle]]'s eye for a pass and [[Bryan Robson]]'s love of a tackle, Gascoigne could be inconsistent and positionally suspect," but added: "Gascoigne was no smoke-and-mirrors showboater: his creativity was crucial in deciding deadlocked matches."<ref name="parkinson"/>

{{Quote box|quote= "He was aggressive, very physical, but at the same time [had] very technical, fantastic characteristics that you need to be a top footballer." |source=— [[Jose Mourinho]].<ref name="GascoigneSkySports">{{cite news | url= https://www.skysports.com/football/news/18804/10891514/paul-gascoigne-at-50-fifty-reasons-why-he-was-englands-superstar | title= Paul Gascoigne at 50: Fifty reasons why he was England's superstar | work=Sky Sports | access-date=12 June 2023}}{{cbignore}}</ref>|width=35%|align=left}}

[[Gary Lineker]] described Gascoigne as "the most naturally gifted technical footballer that I played with,"<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/gary-lineker-gazza-was-playing-tennis-german-tourists | title= Gary Lineker: "Gazza was playing tennis with German tourists!"| work=[[FourFourTwo]] | date=5 October 2017 | access-date=14 March 2019}}</ref> who possessed "a sort of impudence" and "great confidence." Lineker added: "You could see he played completely for the love of the game."<ref name="parkinson"/> [[Steven Gerrard]] named Gascoigne as his "hero".<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11788/11529595/paul-gascoigne-deserves-to-be-in-hall-of-fame-says-rangers-boss-steven-gerrard | title= Paul Gascoigne deserves to be in Hall of Fame, says Rangers boss Steven Gerrard| work=[[Sky Sports]] | date=19 October 2018 | access-date=14 March 2019}}</ref> [[Gareth Southgate]] said: "You've got very good players and then there are top players. In my time in the England setup, Paul Gascoigne, [[Paul Scholes]] and [[Wayne Rooney]] just had that little bit more than all the others. And we are talking high‑level people there, players like Steven Gerrard, [[Frank Lampard]] and [[David Beckham]]."<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/aug/26/gareth-southgate-wayne-rooney-england | title= Gareth Southgate: Wayne Rooney stood out even among golden generation| first=Paul| last=Wilson| work=[[The Guardian]] | date=26 August 2017 | access-date=14 March 2019}}</ref> Former Newcastle United player [[Lee Clark (footballer)|Lee Clark]] added: "Gazza had everything. He could dribble, take on players, thread defence-splitting passes through the eye of a needle to the strikers and score incredible goals."{{sfnp|Clark|2016|loc=Kindle locations 747–748}}

''FourFourTwo'' described his performances in the 1990 World Cup as being "as close as the English ever got to the sort of bravura brilliance by which [[Diego Maradona]] had dragged the ''[[Argentina national football team|Albiceleste]]'' to World Cup glory four years earlier." Football writer [[Brian Glanville]] said that Gascoigne displayed "a flair, a superlative technique, a tactical sophistication, seldom matched by an England player since the war."<ref name="parkinson"/> Despite his talent, Gascoigne was also criticised for his erratic behaviour and aggression on the pitch. His turbulent and often unhealthy lifestyle off the pitch, and his tendency to pick up injuries, are thought to have affected his career.<ref name="Paul Gascoigne, England's flawed genius"/><ref name=encyclopedia.com/><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/2005/marzo/07/Rooney_dimentica_parolacce_scatena_rabbia_co_9_050307118.shtml |title=Rooney dimentica le parolacce E scatena la rabbia su San Siro |first=Filippo Maria |last=Ricci |date=7 March 2005 |publisher=Il Corriere della Sera |language=it |trans-title=Rooney forget the curse words and unleash your anger at San Siro |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105020453/http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/2005/marzo/07/Rooney_dimentica_parolacce_scatena_rabbia_co_9_050307118.shtml |archive-date=5 January 2016 |url-status=dead |access-date=21 July 2015}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Gascoigne married his long-time girlfriend [[Sheryl Gascoigne|Sheryl Failes]] in [[Hatfield, Hertfordshire]], in July 1996, after they had been together for around six years.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.itnsource.com/shotlist//RTV/1996/07/01/606020006/?s=gascoigne |title=England Soccer Star Paul Gascoigne Marries |agency=Reuters |date=1 July 1996 |access-date=5 October 2014}}</ref> He later admitted to violence towards Sheryl during their marriage.<ref name="rangers20"/><ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=223}}</ref> They divorced in early 1999.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/271848.stm |title=Gazza in '£1m divorce deal' |date=4 February 1999 |work=BBC News}}</ref> In 2009, Sheryl published a tell-all book entitled ''Stronger: My Life Surviving Gazza''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sheryl Gascoigne in News of the World libel win |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/8668306.stm |access-date=24 March 2014 |work=[[BBC News]] |date=7 May 2010}}</ref> Gascoigne had a son, [[Regan Gascoigne|Regan]], with Sheryl and also [[Adoption|adopted]] Sheryl's two children from her first marriage, Mason and [[Bianca Gascoigne|Bianca]]. Bianca is a glamour model and television personality, and appeared on reality TV show ''[[Love Island (2005 TV series)|Love Island]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/feb/24/sport.comment |title=Likely lad of too many own goals |work=The Observer |date=24 February 2008 |last=Corbett |first=James |location=London}}</ref>

During the 1990s, Gascoigne, [[Danny Baker]] and [[Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]] had a much-publicised friendship, and Gascoigne frequently appeared on their radio and television shows on ''[[Talksport]]'' and ''[[TFI Friday]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Gazza enjoys a night of 'a couple of halves' |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/96087.stm |access-date=5 October 2014 |work=BBC News |date=18 May 1999}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Entertainment Baker booted by Talk Radio |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/259822.stm |access-date=5 October 2014 |work=BBC News |date=21 January 1999}}</ref>

In October 2004, Gascoigne announced that he wanted to be referred to as ''G8'', a combination of the first letter of his surname and the number he wore on his football shirt because it "stands for great".<ref>{{cite news |title=Gazza's new name strikes it rich |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3761696.stm |access-date=8 January 2021 |work=BBC News |date=21 October 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Gazza's G8 new image |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/oct/21/newsstory.sport8 |access-date=8 January 2021 |work=The Guardian |date=21 October 2004}}</ref>

In November 2008, Gascoigne faced a bankruptcy petition over a £200,000 tax bill, having not filed any tax returns for more than two years.<ref name="heraldscotland.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/paul-gascoigne-owes-taxman-pound-200-000-1.894094 |title=Paul Gascoigne owes taxman £200,000 |work=The Herald |location=Glasgow |date=6 November 2008 |access-date=9 May 2013}}</ref> On 25 May 2011, he avoided being declared bankrupt by the High Court in London, despite still owing £32,000.<ref name="belfasttelegraph.co.uk">{{cite web |url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/gazza-bankruptcy-case-dismissed-28620508.html |title=Gazza bankruptcy case dismissed |work=The Belfast Telegraph |date=25 May 2011 |access-date=9 May 2013}}</ref>

Gascoigne has three autobiographies: ''Gazza: My Story'' (with [[Hunter Davies]]), published in 2004, ''Being Gazza: Tackling My Demons'' (with Hunter Davies and John McKeown), published in 2006; and ''Glorious: My World, Football and Me'', published in 2011. In ''Gazza: My Story'', and in ''Being Gazza: Tackling My Demons'', he refers to treatment for [[Bulimia nervosa|bulimia]], [[Obsessive–compulsive disorder|obsessive-compulsive disorder]] (OCD), [[bipolar disorder]], [[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.adders.org.uk/news66.htm|title=ADD/ADHD News - Give Gazza A Break|website=www.adders.org.uk}}</ref> and alcoholism.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/paul-gascoigne-what-gazza-did-next-416436.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/paul-gascoigne-what-gazza-did-next-416436.html |archive-date=25 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Paul Gascoigne: what Gazza did next |work=The Independent |location=London |date=18 September 2006 |access-date=21 July 2009}}</ref> The books also describe his [[addictive personality]], which has led him to develop addictions of varying severity to alcohol, cocaine, [[chain smoking]], [[Problem gambling|gambling]], high-[[caffeine]] [[energy drink]]s, exercise, and junk food.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=12}}</ref> He lives in Poole, Dorset.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dorset.live/news/dorset-news/paul-gascoignes-quiet-life-poole-7131148|last=Edgar-Spier|first=Melanie|title=Paul Gascoigne's quiet life in Poole and the leafy suburb he calls home|newspaper=Daily Echo|location=Bournemouth|date=4 June 2022|accessdate=8 January 2023}}</ref>

===Mental illness, alcoholism and legal troubles===
[[File:Gascoigne, Paul.jpg|thumb|left|Gascoigne at the [[Memorabilia (event)|Memorabilia]] convention, [[Birmingham]], April 2006.]]
Gascoigne first entered therapy sessions in October 1998 when he was admitted into [[Priory Hospital]] after a drinking session where he drank 32 shots of [[whisky]], which left him at "rock bottom"; then-manager [[Bryan Robson]] signed him into the clinic whilst Gascoigne was unconscious.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=19}}</ref> He was released, at his own insistence, two weeks into the suggested minimum stay of 28 days.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=24}}</ref> His subsequent visits to the Priory became more infrequent, and he eventually returned to drinking alcohol.<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=25}}</ref> In 2001, Everton’s then-chairman [[Bill Kenwright]] contacted Gascoigne's therapist at the Priory, John McKeown, who organised more treatment to help Gascoigne to control his drinking.<ref name="Gascoigne 2006 27">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=27}}</ref> As part of the treatment he was sent to the United States where he had a stay at a clinic in [[Cottonwood, Arizona]]. He was diagnosed with [[bipolar disorder]].<ref name="Gascoigne 2006 27"/><ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=26}}</ref> He stayed at the clinic in 2003 after he suffered low points working in China, and again in 2004 after retiring from football.<ref name="Gascoigne 2006 28">{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2006|p=28}}</ref>

In February 2008, he was [[Involuntary commitment|sectioned]] under the [[Mental Health Act 1983|Mental Health Act]] after an incident at the Malmaison Hotel in [[Newcastle upon Tyne]]. He was taken into protective custody to prevent [[self-harm]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/7256761.stm |title=Gazza held after hotel incident |date=21 February 2008 |access-date=22 May 2010 |work=BBC News}}</ref> He was sectioned again in June, and in September he was hospitalised after he overdosed on alcohol and other drugs in an apparent suicide attempt.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wynne-Jones |first1=Jonathan |title=Paul Gascoigne rushed to hospital after 'overdose' |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/2908576/Paul-Gascoigne-rushed-to-hospital-after-overdose.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/2908576/Paul-Gascoigne-rushed-to-hospital-after-overdose.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=26 October 2014 |work=The Telegraph |date=13 September 2008}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

Gascoigne was arrested for a disturbance outside a takeaway in February 2010. The following month, he was charged with drink driving, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance.<ref>{{cite news |title=Paul Gascoigne charged with drink-driving |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/8592771.stm |access-date=26 October 2014 |work=BBC News |date=29 March 2010}}</ref> On 9 July 2010 Gascoigne appeared at the scene of the tense stand-off between the police and the fugitive [[2010 Northumbria Police manhunt|Raoul Moat]], claiming to be Moat's brother and stating that he had brought him "a can of lager, some chicken, a fishing rod, a Newcastle shirt and a dressing gown". He was denied access to Moat.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/7882762/Raoul-Moat-Gazza-arrives-in-Rothbury-to-offer-his-support.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/7882762/Raoul-Moat-Gazza-arrives-in-Rothbury-to-offer-his-support.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Raoul Moat: Gazza arrives in Rothbury to 'offer his support'|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Nick|last=Collins|date=9 July 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Saul|first=Heather|title=Paul Gascoigne tried to help Raoul Moat after convincing himself they were brothers during cocaine binge|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/paul-gascoigne-tried-to-help-raoul-moat-after-convincing-himself-they-were-brothers-during-cocaine-a6755486.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/paul-gascoigne-tried-to-help-raoul-moat-after-convincing-himself-they-were-brothers-during-cocaine-a6755486.html |archive-date=25 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live| access-date=6 June 2020 |newspaper=[[The Independent]] |date=20 April 2016}}</ref> In August 2011, Gascoigne sued ''[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'', claiming that its coverage of him during the Raoul Moat incident interrupted his treatment for alcoholism.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/gazza-sues-the-sun-over-raoul-moat-rehab-story/ |title=Gazza sues The Sun over Raoul Moat rehab story |date=20 September 2013 |website=Press Gazette |access-date=29 September 2013}}</ref>

In October 2010, Gascoigne was arrested for drink driving. He subsequently admitted being more than four times over the limit at [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] [[Magistrates' court (England and Wales)|Magistrates Court]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-11584520 |title=Jail warning for Gazza for drink driving |date=20 October 2010 |work=BBC News}}</ref> One day after being warned he could face a prison sentence for drink driving, Gascoigne was arrested for possession of cocaine.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Roberts |first1=Laura |title=Paul Gascoigne arrested one day after being warned he faces prison |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/8079795/Paul-Gascoigne-arrested-one-day-after-being-warned-he-faces-prison.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/8079795/Paul-Gascoigne-arrested-one-day-after-being-warned-he-faces-prison.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=26 October 2014 |work=The Telegraph |date=22 October 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He should have appeared in court on 11 November to be sentenced for the drink driving offence. Instead he went into [[Drug rehabilitation|rehab]] on the south coast of England and was given an eight-week suspended sentence.<ref name="chroniclelive.co.uk">{{cite web |url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2010/11/12/paul-gascoigne-admitted-into-rehab-72703-27647038/ |title=Paul Gascoigne admitted into rehab |publisher=Chronicle Live |date=12 November 2010 |access-date=9 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-11954284 |title=Paul Gascoigne given suspended drink-driving sentence |work=BBC News |date=9 December 2010 |access-date=9 May 2013}}</ref>

In February 2013, his agent, Terry Baker, told [[BBC Radio 5 Live]] that Gascoigne had relapsed again: "He won't thank me for saying it but he immediately needs to get help ... His life is always in danger because he is an alcoholic. Maybe no one can save him – I don't know. I really don't know".<ref>{{cite news |title=Paul Gascoigne needs immediate help, says his agent |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21311843 |access-date=3 February 2013 |work=BBC News |date=3 February 2013}}</ref> Gascoigne was placed in intensive care in a U.S. hospital while being treated for alcoholism in Arizona in a [[Psychiatric rehabilitation|rehabilitation]] programme thanks to financial support provided by ex-cricketer [[Ronnie Irani]] and broadcaster Chris Evans.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21401141 |title=Paul Gascoigne recovering after spell in intensive care |publisher=BBC Sport |date=11 February 2013 |access-date=9 May 2013}}</ref> He was arrested for assaulting a railway security guard and being drunk and disorderly at [[Stevenage railway station]] on 4 July 2013; he was fined £1,000 after admitting the offence, and ordered to pay £100 compensation to the guard.<ref>{{cite news |title=Paul Gascoigne fined for Stevenage railway station assault |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23574371 |access-date=26 October 2014 |work=BBC News |date=5 August 2013}}</ref>

In January 2014, Gascoigne entered rehab for his alcohol addiction for a seventh time at a £6,000-a-month clinic in [[Southampton]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Selby |first=Jenn |title=Paul Gascoigne back in rehab for alcohol addiction |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/paul-gascoigne-back-in-rehab-for-alcohol-addiction-9087442.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/paul-gascoigne-back-in-rehab-for-alcohol-addiction-9087442.html |archive-date=25 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=23 March 2014 |newspaper=[[The Independent]] |date=27 January 2014}}</ref> In August, he was again admitted to hospital in relation to his problems following an incident outside his home.<ref name="Gardner">{{cite news |last=Gardner |first=Bill |title=Paul Gascoigne 'in hospital' after being found drunk outside his home |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11050108/Paul-Gascoigne-in-hospital-after-being-found-drunk-outside-his-home.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11050108/Paul-Gascoigne-in-hospital-after-being-found-drunk-outside-his-home.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=22 August 2014 |newspaper=Daily Telegraph |date=22 August 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On 23 October 2014, police were called to his home in [[Poole]] after he was in a drink binge; he was [[Involuntary commitment|sectioned]] under the [[Mental Health Act 1983|Mental Health Act]] the next day and taken to a hospital for a three-day [[Alcohol detoxification|detox]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Gazza 'sectioned under Mental Health Act' |url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/gazza-sectioned-under-mental-health-act-647629.html |access-date=26 October 2014 |work=Irish Examiner |date=25 October 2014}}</ref>

In October 2015, he was fined and made the subject of a restraining order for harassing an ex-girlfriend and assaulting a photographer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34665667 |title=Gascoigne fined over harassment |date=29 October 2015 |work=BBC News |access-date=21 October 2017}}</ref> In September 2016, Gascoigne admitted using "threatening or abusive words or behaviour" and was fined £1,000 after telling a racist joke in November 2015 and racially abusing his black bodyguard.<ref>{{cite news |last=Morris |first=Steven |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/sep/19/paul-gascoigne-pleads-guilty-to-racially-aggravated-offence |title=Paul Gascoigne admits racially abusing black bodyguard |work=The Guardian |date=19 September 2016 |access-date=5 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Paul Gascoigne guilty over racist comment |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37406549 |access-date=26 January 2017 |work=BBC News |date=19 September 2016}}</ref> On 27 December 2016, Gascoigne was hospitalised with head injuries including broken teeth after being kicked in the back and falling down stairs in a London hotel. His assailant was jailed for 23 weeks and ordered to pay £7,800 compensation.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/dec/28/paul-gascoigne-former-footballer-hospital-east-london |title=Paul Gascoigne 'taken to hospital after drunken brawl' |work=The Guardian |agency=Press Association |date=28 December 2016 |access-date=6 January 2017}}</ref>

On 6 January 2017, a spokesman for Gascoigne confirmed that he had entered a rehabilitation centre in a serious effort to stay "alcohol-free" in 2017.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.sky.com/story/paul-gascoigne-in-rehab-to-stay-alcohol-free-for-2017-after-suffering-fractured-skull-10719488 |title=Paul Gascoigne in rehab to stay alcohol free for 2017 after suffering fractured skull |publisher=Sky News |date=6 January 2017 |access-date=6 January 2017}}</ref> On 20 August 2018, Gascoigne was arrested at [[Durham railway station]] by [[British Transport Police]] for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman on a train.<ref name=sexcharge>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-46261574 |title=Paul Gascoigne charged with sex assault on Durham train |work=BBC News |date=19 November 2018 |access-date=19 November 2018}}</ref> In November 2018, he was charged with sexual assault. The case came to trial at [[Teesside Crown Court]] in October 2019, where he was cleared of sexual assault after he called the complainant a "fat lass" and told the court he had only given her a "peck on the lips" to "boost her confidence" and that there was no sexual intention.<ref>{{cite news |title=Gascoigne cleared of sex assault on passenger |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50068077 |access-date=17 October 2019 |work=BBC Sport |date=17 October 2019}}</ref>

===Phone hacking by Mirror Group Newspapers===
Gascoigne's mobile telephone was repeatedly hacked by [[Mirror Group Newspapers]] (MGN), the publishers of the ''[[Daily Mirror]]'', ''[[Sunday Mirror]]'' and ''[[The People (newspaper)|The People]]'' newspapers. In a 2015 court appearance, Gascoigne said that the hacking of his phone led to him developing severe paranoia and alcoholism.<ref name=Guard15>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/mar/11/paul-gascoigne-says-mirror-phone-hacking-drove-him-to-severe-paranoia|title=Paul Gascoigne says Mirror phone hacking drove him to severe paranoia|author=Josh Halliday|date=11 March 2015|work=[[The Guardian]]|accessdate=9 April 2022}}</ref> Gascoigne described the hacking as " ... just horrendous. And people can't understand why I became an alcoholic". At the time of the hacking, Gascoigne's therapist had attributed his belief in the hacking to paranoia. Gascoigne said " ... I'd like to trade my mobile in for a coffin because those guys have ruined my life. Left me in a state". From 2000 to 2010, 18 articles were published because his phone was hacked in the ''Daily Mirror'', ''Sunday Mirror'', and ''The People'' newspapers. Gascoigne had alcoholism during this period and contemplated suicide.<ref name=Guard15/> Gascoigne received £188,250 in damages from Mirror Group Newspapers in 2015.<ref name=BBC15>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-32825751|title=Phone hacking: Celebrities win damages from Mirror Group|date=21 May 2015|work=[[BBC News]]|accessdate=9 April 2022}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref>{{harvnb|Gascoigne|2004|p=356}}</ref>
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National Cup
!colspan="2"|League Cup
!colspan="2"|Continental
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]]||[[1984–85 Newcastle United F.C. season|1984–85]]||[[Football League First Division|First Division]]||2||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||2||0
|-
|[[1985–86 Newcastle United F.C. season|1985–86]]||First Division||31||9||1||0||3||0||colspan="2"|–||35||9
|-
|[[1986–87 Newcastle United F.C. season|1986–87]]||First Division||24||5||colspan="2"|–||2||0||colspan="2"|–||26||5
|-
|[[1987–88 Newcastle United F.C. season|1987–88]]||First Division||35||7||3||3||3||1||colspan="2"|–||41||11
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!92!!21!!4!!3!!8!!1!!colspan="2"|–!!104!!25
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]]||[[1988–89 Football League|1988–89]]||First Division||32||6||colspan="2"|–||5||1||colspan="2"|–||37||7
|-
|[[1989–90 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. season|1989–90]]||First Division||34||6||colspan="2"|–||4||1||colspan="2"|–||38||7
|-
|[[1990–91 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. season|1990–91]]||First Division||26||7||6||6||5||6||colspan="2"|–||37||19
|-
|[[1991–92 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. season|1991–92]]
|First Division
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!92!!19!!6!!6!!14!!8!!0!!0!!112!!33
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[SS Lazio|Lazio]]||[[1992–93 SS Lazio season|1992–93]]||[[Serie A]]||22||4||4||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||26||4
|-
|[[1993–94 SS Lazio season|1993–94]]||Serie A||17||2||0
|0||colspan="2"|–||0||0||17||2
|-
|[[1994–95 SS Lazio season|1994–95]]||Serie A||4||0||0
|0||colspan="2"|–||0||0||4||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!43!!6!!4!!0!!colspan="2"|–!!0!!0!!47!!6
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]||[[1995–96 Rangers F.C. season|1995–96]]||[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]||28||14||4||3||3||1||7||1||42||19
|-
|[[1996–97 Rangers F.C. season|1996–97]]||Scottish Premier Division||26||13||1||0||4||3||3||1||34||17
|-
|[[1997–98 Rangers F.C. season|1997–98]]||Scottish Premier Division||20||3||3||0||colspan="2"|–||5||0||28||3
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!74!!30!!8!!3!!7!!4!!15!!2!!104!!39
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]]||[[1997–98 Middlesbrough F.C. season|1997–98]]||First Division||7||0||colspan="2"|–||1||0||colspan="2"|–||8||0
|-
|[[1998–99 Middlesbrough F.C. season|1998–99]]||[[Premier League]]||26||3||1||0||2||0||colspan="2"|–||29||3
|-
|[[1999–2000 Middlesbrough F.C. season|1999–2000]]||Premier League||8||1||1||0||2||0||colspan="2"|–||11||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!41!!4!!2!!0!!5!!0!!colspan="2"|–!!48!!4
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Everton F.C.|Everton]]||[[2000–01 Everton F.C. season|2000–01]]||Premier League||14||0||colspan="2"|–||1||0||colspan="2"|–||15||0
|-
|[[2001–02 Everton F.C. season|2001–02]]||Premier League||18||1||4||0||1||0||colspan="2"|–||23||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!32!!1!!4!!0!!2!!0!!colspan="2"|–!!38!!1
|-
|[[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]]||[[2001–02 Burnley F.C. season|2001–02]]||First Division||6||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||6||0
|-
|[[Gansu Tianma F.C.|Gansu Tianma]]||2003||[[China League One]]||4||2||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||4||2
|-
|[[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]]||[[2004–05 Boston United F.C. season|2004–05]]||[[EFL League Two|League Two]]||4||0||colspan="2"|–||1||0||colspan="2"|–||5||0
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!388!!83!!28!!12!!37!!13!!15!!2!!468!!110
|}

===International===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref name="rsssfint">{{cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/gascoigne-intl.html |title=Paul John Gascoigne – International Appearances |publisher=Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation |date=15 January 2006 |access-date=20 November 2014}}</ref>
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="11"|[[England national football team|England]]
|1988||2||0
|-
|1989||4||1
|-
|1990||13||1
|-
|1991||1||0
|-
|1992||2||2
|-
|1993||6||2
|-
|1994||1||0
|-
|1995||6||0
|-
|1996||11||3
|-
|1997||8||1
|-
|1998||3||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!57!!10
|}

:''Scores and results list England's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Gascoigne goal''<ref name="rsssfint"/>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Paul Gascoigne
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
| align="center"|1 || 26 April 1989 || [[Wembley Stadium (1923)|Wembley Stadium]], [[London]], England || {{fb|ALB}} || align="center"|5–0 || align="center"|5–0 || [[1990 FIFA World Cup qualification|1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
| align="center"|2 || 25 April 1990 || Wembley Stadium, London, England || {{fb|TCH}} || align="center"|4-2 || align="center"|4–2 || [[Friendly game|Friendly]]
|-
| align="center"|3 || rowspan="2"|18 November 1992 || rowspan="2"|Wembley Stadium, London, England || rowspan="2"|{{fb|TUR}} || align="center"|1–0 || rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"|4–0 || rowspan="2"|[[1994 FIFA World Cup qualification|1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
| align="center"|4 || align="center"|4–0
|-
| align="center"|5 || 31 March 1993 || [[İzmir Atatürk Stadium]], [[İzmir]], Turkey || {{fb|TUR}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|2–0 || 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
| align="center"|6 || 8 September 1993 || Wembley Stadium, London, England || {{fb|POL}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|3–0 || 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
| align="center"|7 || 23 May 1996 || [[Workers' Stadium]], [[Beijing]], China || {{fb|CHN}} || align="center"|3–0 || align="center"|3–0 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|8 || 15 June 1996 || Wembley Stadium, London, England || {{fb|SCO}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|2–0 || [[UEFA Euro 1996]]
|-
| align="center"|9 || 1 September 1996 || [[Stadionul Republican|Republican Stadium]], [[Chișinău]], Moldova || {{fb|MDA}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|3–0 || [[1998 FIFA World Cup qualification|1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
| align="center"|10 || 10 September 1997 || Wembley Stadium, London, England || {{fb|MDA}} || align="center"|3–0 || align="center"|4–0 || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|}

==Honours==
'''Newcastle United Youth'''
*[[FA Youth Cup]]: 1984–85<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>

'''Tottenham Hotspur'''
*[[FA Cup]]: [[1990–91 FA Cup|1990–91]]<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>
*[[FA Charity Shield]] : [[1991 FA Charity Shield|1991]]<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>

'''Rangers'''
*[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]: [[1995–96 Scottish Premier Division|1995–96]], [[1996–97 Scottish Premier Division|1996–97]]<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>
*[[Scottish Cup]]: [[1995–96 Scottish Cup|1995–96]]<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>
*[[Scottish League Cup]]: [[1996–97 Scottish League Cup|1996–97]]<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>

'''Middlesbrough'''
*[[Football League Cup]] runner-up: [[1997–98 Football League Cup|1997–98]]<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>

'''England'''
*[[Tournoi de France]]: [[1997 Tournoi de France|1997]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Paul |last2=Lacey |first2=David |name-list-style=amp |date=25 Jun 2013 |title=From the Vault: Recalling How England Won Le Tournoi de France in 1997 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2013/jun/25/vault-england-le-tournoi-france-1997 |website=[[The Guardian]] |location=London |access-date=3 December 2022}}</ref>

'''Individual'''
*[[PFA Young Player of the Year]]: [[PFA Young Player of the Year#Winners|1987–88]]<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>
*[[PFA Team of the Year]]: [[PFA Team of the Year#1987–88|1987–88 First Division]], [[PFA Team of the Year#1990–91|1990–91 First Division]]<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>
*[[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] Player of the Year: [[1987–88 Newcastle United F.C. season|1987–88]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/joelinton-scoops-newcastle-united-player-of-the-year-award/ |title=Joelinton scoops Newcastle United Player of the Year award |author=Rory Mitchinson |website=Newcastle United F.C. |date=16 May 2022 |access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref>
*[[BBC Sports Personality of the Year]]: [[BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award#Winners|1990]]<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>
*[[BBC Goal of the Season]]: 1990–91<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>
*[[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year]]: [[1995–96 in Scottish football#Individual honours|1995–96]]<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>
*[[SFWA Footballer of the Year]]: [[1995–96 in Scottish football#Individual honours|1995–96]]<ref name="Paul John Gascoigne"/>
* [[PFA Scotland|SPFA]] Goal of the Season: 1995–96<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0005569/19960430/674/0040?browse=False | title = It's Gazza again | newspaper = Shropshire Star | date = 30 April 1996 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
*[[UEFA European Championship awards#Team of the Tournament|UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament]]: [[UEFA European Football Championship Teams of the Tournament#England 1996|1996]]<ref>{{cite web |title=European Championships – UEFA Teams of Tournament |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/euro-uefatot.html |website=[[RSSSF]] |access-date=5 October 2014}}</ref>
*[[English Football Hall of Fame]] Inductee: 2002<ref name="nfm" />
*[[List of Rangers F.C. players|Rangers Hall of Fame]] Inductee: 2006 <ref>{{cite web |title=Profile |url=http://www.rangers.co.uk/club/history/hall-of-fame/item/599-paul-gascoigne |publisher=rangers.co.uk |access-date=26 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326151111/http://www.rangers.co.uk/club/history/hall-of-fame/item/599-paul-gascoigne|archive-date=26 March 2014|url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Bibliography==
*{{Citation |last1=Charlton |first1=Jack |first2=Peter |last2=Byrne |title=The Autobiography |publisher=[[Transworld Publishers|Partridge Press]] |year=1996 |isbn=1-85225-256-1 |ref={{harvid|Charlton|1996}} |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/autobiography0000char }}
* {{cite book | last = Clark | first = Lee| title = Black or White No Grey Areas | publisher = Mojo Risin' Publishing | year = 2016| location = Newcastle| language = en| isbn = 9780993442452}}
* {{cite book | last = Ferris | first = Paul| title = The Boy on the Shed | publisher = Hodder & Stoughton | year = 2018| location = United Kingdom| language = en| isbn = 9781473666726}}
* {{Cite book |first1=Paul |last1=Gascoigne |first2=Hunter |last2=Davies |author2-link=Hunter Davies |year=2004 |title=Gazza: My Story |publisher=Headline Publishing |location=London |isbn=0-7472-7118-6 |ref={{harvid|Gascoigne|2004}} |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/gazzamystory0000gasc }}
* {{Cite book |first1=Paul |last1=Gascoigne |first2=John |last2=McKeown |first3=Hunter |last3=Davies |year=2006 |title=Being Gazza: Tackling My Demons |publisher=Headline Publishing |location=London |isbn=0-7553-1542-1 |ref={{harvid|Gascoigne|2006}}}}
*{{cite book | last = Gascoigne| first = Paul| title = Gazza: My Story| publisher = Hachette| year = 2014| location = United Kingdom| language =en | isbn = 9781472220639}}
*{{cite book | last = Jones| first = Vinnie | title = It's Been Emotional
| publisher =Simon and Schuster | date = 26 September 2013| location = United Kingdom | language = en | isbn = 9781471127601}}
* {{cite web | url = https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/gazza-untold-stories-need-know-tales-launched-a-legend-0| title = Gazza, the untold stories: the need-to-know tales that launched a legend| last = Fourfourtwo staff| date = 17 April 2018| website = fourfourtwo| access-date = 24 July 2019| ref = {{harvid|Fourfourtwo staff|2018}}}}
* {{cite web | url = https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/gennaro-gattuso-he-was-really-breaking-my-balls-so-i-lost-my-temper-and-stuck-a-fork-his | title = Gennaro Gattuso, Blue Ranger | last = Gattuso | first =Gennaro | date = 5 April 2018| website = fourfourtwo| access-date = 15 March 2020}}
* {{cite web | url = http://www.adders.org.uk/news66.htm | title = Gazza adhd }}

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Mark Hateley

2024-09-25T23:58:47Z

Daftcelt: /* Honours */SPFA Team of Year 1994

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{{Infobox football biography
| name = Mark Hateley
| image = Mark Hateley.jpg
| caption = Hateley in 1994
| fullname = Mark Wayne Hateley
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1961|11|7|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Derby]], [[Derbyshire]], England
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=3}}<ref name="fd.eu"/>
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Striker]]
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = [[Nottingham Forest F.C. Under-21s, Under-18s and Academy|Nottingham Forest]]
| years1 = 1978–1983 | clubs1 = [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] | caps1 = 93 | goals1 = 25
| years2 = 1980 | clubs2 = → [[Detroit Express]] (loan) | caps2 = 19 | goals2 = 2
| years3 = 1983–1984 | clubs3 = [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] | caps3 = 38 | goals3 = 22
| years4 = 1984–1987 | clubs4 = [[AC Milan|Milan]] | caps4 = 66 | goals4 = 17
| years5 = 1987–1990 | clubs5 = [[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]] | caps5 = 59 | goals5 = 22
| years6 = 1990–1995 | clubs6 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] | caps6 = 165 | goals6 = 87
| years7 = 1995–1997 | clubs7 = [[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|Queens Park Rangers]] | caps7 = 27 | goals7 = 3
| years8 = 1996 | clubs8 = → [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] (loan) | caps8 = 6 | goals8 = 0
| years9 = 1997 | clubs9 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] | caps9 = 4 | goals9 = 1
| years10= 1997–1998 | clubs10 = [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] | caps10 = 21 | goals10 = 3
| years11= 1999 | clubs11 = [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]] | caps11 = 2 | goals11 = 0
| totalcaps = 500 | totalgoals = 182
| nationalyears1 = 1982–1984 | nationalteam1 = [[England national under-21 football team|England U21]] |nationalcaps1 = 10 |nationalgoals1 = 8
| nationalyears2 = 1984–1992 | nationalteam2 = [[England national football team|England]] |nationalcaps2 = 32 |nationalgoals2 = 9
| manageryears1 = 1997–1998 | managerclubs1 = [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]
}}

'''Mark Wayne Hateley''' (born 7 November 1961) is an English former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]]. He started his career with [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] in the [[Football League First Division|First Division]] of English football. A spell followed at [[Football League Division Two|English Second Division]] club [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]], where he ended the 1983–84 season as the club's top goalscorer. He then moved to Italian club [[AC Milan]], where he suffered several injuries (requiring four operations);<ref name=opengoal/> however, he did score the winning goal against [[Milan derby|city rivals]] [[Inter Milan]] in 1984.

In 1987, Hateley signed for French club [[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]], winning [[Ligue 1]] in his first season at the [[Monaco|Monegasque]] club. In 1990, he signed for [[Scottish Premier Division]] club [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]. In his five-year spell in Glasgow, he was a part of a title-winning squad in every season, and he attained personal success in the [[1993–94 in Scottish football|1993–94]] season, as he was voted both the [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]] and the [[SPFA Players' Player of the Year]], as well as the league's top goalscorer with 22 goals. He briefly rejoined the club in 1997, as there were no available forwards for the [[Old Firm]] match, but was sent off on his second debut. In 1999, Hateley was named as part of [[Rangers F.C.#Greatest ever team|Rangers' greatest-ever team]], and in 2003 he was inducted to [[List of Rangers F.C. players#Hall of fame|Rangers' Hall of Fame]].

From 1984 to 1992, Hateley made 32 appearances for the [[England national football team|England national team]], scoring nine goals. He was a member of the [[List of England national football team World Cup and European Championship squads|squads]] for the [[1986 FIFA World Cup]] and [[UEFA Euro 1988]].

==Early life==
Hateley was born in [[Derby]]<ref name="England Football Online">{{cite web |url=http://www.englandfootballonline.com/TeamPlyrsBios/PlayersH/BioHateleyMW.html |title=England Football Online |access-date=6 March 2016}}</ref> on 7 November 1961. His father, [[Tony Hateley|Tony]], was also a professional footballer who played as a striker for such clubs as [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]], [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], [[Coventry City]] and [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]].

==Club career==
Hateley trained with [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] whilst still at school; however, he was rejected by then-manager [[Brian Clough]], who did not believe he was sufficiently talented.<ref>{{ cite web | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news/mark-hateley-chosen-by-capello-and-rejected-by-clough-but-still-kicking-every-ball-1797446.html | title=Mark Hateley: Chosen by Capello and rejected by Clough but still kicking every ball | date=23 October 2011 | publisher=independent.co.uk }}</ref> Upon leaving school, he joined [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] and started his career in professional football, playing over 90 games in the [[Football League First Division|First Division]] before moving to [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] in the [[Football League Second Division|Second Division]] in the summer of 1983. He scored 22 league goals for them in the [[1983-84 in English football|1983–84 season]].<ref name=sh/>

On 28 June 1984, he was transferred to [[AC Milan]] for [[Pound sterling|£]]1 million.<ref name=sh>{{cite web|title=Mark Hateley league stats |url=http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football/rangers-fc/mark-hateley-8639/1990-91-1994-95-1996-97_a15148/ |work=Sporting Heroes.net |access-date=18 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705130348/http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football/rangers-fc/mark-hateley-8639/1990-91-1994-95-1996-97_a15148/ |archive-date=5 July 2015 }}</ref> He scored a decisive and historic match-winning goal in a 2–1 win against [[Inter Milan|Inter]] in the [[Derby della Madonnina|Milan Derby]] on 28 October 1984, beating out former Milan defender [[Fulvio Collovati]] with a header; this was the first time Milan had beaten Inter in the Derby in six years.<ref name="magliarossonera">{{cite web|url=http://www.magliarossonera.it/protagonisti/Gioc-Hateley.html|title=Mark Wayne HATELEY ("Attila")|publisher=magliarossonera.it|language=it|access-date=21 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/1984/10/30/questo-milan-altro-non-posso-che.html|title=A QUESTO MILAN ALTRO NON POSSO CHE INCHINARMI|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|first=Gianni|last=Brera|date=30 October 1984|access-date=21 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.storiedicalcio.altervista.org/hateley_milan_inter.html|title=28 ottobre 1984: Milan Inter 2-1 Il fantastico volo di Hateley|publisher=Storie di Calcio|language=it|access-date=21 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.calciomercato.com/news/ex-milan-hateley-coreografia-commovente-che-coppia-io-e-bacca-mi-335848|title=Ex Milan Hateley: 'Coreografia commovente. Che coppia io e Bacca, Mihajlovic l'uomo giusto'|publisher=Calciomercato.com|language=it|date=3 February 2016|access-date=21 November 2016}}</ref>

[[Arsène Wenger]] then brought him to [[AS Monaco FC|AS Monaco]], his first signing for the club,<ref name=opengoal/> in 1987 and he was part of the team which won the [[Ligue 1|French Division 1]] title in the 1987–88 season.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfers/11421299/British-footballers-abroad-10-hits-and-10-misses.html?page=2&frame=3204453 British footballers abroad - 10 hits and 10 misses]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved 29 July 2018.</ref> [[Ayrton Senna]] lived in the apartment below him, and [[Boris Becker]] lived next door, during part of his time in Monaco. Senna played [[five-a-side]] football with Hateley.<ref name="opengoal" />

After three years at Monaco, a 28-year-old Hateley returned to Britain in a £1 million move to [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] on 19 July 1990, taking an 80% reduction compared to his pay at Milan.<ref name=opengoal>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxYnPCuQeYg "MARK HATELEY | Open Goal Meets... Former Rangers, England, AC Milan & Monaco Striker"] – Open Goal, [[YouTube]], 29 November 2021</ref> Manager [[Graeme Souness]] had attempted to bring him to [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]] three years earlier from Milan.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=WtdAAAAAIBAJ&sjid=e6YMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2504,4301149&dq=mark-hateley&hl=en "Million Pound Mark for Ibrox"]. ''[[Evening Times]]''. 15 June 1990.</ref> Hateley became a key part of the Rangers side, and was voted player of the year by the Scottish Football Writers in the [[1993–94 in Scottish football|1993–94 season]]. He scored 112 goals for the ''Gers'' in all competitions, including two that clinched the championship on the final day in [[1990–91 Scottish Premier Division|1991]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36263204 |title=Rangers and Aberdeen's epic duel for the 1991 Scottish title – 25 years ago|date=11 May 2016|access-date=1 December 2021|work=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref><ref name=prem91>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13030001.FLASHBACK__1991_______Mark_Walters_and_Scott_Booth_recall_their_part_in_Smith___s_maiden_final_day_triumph_walters_BOOTH/|title=Flashback: 1991, Mark Walters and Scott Booth recall their part in Smith's maiden final-day triumph|date=14 May 2011|access-date=1 December 2021|newspaper=[[The Herald (Scotland)|The Herald]]}}</ref> and one in each of the narrow [[Scottish Cup]] final victories in [[1992 Scottish Cup final|1992]] and [[1993 Scottish Cup final|1993]]. Rangers were league champions in every season that Hateley played for them (scoring 85 [[Scottish Premier Division]] goals in the process), as they went on a run of [[Nine in a row|nine successive titles]], which lasted from 1989 until 1997.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mark Hateley|publisher=Rangers FC|access-date=30 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120801191731/http://www.rangers.co.uk/hallofFame/article/1561249|archive-date=1 August 2012|url=http://www.rangers.co.uk/hallofFame/article/1561249}}</ref>

As for Hateley's renowned strike partnership at Rangers with [[Ally McCoist]], Hateley said: "Alistair was the perfect partner for me. As a finisher, he was an unbelievable goal scorer. He linked with me. All the goal scorer does is he looks at the leader of the line and makes sure he's offset, fifteen yards away. It was a great partnership"<ref name=opengoal/> In the [[1992–93 Rangers F.C. season|1992–93 season]], Rangers scored 97 goals. McCoist won the [[European Golden Boot]], with 49 of them, and Hateley scored 29.<ref>[https://www.skysports.com/football/story-telling/36621/12111036/when-rangers-nearly-conquered-europe "When Rangers nearly conquered Europe..."] – Sky Sports</ref> He finished in third place for the [[SFWA Footballer of the Year|SFWA]] award in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19930412/260/0017 |title=Goram Player of the Year |publisher=Dundee Courier |access-date=29 November 2012 | date=12 April 1993 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>

After making 218 appearances for Rangers, he moved to [[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|Queens Park Rangers]] in November 1995, for a fee of £1.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football/rangers-fc/mark-hateley-8639/1990-91-1994-95-1996-97_a15148/ |title=Mark Hateley: Rangers FC |publisher=Sporting Heroes |access-date=29 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705130348/http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football/rangers-fc/mark-hateley-8639/1990-91-1994-95-1996-97_a15148/ |archive-date=5 July 2015 }}</ref> He had just recovered from having concurrent operations on his knee and ankle. Hateley said in 2021: "My dad always said to never make a decision when injured, or in ill-health, because invariably it will be the wrong decision, an emotional decision. I knew after literally ten days that it was the wrong move."<ref name=opengoal/>

In early 1997, with Rangers trying to win their ninth title in a row and with a long injury list, manager [[Walter Smith]] desperately needed a striker, and re-signed Hateley for £300,000 to play in the vital game against Rangers' biggest rivals [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]].<ref>[http://www.thefreelibrary.com/FOOTBALL%3a+IT'S+ATTILA+THE+GUN!%3b+Hot-shot+Hateley+is+back+in+town+with...-a061129833 "It's Atilla the gun! Hot-shot Hateley is back in town with Celtic in his sights"]. ''[[Daily Mirror]]'' ([[The Free Library]]). 15 March 1997.</ref> Rangers won the game 1–0, but Hateley was sent off for headbutting [[Stewart Kerr]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-ugly-ending-at-celtic-1273358.html |title=Football: Ugly ending at Celtic |first=David |last=McKinney |work=The Independent |date=17 March 1997 |access-date=26 August 2013}}</ref> He played four times in his second spell at Rangers, scoring once, and transferred to [[Hull City]] in July 1997, where he fulfilled the role of player-manager.<ref name=sh/><ref>[http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Hateley's+in+heaven+and+Hull.-a061009627 "Hateley's in heaven and Hull"]. ''Daily Record'' (The Free Library). 16 July 1997.</ref> Hateley managed Hull from the summer of 1997 until November 1998.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140611022051/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-18673576.html "Hateley sacked by struggling Hull"]. ''[[The Scotsman]]''. 11 November 1998.</ref>

Hateley ended his playing career with [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]] in September 1999, playing two games for them.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-hateley-sacked-by-ross-county-for-being-a-jinx-1119287.html "Hateley sacked by Ross County for being a jinx"]. ''[[The Independent]]''. 19 September 1999.</ref><ref>[http://www.thefreelibrary.com/FOOTBALL%3A+MARK+HATELEY+dumped+by+Ross+County.-a060358534 "Mark Hateley dumped by Ross County"]. ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]'' (The Free Library). 14 September 1999.</ref> "It was a great time. I really did enjoy myself up there. It was a logistic nightmare for me, because I was staying down in [[Derby]] and going through a divorce. I was having to fly from [[East Midlands Airport|East Midlands]] into [[Glasgow Airport|Glasgow]] and then I had twenty minutes to make a connection to get up there, and I could never make it."<ref name=opengoal/>

==International career==
[[File:Two Mexican soccer players go up for a header during game against England at Los Angeles Coliseum, Calif., 1986.jpg|thumb|right|165px|Hateley (far right) playing for [[England national football team|England]] in a friendly match against [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], 1986]]
On 2 June 1984, Hateley was capped for [[England national football team|England]] at senior level for the first time in a 2–0 friendly defeat to the [[Soviet Union national football team|Soviet Union]]. In his next game, eight days later, he scored in a 2–0 victory over [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]], to date England's only away victory against Brazil. By the end of 1984, he had been capped six times by England and scored three goals. He played a significant role in England's successful qualifying campaign for the [[1986 FIFA World Cup]], scoring important goals against [[Finland national football team|Finland]] and [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]]. However England started slowly in the tournament itself and after two disappointing results (a defeat against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] and a draw against [[Morocco national football team|Morocco]]), Hateley was among players dropped, being replaced by [[Peter Beardsley]]. England won their next match against [[Poland national football team|Poland]] and Hateley thereafter fell out of favour. He made the last of his 32 appearances in a 2–2 friendly draw with [[Czechoslovakia national football team|Czechoslovakia]] in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.englandfc.com/Profiles/php/PlayerProfileByName.php?id=460|title=Mark Hateley|work=England Player Profile|publisher=englandfc.com|access-date=30 March 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729081354/http://www.englandfc.com/Profiles/php/PlayerProfileByName.php?id=460|archive-date=29 July 2013}}</ref>

==Style of play==
A traditional target man, Hateley was a physical centre-forward who was known in particular for his strength in the air and ability to score goals with his head.<ref name="magliarossonera"/>

==Personal life==
Hateley has been married twice,<ref name=opengoal/> and has four children from his first marriage. Hateley's son [[Tom Hateley|Tom]], who was born in [[Monaco]] during his father's spell at [[AS Monaco FC|AS Monaco]], is also a footballer.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mark-hateley-warned-motherwell-son-1956283|title=Mark Hateley has warned Motherwell his son Tom is wanted by English clubs as club stall on new deal for out-of-contract star|first=Euan|last=McLean|date=16 June 2013|work=Daily Record and Sunday Mail|access-date=13 April 2014}}</ref>

[[Paul Gascoigne]] lived with Hateley for two weeks, after signing for Rangers in July 1995 for a club-record £4.3 million.<ref name=opengoal/>

In 2021, Hateley released his autobiography ''Hitting the Mark: My Story''.<ref>''Hitting the Mark:My Story'', Mark Hateley and Alistair Aird (Reach Sport, 2021) {{isbn|1914197267}}</ref>

==Career statistics==

===Club===
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|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref name="fd.eu">{{cite web|url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.joueurs.mark.hateley.17945.en.html|title=Mark Hateley career stats|work=Football Database.eu|access-date=24 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oncloudseven.com/hateley-m.htm|title=Mark Hateley|work=Oncloudseven.com|access-date=24 July 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016083221/http://www.oncloudseven.com/hateley-m.htm|archive-date=16 October 2007}}</ref>
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[FA Cup]], [[Coppa Italia]], [[Coupe de France]], [[Scottish Cup]]}}
!colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes [[Football League Cup]], [[Scottish League Cup]]}}
!colspan="2"|Continental
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="6"|[[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]]
|[[1978–79 Football League|1978–79]]
|rowspan="5"|[[Football League First Division|First Division]]
|1||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||1||0
|-
|[[1979–80 Football League|1979–80]]
|4||0||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||5||0
|-
|[[1980–81 Football League|1980–81]]<ref>{{Cite book |title=Rothmans Football Yearbook 1981–82 |editor-last=Rollin |editor-first=Jack |year=1981 |publisher=Queen Anne Press |isbn=0-362-02046-9 }}</ref>
|19||3||3||0||6||2||colspan="2"|–||28||5
|-
|[[1981–82 Football League|1981–82]]
|34||13||4||4||2||1||colspan="2"|–||40||18
|-
|[[1982–83 Football League|1982–83]]
|35||9||3||2||0||0||colspan="2"|–||38||11
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!93!!25!!11!!6!!8!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!112!!34
|-
|[[Detroit Express]] (loan)
|[[1980 North American Soccer League season|1980]]<ref name="nasl">{{cite web|url=http://www.nasljerseys.com/Players/H/Hateley.Mark.htm|title=Mark Hateley NASL stats|work=NASLjerseys.com|access-date=24 July 2012}}</ref>
|[[North American Soccer League (1968–1984)|NASL]]
|19||2||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||19||2
|-
|[[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]
|[[1983–84 Football League|1983–84]]
|[[Football League Second Division|Second Division]]
|38||22||2||1||4||2||colspan="2"|–||44||25
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[AC Milan|Milan]]
|[[1984–85 AC Milan season|1984–85]]
|rowspan="3"|[[Serie A]]
|21||7||7||1||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||28||8
|-
|[[1985–86 AC Milan season|1985–86]]
|22||8||4||1||colspan="2"|–||4{{efn|name=UC|Appearances in [[UEFA Cup]]}}||2||30||11
|-
|[[1986–87 AC Milan season|1986–87]]
|23||2||5||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||28||2
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!66!!17!!16!!2!!colspan="2"|—!!4!!2!!86<ref name=magli>{{cite web|url=http://www.magliarossonera.it/protagonisti/Gioc-Hateley.html|title=Mark Wayne HATELEY|publisher=magliarossonera.it|language=it|access-date=29 November 2012}}</ref>!!21<ref name=magli/>
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]]
|[[1987–88 French Division 1|1987–88]]
|rowspan="3"|[[Ligue 1]]
|28||14||3||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||31||14
|-
|[[1988–89 French Division 1|1988–89]]
|18||6||1||1||colspan="2"|–||2{{efn|name=EC|Appearances in [[European Cup]]}}||0||21||7
|-
|[[1989–90 French Division 1|1989–90]]
|13||2||1||1||colspan="2"|–||2||0||16||3
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!59!!22!!5!!2!!colspan="2"|—!!4!!0!!68!!24
|-
|rowspan="7"|[[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
|[[1990–91 Rangers F.C. season|1990–91]]
|rowspan="6"|[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]
|33||10||3||2||4||2||2{{efn|name=EC}}||1||42||15
|-
|[[1991–92 Rangers F.C. season|1991–92]]
|30||21||2||2||2||0||1{{efn|name=EC}}||0||35||23
|-
|[[1992–93 Rangers F.C. season|1992–93]]<ref>{{Cite book |title=Rothmans Football Yearbook 1993–94 |editor-last=Rollin |editor-first=Jack |year=1993 |publisher=Headline |isbn=0-7472-7895-4 }}</ref>
|37||19||5||2||4||3||8{{efn|name=UCL|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||3||54||27
|-
|[[1993–94 Rangers F.C. season|1993–94]]<ref>{{Cite book |title=Rothmans Football Yearbook 1994–95 |editor-last=Rollin |editor-first=Jack |year=1994 |publisher=Headline |isbn=0-7472-7857-1 }}</ref>
|42||22||6||4||5||2||2{{efn|name=UCL}}||2||55||30
|-
|[[1994–95 Rangers F.C. season|1994–95]]
|23||13||1||0||2||2||2{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||28||15
|-
|[[1995–96 Rangers F.C. season|1995–96]]<ref name=roth96>{{Cite book |title=Rothmans Football Yearbook 1996–97 |editor-last=Rollin |editor-first=Glenda |year=1996 |publisher=Headline |isbn=0-7472-7781-8 }}</ref>
|0||0||0||0||2||2||2{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||4||2
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!165!!85!!17!!10!!19!!11!!17!!6!!218!!112
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|Queens Park Rangers]]
|[[1995–96 Queens Park Rangers F.C. season|1995–96]]
|[[Premier League]]
|14||2||1||0||1||0||colspan="2"|–||16||2
|-
|[[1996–97 Queens Park Rangers F.C. season|1996–97]]
|[[Football League Championship|Division One]]
|13||1||4||2||0||0||colspan="2"|–||17||3
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!27!!3!!5!!2!!1!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!33!!5
|-
|[[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] (loan)
|[[1996–97 Leeds United A.F.C. season|1996–97]]
|Premier League
|6||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||6||0
|-
|Rangers
|[[1996–97 Rangers F.C. season|1996–97]]
|Scottish Premier Division
|4||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||4||1
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]
|[[1997–98 Football League|1997–98]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Football League Two|Division Three]]
|9||0||0||0||5||0||colspan="2"|–||14||0
|-
|[[1998–99 Hull City A.F.C. season|1998–99]]
|12||3||0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|–||13||3
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!21!!3!!0!!0!!6!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!27!!3
|-
|[[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]]
|[[Scottish Second Division 1999–2000|1999–2000]]
|[[Scottish Second Division]]
|2||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||2||0
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!500!!180!!56!!23!!38!!16!!25!!8!!619!!227
|}
{{notelist}}

===International===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref name="England Football Online"/>
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="6"|[[England national football team|England]]
|1984||6||3
|-
|1985||8||3
|-
|1986||7||3
|-
|1987||4||0
|-
|1988||6||0
|-
|1992||1||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!32!!9
|}

:''Scores and results list England's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hateley goal.''<ref name="England Football Online"/>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Mark Hateley
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
| align="center"|1 || 10 June 1984 || [[Maracanã Stadium]], [[Rio de Janeiro]], Brazil || {{fb|BRA}} || align="center"|'''2'''–0 || align="center"|2–0 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|2 || rowspan="2"| 17 October 1984 || rowspan="2"| [[Wembley Stadium (1923)|Wembley Stadium]], [[London]], England || rowspan="2"| {{fb|FIN}} || align="center"|'''1'''–0 ||rowspan="2" align="center"|5–0 || rowspan="4"|[[1986 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 3|1986 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
| align="center"|3 || align="center"|'''3'''–0
|-
| align="center"|4 || 27 February 1985 || [[Windsor Park]], [[Belfast]], Northern Ireland || {{fb|NIR}} || align="center"|'''1'''–0 ||align="center"|1–0
|-
| align="center"|5 || 22 May 1985 || [[Helsinki Olympic Stadium]], [[Helsinki]], Finland || {{fb|FIN}} || align="center"|'''1'''–1 ||align="center"|1–1
|-
| align="center"|6 || 6 June 1985 || [[Estadio Azteca]], [[Mexico City]], Mexico || {{fb|ITA}} || align="center"|'''1'''–1 ||align="center"|1–2 || [[1985 Ciudad de México Cup Tournament|Ciudad de México Cup]]
|-
| align="center"|7 || rowspan="2"| 17 May 1986 || rowspan="2"| [[Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum]], [[Los Angeles]], United States || rowspan="2"| {{fb|MEX}} || align="center"|'''1'''–0 ||rowspan="2" align="center"|3–0 || rowspan="3"|Friendly
|-
| align="center"|8 || align="center"|'''2'''–9
|-
| align="center"|9 || 24 May 1986 || [[Swangard Stadium]], [[Burnaby]], Canada || {{fb|CAN}} || align="center"|'''1'''–0 ||align="center"|1–0
|}

===Managerial stats===
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=1328|title=Mark Hateley's managerial career|publisher=Soccerbase|access-date=10 August 2024}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"|Team
!rowspan="2"|Nat
!rowspan="2"|From
!rowspan="2"|To
!colspan="5"|Record
|-
!G||W||D||L||Win %
|-
|align=left|[[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]
|{{flagicon|England}}
|align=left|15 July 1997
|align=left|11 November 1998
{{WDL|76|17|14|45}}
|}

==Honours==
'''Monaco'''
*[[Ligue 1]]: [[1987–88 French Division 1|1987–88]]<ref>{{cite book |last1=Gallacher |first1=Ken |last2=Hateley |first2=Mark |date=2001 |title= Rangers Legends (Mark Hateley) |publisher= Mainstream publishing company|page=109 |isbn=1-84018-542-2}}</ref>

'''Rangers'''
*[[Scottish football champions|Scottish Premier League]]: [[1990–91 Scottish Premier Division|1990–91]], [[1991–92 Scottish Premier Division|1991–92]], [[1992–93 Scottish Premier Division|1992–93]], [[1993–94 Scottish Premier Division|1993–94]], [[1994–95 Scottish Premier Division|1994–95]], [[1996–97 Scottish Premier Division|1996–97]]<ref name="Hayes 2007 58">{{cite book |last=Hayes |first=Dean |date=2007 |title=Rangers 100 Heroes of the modern game |publisher=Mercat Press |page=[https://archive.org/details/rangers100heroes0000haye/page/58 58] |isbn=978-1-84183-125-1 |url=https://archive.org/details/rangers100heroes0000haye/page/58 }}</ref>
*[[Scottish Cup]]: [[1992 Scottish Cup final|1991–92]], [[1993 Scottish Cup final|1992–93]]
*[[Scottish League Cup]]: [[1990 Scottish League Cup final|1990–91]], [[1992 Scottish League Cup final|1992–93]], [[1993 Scottish League Cup final|1993–94]]

'''England U21'''
*[[UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|European Under-21 Football Championship]]: [[1982 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|1982]], [[1984 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|1984]]<ref name="England Football Online"/>

'''Individual'''
*[[SFWA Footballer of the Year]]: [[1993–94 in Scottish football#Individual honours|1993–94]]<ref name="Hayes 2007 58"/>
*[[SPFA Players' Player of the Year]]: [[1993–94 in Scottish football#Individual honours|1993–94]]<ref>{{cite book |last=Benstead |first=Mark |date=2005 |title= The Rough guide 11's Glasgow Rangers |publisher= Rough Guides |page=89 |isbn=1843535645}}</ref>
*[[UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship]] Golden Player: [[1984 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|1984]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/under21/season=1984/overview/index.html |title= UEFA.com Under-21 1982-84 Overview |access-date=6 March 2016}}</ref>
* [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|SPFA Team of the Year]]: 1994<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950113/061/0061 | title = WELL BUFFED | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 13 January 1995 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>
*[[Ballon d'Or]]: [[1987 Ballon d'Or|1987]] (14th),<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy87.html | title = European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 1987 | date = 26 March 2005 | access-date = 24 October 2016 | first = José Luis | last = Pierrend | website = [[RSSSF]] }}</ref> [[1985 Ballon d'Or|1985]] (29th),<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy85.html | title = European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 1985 | date = 11 May 2005 | access-date = 23 November 2016 | first = José Luis | last = Pierrend | website = [[RSSSF]] }}</ref> [[1984 Ballon d'Or|1984]] (22nd)<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy84.html | title = European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 1984 | date = 26 March 2005 | access-date = 23 November 2016 | first = José Luis | last = Pierrend | website = [[RSSSF]] }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Soccerbase (manager)|1328|Mark Hateley}}

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Alan McLaren

2024-09-25T23:57:37Z

Daftcelt: /* Club */SPFA Team of Year 1994

{{short description|Scottish footballer}}
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{{Use British English|date=February 2018}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Alan McLaren
| image =
| fullname = Alan James McLaren
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|1|4|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Edinburgh]], Scotland
| position = [[Defender (football)|Defender]]
| years1 = 1987–1994
| years2 = 1994–1998
| clubs1 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| clubs2 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| caps1 = 182
| caps2 = 78
| goals1 = 6
| goals2 = 5
| nationalyears1 = 1992–1995
| nationalteam1 = [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
| nationalcaps1 = 24
| nationalgoals1 = 0
}}
'''Alan James McLaren''' (born 4 January 1971, in [[Edinburgh]]) is a Scottish former [[association football|footballer]], who played for [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] and [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]].

==Football career==

===Club===
McLaren started his career with Hearts in 1987 and made over 180 appearances for the [[Tynecastle Stadium|Tynecastle]] club. He moved to Rangers in October 1994 in a £2m [[part exchange|part-exchange deal]], with [[Dave McPherson (footballer)|Dave McPherson]] moving the opposite direction. He made his debut against [[Old Firm]] rivals [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] on 30 October 1994 in a 3–1 win at [[Hampden Park]]. He was named in the [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|SPFA Team of the Year]] for 1994.<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950113/061/0061 | title = WELL BUFFED | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 13 January 1995 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>

He was forced to retire from football in 1998, aged 27, due to injury. His final appearance for Rangers was as captain in a 1–0 win over [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] in which Rangers secured their 9th title in row.<ref>{{ cite news | url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12264785.Knee_injury_forces_young_Rangers_defender_into_an_early_retirement_The_game_is_finally_over_for_McLaren/ | title=Knee injury forces young Rangers defender into an early retirement The game is finally over for McLaren | publisher=[[The Herald (Glasgow)]] | date=14 May 1998 | work=The Herald }}</ref>

On 2 March 1999, Rangers played English club [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] in a [[testimonial match]] for McLaren at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]] in front of 49,468 spectators. McLaren scored a penalty in a 4–4 draw.

===International===
McLaren also won 24 [[cap (football)|caps]] for [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]. He was named in the squad for [[UEFA Euro 1992]], but did not feature in any matches. He was forced to miss [[UEFA Euro 1996]] through injury, being replaced by [[Derek Whyte]] in the squad.<ref>{{ cite news | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/scotland-squad-for-euro-96-1349871.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408155237/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/scotland-squad-for-euro-96-1349871.html |archive-date=2016-04-08 |url-access=limited |url-status=live | title=SCOTLAND SQUAD FOR EURO 96 |work=The Independent | date=29 May 1996 }}</ref>

==Post-football career==
McLaren became an ambassador for charity [[Football Aid]] and a regular pundit on [[Rangers TV]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/rangers/where-are-they-now-rangers-9-in-a-row-clinching-team-1-4084133 | title=Where are they now? Rangers' 9-in-a-row clinching team |work=[[The Scotsman]] |first=Stephen |last=Halliday | date=28 March 2016 }}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Soccerbase}}
*{{SFA profile}}

{{Scotland Squad 1992 European Championship}}

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Andy Goram

2024-09-25T23:56:35Z

Daftcelt: /* Honours */SPFA Team of Year 1994

{{Short description|Scottish footballer (1964–2022)}}
{{pp-semi-indef|small=yes}}
{{Use Scottish English|date=July 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Andy Goram
| image =
| fullname = Andrew Lewis Goram<ref>{{Hugman|7462|access-date=14 May 2017}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date|1964|4|13|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Bury, Greater Manchester|Bury]], England
| death_date = {{death date and age|2022|7|2|1964|4|13|df=y}}
| death_place =
| height = 5 ft 11 in<ref>{{cite book |title=Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88 |editor-first=Peter |editor-last=Dunk |publisher=Queen Anne Press |location=London |date=1987 |page=274 |isbn=978-0-356-14354-5}}</ref>
| position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]]
| youthyears1 = |youthclubs1 = [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]]
| years1 = 1981–1987 |clubs1 = [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] |caps1 = 195 |goals1 = 0
| years2 = 1987–1991 |clubs2 = [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] |caps2 = 138 |goals2 = 1
| years3 = 1991–1998 |clubs3 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] |caps3 = 184 |goals3 = 0
| years4 = 1998 |clubs4 = [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] |caps4 = 1 |goals4 = 0
| years5 = 1998 |clubs5 = [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] |caps5 = 7 |goals5 = 0
| years6 = 1998–2001 |clubs6 = [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] |caps6 = 57 |goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2001 |clubs7 = → [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] (loan) |caps7 = 2 |goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2001 |clubs8 = [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]] |caps8 = 1 |goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2001–2002 |clubs9 = [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] |caps9 = 7 |goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2002 |clubs10 = [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] |caps10 = 4 |goals10 = 0
| years11 = 2002–2003 |clubs11 = [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] |caps11 = 19 |goals11 = 0
| years12 = 2003–2004 |clubs12 = [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]] |caps12 = 5 |goals12 = 0
| totalcaps = 620
| totalgoals = 1
| nationalyears1 = 1985–1998
| nationalteam1 = [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
| nationalcaps1 = 43
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 1986<ref>{{cite web|title=Scotland Under 21 – Goram, Andy|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandu21/player.php?playerid=136|website=FitbaStats|access-date=17 November 2015}}</ref>
| nationalteam2 = [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland U21]]
| nationalcaps2 = 1
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 1990<ref name=spfl90fb>[https://www.facebook.com/spflofficial/posts/on-this-day-back-in-1990-a-scottish-league-xi-beat-scotland-1-0-at-hampden-park-/10155071606188998/ On this day, back in 1990, a Scottish League XI beat Scotland 1–0 at Hampden Park in the SFL Centenary match with the goal coming from then Aberdeen Football Club star Hans Gillhaus], [[Scottish Professional Football League]] via [[Facebook]], 18 August 2016</ref>
| nationalteam3 = [[List of Scottish Football League representative players#Scotland trial matches / SFL Centenary players|SFA (SFL centenary)]]
| nationalcaps3 = 1
| nationalgoals3 = 0
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| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = Right-arm medium
| role = Bowler
| international = true
| club1 = [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]]
| year1 = 1989–1991
| clubnumber1 =
| columns = 2
| column1 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches1 = 2
| runs1 = 48
| bat avg1 = 16.00
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| deliveries1 = 156
| wickets1 = 2
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| catches/stumpings1 = 3/–
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| matches2 = 2
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'''Andrew Lewis Goram''' (13 April 1964 – 2 July 2022) was a Scottish [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]]. Born in [[Bury, Lancashire]], England, he started his career with [[Oldham Athletic F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] and [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]], but he is best remembered for playing for [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] during the 1990s, when he earned the nickname "The Goalie". In a 2001 poll of Rangers fans, Goram was voted Rangers' greatest-ever goalkeeper.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Elder |first1=Matthew |title=Andy Goram: Rangers greatest ever goalkeeper just loved beating Celtic - the save he 'enjoyed most of all' |url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/rangers/andy-goram-rangers-greatest-ever-goalkeeper-just-loved-beating-celtic-the-save-he-enjoyed-most-of-all-3754130 |access-date=3 July 2022 |work=www.scotsman.com |date=2 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

Goram appeared in 43 international matches for [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] and was selected for their squads at the [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] and [[1990 FIFA World Cup|1990]] World Cups, [[UEFA Euro 1992]] and [[UEFA Euro 1996]].

After his time with Rangers, Goram played for many clubs, most notably at [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] and a brief loan spell at [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]. He also represented [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] at [[cricket]],<ref name="cricketcar">{{cite news |first=William |last=Dick |title=Goram answers call to return for Freuchie |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/goram-answers-call-to-return-for-freuchie-1.882772 |work=[[The Herald (Glasgow)|Herald Scotland]] |date=18 June 2008 |access-date=21 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810221434/http://www.heraldscotland.com/goram-answers-call-to-return-for-freuchie-1.882772 |archive-date=10 August 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ask-steven-who-has-got-the-most-stumpings-in-a-first-class-match-1267289 |title=Who's got the most stumpings in a first-class match? |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=22 June 2021}}</ref> and was one of only four men to play internationally for Scotland in both football and cricket.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2022/articles/000008/000843.shtml |title=Dual-international Andy Goram dies aged 58 |work=Cricket Europe |access-date=2 July 2022 |archive-date=2 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702163953/https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2022/articles/000008/000843.shtml |url-status=dead }}</ref>

After retirement from playing, he went on to become a goalkeeping coach at numerous Scottish clubs.

==Club career==

===Early career===
Goram began his career at [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]] but was released as a teenager.<ref>{{cite web|title=United's Goram gamble|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/1234279.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=21 March 2001|access-date=10 February 2014}}</ref> He then joined [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] in 1981 and spent nearly seven years with the club, making 195 [[English Football League|Football League]] appearances.<ref name="dr">{{cite news|title=The storms, the scandals and the saves of Andy Goram|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/THE+STORMS,+THE+SCANDALS+AND+THE+SAVES+OF+ANDY+GORAM.-a060568372|access-date=10 February 2014|newspaper=Daily Record|date=28 May 1998}}</ref> His performances saw him voted into the [[PFA Team of the Year (1980s)#Second Division 8|PFA Team of the Year]] for the English Second Division in 1986–87.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lynch|first=Tony|title=The Official P.F.A. Footballers Heroes|date=1995|publisher=Random House|isbn=0-09-179135-9|page=146}}</ref>

===Hibernian===
In 1987, he returned to Scotland, joining [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] for a fee of [[Pound sterling|£]]325,000. His father had also briefly been a goalkeeper with the Edinburgh club.<ref name="dr" /> He made his debut for Hibs on 10 October 1987, keeping a [[Shutout|clean sheet]] in a 4–0 win over [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Goram, Andy|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/hibs/player.php?playerid=6323|website=FitbaStats|access-date=28 December 2017}}</ref> He served as club captain for the majority of his stay in the capital, and in 1988 achieved the unusual feat of scoring a goal in a [[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Premier Division]] match, against [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Morton]], with a long kick.<ref>{{cite web|last=Paul|first=Ian|title=A career salvaged by saving graces Controversy on and off the field was always part of The Goalie's scene|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/a-career-salvaged-by-saving-graces-controversy-on-and-off-the-field-was-always-part-of-the-goalie-s-scene-1.194168|work=Herald Scotland|access-date=10 February 2014|date=22 March 2001}}</ref> He also scored again in a penalty shoot-out after a goalless draw against [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]] in a League Cup tie in August 1989, Hibs winning 5–3.<ref>{{cite book|last=Sinnet|first=Bobby|title=The Hibernian Miscellany|date=1 September 2012|publisher=The History Press|isbn=978-0-7524-6473-2|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dytxAwAAQBAJ&q=andy+goram+hibernian&pg=PT113|chapter=Scoring Goalkeeper}}</ref> A save he made in a European tie against [[RFC Liège]] was described by [[Lou Macari]] as having "defied logic". Goram twisted in mid air to touch a header from [[Angelo Nijskens]] away for a corner kick.<ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Ian|title=Hibs make Liege work overtime|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2507&dat=19891101&id=jEVAAAAAIBAJ&pg=3541,373340|access-date=13 October 2014|newspaper=The Glasgow Herald|date=1 November 1989|page=32}}</ref>

In a BBC podcast, "Remembering Andy Goram", he said of his time at Hibs, "Everybody associates me with Rangers because of my time there, but I had four fantastic years with Hibs. My Dad played for Hibs and I've a great affinity for them."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0cjjwh7 |title=BBC Radio Scotland - Scottish Football Podcast, Remembering Andy Goram }}</ref>

===Rangers===
In the summer of 1991, Goram signed for Rangers in a £1 million transfer deal.<ref name="shbio">{{cite web|title=Andy Goram|url=http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football/rangers-fc/andy-goram-4970/biography-of-rangers-career_a11484/|website=Sporting Heroes|access-date=12 October 2014}}</ref> He made his debut in a 6–0 win over [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] on the opening day of the season. Having replaced [[Chris Woods]], Goram found himself under scrutiny in his first few months, and was criticised for goals conceded against [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] and [[Sparta Prague]] which some regarded as being "soft".<ref name="shbio" />

Goram soon settled at Ibrox and established himself by playing in all 55 of Rangers competitive games and keeping 26 clean sheets during his first season there. He helped Rangers win the [[1991–92 Scottish Premier Division]] title.<ref name="shbio" /> He also helped them win the Scottish Cup for the first time in several years, defeating [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrie]] 2–1 in the final to clinch a league and cup double.<ref name="shbio" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Diamonds Clash Excites Durrant|url=http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/5244-diamonds-clash-excites-durrant|website=Rangers FC|access-date=12 October 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018011120/http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/5244-diamonds-clash-excites-durrant|archive-date=18 October 2014}}</ref>

The following season, 1992–93, saw Rangers take part in the newly revamped [[UEFA Champions League]]. Goram played in all ten of their European fixtures that season, conceding seven goals.<ref name="gers">{{cite web|title=Andy Goram|url=http://rangers.co.uk/club/history/hall-of-fame/item/545-andy-goram|website=Rangers FC|access-date=12 October 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141013000757/http://rangers.co.uk/club/history/hall-of-fame/item/545-andy-goram|archive-date=13 October 2014}}</ref> These games included home-and-away wins over [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] and an unbeaten run that saw the club narrowly miss out on a place in the [[1993 UEFA Champions League Final|final]].<ref name="gers" /> Rangers swept to a domestic treble that season, winning their fifth-consecutive league title and defeating [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] in both the League Cup and Scottish Cup finals.<ref name="gers" /> Goram won both the [[SFWA Footballer of the Year|Scottish Football Writers]] and [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year|Scottish Professional Footballers Association]] player of the year awards.<ref name="shbio" />

Goram underwent knee surgery in the summer of 1993 and missed most of the following season whilst recovering, making ten appearances.<ref name="shbio" /> He was placed on the transfer list by manager [[Walter Smith]] in the summer of 1994;<ref name="dr" /><ref name="shbio" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Paul|first=Ian|title=Goram is No.1 in the Rangers clear-out. Rift with manager means keeper is on his way|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/goram-is-no-1-in-the-rangers-clear-out-rift-with-manager-means-keeper-is-on-his-way-1.501253|work=Herald Scotland|access-date=12 October 2014|date=24 May 1994}}</ref> however, he was allowed to remain at Rangers when he proved his fitness and commitment during pre-season training, and he returned as first-choice goalkeeper for season 1994–95.<ref name="shbio" /> He continued to excel in goal for Rangers, with Celtic manager [[Tommy Burns (footballer)|Tommy Burns]] lamenting in January 1996, "If anyone gets round to doing my tombstone, it will have to read: ''Andy Goram Broke My Heart.''"<ref>{{cite web|last=Gordon|first=Phil|title=Football: The curse of Goram|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-the-curse-of-goram-1352864.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-the-curse-of-goram-1352864.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|work=The Independent|access-date=12 October 2014|date=17 November 1996}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Goram went on to win a further three league titles, a Scottish Cup and a Scottish League Cup in his time at Rangers.<ref name="shbio" />

After it was reported in the press that Goram had a mild form of [[schizophrenia]], he was greeted with the chant of "Two Andy Gorams, there's only two Andy Gorams"<ref>{{cite news |first=Christian |last=O'Connell |title=Catsuit, goggles, tea tray – all you need for gold |url=http://sport.guardian.co.uk/turin2006/story/0,,1712472,00.html |work=The Guardian |date=18 February 2006 |access-date=18 June 2009 }}</ref> (based on the [[List of common misconceptions#Mental disorders|common misconception]] that schizophrenia and [[dissociative identity disorder]] are the same condition). This chant quickly gained popularity, and became the title of a book documenting humorous [[football chant]]s.<ref>{{cite book |title=Two Andy Gorams: The Funniest Football Songs Ever |isbn=1-902927-53-2 |publisher=Black and White Publishing |date=2002 |first=Ian |last=Black}}</ref> Goram left Rangers at the end of season 1997–98.

===Later career===
Goram had brief spells at [[Notts County]] and [[Sheffield United]] before signing for Motherwell in January 1999.<ref>{{cite web|title=Goram signs for Motherwell|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-goram-signs-for-motherwell-1046807.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-goram-signs-for-motherwell-1046807.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|work=The Independent|access-date=13 October 2014|date=13 January 1999}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In 2000, he helped Motherwell to fourth place in the league.<ref>{{cite web|title=1995–2000|url=http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/the-club/history/club-history/1995-2000|work=Motherwell FC|access-date=13 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017175621/http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/the-club/history/club-history/1995-2000|archive-date=17 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

He had a loan spell with [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] during their [[2000–01 in English football|2000–01]] title run-in,<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd sign veteran Goram |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/1232453.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=22 March 2001 }}</ref> playing in two games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Andrew Lewis Goram – Profile|url=http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/a-z_player_archive/a-z_player_archive_pages/goram_andy.html|work=MUFC Info|access-date=22 February 2015}}</ref> In the summer of 2001, he had a spell on trial with [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Goram to play as Hamilton trialist |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hamilton_academical/1471113.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=2 August 2001 }}</ref> then signed for [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] and made seven appearances.<ref>{{cite web|title=Andy Goram – Coventry City|url=http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football/coventry-city-fc/andy-goram-4970/league-appearances_a14835/|work=Sporting Heroes|access-date=31 January 2015}}</ref>

In July 2002, Goram signed for [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]],<ref name="qosfc">{{cite news |title=The Goalie joins Queen of the South |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/2154195.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=26 July 2002 |access-date=18 September 2013 }}</ref> with whom he won the [[Scottish Challenge Cup]]. This made Goram the first player to collect a full set of winners' medals from the four Scottish football competitions.<ref name="wcqos"/><ref name=autogeneratedqos>{{cite web |title=Club History |url=http://www.qosfc.com/History |work=Queen of the South FC |access-date=18 June 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Queen of the South lift Bells Cup |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/2340231.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=20 October 2002 |access-date=18 June 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Connolly hails cup triumph |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/2344677.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=20 October 2002 |access-date=18 June 2009 }}</ref> A four-game return to Oldham Athletic followed, and he retired at the end of the [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003–04 season]] after a season-long spell at [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]], for whom he played five league games.<ref>{{cite news |title=Elgin rescue Goram career |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/e/elgin_city/3203576.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=18 October 2003 }}</ref>

In 2010, Goram was inducted into the [[Scottish Football Hall of Fame]].<ref name="SFHF">{{cite news |first=Colleen |last=Strachan |title=Caldo hails Hibs spirit after fightback |url=http://sport.scotsman.com/sport/Caldo-hails-Hibs-spirit-after.6626282.jp |work=[[Edinburgh Evening News]] |publisher=Johnston Press |date=15 November 2010 |access-date=15 November 2010 }}</ref>

==International career==
[[File:Scotland-holland euro 96.jpg|thumb|280px|left|Goram (number 12) playing for [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] against [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] at [[UEFA Euro 96|Euro 96]]]]
Goram's first involvement in international football was in 1983, when [[Howard Wilkinson]] named him in an [[England national under-21 football team|England under-21]] squad; however, despite his club form at Oldham, Wilkinson had doubts about his relative lack of height and instead played [[Alan Knight (footballer, born 1961)|Alan Knight]] in goal. As such, Goram remained eligible to play for Scotland.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Goram|first1=Andy|last2=King|first2=Iain|title=The Goalie: My Story|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OKz8AnApYUgC&q=goram+england+u21&pg=PT72|publisher=Mainstream Publishing|access-date=31 January 2015|date=2009|isbn=978-1-84596-560-0}}</ref>

In October 1985, Scotland caretaker manager [[Alex Ferguson]] named Goram in his squad for a friendly match against [[East Germany national football team|East Germany]] at [[Hampden Park]]. He made his debut in that game on 16 October 1985, coming on in the second half as a substitute for [[Jim Leighton]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Reynolds|first=Jim|title=Fergie's Scots are no big shots|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19851017&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=13 October 2014|newspaper=The Glasgow Herald|date=17 October 1985|page=20}}</ref> In the run-up to the [[1986 FIFA World Cup]], Goram played the full 90 minutes in friendly matches against [[Romania national football team|Romania]] and the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]], keeping clean sheets in both games.<ref name="istats">{{cite web|title=Andy Goram (1985–1998)|url=http://www.scotlandfootballstats.co.uk/player-details/943/andy-goram/|work=Scotland Football Stats|access-date=13 October 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017033325/http://www.scotlandfootballstats.co.uk/player-details/943/andy-goram/|archive-date=17 October 2014}}</ref> He travelled to Mexico in the summer of 1986 as a member of Scotland's World Cup squad, although he was third choice behind Leighton and [[Alan Rough]] and did not play in any of Scotland's three games.<ref name="wcqos" />

Leighton remained first-choice goalkeeper for Scotland in their qualifying campaigns for [[Euro 1988]] and the [[1990 FIFA World Cup]], with Goram as his understudy. Goram played one competitive game during this time: a 1–1 home draw against [[Yugoslavia national football team|Yugoslavia]] in October 1988 during the qualifiers for the 1990 World Cup.<ref name="istats" /> He did play in several friendly matches,<ref name="istats" /> and was in the Scotland squad that took part in the 1990 World Cup in Italy, although once again he did not actually play in games there.<ref name="wcqos">{{Cite web |url=http://qosfc.com/new_newsview.aspx?newsid=356 |title="World Cup Doonhamers" on www.qosfc.com |access-date=13 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629141706/http://qosfc.com/new_newsview.aspx?newsid=356 |archive-date=29 June 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="istats"/>

After the 1990 World Cup, Goram established himself as Scotland's first-choice goalkeeper. He played in all eight of Scotland's qualifying ties for [[Euro 1992]], helping them qualify for the finals of the tournament held in [[Sweden]].<ref name="istats" /> Scotland lost in their first two group matches to the Netherlands and [[Germany national football team|Germany]] but won their final match, against the [[CIS national football team|CIS]] (former Soviet Union), 3–0.<ref name="wcqos" /><ref name="istats" />

Scotland failed to build on their showing at Euro 1992 in the qualifiers for the [[1994 World Cup]]. A campaign, which included a 5–0 defeat away against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] in April 1993, saw Scotland slump to fourth place in their group and fail to qualify.<ref name="istats" /><ref name="wcq">{{cite web|title=Scotland|url=http://www.planetworldcup.com/NATIONS/sco_qualify.html|work=Planet World Cup|access-date=13 October 2014}}</ref> The match against Portugal was Goram's last Scotland appearance for almost a year due to his undergoing knee surgery and a lengthy return to fitness.<ref name="shbio" /><ref name="istats" /> He returned to the side in March 1994, playing in a friendly against the Netherlands, and played in a 2–0 win away against [[Finland national football team|Finland]] on 7 September 1994 in the opening qualifying tie for [[Euro 1996]].<ref name="istats" /> Goram kept his place in the side and played in Scotland's next three qualifying ties;<ref name="istats" /> however, in August 1995, days before a qualifying match against [[Greece national football team|Greece]], Goram withdrew from the squad stating that he was not "mentally attuned" to play.<ref>{{cite web|last=Shaw|first=Phil|title=Goram at the ready|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/goram-at-the-ready-1598697.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/goram-at-the-ready-1598697.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|work=The Independent|access-date=13 October 2014|date=30 August 1995}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Jim Leighton played against Greece and kept his place in the team for the remaining two qualifying matches, although Goram did play for the last 17 minutes of a friendly match against [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]] in between those final two ties.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sweden 2 – 0 Scotland|url=http://www.scotlandfootballstats.co.uk/match-details/11-oct-1995/sweden-scotland/|work=Scotland Football Stats|access-date=13 October 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017033328/http://www.scotlandfootballstats.co.uk/match-details/11-oct-1995/sweden-scotland/|archive-date=17 October 2014}}</ref>

Goram had a long-running rivalry with Leighton for the goalkeeping position in the Scotland team. [[Craig Brown (footballer born 1940)|Craig Brown]] controversially selected Goram ahead of his counterpart for Scotland's matches in Euro 96, despite the fact that Leighton had played in most of the qualifiers. In their final game against [[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]], Goram was required to make several important saves, notably when he clawed away a header from [[Kubilay Turkyilmaz]] in the final ten minutes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Euro 96: Scotland the brave|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/euro-96-scotland-brave|work=442|date=22 June 2011 |access-date=13 October 2014}}</ref> Brown then selected Leighton for [[1998 FIFA World Cup|France 98]] which prompted Goram to walk out of the squad completely,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/6501037.stm |title=Goram recounts Scots walk-out |work=[[BBC Sport]] |date=27 March 2007}}</ref> fifteen days before Scotland were scheduled to play [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]] in the opening game of the tournament.<ref name="wcqos"/>

==Coaching career==
Goram also worked as a goalkeeping coach with various clubs after retiring from playing. He took on part-time coaching duties when he returned to Motherwell in 2002.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/2134396.stm|title=Goram rejoins Well |work=[[BBC Sport]] |date=17 July 2002 |access-date=18 September 2013}}</ref> He later coached at [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]] in 2005,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Football: Andy so handy for Dundee. - Free Online Library |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football:+Andy+so+handy+for+Dundee-a0134182669 |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=www.thefreelibrary.com}}</ref> [[Airdrie United]] in March 2006 and then [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] in February 2008.<ref>[http://www.clydefc.co.uk/latestnews.cfm?id=2606 Goram comes in]{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, [[Clyde F.C.]]</ref> He left Clyde in September 2008.<ref>[http://www.clydefc.co.uk/news/2008/09/30/2885/ Andy Goram leaves the club], [[Clyde F.C.]] official website.</ref> In January 2012, Goram helped Hamilton Academical with their goalkeeping coach crisis.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/rangers-legend-andy-goram-puts-1114396 |work=Daily Record |title=Rangers legend Andy Goram puts Hamilton goalies through their paces |date=20 January 2012 |access-date=1 June 2015}}</ref> In January 2014, he took up the role of goalkeeping coach in the coaching staff at [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]],<ref name="Goram-advertiser">{{cite news |title=Former Scotland keeper Goram joins Honest Men |url=http://www.ayradvertiser.com/sport/football/articles/2014/01/21/485695-former-scotland-keeper-goram-joins-honest-men/ |work=[[Ayr Advertiser]] |publisher=Romanes Media Group |date=21 January 2014 |access-date=21 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201200419/http://www.ayradvertiser.com/sport/football/articles/2014/01/21/485695-former-scotland-keeper-goram-joins-honest-men/ |archive-date=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="Brechin preview">{{Cite news |title=Match Preview vs. Brechin City |url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/match-preview-vs-brechin-city-3/ |website=ayrunitedfc.co.uk |publisher=Ayr United FC |date=17 January 2014 |access-date=21 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203122901/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/match-preview-vs-brechin-city-3/ |archive-date=3 February 2014}}</ref> joining up again with godson [[David Hutton (footballer born 1985)|David Hutton]], as he did at Clyde and Hamilton.

In October 2014, he became goalkeeping coach at [[Lowland Football League|Lowland League]] side [[Broomhill Sports Club Glasgow F.C.|BSC Glasgow]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Broomhill Sports Club|url=https://m2.facebook.com/broomhillsportsclub?v=timeline&timecutoff=1400095679&sectionLoadingID=m_timeline_loading_div_1420099199_1388563200_8_&timeend=1420099199&timestart=1388563200&tm=AQCxYcHGFtUNkfBC|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141018145244/https://m2.facebook.com/broomhillsportsclub?v=timeline&timecutoff=1400095679&sectionLoadingID=m_timeline_loading_div_1420099199_1388563200_8_&timeend=1420099199&timestart=1388563200&tm=AQCxYcHGFtUNkfBC|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 October 2014|publisher=Facebook – Broomhill Sports Club|access-date=18 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New BSC Glasgow goalkeeping coach Andy Goram|url=http://www.bscglasgow.co.uk/bscglasgownews/andy-goram-bsc-glasgow-new-goalkeeping-coach.html|work=BSC Glasgow|access-date=18 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103072045/http://www.bscglasgow.co.uk/bscglasgownews/andy-goram-bsc-glasgow-new-goalkeeping-coach.html|archive-date=3 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> He returned to professional football in January 2015, when he was appointed goalkeeping coach at [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Dunfermline Athletic appoint Andy Goram as new goalkeeping coach|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/thepars/articles/2015/01/30/523134-dunfermline-athletic-appoint-andy-goram-as-new-goalkeeping-coach/|work=Dunfermline Press|access-date=31 January 2015|date=30 January 2015}}</ref> until May 2015 when he left the position.<ref>{{cite web|title=Supporter's council meeting Part 2|url=http://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Supporters_Council_Meeting_Part_two&ID=8489|publisher=Dunfermline Press|access-date=15 May 2015|date=14 May 2015}}</ref> He later had a spell at [[Airdrieonians F.C.|Airdrieonians]] as goalkeeping coach from May 2016 until October 2016, leaving the club following a spate of managerial and coaching changes.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers legend Andy Goram makes return to football|url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/airdrieonians/rangers-legend-andy-goram-makes-return-to-football-1-4131887|access-date=27 September 2017|work=The Scotsman|date=18 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Paterson|first1=Colin|title=Drama at the Diamonds as Airdrie player is suspended amid accusations of bullying|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/diamonds-drama-player-suspended-amid-9163686|access-date=27 September 2017|work=Daily Record|date=31 October 2016}}</ref>

His last club was [[West of Scotland Football League]] club [[Cambuslang Rangers]].<ref name="BBCdeath"/>

==Cricket==
Goram was also a league [[cricket]]er, appearing as a [[wicket-keeper]] and batsman for various [[Oldham]] clubs in the [[Saddleworth]] League, including Delph & Dobcross, Moorside and East Lancashire Paper Mill in [[Radcliffe, Greater Manchester|Radcliffe]], [[Bury, Greater Manchester|Bury]]. Goram played for Penicuik, Kelso, West Lothian and Uddingston in Scottish cricket leagues. He represented [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] four times: twice (1989 and 1991) in the annual [[first-class cricket|first-class]] game against [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]] and twice (again in 1989 and 1991) in the [[NatWest Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Andy Goram |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/scotland/content/player/25220.html |work=ESPN cricket |access-date=3 December 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketeurope.com/CSTATZ/scotlandall/sco2102.shtml|title=Andrew Lewis Goram|publisher=CricketEurope: Scotland StatsZones|access-date=19 March 2018|archive-date=19 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319151552/http://www.cricketeurope.com/CSTATZ/scotlandall/sco2102.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was one of only four people to have played in a first-class cricket match and a full international football match for Scotland & the most recent.<ref name="mitchell">{{cite web |first=Andy |last=Mitchell |title=Cricket and football double internationals |url=http://www.scottishsporthistory.com/1/post/2012/06/cricket-and-football-double-internationals.html |work=Scottish Sport History |date=23 June 2012 |access-date=3 December 2013 }}</ref>

A left-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler, his most significant act was probably to clean bowl [[English cricket team|England]] [[Test cricket|Test]] player [[Richard Blakey]] in a [[NatWest Trophy]] game against [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] in 1989. [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] manager Walter Smith effectively ended Goram's cricket career when he ordered him to concentrate on his football career.<ref name="mitchell"/>

Goram made a cricketing comeback after ending his football career, finally playing for [[Freuchie Cricket Club]] in their centenary week matches versus Cricket Scotland President's XI, Falkland Cricket Club and Sussex Ladies.<ref name="cricketcar" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Goram dons the whites for Freuchie|url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/goram-dons-the-whites-for-freuchie-1-1173316|work=The Scotman|access-date=13 February 2015|date=18 June 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES2/articles/000036/003629.shtml |title=Andy Goram dons the whites |first=David |last=Kelso |work=Cricket Media Scotland |date=19 June 2008 |access-date=13 February 2015 |archive-date=13 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213160345/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES2/articles/000036/003629.shtml |url-status=dead }}</ref> In May 2016, Goram played for a Scotland over-50s team against Lancashire over-50s.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/36275012 |title=Andy Goram: Former Scotland keeper takes 2–24 in veterans match |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=12 May 2016 |access-date=12 May 2016}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Goram was born on 13 April 1964<ref name="belfasttelegraph-obit">{{cite news |last1=McCafferty |first1=Gavin |title=Andy Goram: 'The Goalie' who fought demons as he became Rangers' best |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers/andy-goram-the-goalie-who-fought-demons-as-he-became-rangers-best-41808628.html |access-date=3 July 2022 |work=[[Belfast Telegraph]] |date=2 July 2022}}</ref> and raised in England, although he was brought up self-identifying as [[Scottish people|Scottish]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Smith |first=Paul |title=Rangers' Cult Heroes |publisher=Know The Score Books |year=2007 |isbn=978-1-905449-07-1}}</ref> He was the son of Edinburgh-born [[Lewis Goram]], who had played professionally in goal<ref name="belfasttelegraph-obit" /> in the 1940s and 1950s for [[Leith Athletic F.C.|Leith Athletic]], [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]], [[Third Lanark A.C.|Third Lanark]] and [[Bury F.C.|Bury]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Lewis Goram |url=http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player3/lewisgoram.html |access-date=18 June 2009 |work=Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Transfer Database}}</ref>

Goram was accused in the late 1990s of having sympathies with [[Ulster loyalism|Ulster loyalists]] during his regular visits to [[Belfast]]. His ex-wife Tracey accused him of collecting loyalist memorabilia and associating with the [[Ulster Volunteer Force]]. He denied the accusations, said that he supported the [[Northern Ireland peace process]] and threatened to sue his accusers.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oliver |first1=Joe |title=Goram booked over sex, booze and UVF |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/goram-booked-over-sex-booze-and-uvf-28083516.html |access-date=2 July 2022 |work=Belfast Telegraph |date=4 July 2008}}</ref><ref name=Scotsman>{{cite news |title=Tom English: 'The self-pitying Goram still sees himself as the victim' |url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/tom-english-self-pitying-goram-still-sees-himself-victim-2443252 |access-date=2 July 2022 |work=The Scotsman |date=31 October 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Football: Goram to act on UVF claim |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-goram-to-act-on-uvf-claim-1069770.html |access-date=2 July 2022 |work=The Independent |date=9 February 1999}}</ref> He was accused of associations with the loyalist [[Billy Wright (loyalist)|Billy Wright]] and of wearing a [[black armband]] whilst playing against Celtic four days after Wright's murder; he said that the armband was in memory of an aunt who died four months earlier.<ref name=Scotsman/><ref>{{cite news |last1=Breen |first1=Martin |title=PUP defends UVF 'shrine' row goalie |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/pup-defends-uvf-shrine-row-goalie-28328583.html |access-date=2 July 2022 |work=Belfast Telegraph |date=5 July 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The keeper drops a clanger |url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/the-keeper-drops-a-clanger-26258088.html |access-date=2 July 2022 |work=The Irish Independent |date=14 February 2009}}</ref> In September 2007, Goram was assaulted at a fundraising dinner by a man who accused him of [[Sectarianism in Glasgow|sectarianism]]; he condemned sectarianism and said he was "sick of being called a bigot for no reason".<ref>{{cite news |title=Man admits dinner attack on Goram |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7003150.stm |access-date=2 July 2022 |publisher=BBC News |date=19 September 2007}}</ref>

On 30 May 2022, it was announced that Goram had been diagnosed with terminal [[oesophageal cancer]] and had been told he had six months to live.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andy Goram: Rangers legend given six months to live after cancer diagnosis |url=https://news.sky.com/story/andy-goram-rangers-legend-given-six-months-to-live-after-cancer-diagnosis-12624136 |access-date=30 May 2022 |website=Sky News |language=en}}</ref> He died on 2 July 2022, aged 58.<ref name="BBCdeath">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61460438 |title=Andy Goram: Scotland and Rangers goalkeeping great dies aged 58 |website=BBC Sport |date=2 July 2022 |accessdate=2 July 2022}}</ref> On 29 August 2022, the league game between Hibs and Rangers at Easter Road was preceded by a minute's applause for Goram and his picture was shown on big screens.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/62594234/page/5 |title=Scottish Premiership: St Mirren, Aberdeen, County & Motherwell win }}</ref>

==Honours==
'''Rangers'''
*[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]: [[1991–92 Scottish Premier Division|1991–92]], [[1992–93 Scottish Premier Division|1992–93]], [[1994–95 Scottish Premier Division|1994–95]], [[1995–96 Scottish Premier Division|1995–96]], [[1996–97 Scottish Premier Division|1996–97]]{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}
*[[Scottish Cup]]: [[1991–92 Scottish Cup|1991–92]], [[1992–93 Scottish Cup|1992–93]], [[1995–96 Scottish Cup|1995–96]]{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}
*[[Scottish League Cup]]: [[1992–93 Scottish League Cup|1992–93]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=McKinney|first1=David|title=Smith's slip gives Rangers the prize|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-smiths-slip-gives-rangers-the-prize-1559752.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-smiths-slip-gives-rangers-the-prize-1559752.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|website=The Independent|access-date=1 June 2015|date=26 October 1992}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[1996–97 Scottish League Cup|1996–97]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangers 4 Hearts 3 League Cup Final|url=http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/games/199611241.html|website=London Hearts Supporters Club|access-date=1 June 2015}}</ref>


'''Queen of the South'''
*[[Scottish Challenge Cup]]: [[2002–03 Scottish Challenge Cup|2002–03]]<ref name="wcqos"/>

'''Individual'''
*[[PFA Team of the Year]]: [[PFA Team of the Year (1980s)#Second Division 8|1986–87 Second Division]]<ref>{{cite book |first=Tony |last=Lynch |title=The Official P.F.A. Footballers Heroes |year=1995 |publisher=Random House |location=London |isbn=978-0-09-179135-3 |page=146}}</ref>
*[[SFWA Footballer of the Year]]: [[1992–93 in Scottish football#Individual honours|1992–93]]<ref name="shbio" />
*[[SPFA Players' Player of the Year]]: [[1992–93 in Scottish football#Individual honours|1992–93]]<ref name="shbio" />
* [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|SPFA Team of the Year]]: 1994<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950113/061/0061 | title = WELL BUFFED | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 13 January 1995 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>
*[[Scottish Football Hall of Fame]]: [[Scottish Football Hall of Fame#2010|2010]]<ref name="SFHF"/>

==See also==
* [[List of Scotland international footballers born outside Scotland]]
* [[List of Scottish cricket and football players]]

==References==
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*{{SFA profile}}
*{{Soccerbase}}
* [http://www.espncricinfo.com/scotland/content/player/25220.html Cricinfo]

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Brian Laudrup

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Daftcelt: /* Honours */SPFA Team of the Year 1994

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| caption = Laudrup in 2013
| fullname = Brian Laudrup
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|02|22|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Vienna]], Austria
| height = 1.86 m
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]<ref>{{cite book|last1=McElroy|first1=Robert|last2=Ferrier|first2=Bob|date=2005|title=Rangers The Complete Record |publisher= Breedon Books |page=320 |isbn=1-85983-481-7}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Palmer |first=Jon |date=1998 |title= Superstars of the World Cup |url=https://archive.org/details/superstarsofworl0000palm |url-access=registration |publisher=Parragon|page=[https://archive.org/details/superstarsofworl0000palm/page/46 46]|isbn=0-7525-2418-6}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Halliday|first=Stephen|date=2002|title=The Essential History of Rangers|publisher=Headline |page=186|isbn=0-7553-1145-0}}</ref> [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMnWo0YHAMs|title=EURO Masters Brian Laudrup|last=79fjm|date=25 August 2010|via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>Rangers Classics: Wing Wizards DVD.</ref> [[Midfielder]]<ref>{{cite book|last=Radnedge|first=Keir|date=1998|title=World Football Records|publisher=Carlton Books|isbn=978-1-78097-568-9}}</ref>
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–1986
| youthclubs1 = [[Brøndby IF|Brøndby]]
| years1 = 1986–1989
| clubs1 = [[Brøndby IF|Brøndby]]
| caps1 = 49
| goals1 = 13
| years2 = 1989–1990
| clubs2 = [[KFC Uerdingen 05|Bayer Uerdingen]]
| caps2 = 34
| goals2 = 6
| years3 = 1990–1992
| clubs3 = [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]]
| caps3 = 53
| goals3 = 11
| years4 = 1992–1993
| clubs4 = [[ACF Fiorentina|Fiorentina]]
| caps4 = 31
| goals4 = 5
| years5 = 1993–1994
| clubs5 = → [[A.C. Milan|Milan]] (loan)
| caps5 = 9
| goals5 = 1
| years6 = 1994–1998
| clubs6 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| caps6 = 116
| goals6 = 33
| years7 = 1998
| clubs7 = [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]
| caps7 = 7
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 1998–1999
| clubs8 = [[F.C. Copenhagen|Copenhagen]]
| caps8 = 12
| goals8 = 2
| years9 = 1999–2000
| clubs9 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]]
| caps9 = 31
| goals9 = 13
| totalcaps = 342
| totalgoals = 84
| nationalyears1 = 1984
| nationalteam1 = [[Denmark national under-17 football team|Denmark U17]]
| nationalcaps1 = 6
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 1985–1987
| nationalteam2 = [[Denmark national under-19 football team|Denmark U19]]
| nationalcaps2 = 12
| nationalgoals2 = 6
| nationalyears3 = 1987–1988
| nationalteam3 = [[Denmark national under-21 football team|Denmark U21]]
| nationalcaps3 = 5
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| nationalyears4 = 1987–1998
| nationalteam4 = [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]]
| nationalcaps4 = 82
| nationalgoals4 = 21
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{{Medal|W|[[1995 King Fahd Cup|1995 Saudi Arabia]]|}}
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'''Brian Laudrup''' ({{IPA|da|ˈpʁiːæn ˈlɑwˀtʁɔp}}, born 22 February 1969) is a Danish former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a winger, [[forward (association football)|forward]] or as a [[midfielder]], and was regarded as one of the most talented players of his generation. He currently works for the various TV sports channels of Scandinavian media network, [[Viaplay Group|Viaplay]]. Laudrup also manages a football academy for marginalised youth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laudrup-hogh.dk/fulton/kraefterne_bag.html|title=Fodbold Fulton – Kræfterne bag.|language=da|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322083801/http://www.laudrup-hogh.dk/fulton/kraefterne_bag.html|archive-date=22 March 2012}}</ref> Brian Laudrup is the son of Danish former footballer [[Finn Laudrup]] and the younger brother of acclaimed Football player [[Michael Laudrup]].

During his playing career which eventually stalled due to injury, Laudrup represented a number of European clubs. He started with Danish club [[Brøndby IF|Brøndby]], winning two [[List of Danish football champions|Danish championships]] in the late 1980s. He then played for German and Italian clubs, winning the [[1993–94 Serie A]] as well as the 1994 [[UEFA Champions League]] title with [[A.C. Milan|Milan]]. He was a vital part of the [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] team which dominated the [[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]] in the 1990s, winning three championships, among others. He won the [[1998 UEFA Super Cup]] in his brief stint with English club [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]], followed by a short spell with [[F.C. Copenhagen|Copenhagen]] in Denmark, before ending his career with [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] in 2000.

Laudrup also played 82 matches and scored 21 goals for the [[Denmark national football team|Denmark national team]], and was a vital part of the Danish teams which won [[UEFA Euro 1992]] and the [[1995 King Fahd Cup|1995 Confederations Cup]].

Laudrup won the [[Danish Football Player of the Year]] award a then record four times. It has since been beaten by [[Christian Eriksen]] who in 2018 won the award for the fifth time. Laudrup was named by [[FIFA]] as the fifth-best player in the world in 1992 and was named by [[Pelé]] as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers at the [[FIFA 100]] ceremony in March 2004, alongside his older brother, Michael.

==Early life==
Brian Laudrup was born into a football family – his father [[Finn Laudrup]] was a former [[Denmark national football team|Danish international]], and his brother [[Michael Laudrup]] also became a Danish international. Brian Laudrup was born in [[Vienna]] when his father was playing for [[Wiener Sport-Club|Wiener SC]].

==Club career==

===Brøndby===
Laudrup began his senior career with [[Brøndby IF|Brøndby]] in Denmark. At Brøndby, he competed with later Danish internationals [[Claus Nielsen]] and [[Bent Christensen Arensøe|Bent Christensen]] for a place in the starting line-up, and formed a great partnership with Nielsen.<ref>"PROFESSIONEL INDSATS AF BRØNDBY – AGF FORSPILDTE STOR", Polinfo, 22 October 1987.</ref> He won the 1987 and 1988 [[List of Danish football champions|Danish First Division]] with the club. Halfway through the 1989 season, Laudrup's contract with Brøndby expired, and he agreed to join German club [[KFC Uerdingen 05|Bayer Uerdingen]]. The [[transfer fee]] was thought to be around [[Danish krone|DKK]] 8 million, the partition of which Brøndby and Brian's father and agent Finn Laudrup disagreed about.<ref>"PENGESTRID MELLEM LAUDRUP OG BRØNDBY", Polinfo, 26 October 1989.</ref> The [[Danish Football Union]] ruled in favor of Brøndby's claims of around DKK 3.9 million, but the Laudrups paid around DKK 3.3 million, and insisted on not paying the remainder.<ref>Jan Løfberg & Jens-Carl Kristensen, "DBU stadfæster i Laudrup-sagen", [[Berlingske Tidende]], 21 January 1990.</ref> The case was eventually settled in March 1990.<ref name="erlandsen">Vagn Erlandsen, "Forlig i Laudrup-sagen", [[Berlingske Tidende]], 17 March 1990, Section 3, p. 6.</ref>

===Uerdingen===
Laudrup joined Uerdingen in order to play in a club with relative little pressure, and also looked to lean on fellow Dane [[Jan Bartram]], who was already at the club.<ref>{{cite book |title=Formanden : historien om Per Bjerregaard og Brøndby IF |last=Rasmussen |first=Jens Jam |volume=1. Pionererne |year=2009 |publisher=People's Press |location=Copenhagen |isbn=978-87-7055-435-0 |page=191}}</ref> He scored 6 goals in 34 matches during the [[1989–90 Bundesliga]] season, and impressed so much for both club and country that he was named [[Danish Football Player of the Year|Danish Player of the Year]].

Laudrup's performances in the [[Bundesliga]] were widely praised. At ''[[Kicker (sports magazine)|kicker]]'''s biannual ranking of Bundesliga players, Laudrup was rated the league's second-best forward in the second highest category, international class, after [[SV Werder Bremen|Werder Bremen]]'s New Zealander, [[Wynton Rufer]].<ref name="bulibold.dk2">{{cite web | url = http://bulibold.dk/brian-laudrup-den-geniale-driblekunstner-der-begejstrede-bundesligaen-andet-afsnit/ | title = Brian Laudrup: den geniale driblekunstner, der begejstrede Bundesligaen – andet afsnit | language = da | website = bulibold.dk | date = 10 January 2017 | access-date = 28 February 2017}}</ref> German sports magazine ''[[Bild|Sport Bild]]'' hailed Laudrup as the 1989–90 season's best signing, ahead of high-profile names including [[Uwe Bein]], [[Stefan Kuntz]] and [[Thomas Strunz]].<ref name="bulibold.dk2" />

As he felt the Uerdingen executives would not strengthen the Uerdingen team, Laudrup sought to leave the club in the summer of 1990.<ref>{{cite news | title = Brian Laudrup har lært af storebror | newspaper = [[Berlingske Tidende]] | date = 26 April 1990 | language = da | first = Birger | last = Hilstrøm | at = Section 3, p. 11}}</ref>

===Bayern Munich===
Laudrup's great performances in the Bundesliga and for Denmark attracted [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] for his signature, who purchased him for a [[Deutsche Mark|DM]]6 million [[transfer fee]] in May 1990, making him the most expensive Bundesliga player at the time.<ref>{{cite news | title = Brian Laudrup dyreste dansker nogen sinde | newspaper = [[Berlingske Tidende]] | date = 30 May 1990 | language = da | first = Claus | last = Dithmer | at = Section 3, p. 7}}</ref> In his first season, Laudrup scored 9 goals in 33 games as the club [[1990–91 Bundesliga|finished in second place]]. Laudrup was also part of the Bayern squad that reached the semi-final of the [[1990–91 European Cup]].

Laudrup was highly rated among the experts, but he was also very popular in large parts of the German population. In a vote that gave ''kicker''-readers the opportunity to choose their favourite players at individual places and the most popular player, known as "das Idol '90", was won by Laudrup with four times as many votes as [[Klaus Allofs]] in second place.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bulibold.dk/brian-laudrup-geniale-driblekunstner-begejstrede-bundesligaen-fjerde-afsnit/|title=Brian Laudrup: den geniale driblekunstner, der begejstrede Bundesligaen – fjerde afsnit - bulibold.dk|newspaper=Bulibold.dk|date=12 January 2017}}</ref> By a vote of ''Sport Bild'' that 156,000 readers participated in, he received 24,245 votes and was elected the fourth best performer out of 900 candidates among German legionnaires abroad and all players in the 1. and [[2. Bundesliga]]. Only the popular world champions [[Andreas Brehme]], [[Lothar Matthäus]] and [[Rudi Völler]] received more votes. Laudrup finished ahead of high-profile stars like [[Thomas Häßler]], [[Jürgen Klinsmann]], [[Andreas Möller]], [[Thomas Doll]], [[Jürgen Kohler]], [[Karl-Heinz Riedle]] and [[Matthias Sammer]], and so entirely on Bundesliga players, Laudrup took first place.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bulibold.dk/brian-laudrup-den-geniale-driblekunstner-der-begejstrede-bundesligaen-femte-afsnit/|title=Brian Laudrup: den geniale driblekunstner, der begejstrede Bundesligaen – femte afsnit - bulibold.dk|date=13 January 2017}}</ref>

Laudrup was a consistent performer in his first five matches of the [[1991–92 Bundesliga|1991–92 season]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/1991-92/1/bayern-muenchen-14/topspieler-verein.html|title=Bundesliga - top players}}</ref> but suffered a [[cruciate ligament]] injury in his right knee in August 1991.<ref>{{cite news | title = Brian Laudrup alvorligt skadet | newspaper = [[Berlingske Tidende]] | date =27 August 1991 | language = da | page = 11}}</ref> Laudrup watched from the stands as the team collapsed in a disastrous season. In December 1991, Laudrup said new Bayern executives [[Franz Beckenbauer]] and [[Karl-Heinz Rummenigge]] were creating chaos in the team through their public criticism of the younger Bayern players.<ref>{{cite news | title = Kaos i Bayern | newspaper = [[B.T. (tabloid)|BT]] | date = 11 December 1991 | language = da | first = Torben | last = Larsen | page = 41}}</ref> He returned to the team in February 1992 and played the last 15 matches of the season as Bayern finished in tenth position. Despite the injury-hit season, Laudrup still finished the 1991–92 season being named [[Danish Football Player of the Year|Danish Player of the Year]] again for the second time, and finished fifth in the FIFA World Player of the year poll.

===Fiorentina===
Laudrup's reputation began to grow and he fulfilled his lifelong ambition when he moved to [[Serie A]] (at the time, arguably the top league in the world) to sign for [[ACF Fiorentina|Fiorentina]]. Fiorentina started the [[1992–93 Serie A|1992–93 season]] brilliantly, playing open, flowing and attacking football in the first part of the season. However, a change of manager in the second half of the season was the beginning of the end for Fiorentina. The team as a whole produced mediocre performances, and despite the presence of such other stars as [[Stefan Effenberg]] and [[Gabriel Batistuta]], the club was unexpectedly relegated after more than 50-straight years playing in Serie A.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.violachannel.tv/history-fiorentina.html |title=Violachannel |publisher=En.violachannel.tv |access-date=18 July 2014 |archive-date=7 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107010105/http://en.violachannel.tv/history-fiorentina.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Despite the relegation, Laudrup himself had a fairly solid season, and was loaned to [[A.C. Milan|Milan]] for the [[1993–94 A.C. Milan season|1993–94 season]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.serieaweekly.com/2011/04/danes-in-calcio-a-somewhat-concise-history-vol-ii.html | title = Danes In Calcio: A (Somewhat) Concise History Vol II | publisher = serieaweekly.com | date = 20 April 2011 | access-date = 30 March 2014 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140330052206/http://www.serieaweekly.com/2011/04/danes-in-calcio-a-somewhat-concise-history-vol-ii.html | archive-date = 30 March 2014 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>

====Loaned to Milan====
Laudrup was loaned to Milan for the [[1993–94_A.C._Fiorentina_season|1993–94 season]], which only saw him play a handful of matches throughout the season due to a squad rotation system at the club, and also because of the three foreigner rule at the time. The world class team of Milan at the time had six other foreigners, namely [[Marco van Basten]] (unable to play due to long-term injury), [[Zvonimir Boban]], [[Dejan Savićević]], [[Jean-Pierre Papin]], [[Florin Răducioiu]], and [[Marcel Desailly]], which meant Laudrup could play only sporadically.<ref name="Vialli">{{cite web | url = http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Laudrup+in+swipe+at+Vialli+ploy.-a060714206 | title = Football: Laudrup in swipe at Vialli ploy | publisher = The Racing Post | date = 17 September 1998 | access-date = 31 July 2013 | work = thefreelibrary.com}}</ref> It was also manager [[Fabio Capello]]'s very strict system where he preferred to play more defensive type players rather than the direct play preferred by Laudrup. However, Capello's defensive system proved to work at the end of the season, as Milan won the ''[[Scudetto]]'' only scoring 36 goals in 34 matches. Laudrup played seven European matches for the [[1993–94 UEFA Champions League]]-winning Milan side. Despite being on contract with Fiorentina until the summer of 1996, Laudrup stated in December 1993 he did not want to return to the club.<ref>{{cite news | first = Bjarne | last = Nielsen | title = Brian giver op | language = da | newspaper = [[Ekstra Bladet]] | date = 21 December 1993 | page = 37}}</ref>

===Rangers===
In June 1994, Laudrup was offered an escape route from Italy when he was approached by [[Walter Smith]] of [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]. Rangers at that time were an ambitious club and had money to spend to try to seek European glory. This attracted Laudrup, and he signed for a £2.3 million transfer fee.<ref name="gershof" />

He made an immediate impact at Rangers. On the opening league fixture of the season against [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] in August 1994, it was from his precise cross that [[Mark Hateley]] headed the opening goal. In the second half with only a few minutes remaining, he provided another assist with a long run from the half-way line before passing to [[Duncan Ferguson]], who then scored Rangers' second goal to clinch a 2–1 win.<ref name="gershof">{{cite web|title=Hall of Fame - Brian Laudrup|url=https://rangers.co.uk/club/history/hall-of-fame/brian-laudrup/|website=Rangers FC|access-date=5 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Traynor|first=James|title=Football: Laudrup the laudable|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-laudrup-the-laudable-1383336.html|access-date=5 March 2018|work=The Independent|date=13 August 2014}}</ref> He scored his first goal for the club later that same month, in a [[Scottish League Cup]] tie against [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Player detais - Laudrup, Brian|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/rangers/player.php?playerid=1302|website=FitbaStats|access-date=5 March 2018}}</ref> Although Scottish football was more physical than what he was previously used to, he excelled in the free role given to him by manager Walter Smith.<ref name="gershof" /> Laudrup turned down an offer from [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] five months after signing for Rangers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/NO+CAMP%3B+Laudo+KOd+move+from+Gers+to+Barca...so+he+could+play+FALKIRK.-a0257482410 |title=NO CAMP; Laudo KOd move from Gers to Barca ... so he could play FALKIRK |work=Daily Record |date = 28 May 2011 |access-date = 15 September 2013}}</ref> He finished the season with 10 goals in 33 League games, in addition to a number of assists, as Rangers won their seventh consecutive Championship.<ref name="gershof" /> As recognition of his fine performances, Laudrup won both the [[SFWA Footballer of the Year|Scottish Football Writers]] and [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year|Scottish PFA]] player of the year awards.<ref name="gershof" /> His performances for Rangers and Denmark also resulted in his winning his third Danish Player of the Year award.

Laudrup missed a run of nine League games in the early part of season 1995–96 due to an injury sustained in international duty. He returned against [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in November 1995 and scored Rangers' first goal in a 3–3 draw at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]].<ref name="gershof"/> He was also now playing alongside [[Paul Gascoigne]], and the pair were instrumental in Rangers winning their eighth league championship.<ref name="gershof" /> Laudrup also made a big impact in the latter stages of the [[Scottish Cup]] that season. He scored the winning goal in the semi-final against Celtic, playing a one-two with [[Gordon Durie]], before taking control of the ball on his chest and chipping it over the Celtic keeper.<ref name="gershof" /> In the final against [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]], Rangers won 5–1. Durie scored a hat-trick, the first-ever Rangers player to do so in the final, but it was Laudrup who won the [[Man of the match|Man of the Match award]], having provided assists for all three of Durie's goals, and scoring the other two himself.<ref name="gershof" /><ref name="cuph">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/rangers/2009/05/28/rangers-legend-brian-laudrup-ready-to-return-for-scottish-cup-final-86908-21395357/|title=Rangers legend Brian Laudrup ready to return for Scottish Cup final|date= 28 May 2009|work=Daily Record|access-date=8 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Ross|first=Graeme|title=The elite players who scored cup final hat-tricks|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/the-elite-players-who-scored-cup-final-hat-tricks-1-3589574|access-date=5 March 2018|work=The Scotsman|date=31 October 2014}}</ref> The game has since become known as the ''Laudrup Final''.<ref name="cuph" />

His third season at Rangers, 1996–97, saw another cup final goal, this time in a 4–3 win over Hearts in the [[1996 Scottish League Cup Final]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cairns|first1=Craig|title=Twenty years on: Is this the greatest League Cup final ever?|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/hearts/twenty-years-on-is-this-the-greatest-league-cup-final-ever-1-4301900|access-date=5 March 2018|work=The Scotsman|date=26 November 2016}}</ref> The season's most notable concern was Rangers bid to equal Celtic's record of nine consecutive league titles. With Rangers hampered by a series of niggling injuries to their main strikers, a greater burden for goalscoring was placed on Laudrup. He responded by scoring 16 goals in 33 league games, including the only goal against Celtic in a win in November 1996, and a headed goal in a 1–0 win in May 1997 away at [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] which clinched the league title and the club's bid for [[Nine in a row|nine-in-a-row]].<ref name="gershof" /> His performances saw him win the Scottish Football Writers' award once again.<ref name="gershof" /> His great performances for Rangers and Denmark also made him win his fourth Danish player of the year.

Laudrup was linked with a £5 million move to [[Ajax Amsterdam]] in the summer of 1997, but was persuaded to stay with Rangers for one more season to help their bid for a tenth successive league title.<ref name="rhero">{{cite web|last=Aird|first=Alistair|title=Brian Laudrup - Rangers|url=http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football/rangers-fc/brian-laudrup-5345/biography-of-his-career-at-rangers_a11764/|website=Sporting Heroes|access-date=5 March 2018}}</ref> However, despite a bright start, the season ended up an anti-climax, with Laudrup failing to match the form of previous seasons.<ref name="gershof" /><ref name="rhero" /> Rangers finished runners-up in the league behind Celtic, and ended the season trophy-less after losing to Hearts in the [[1998 Scottish Cup Final]].<ref name="rhero" /> Laudrup left the club shortly afterwards. He later described his time at Rangers as "the four best years of my career".<ref name="fifa06" />

===Chelsea===
Laudrup joined [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] in the summer of [[1998–99 Chelsea F.C. season|1998]]. There was a possibility of Laudrup becoming a Manchester Utd player when Alex Ferguson phoned Brian about coming to Old Trafford. Laudrup said: "I had to tell him that he called a day late, because I had just signed with Chelsea".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/brian-laudrup-afsloerer-derfor-sagde-jeg-nej-til-ferguson |title=Brian Laudrup reveals: That's why I said no to Ferguson |work=The Mirror |date=24 May 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018}}</ref>

However he very quickly had reservations, and tried to get out of his contract before he even kicked a ball for Chelsea, informing them about this prior to the [[1998 World Cup]].<ref name="WSC">{{cite web |url=http://www.wsc.co.uk/the-archive/31-Players/2815-they-come-over-here |title=They come over here ... |publisher = wsc.co.uk |date=October 2002 |access-date = 2 September 2013 |first=Kasper |last=Steenbach}}</ref> Chelsea were not accommodating and told Laudrup they would go to court or involve [[FIFA]] and [[UEFA]] if the contract was not honoured.<ref name="WSC" />

Laudrup relented and become a Chelsea player, but was very open that he was unhappy in London and with the squad rotation system policy. "I would have thought twice about signing for Chelsea if I had known," he said. He added, "When I first discussed terms with Chelsea in February, nobody told me about this system if I'd known about it I would have brought it up" and concluded "I don't like the system of rotation."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/I+wouldn't+have+joined+Chelsea+if+I+had+known+Vialli's+methods+SAYS...-a060629872 |title=I wouldn't have joined Chelsea if I had known Vialli's methods says Brian Laudrup |work=The Mirror |date=20 October 1998 |access-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>

He made his debut as Chelsea won the [[1998 UEFA Super Cup]]. He did not play many matches due to a combination of injury, the squad rotation system that Chelsea had where no player was guaranteed to be in the starting line up, and also because of his fall-out with the club.<ref name="Vialli"/> Laudrup provided an assist in the 4–3 victory against [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] at [[Ewood Park]] after coming off the substitutes' bench to equalize 3–3.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fELb7VvjBRk |title=Blackburn 3-4 Chelsea 1998–99 (Roy Hodgson loses it) |publisher=chesneyincognito |date=5 April 2013 |access-date=2 September 2013}}</ref> Laudrup provided another assist in the 2–0 victory against [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] at [[Stamford Bridge (stadium)|Stamford Bridge]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-post-sexy-zola-follows-th/149211773/ |title=Sexy Zola follows the Ruud route |newspaper=[[Birmingham Post]] |page=22 |date=1998-09-28 |access-date=2024-06-12 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref>

Laudrup's only Chelsea goal came in the [[UEFA Cup Winners' Cup]] to give Chelsea a valuable 1–0 away win against [[F.C. Copenhagen|Copenhagen]] to send Chelsea through to the quarter-finals. It was also his last match for the London club. Manager [[Gianluca Vialli]] had no hesitation about playing Laudrup against Copenhagen despite his unhappiness at the club, stating "I've always had faith in Brian. I knew before the game he was having a quite difficult time with all that was going on but he's been outstanding in training and previous matches and he responded very well. He's been professional and the goal was the right reward for him."<ref name="Tongue">{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-laudrups-chelsea-goal-is-achieved-1183143.html |title=Laudrup's Chelsea goal is achieved |work=[[The Independent]] |date=5 November 1998 |access-date=6 November 2009| first=Steve | last=Tongue}}</ref> After the tie, he ironically moved on to Copenhagen who had negotiated a deal during the time of their two games against Chelsea.<ref name="WSC" />

Although Laudrup's time at Chelsea was brief, his performances were praised, and he kept a professional attitude when called into action despite being personally unhappy in London.<ref name="Graham Le Saux picks his best XI">{{cite web|url=http://www.givemesport.com/521089-graham-le-saux-picks-his-best-xi|title=Graham Le Saux picks his best XI|date=12 November 2014|access-date=17 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141116093909/http://www.givemesport.com/521089-graham-le-saux-picks-his-best-xi|archive-date=16 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-laudrup-provides-a-dash-of-class-1200814.html|title=Laudrup provides a dash of class|website=[[Independent.co.uk]] |date=27 September 1998}}</ref><ref name="Tongue"/>

Former Chelsea teammate [[Graham Le Saux]] later named Laudrup in his greatest ever XI.<ref name="Graham Le Saux picks his best XI"/>

===Copenhagen===
Laudrup moved back to Denmark in the spring of 1999 for a brief spell with Copenhagen. Playing for the main rivals of former club Brøndby, he was unceremoniously booed by the home fans when he revisited [[Brøndby Stadium]] in March 1999,<ref>{{cite book |title=Formanden : historien om Per Bjerregaard og Brøndby IF |last=Rasmussen |first=Jens Jam |volume=1. Pionererne |year=2009 |publisher=People's Press |location=Copenhagen |isbn=978-87-7055-435-0 |page=195}}</ref> and was also harassed by fans from other Danish clubs.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Christian | last = Thye-Petersen | title = Laudrups farvel | newspaper =[[Jyllands-Posten]] | date = 19 May 2000}}</ref>

===Ajax===
Family problems resulted in Laudrup joining [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]]. Laudrup's registration had reverted to Chelsea after leaving Copenhagen, therefore Ajax and Chelsea had to negotiate a transfer fee.<ref name="theguardian1999">{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/jun/15/newsstory.ajax |title=Laudrup checks in with Ajax and Chelsea clean up |work=The Guardian |date=15 June 1999 |access-date=18 July 2014 | first = Mark | last = Tallentire}}</ref> He said, "I had offers from 15 clubs and I have the feeling that Ajax is the right club for me. I didn't enjoy playing with FC Copenhagen. I had the same problems there that I had with Chelsea; I could not show more than 70% of my real self."<ref name="theguardian1999"/> Ajax head coach [[Jan Wouters]], who spent a season with Laudrup at Bayern Munich, added, "I like Brian a lot because he can adapt and play several positions."<ref name="theguardian1999"/> After one individually successful season from 1999 to 2000, scoring 15 goals in 38 matches, Laudrup could not play another season due to injuries. He was forced to retire from top-level football at age 31 after one of the most successful careers in Danish football.<ref name="theguardian1999"/>

==International career==
Laudrup made his international debut for the [[Denmark national under-17 football team|Denmark under-17 team]] in July 1984, and played six matches for the team until October that year. From October 1985 to August 1987, he played 12 matches and scored 6 goals for the [[Denmark national under-19 football team|under-19 team]]. He also represented the [[Denmark national under-21 football team|under-21s]] in five games from June 1987 to November 1988.<ref name="dbustats">[http://www.dbu.dk/landshold/landsholdsdatabasen/PlayerInfo/1235&allmatch=1#match Player info – Brian Laudrup] Dansk Boldspil-Union.</ref> He was called up for the senior [[Denmark national football team|Denmark national team]] by coach [[Sepp Piontek]] in April 1987 as a replacement for his brother Michael,<ref>"ENESTÅENDE DYNASTI I DANSK LANDSHOLDSFODBOLD", Polinfo, 29 April 1987.</ref> but did not receive his debut.<ref>"KNEBEN DANSK ARBEJDSSEJR I JÆVNT TRIST EM-KAMP", Polinfo, 30 April 1987.</ref>

===Senior debut===
Laudrup was included in the senior Danish "Olympic national team" of under-21 coach [[Richard Møller Nielsen]], and took part in three qualification matches for the [[1988 Summer Olympics]]. He made his debut on 18 November 1987, at age 18, in a 1–0 defeat to [[Germany national football team|West Germany]], with [[Bjarne Goldbæk]] also debuting in that match. Laudrup scored his first national team goal in his third game, a 4–0 win against [[Greece national football team|Greece]] on 20 April 1988. He was then included as a part of coach Piontek's selection ahead of the [[UEFA Euro 1988]]. He came on as a substitute in a [[friendly match]] against [[Austria national football team|Austria]] in April 1988, but broke his [[collarbone]] just before the final Euro 1988 squad was named.<ref>"FÅ OVERRASKELSER I SEPP PIONTEKS EM TRUP", Polinfo, 1 June 1988.</ref>

Laudrup was recalled to the senior national team in February 1989,<ref name="dbustats"/> and became a mainstay in the team under new national team coach [[Richard Møller Nielsen]]. He scored three goals in four matches as Denmark narrowly missed qualification for the [[1990 FIFA World Cup]]. During the dispute with Brøndby over his transfer fee, it was discussed whether the Danish Football Union should ban Laudrup from the national team.<ref name="erlandsen"/> Following three matches in the qualification campaign for the [[UEFA Euro 1992|Euro 1992]], Laudrup opted to quit the national team in November 1990 alongside his brother Michael and [[Jan Bartram]], as he lacked respect for coach Nielsen.<ref>Jens-Carl Kristensen, "Fastholder nej overfor Ricardo", [[Berlingske Tidende]], 23 November 1990, Section 3, p. 9.</ref>

===European champion at Euro 1992===
Laudrup returned to the national team under coach Nielsen in April 1992.<ref name="dbustats"/> In 1992, Laudrup travelled with the Danish national team to Euro 1992 in Sweden, and in a strictly defensive strategy, Laudrup was one of the few attacking players. Though he did not score a single goal in the competition, his skill and speed was an important part of the Danish team that went on to win the tournament, and Laudrup was voted a shared fifth in the 1992 [[FIFA World Player of the Year]] poll, with fellow Dane [[Peter Schmeichel]], though he had the edge over Schmeichel in the domestic polls, where Laudrup won his second Danish ''Player of the Year'' award in 1992.

Laudrup scored 2 goals in 12 matches<ref name="dbustats"/> as Denmark were edged out of participation at the [[1994 FIFA World Cup|1994 World Cup]] by [[Spain men's national football team|Spain]] and the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]]. During the World Cup qualification, Michael Laudrup had re-entered the team.

===Confederations Cup 95 success===
Laudrup was a vital part of the Danish team that won the Confederations Cup in 1995. He scored a remarkable individual goal in the 2–0 win over [[Saudi Arabia national football team|Saudi Arabia]] which saw him beat three defenders before slotting it into the net from a wide angle. The goal is rated by FIFA as one of the greatest goals ever scored in the history of the competition.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/video/best-goal/index.html | title = 13 Goals for 2013 | publisher = FIFA.com | access-date = 3 August 2013 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130804065248/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/video/best-goal/index.html | archive-date = 4 August 2013 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> Denmark defeated Argentina in the final 2–0, with Laudrup providing an excellent dribble down the wing to assist in the second goal. Laudrup won the Golden Ball award naming him the best player of the tournament.<ref name="RSSSF_confed" />

===Euro 1996 participation===
Laudrup helped Denmark qualify for [[UEFA Euro 1996|Euro 1996]], though the tournament was a disappointment for the defending champions. Laudrup was a highlight for the Danes scoring three goals in as many matches, including two against [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]], but the team was eliminated in the preliminary group stage.

===World Cup 98 participation===
With four goals in seven matches, Laudrup was an important part of the Danish team that qualified for the [[1998 FIFA World Cup|1998 World Cup]], the only [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]] of his career. He shone at the tournament, scoring two goals and gathering three assists. He saw Denmark through to the quarter-finals with a goal in the 4–1 surprise thrashing of [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in the first knock-out round. The quarter-final was his last match for Denmark, where they were defeated 3–2 by eventual runners-up [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]], despite Laudrup setting-up the first goal to make it 1–0, and scoring to the top near corner of the goal to level the match at 2–2. Until the Brazil match, when Laudrup had scored for Denmark, they had never lost.

The quarter-final was the best ever Danish result at a World Cup, and Laudrup later ranked the 1998 Denmark team higher than the Euro 1992-winning side.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/060203/1/5zjs.html | title = Where are they now? Brian Laudrup | publisher = FIFA | date = 3 February 2006}}</ref> He was named as one of the 16 players selected by FIFA as the "All Star Team" of the World Cup, alongside his brother Michael. After the tournament, Laudrup decided to end his national team career, having played in 82 matches, scoring 21 goals over the course of 11 years.

==Player profile==
===Style of play===
Laudrup was an elegant, technical and creative player who was gifted with tremendous pace and ball control.<ref name="denmark.dk_laudrup">{{cite web |url=http://denmark.dk/en/meet-the-danes/great-danes/athletes/michael-and-brian-laudrup |title=Michael & Brian Laudrup |publisher=denmark.dk |access-date=14 August 2013 |first1=Me |last1=Christensen |first2=Per Høyer |last2=Hansen |archive-date=6 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170706104832/http://denmark.dk/en/meet-the-danes/great-danes/athletes/michael-and-brian-laudrup/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="98 FWC All-star team"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMnWo0YHAMs |title=EURO Masters Brian Laudrup |publisher=BBC |date=25 August 2010 |access-date=14 August 2013}}</ref> He used this talent, offensive capabilities and acceleration to [[Dribbling#Association football|dribble]] at speed and beat players with relative ease to [[Playmaker|create]] openings for teammates.<ref name="gershof" /><ref name="98 FWC All-star team"/> Although he was a powerful and accurate striker of the ball, who was capable of finishing well and scoring with either foot as well as with his head, Laudrup was also known to be a very unselfish player with excellent vision who would often take more pleasure in [[Assist (football)|setting-up]] teammates rather than going for goal himself.<ref name="gershof"/><ref name="98 FWC All-star team"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.questia.com/library/1G1-61320089/gaz-the-way-to-do-it |title=Gaz the Way to Do It! |publisher=The Mirror |location=London |date=20 May 1996 |access-date=14 August 2013 |first=Jim |last=Rodger |archive-date=14 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314215428/http://www.questia.com/library/1G1-61320089/gaz-the-way-to-do-it |url-status=dead }}</ref> Regarding Laudrup's unselfishness, [[John Greig]] commented: "Apart from applying the ammunition, Laudrup was also capable of scoring his share of goals, but I genuinely believe that he was embarrassed about scoring. He seemed to derive much more pleasure from making goals".<ref>John Greig, My story (book)</ref> A versatile player, Laudrup was capable of playing in several attacking and midfield positions; his preferred position was in a free role, as a [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]] on either flank, or in the centre, as an [[Midfielder#Attacking midfielder|attacking midfielder]] behind the forwards, with licence to roam.<ref name=prince>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/crown-prince-of-rangers-1571503.html|title=Crown prince of Rangers|work=The Independent|author1=Glenn Moore|date=3 February 1995|access-date=11 August 2016}}</ref> He was also deployed as a [[midfielder]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tuttojuve.com/altre-notizie/brian-laudrup-ho-un-tumore-ma-vincera-questa-battaglia-29159|title=Brian Laudrup: "Ho un tumore, ma vincerò questa battaglia"|publisher=Tutto Juve|language=it|author1=Gaetano Cantarero|date=8 September 2010|access-date=11 August 2016}}</ref> as a [[Forward (association football)#Second striker|deep-lying forward]],<ref name=corriere>{{cite web|url=http://milano.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/13_settembre_24/celo-manca-brian-laudrup-2223273277657.shtml?refresh_ce-cp|title=Brian, il Laudrup che dribblò anche il destino La partita più difficile: sconfiggere la malattia|publisher=Il Corriere della Sera|date=24 September 2013|access-date=11 August 2016}}</ref> or even as a [[Forward (association football)#Striker|striker]] on occasion throughout his career.<ref name="denmark.dk_laudrup"/><ref name="treccani">{{cite web|url=http://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/michael-e-brian-laudrup_(Enciclopedia-dello-Sport)/|title=LAUDRUP, Michael e Brian|publisher=Treccani: Enciclopedia dello Sport (2002)|language=it|author1=Salvatore Lo Presti|access-date=11 August 2016}}</ref> Despite his skill and ability, his consistency and mentality was occasionally brought into question throughout his career.<ref name=corriere/><ref name="books.google.co.uk">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xRXwsp8TEEEC&q=alex+ferguson+on+brian+laudrup&pg=PT93|title=Scottish Football Quotations|first=Kenny|last=Macdonald|date=25 March 2011|publisher=Random House|isbn=9781780570013|via=Google Books}}</ref>

===Reception===
Laudrup has been praised by several players, managers, pundits, and footballing figures for his footballing ability, including [[Charlie Nicholas]],<ref name="books.google.co.uk"/> [[Roland Wohlfarth]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bulibold.dk/brian-laudrup-geniale-driblekunstner-begejstrede-bundesligaen-fjerde-afsnit/#_edn12|title=Brian Laudrup: den geniale driblekunstner, der begejstrede Bundesligaen – fjerde afsnit|date=12 January 2017|publisher=bulibold.dk}}</ref> [[Ally McCoist]], and [[Andy Goram]].<ref name="books.google.co.uk"/> [[Franz Beckenbauer]] described Laudrup as "a world class player,"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tipsbladet.dk/artikel/jeg-havde-ingen-grund-til-kritisere-ham-brian-forlod-bayern-af-andre-grunde|title=Jeg havde ingen grund til at kritisere ham. Brian forlod Bayern af andre grunde.|date=28 October 2011 |publisher=www.tipsbladet.dk}}</ref> a view shared by [[Andreas Brehme]], who described him as a "player of the highest quality class."<ref name="bulibold.dk3">{{cite web | url = http://bulibold.dk/brian-laudrup-den-geniale-driblekunstner-der-begejstrede-bundesligaen-tredje-afsnit/ | title = Brian Laudrup: den geniale driblekunstner, der begejstrede Bundesligaen – Tredje afsnit | language = da | website = bulibold.dk | date = 11 January 2017 | access-date = 28 February 2017 }}</ref> [[Paul Gascoigne]] instead dubbed him an "amazing player."<ref>Glorious: My World, Football and Me, Paul Gascoigne (book)</ref> Laudrup's older brother, Michael, likened Brian's playing style to his own, and even believed his younger brother to be superior to himself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/es/noticias/que-fue-de-la-vida-de-los-hermanos-laudrup/1bgikn37jlj301u9yxq1i9da0w|title=¿Qué fue de la vida de los hermanos Laudrup? |trans-title=What was the life of the Laudrup brothers? |publisher=Goal.com |language=es |date=26 June 2018 }}</ref> His former manager [[Horst Wohlers]] named him as the best player he had ever coached, and as the top footballer in the Bundesliga during their time together at Bayer Uerdingen.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bulibold.dk/brian-laudrup-den-geniale-driblekunstner-der-begejstrede-bundesligaen-tredje-afsnit/|title=Brian Laudrup: den geniale driblekunstner, der begejstrede Bundesligaen – Tredje afsnit |publisher=bulibold.dk |date=11 January 2017 }}</ref> In December 2013, [[Graeme Le Saux]] named [[Luís Figo]] and Brian Laudrup as his toughest opponents ever.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://backpagefootball.com/interview-graeme-le-saux/66648/ |title=Interview - Graeme Le Saux |publisher=Backpagefootball.com |last=McConnell |first=Jonny |date=5 December 2013 |access-date=18 July 2014 }}</ref> [[Walter Smith]]'s view of Laudrup was more critical however, lauding his ability but also lamenting his mentality, which he believed limited him as a player, commenting: "Brian Laudrup is as good a player as I have ever worked with, but he frustrated me. He had the capability of being up there with the greatest players of all time. There was just that little bit in him mentally that stopped him from being right at the very top. Make no mistake, he was a fantastic player for us, but he could have elevated himself into a position where he was one of the best in the world."<ref name="books.google.co.uk"/>

==Career after football==
Laudrup now works as a pundit and co-commentator for [[Discovery Networks]] Denmark, covering the [[Premier League]] and Denmark national team. He formerly covered the [[UEFA Champions League]] in the same role for Danish [[TV3 (Viasat)|TV3+]].

He is also involved with the so-called "Laudrup & Høgh ProCamp", a youth football camp, co–coached with former national team goalkeeper [[Lars Høgh]].

In his spare time, he played for [[Lyngby Boldklub|Lyngby BK]]'s Old Boys side alongside Michael Laudrup.

==Personal life==
Laudrup is married to Mette and has a son, Nicolai, and a daughter, Rasmine.<ref name="fifa06">{{cite web |title=Where are they now? Brian Laudrup |url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/where-are-they-now-brian-laudrup-31407 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212053/https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/where-are-they-now-brian-laudrup-31407 |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 August 2018 |website=FIFA.com |access-date=29 August 2018 |date=3 February 2006}}</ref>

On 7 September 2010, he announced that he had [[lymphoma]] and was undergoing treatment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11913_6363828,00.html|title=Laudrup aiming to beat cancer|date= 7 September 2010 |access-date= 7 September 2010 |publisher=Sky Sports}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://politiken.dk/sport/fodbold/1054231/brian-laudrup-har-faaet-konstateret-kraeft/|title=Brian Laudrup har fået konstateret kræft|date=7 September 2010|access-date=7 September 2010|publisher=Politiken.dk|language=da|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717035554/http://politiken.dk/sport/fodbold/1054231/brian-laudrup-har-faaet-konstateret-kraeft/|archive-date=17 July 2012}}</ref> Three months after the start of the treatment, he was told there were no signs of the disease.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rangersmedia.co.uk/homepage/index.php/component/content/article/41-finances/771-legend-brian-laudrup-given-cancer-all-clear.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101230015215/http://www.rangersmedia.co.uk/homepage/index.php/component/content/article/41-finances/771-legend-brian-laudrup-given-cancer-all-clear.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 30 December 2010 | title = Legend Brian Laudrup given cancer all clear | publisher = rangersmedia.co.uk | date = 4 December 2010 | access-date = 28 January 2011 }}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National Cup
!colspan="2"|League Cup
!colspan="2"|Continental
!colspan="2"|Other
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[Brøndby IF|Brøndby]]
|[[1986 Danish 1st Division|1986]]<ref name="nft">{{NFT player|13778}}</ref><ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Brian Laudrup » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/brian-laudrup/2/ |website=worldfootball.net |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref>
|[[Danish Superliga|1st Division]]
|2||0||||||colspan="2"|–||0||0||colspan="2"|–||2||0
|-
|[[1987 Danish 1st Division|1987]]<ref name="nft" /><ref name="wf"/>
|1st Division
|24||11||||||colspan="2"|–||4{{efn|name=UC}}||0||colspan="2"|–||28||11
|-
|[[1988 Danish 1st Division|1988]]<ref name="nft" /><ref name="wf"/>
|1st Division
|12||0||||||colspan="2"|–||0||0||colspan="2"|–||12||0
|-
|[[1989 Danish 1st Division|1989]]<ref name="nft" /><ref name="wf"/>
|1st Division
|11||2||||||colspan="2"|–||0||0||colspan="2"|–||11||2
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!49!!13!!!!!!0!!0!!4!!0!!0!!0!!53!!13
|-
|[[KFC Uerdingen 05|Bayer Uerdingen]]
|[[1989–90 Bundesliga|1989–90]]<ref name="wf"/>
|[[Bundesliga]]
|34||6||1||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||35||6
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]]
|[[1990–91 FC Bayern Munich season|1990–91]]<ref name="wf"/>
|Bundesliga
|33||9||1||0||colspan="2"|–||7{{efn|Appearances in [[European Cup]]}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[DFB-Supercup]]}}||0||42||9
|-
|[[1991–92 FC Bayern Munich season|1991–92]]<ref name="wf"/>
|Bundesliga
|20||2||1||0||colspan="2"|–||0||0||colspan="2"|–||21||2
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!53!!11!!2!!0!!0!!0!!7!!0!!1!!0!!63!!11
|-
|[[ACF Fiorentina|Fiorentina]]
|[[1992–93 A.C. Fiorentina season|1992–93]]
|[[Serie A]]
|31||5||4||1||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||35||6
|-
|[[A.C. Milan|AC Milan]] (loan)
|[[1993–94 A.C. Milan season|1993–94]]<ref name="wf"/>
|Serie A
|9||1||2||0||colspan="2"|–||6{{efn|name=UCL|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||1||1{{efn|name=USC|Appearance in [[UEFA Super Cup]]}}||0||18||2
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
|[[1994–95 Rangers F.C. season|1994–95]]<ref name="fitba">{{cite web|title=Laudrup, Brian|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/rangers/player.php?playerid=1302|publisher=FitbaStats|access-date=22 February 2015}}</ref>
|[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]
|33||10||2||2||1||1||2{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||colspan="2"|–||38||13
|-
|[[1995–96 Rangers F.C. season|1995–96]]<ref name="fitba"/>
|Scottish Premier Division
|22||2||5||3||1||0||5{{efn|name=UCL}}||1||colspan="2"|–||33||6
|-
|[[1996–97 Rangers F.C. season|1996–97]]<ref name="fitba"/>
|Scottish Premier Division
|33||16||2||0||2||2||6{{efn|name=UCL}}||2||colspan="2"|–||43||20
|-
|[[1997–98 Rangers F.C. season|1997–98]]<ref name="fitba"/>
|Scottish Premier Division
|28||5||4||0||0||0||4||0||colspan="2"|–||36||5
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!116!!33!!13!!5!!4!!3!!17!!3!!0!!0!!150!!44
|-
|[[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]
|[[1998–99 Chelsea F.C. season|1998–99]]<ref name="wf"/>
|[[Premier League]]
|7||0||0||0||0||0||3{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Cup Winners' Cup]]}}||1||1{{efn|name=USC}}||0||11||1
|-
|[[F.C. Copenhagen|Copenhagen]]
|[[1998–99 Danish Superliga|1998–99]]<ref name="wf"/>
|[[Danish Superliga]]
|12||2||||||colspan="2"|–||0||0||colspan="2"|–||12||2
|-
|[[AFC Ajax|Ajax]]
|[[1999–2000 AFC Ajax season|1999–2000]]
|[[Eredivisie]]
|31||13||1||0||colspan="2"|–||5{{efn|name=UC|Appearances in [[UEFA Cup]]}}||2||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Johan Cruyff Shield]]}}||0||38||15
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!342!!84!!23!!6!!4!!3!!42!!7!!4!!0!!415!!100
|}

{{notelist}}

==Honours==
'''Brøndby'''
*[[List of Danish football champions|Danish 1st Division]]: [[1987 Danish 1st Division|1987]], [[1988 Danish 1st Division|1988]]

'''Bayern Munich'''
*[[DFL-Supercup]]: [[1990 DFB-Supercup|1990]]

'''AC Milan'''
*[[Serie A]]: [[1993–94 Serie A|1993–94]]
*[[UEFA Champions League]]: [[1993–94 UEFA Champions League|1993–94]]

'''Rangers'''
*[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]: [[1994–95 Scottish Premier Division|1994–95]], [[1995–96 Scottish Premier Division|1995–96]], [[1996–97 Scottish Premier Division|1996–97]]
*[[Scottish Cup]]: [[1996 Scottish Cup Final|1995–96]]
*[[Scottish League Cup]]: [[1996 Scottish League Cup Final|1996–97]]

'''Chelsea'''
*[[UEFA Super Cup]]: [[1998 UEFA Super Cup|1998]]

'''Denmark'''
*[[UEFA European Championship]]: [[UEFA Euro 1992|1992]]
*[[FIFA Confederations Cup]]: [[1995 King Fahd Cup|1995]]

'''Individual awards and nominations'''
*[[Danish Football Player of the Year|Danish Player of the Year]]: 1989, 1992, 1995, 1997
*''[[Kicker (sports magazine)|kicker]]'' [[Bundesliga]] Team of the Season: 1989–90<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/bl50/198990/startseite.html|title=Bundesliga Historie 1989/90|language=de|publisher=kicker}}</ref>
*''[[Kicker (sports magazine)|kicker]]'' [[Bundesliga]] Best Forward (2nd): 1989–90<ref>{{cite web |title=Bundesliga Historie 1989/90 |url=https://www.kicker.de/bundesliga-winter-1989-90/stuermer/rangliste |url-status=dead |publisher=kicker |language=de}}</ref>
*''[[Kicker (sports magazine)|kicker]]'' [[Bundesliga]] Best Forward (1st): 1990–91<ref>{{cite web |title=Bundesliga Historie 1989/90 |url=https://www.kicker.de/bundesliga-winter-1990-91/stuermer/rangliste |publisher=kicker |language=de}}</ref>
*''[[Kicker (sports magazine)|kicker]]'' [[Bundesliga]] Best Attacking Midfielder (3rd): 1992<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kicker.de/bundesliga-sommer-1992/offensives-mittelfeld/rangliste liste| title=Bundesliga Historie 1989/90|language=de|publisher=kicker}}</ref>
* [[UEFA European Football Championship Teams of the Tournament|UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament]]: [[UEFA Euro 1992#Awards|1992]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/history/news/0253-0d7bc692c194-ce0e0f567c1e-1000--euro-1992-team-of-the-tournament/|title=EURO 1992 Team of the Tournament|publisher=[[UEFA]]|access-date=1 January 2020}}</ref>
*[[FIFA World Player of the Year]] (5th): [[1992 FIFA World Player of the Year|1992]]
*[[Ballon d'Or]]: [[1992 Ballon d'Or|1992]] (6th),<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy92.html | title = European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 1992 | date = 7 April 2005 | access-date = 9 December 2014 | first = Pierrend | website = [[RSSSF]] | last = José Luis}}</ref> [[1996 Ballon d'Or|1996]] (28th),<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy96.html | title = European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 1996 | date = 26 March 2005 | access-date = 9 December 2014 | first = Pierrend | website = [[RSSSF]] | last = José Luis}}</ref> [[1998 Ballon d'Or|1998]] (23rd)<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy98.html | title = European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 1998 | date = 26 March 2005 | access-date = 9 December 2014 | first = Pierrend | website = [[RSSSF]] | last = José Luis}}</ref>
*Best Player ([[FIFA Confederations Cup]]): [[1995 King Fahd Cup|1995]] (then known as King Fahd cup)<ref name="RSSSF_confed">{{cite web | url = https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/fifa-awards.html | title = FIFA Confederations Cup Awards | date = 7 February 2013 | access-date = 28 July 2013 | first = José Luis | website = [[RSSSF]] | last = Pierrend}}</ref>
*[[SFWA Footballer of the Year]]: [[1994–95 in Scottish football#Individual honours|1994–95]], [[1996–97 in Scottish football#Individual honours|1996–97]]
*[[SPFA Players' Player of the Year]]: [[1994–95 in Scottish football#Individual honours|1994–95]]
* [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|SPFA Team of the Year]]: 1994<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950113/061/0061 | title = WELL BUFFED | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 13 January 1995 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>
*[[1998 FIFA World Cup#All-star team|1998 FIFA World Cup All-star team]]<ref name="98 FWC All-star team">{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/fifa-technical-study-group-designates-mastercard-all-star-team-71747 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612163711/https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/fifa-technical-study-group-designates-mastercard-all-star-team-71747 |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 June 2018 |title=FIFA Technical Study Group designates MasterCard All-Star Team |publisher=FIFA.com |date=10 July 1998 |access-date=13 August 2018 }}</ref>
*[[FIFA 100]]
*[[Denmark national football team#Hall of Fame|Denmark Hall of Fame]]
*[[Scottish Football Hall of Fame]]
*Brondby Wall of Honour
*Glasgow Rangers Hall of Fame

==References==
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==External links==
* {{DBU player|1235}}
* [https://www.danskfodbold.com/spiller.php?ligaid=2001&spillerid=10575 Brian Laudrup] official [[Danish Superliga]] statistics at danskfodbold.com {{in lang|da}}
* {{Fussballdaten|laudrupbrian}}

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John Collins (footballer, born 1968)

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Daftcelt: /* Player */SPFA Team of Year 1994.

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| image = John Collins Hibs (cropped).jpg
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| caption = Collins as manager of [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] in 2006
| fullname = John Angus Paul Collins<ref>{{cite book |title=The Tartan Special Scottish Football League Review 1995/96 |year=1995 |publisher=PPL Sport & Leisure |isbn=9-780861-089659 |page=12}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|1|31|df=y}}<ref name=Hugman>{{Hugman|3838|access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Galashiels]],<ref name=Hugman/> Scotland
| height = {{convert|1.73|m|order=flip}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/1559/John-Collins/overview |title=John Collins: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref>
| position = [[Midfielder]]<ref name=Hugman/>
| currentclub =
| youthyears1 = 1980–1984 | youthclubs1 = [[Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale F.C.|Hutchison Vale]]
| youthyears2 = 1984–1985 | youthclubs2 = [[Hibernian F.C. Under-20s and Academy|Hibernian]]
| years1 = 1985–1990 | caps1 = 163 | goals1 = 15 | clubs1 = [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| years2 = 1990–1996 | caps2 = 221 | goals2 = 47 | clubs2 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| years3 = 1996–1998 | caps3 = 53 | goals3 = 7 | clubs3 = [[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]]
| years4 = 1998–2000 | caps4 = 53 | goals4 = 3 | clubs4 = [[Everton F.C.|Everton]]
| years5 = 2000–2003 | caps5 = 65 | goals5 = 3 | clubs5 = [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]]
| totalcaps = 555
| totalgoals= 75
| nationalyears1 = 1987–1989
| nationalyears2 = 1988–1999
| nationalteam1 = [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland U21]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandu21/player.php?playerid=144 |title=John Collins |work=www.fitbastats.com |access-date=11 October 2012}}</ref>
| nationalteam2 = [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
| nationalcaps1 = 8
| nationalcaps2 = 58
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalgoals2 = 12
| nationalyears3 = 1990<ref name=spfl90fb>[https://www.facebook.com/spflofficial/posts/on-this-day-back-in-1990-a-scottish-league-xi-beat-scotland-1-0-at-hampden-park-/10155071606188998/ On this day, back in 1990, a Scottish League XI beat Scotland 1-0 at Hampden Park in the SFL Centenary match with the goal coming from then Aberdeen Football Club star Hans Gillhaus], [[Scottish Professional Football League]] via [[Facebook]], 18 August 2016</ref>
| nationalteam3 = [[List of Scottish Football League representative players#Scotland trial matches / SFL Centenary players|SFA (SFL centenary)]]
| nationalcaps3 = 1
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| manageryears1 = 2006–2007 | managerclubs1 = [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| manageryears2 = 2008–2009 | managerclubs2 = [[R. Charleroi S.C.|Charleroi]]
| manageryears3 = 2012–2013 | managerclubs3 = [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] (director of football)
| manageryears4 = 2014–2016 |managerclubs4 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (assistant)
}}
'''John Angus Paul Collins''' (born 31 January 1968) is a Scottish professional [[Manager (association football)|football manager]] and former [[Football player|player]] who played as a [[midfielder]].

He played for [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]], [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]], [[AS Monaco FC|AS Monaco]], [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] and [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] in a 19-year career. Collins also represented [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] 58 times, scoring in the opening match of the [[1998 FIFA World Cup]] against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]].

He started his coaching career as [[manager (association football)|manager]] of [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]], winning the [[2007 Scottish League Cup Final]], but resigned later that year. He then had a brief spell as manager of [[R. Charleroi S.C.|Charleroi]] in 2009. Collins was appointed [[director of football]] at [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] in February 2012, but resigned a year later. He then assisted [[Ronny Deila]] at Celtic for two years. Collins has also worked in media coverage of football.

==Playing career==
===Hibernian===
As a youngster, Collins played both [[rugby union]] and football before turning his attention entirely to football. At youth level, he played for [[Hutchison Vale]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/smith-reveals-ethos-behind-hutchie-success-1-1209648|title=Smith reveals ethos behind Hutchie success|work=The Scotsman|date=16 February 2009|access-date=28 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hutchisonvale.com/famous-hutchie-players/|title=Ex Hutchison Vale Players Now Senior Clubs|publisher=[[Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale F.C.]]|date=6 August 2018|access-date=28 October 2018}}</ref> between 1980 and 1984, captaining the side for four years, before signing as a professional with [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]. Collins played with the ''Hibees'' for six seasons, making his debut in 1985 aged 17, appearing 195 times and scoring 21 goals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/hibs/player.php?playerid=6304 |title=Hibernian player John Collins |website=Fitbastats |access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref> During his spell at [[Easter Road]], he was named the [[PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year]] for 1988.

===Celtic===
Collins signed for [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in 1990, becoming their first million [[pound sterling|pound]] player. He generally played on the left side of midfield, scoring 55 goals in 273 appearances.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2794 |title=Celtic player John Collins |website=Fitbastats |access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref> In April 1994, he became the first professional footballer using [[Adidas Predator]] boots to score a goal in a top-level match: he scored the opening goal of a 1–1 draw at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]] against [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], direct from a [[Direct free kick|free-kick]] on the edge of the penalty box.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sound of silence: Celtic went to Ibrox under-strength and without their fans but still snatched a point|url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/sound-of-silence-celtic-went-to-ibrox-under-strength-and-without-their-fans-but-still-snatched-a-point-1-1352126|access-date=5 May 2014|newspaper=Scotland on Sunday|date=26 April 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Celtic the big noises|url=http://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/1994-04-30%3A+Rangers+1-1+Celtic%2C+Premier+Division|work=Sunday Mail (scan)|access-date=26 May 2018|via=The Celtic Wiki|date=1 May 1994}}</ref> He repeated that feat from almost the same position in the next [[Old Firm]] meeting at the same venue in August of the same year.<ref>{{cite web|title=No-nonsense Celtic provoke Ibrox boo-boys|url=http://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/1994-08-27%3A+Rangers+0-2+Celtic%2C+Premier+Division|work=Sunday Post (scan)|access-date=26 May 2018|via=The Celtic Wiki|date=28 August 1994}}</ref> During his time at Celtic he won only one trophy; the [[Scottish Cup]] in [[1995 Scottish Cup Final|1995]].

===Monaco===
Collins moved to [[AS Monaco FC|AS Monaco]] in the summer of 1996 on a free transfer under the [[Bosman ruling]];<ref name = "bosman">{{cite news|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/FRANCS%3B+FOR%3B+NOTHING%3B+Celtic+in+French+farce+over+Collins+fee+CHEEKY!-a061314116|title=Francs For Nothing|first=Jim|last=Rodger|work=Daily Mirror|publisher=Trinity Mirror|date=25 July 1996|access-date=21 April 2012}}</ref> Under the direction of [[Fergus McCann]], Celtic attempted to obtain compensation for the loss of Collins,<ref name = "bosman"/> arguing that the Bosman ruling did not apply to this case because AS Monaco were based in the principality of [[Monaco]] and outside of [[European Union]] jurisdiction.<ref name = "bosman"/> The compensation claim was not successful.

Collins won the [[Ligue 1|French championship]] in [[1996–97 French Division 1|1997]] with Monaco,<ref name="monaco">{{cite web|last=Bate|first=Adam|title=Brits Abroad - Interview with John Collins|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11782/9126440/brits-abroad|publisher=SKY Sports|access-date=19 March 2014|date=6 February 2014}}</ref> who then reached the semi-final of the [[1997–98 UEFA Champions League]],<ref name="monaco" /> defeating [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in the quarter-final before losing to [[Juventus FC|Juventus]].<ref name="monaco" />

===Later career===
Collins moved to [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] in the summer of 1998 for £2 million.<ref name = "calls it"/> He captained Everton before submitting a transfer request in 2000. He then joined [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]], where he linked up with [[Jean Tigana]], who had been his manager at Monaco. Collins helped Fulham gain promotion to the Premier League in 2001. He retired in 2003, having not played regularly during the 2002–03 season.<ref name = "retirement">{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/fulham/2726037.stm |title=Collins mulls future |publisher=BBC Sport |date=4 February 2003 |access-date=19 April 2013}}</ref> [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] offered to sign Collins on loan, but this offer was refused by Fulham because it did not cover his wages fully.<ref name = "retirement"/>

In February 2014, Collins registered as a player with [[Gala Fairydean Rovers F.C.|Gala Fairydean Rovers]], a club who he had been ambassador for.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/458428/John-Collins-signs-for-Gala-Fairydean-Rovers |title=John Collins signs for Gala Fairydean Rovers |first=Blair |last=Esson |work=Daily Express |date=6 February 2014 |access-date=17 June 2014}}</ref>

===International===
Collins won 58 [[Cap (sport)|caps]] and scored 12 goals for [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]].<ref name = "Cbc"/> He played for his country at [[UEFA Euro 1996|Euro 1996]] and the [[1998 FIFA World Cup|1998 World Cup]].<ref name = "Cbc"/> He scored a goal in the opening match of that World Cup, with a [[Penalty kick (association football)|penalty kick]] against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]].<ref name = "Cbc"/> He retired from international football after the aggregate defeat in the [[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying play-offs]] by [[England national football team|England]] in November 1999.<ref name = "calls it">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/529004.stm |title=Collins calls it a day for Scots |publisher=BBC Sport |date=20 November 1999 |access-date=17 June 2014}}</ref>

==Coaching career==
After retiring from club football in 2003, Collins spent time in Monaco with his family, while also obtaining coaching qualifications including the [[UEFA Pro Licence]].

On 31 October 2006, Collins was appointed as [[manager (association football)|manager]] of [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]. Collins led Hibernian to their first national trophy in over 15 years, when they defeated [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] 5–1 in the [[2007 Scottish League Cup Final]].<ref name = "collins resigned"/> Despite the League Cup victory, Collins had a major dispute with his players just weeks later.<ref name = "revolt"/> A delegation of players met chairman [[Rod Petrie]], where they complained about his training methods and match tactics.<ref name = "revolt"/> The players soon backed down and captain [[Rob Jones (footballer born 1979)|Rob Jones]] offered a public apology to Collins on their behalf.<ref name = "revolt">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/6560587.stm |title=Hibs players apologise to Collins |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 April 2007 |access-date=16 October 2010}}</ref>

On 20 December 2007, Collins resigned from Hibernian with immediate effect, citing a disagreement with the Hibs board about the budget to bring in new players.<ref name = "collins resigned">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/7153893.stm |title=Collins resigns as Hibs manager |publisher=BBC Sport |date=20 December 2007 |access-date=16 October 2010}}</ref> His decision was taken just one day after the club opened new training facilities.<ref name = "collins resigned"/> Collins had also said in October 2007 that he had "no intention" of breaking his contract with Hibs, after turning down a possibility of becoming [[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|Queens Park Rangers]] manager.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/7041077.stm |title=Collins rejects approach by QPR |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 October 2007 |access-date=16 October 2010}}</ref>

[[Lawrie Sanchez]] was sacked by [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] the next day, which led to reports that Collins might move there.<ref name = "sanchez">{{Cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/fulham/7155545.stm |title=Manager Sanchez sacked by Fulham |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 December 2007 |access-date=16 October 2010}}</ref> Collins distanced himself from this speculation,<ref name = "sanchez"/> and [[Roy Hodgson]] was appointed by Fulham a week later.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/fulham/7163374.stm |title=Fulham appoint Hodgson as manager |publisher=BBC Sport |date=28 December 2007 |access-date=16 October 2010}}</ref> Collins was interviewed by [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] in September 2008.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article4688245.ece |title=Robert Donadoni and John Collins speak to West Ham |work=[[The Times]]|publisher=News International |date=6 September 2008 |access-date=16 October 2010 |last=Jacob |first=Gary}}</ref>

On 15 December 2008, Collins was appointed as the manager of Belgian club [[R. Charleroi S.C.|Charleroi]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.standaard.be/Artikel/Detail.aspx?artikelId=DMF15122008_108&ref=nieuwsoverzicht |title=Charleroi verrast met John Collins |work=[[De Standaard]] |date=15 December 2008 |access-date=16 October 2010|language=nl}}</ref> Collins was reunited with former Hibs striker [[Abdessalam Benjelloun]], but Benjelloun was almost immediately returned to Hibs before being loaned to another Belgian club, [[K.S.V. Roeselare|Roeselare]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/7864048.stm |title=Benjelloun moves on to Roeselare |publisher=BBC Sport |date=1 February 2009 |access-date=16 October 2010}}</ref> Collins announced his departure from Charleroi after the club secured their First Division status near the end of the [[2008–09 Belgian First Division|season]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Gordon |first=Phil |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/scotland/article6269856.ece |title=Monaco could be the next stop for John Collins |work=[[The Times]]|publisher=News International |date=12 May 2009 |access-date=16 October 2010}}</ref>

Collins was appointed [[director of football]] by [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] in February 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17022133|publisher=BBC Sport |date=14 February 2012|access-date=14 February 2012|title=John Hughes and John Collins take over at Livingston|first=Brian|last=McLauchlin}}</ref> He agreed to play for his old amateur club [[Gala Fairydean F.C.|Gala Rovers]] in a friendly against a Livingston XI on 25 July 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/collins-to-face-his-own-side/|title=Collins to face his own side|publisher=Scottish Football League|date=24 July 2012|access-date=24 July 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202141729/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/collins-to-face-his-own-side/|archive-date=2 February 2013}}</ref> He left the club on 28 February 2013, after Collins disagreed with a decision to remove Gareth Evans from first team coaching.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21623364|title=John Collins and Gareth Evans leave Livingston |first=Brian |last=McLauchlin |publisher=BBC Sport |date=28 February 2013 |access-date=28 February 2013}}</ref>

In June 2014, Collins was appointed to the position of assistant manager at [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27890417 |title=Celtic: John Collins appointed as Ronny Deila's assistant boss |publisher=BBC Sport |date=17 June 2014 |access-date=17 June 2014}}</ref> He left the club at the end of the 2015–16 season, at the same time as [[Ronny Deila]].

==Media work==
Collins has appeared on the [[Sky Sports]] coverage of the [[UEFA Champions League]] and [[Sportscene]]'s coverage of [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] games. He worked for [[CBC Sports]] during their coverage of the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]].<ref name = "Cbc">{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/lenarduzzi-collins-to-cover-world-cup-for-cbc-1.962836 |title=Lenarduzzi, Collins to cover World Cup for CBC|date=12 May 2010 |access-date=16 October 2010 |work=[[CBC Sports]] |publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Company]]}}</ref>

==Career statistics==

===International===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="11"|[[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]<ref>{{SFA Profile|2830|name=John Collins}}</ref>
|1988||1||1
|-
|1990||4||0
|-
|1991||1||1
|-
|1992||3||0
|-
|1993||6||2
|-
|1994||7||3
|-
|1995||7||1
|-
|1996||10||1
|-
|1997||7||0
|-
|1998||7||2
|-
|1999||5||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total||58||12
|}

:''Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Collins goal''.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by John Collins
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
| align="center"|1 || 17 February 1988 || [[Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium]], [[Riyadh]] || {{fb|SAU}} || align="center"|2–1 || align="center"|2–2 || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
| align="center"|2 || 27 March 1991 || [[Hampden Park]], Glasgow || {{fb|BUL}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–1 || [[UEFA Euro 1992#Group 2|Euro 1992 qualifier]]
|-
| align="center"|3 || 19 May 1993 || [[Kadrioru Stadium]], [[Tallinn]] || {{fb|EST}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|3–0 || [[1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)#Group 1|1994 World Cup qualifier]]
|-
| align="center"|4 || 8 September 1993 || [[Pittodrie Stadium]], [[Aberdeen]] || {{fb|SUI}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–1 || 1994 World Cup qualifier
|-
| align="center"|5 || 7 September 1994 || [[Helsinki Olympic Stadium|Olympiastadion]], Helsinki || {{fb|FIN}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|2–0 || [[UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying#Group 8|Euro 1996 qualifier]]
|-
| align="center"|6 || rowspan=2|12 October 1994 || rowspan=2|Hampden Park, Glasgow || rowspan=2|{{fb|FRO}} || align="center"|3–0 || rowspan=2 align="center"|5–1 || rowspan=2|Euro 1996 qualifier
|-
| align="center"|7 || align="center"|5–0
|-
| align="center"|8 || 26 April 1995 || [[Stadio Olimpico (San Marino)|Stadio Olimpico]], [[Serravalle (San Marino)|Serravalle]] || {{fb|SMR}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–0 || Euro 1996 qualifier
|-
| align="center"|9 || 5 October 1996 || [[Stadionas Daugava]], [[Riga]] || {{fb|LAT}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–0 || [[1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)#Group 4|1998 World Cup qualifier]]
|-
| align="center"|10 || 23 May 1998 || [[Giants Stadium]], [[East Rutherford, New Jersey]] || {{fb|COL}} || align="center"|1–1 || align="center"|2–2 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|11 || 10 June 1998 || [[Stade de France]], [[Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis|Saint-Denis]] || {{fb|BRA}} || align="center"|1–1 || align="center"|1–2 || [[1998 World Cup]]
|-
| align="center"|12 || 5 October 1999 || [[Ibrox Stadium]], Glasgow || {{fb|BIH}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || [[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying#Group 9|Euro 2000 qualifier]]
|}

===Managerial record===
{{updated|16 May 2009}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|-
!rowspan="2"|Team
!rowspan="2"|From
!rowspan="2"|To
!colspan="5"|Record
|-
!G!!W!!D!!L!!Win %
|-
|align=left|[[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
|align=left|31 October 2006
|align=left|20 December 2007
{{WDL|54|23|15|16}}
|-
|align=left|[[R. Charleroi S.C.|Charleroi]]
|align=left|15 December 2008
|align=left|15 May 2009
{{WDL|18|7|4|7}}
|-
!colspan= 3 | Career total
{{WDLtot|72|30|19|23|}}
|}

==Honours==
===Player===

'''Hibernian'''
*[[Tennents' Sixes]]: [[1990 Tennent's Sixes|1990]]<ref name = "appeal">{{ Cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19920124/043/0043 | title = Joe has six appeal | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 24 January 1992 | access-date = 9 April 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] }}</ref>

'''Celtic'''
*[[Scottish Cup]]: [[1994–95 Scottish Cup|1994–95]]
*[[Tennents' Sixes]]: [[1992 Tennent's Sixes|1992]]<ref name = "appeal"/>

'''Monaco'''
*[[French Division 1]]: [[1996–97 French Division 1|1996–97]]

'''Fulham'''
*[[EFL Championship|Football League Championship]]: [[2000–01 Football League|2000–01]]
*[[UEFA Intertoto Cup]]: [[2002 UEFA Intertoto Cup|2002]]<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/uefa_cup/2217215.stm
|title=Fulham clinch Euro glory
|publisher=BBC Sport
|date=27 August 2002 |access-date=12 September 2018}}</ref>

'''Individual'''
*[[Scotland national football team roll of honour]]: 1998
*[[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|SPFA Team of the Year]]: 1994<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950113/061/0061 | title = WELL BUFFED | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 13 January 1995 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>

===Manager===
'''Hibernian'''
*[[Scottish League Cup]]: [[2006–07 Scottish League Cup|2006–07]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Soccerbase}}
* {{Soccerbase (manager)|id=2082|name=John Collins}}
* {{LFP Ligue 1|john-collins}}

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{{Short description|Scottish footballer (born 1969)}}
{{for|the South Carolina tailor and legislator|William McKinlay}}
{{distinguish|Bill McKinley}}
{{EngvarB|date=July 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2023}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Billy McKinlay
| image =
| caption =
| full_name = William James Alexander McKinlay<ref name="Hugman">{{Hugman|12711|access-date=7 March 2021}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|4|22|df=y}}<ref name="Hugman"/>
| birth_place = [[Glasgow]],<ref name="Hugman"/> Scotland
| height = {{convert|1.73|m|order=flip}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/1003/Billy-McKinlay/overview |title=Billy McKinlay: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=7 March 2021}}</ref>
| position = [[Midfielder]]<ref name="Hugman"/>
| currentclub =
| youthyears1 = 1984–1985 | youthclubs1 = Hamilton Thistle
| youthyears2 = 1985–1986 | youthclubs2 = [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
| years1 = 1986–1995 | clubs1 = [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] | caps1 = 222 | goals1 = 23
| years2 = 1995–2000 | clubs2 = [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] | caps2 = 91 | goals2 = 3
| years3 = 2000 | clubs3 = → [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] (loan) | caps3 = 0 | goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2000–2001 | clubs4 = [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] | caps4 = 11 | goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2001 | clubs5 = [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] | caps5 = 0 | goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2001–2002 | clubs6 = [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]] | caps6 = 8 | goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2002–2004 | clubs7 = [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] | caps7 = 53 | goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2004–2005 | clubs8 = [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] | caps8 = 2 | goals8 = 0
| totalcaps = 387 | totalgoals = 27
| nationalyears1 = 1988–1989 | nationalteam1 = [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland U21]]| nationalcaps1 = 6| nationalgoals1 = 1
| nationalyears2 = 1990–1994 | nationalteam2 = [[Scotland national football B team|Scotland B]] | nationalcaps2 = 2 | nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 1990<ref name=SFL1990>{{cite web|url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/from-the-archives-18-august-1990|title=From the archives: Centenary match|publisher=[[Scottish Professional Football League]]|date=18 August 2016|access-date=29 October 2019}}</ref>| nationalteam3 = [[Scottish Football League XI|Scottish League XI]]| nationalcaps3 = 1| nationalgoals3 = 0
| nationalyears4 = 1993–1998 | nationalteam4 = [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]| nationalcaps4 = 29 | nationalgoals4 = 4
| manageryears1 = 2014 | managerclubs1 = [[Watford F.C.|Watford]]
| manageryears2 = 2015–2016 | managerclubs2 = [[Stabæk Fotball|Stabæk]]
| manageryears3 = 2017 | managerclubs3 = [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] (caretaker)
| manageryears4 = 2019–2021 | managerclubs4 = [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] (assistant)
| manageryears5 = 2021– | managerclubs5 = [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] (assistant)
}}
'''William James Alexander McKinlay''' (born 22 April 1969) is a Scottish football manager and former professional [[association football|footballer]] who was most recently assistant manager of [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]].

As a player, he was a [[midfielder]] who notably played in the [[Premier League]] for [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]], [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]], [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] and [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]]. He also played in the [[Scottish Premiership]] for [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]], the [[English Football League|Football League]] for [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] and the [[Scottish Football League]] for [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]. McKinlay appeared 29 times for [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] and played at [[UEFA Euro 1996|Euro 1996]] and the [[1998 FIFA World Cup|1998 World Cup]].

As a coach, he has worked for Fulham, the [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland national team]] and [[Watford F.C.|Watford]]. He was appointed Watford head coach in September 2014 but left the post after eight days. After a spell as assistant head coach with [[Real Sociedad]] in Spain, he joined Norwegian club [[Stabæk Fotball|Stabæk]] in November 2015, before being sacked in July 2016. He has since worked at [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] and [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] is currently the assistant manager of [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]].

==Club career==
A product of Dundee United's scouting and coaching network in the west of Scotland, [[Glasgow]]-born McKinlay was signed from Hamilton Thistle in 1986. He played in the [[1988 Scottish Cup final]] side at the age of 19, after only twelve [[Scottish Football League]] appearances. He went on to play over two hundred matches for United, but missed out on the club's [[1994 Scottish Cup final|1994 Scottish Cup win]] due to suspension. He was named in the [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|SPFA Team of the Year]] for 1994.<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950113/061/0061 | title = WELL BUFFED | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 13 January 1995 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>

Following Dundee United's relegation in 1995, McKinlay requested a transfer. He was sold to English [[Premier League]] champions Blackburn Rovers in October 1995 for a fee of £1.75 million. After leaving Blackburn in 2000, McKinlay had brief spells with [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]], [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] and [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]. In 2002, he joined [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]], scoring his only goal for them against Coventry City.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/2852677.stm|title=Coventry 1–2 Leicester|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=21 March 2003 |access-date=2 February 2010}}</ref> In 2004, Fulham manager [[Chris Coleman (footballer)|Chris Coleman]] signed McKinlay, primarily to assist the reserve squad.

==International career==
McKinlay represented Scotland at [[Scotland national under-21 football team|under-21]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandu21/player.php?playerid=152|title=Scotland U21 profile|publisher=Fitbastats.com|access-date=6 June 2017}}</ref> and [[Scotland national football B team|B international]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandb/player.php?playerid=78|title=Scotland B profile|publisher=Fitbastats.com|access-date=6 June 2017}}</ref> level before making his full debut in 1993. He made 14 appearances for [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] while with Dundee United, the last two as a [[Scottish Football League First Division|First Division]] player. He is one of only three players from that division to play at full international level for Scotland since 1975.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}} In total he played 29 times for Scotland between 1993 and 1998, scoring four goals. He was selected for the [[UEFA Euro 1996|Euro 1996]] and [[1998 FIFA World Cup|1998 World Cup]] squads, making one appearance at each tournament.

==Coaching career==
===Fulham===
On 21 December 2007, Fulham first-team coach [[Ray Lewington]] and reserve team manager McKinlay took over after manager [[Lawrie Sanchez]] was sacked. [[Roy Hodgson]] was appointed nine days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/fulham/7163374.stm|title=Fulham appoint Hodgson as manager|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 December 2007|access-date=19 December 2013}}</ref> McKinlay coached Fulham's reserve side and developed youth talent, and in 2012 became Northern Ireland assistant manager, but returned to Fulham to manage the side's 4–0 defeat at Everton, on 28 April 2012 due to [[Martin Jol]]'s chest infection and was again in charge on Merseyside, for Fulham's win against Liverpool. On 2 December 2013, McKinlay left Fulham after Martin Jol's departure a day earlier.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/december/02/coaching-staff-update|title=Coaching Staff Update|publisher=Fulham F.C.|date=2 December 2013|access-date=19 December 2013}}</ref>

===Watford===
McKinlay was appointed as [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] first-team coach, under head coach [[Óscar García (footballer, born 1973)|Óscar García]], on 26 September 2014.<ref name="watford">{{cite news|url=http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/140926-watford-fc-appoint-billy-mckinlay-1966890.aspx|title=OFFICIAL: Hornets Appoint McKinlay As First Team Coach|publisher=Watford F.C.|date=26 September 2014|access-date=26 September 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929024841/http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/140926-watford-fc-appoint-billy-mckinlay-1966890.aspx|archive-date=29 September 2014}}</ref> McKinlay replaced Garcia a few days later as head coach, after the Spaniard resigned due to suffering from ill health.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29412134 Watford: Oscar Garcia replaced by Billy McKinlay as head coach], BBC Sport</ref> McKinlay relinquished his role as Northern Ireland's assistant manager after becoming the Watford manager.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29431699 Watford coach Billy McKinlay quits Northern Ireland role], BBC Sport</ref> After just eight days in the job, McKinlay was replaced as Watford head coach by [[Slaviša Jokanović]].<ref name = "eight days">[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29518405 Watford: Slavisa Jokanovic replaces Billy McKinlay as boss], BBC Sport</ref> McKinlay had taken charge of two matches, a win against [[Brentford F.C.|Brentford]] and a draw with [[Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.|Brighton]].<ref name = "eight days"/>

===Real Sociedad===
On 27 November 2014, McKinlay joined Spanish club [[Real Sociedad]] as an assistant coach, working alongside [[David Moyes]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30240690 |title=David Moyes: Billy McKinlay named Real Sociedad assistant |publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 November 2014 |access-date=28 November 2014}}</ref> He was sacked, along with Moyes, on 9 November 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34756773|title=Real Sociedad sack former Man Utd manager|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 November 2015}}</ref>

===Stabæk===
On 30 November 2015, McKinlay was appointed as manager of Norwegian [[Tippeligaen]] side [[Stabæk Fotball]] on a two-year contract.<ref name="McKinlay Appointed">{{cite web|title=Fra Bob til Billy|url=http://www.stabak.no/news/article/516k7xptdk7r1usz1xwip4gwh/title/mckinlay-ny-hovedtrener|publisher=Stabæk Fotball|access-date=30 November 2015|language=no|date=30 November 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208122148/http://www.stabak.no/news/article/516k7xptdk7r1usz1xwip4gwh/title/mckinlay-ny-hovedtrener|archive-date=8 December 2015}}</ref> McKinlay resigned as manager on 8 July 2016, after being knocked out of the [[2016–17 UEFA Europa League|Europa League]] by [[Connah's Quay Nomads F.C.|Connah's Quay Nomads]].<ref name="McKinlay Resigns">{{cite web|title=Billy McKinlay fratrer som trener|url=http://www.stabak.no/news/article/1kiz2s835c86c1auzzmakyuxd4/title/mckinlay-fratrer-som-hovedtrener|publisher=Stabæk Fotball|access-date=8 July 2016|language=no|date=8 July 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714130400/http://www.stabak.no/news/article/1kiz2s835c86c1auzzmakyuxd4/title/mckinlay-fratrer-som-hovedtrener|archive-date=14 July 2016}}</ref>

===Sunderland===
McKinlay joined [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] as a scout, initially under Moyes, in 2016. In October 2017 he was promoted to a temporary first team coaching role by manager [[Simon Grayson]] when assistant manager [[Glynn Snodin]] became ill.<ref>{{cite news|title=Simon Grayson on what Billy McKinlay brings to Sunderland coaching staff|url=http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/simon-grayson-on-what-billy-mckinlay-brings-to-sunderland-coaching-staff-1-8811526|access-date=1 November 2017|work=Sunderland Echo}}</ref> Following Grayson's sacking, McKinlay and [[Robbie Stockdale]] were appointed the club's joint caretaker managers in November 2017.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sunderland: Billy McKinlay & Robbie Stockdale in caretaker charge but experienced boss wanted|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41837005|access-date=1 November 2017|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 November 2017}}</ref> After one game in charge, a 1–0 loss against Middlesbrough on 5 November 2017,<ref>{{Cite web | title = Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 5 November 2017 | access-date = 19 November 2017 | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41792795}}</ref>

===West Ham United===
McKinlay left Sunderland to take a coaching position at [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-in-chaos-as-caretaker-boss-billy-mckinlay-quits-for-west-ham-1-8853827 |title=Sunderland in chaos as caretaker boss Billy McKinlay quits for West Ham |work=Sunderland Echo |date=12 November 2017 |access-date=13 November 2017 |first=Ross |last=Gregory}}</ref> He left the east London club at the end of the [[2017–18 West Ham United F.C. season|2017–18]] season, after manager [[David Moyes]]' contract was not renewed.<ref>{{Cite web | title = David Moyes: West Ham manager departs after just six months in charge | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 16 May 2018 | access-date = 16 May 2018 | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44140002}}</ref>

===Stoke City===
McKinlay joined [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] on 21 November 2019, as assistant manager to [[Michael O'Neill (footballer)|Michael O'Neill]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Billy checks-in |url=https://www.stokecityfc.com/news/2019/november/Billy-checks-in/ |publisher=Stoke City F.C.|access-date=21 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50501573 |title=Billy McKinlay: Former Scotland midfielder reunited with O'Neill at Stoke City |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 November 2019 |access-date=21 November 2019}}</ref> McKinlay left Stoke by Mutual consent on 12 April 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Billy McKinlay: Stoke City assistant manager leaves by mutual consent |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56718117 |access-date=12 April 2021}}</ref>

===Return to West Ham United===
In July 2021, McKinlay rejoined West Ham United as part of David Moyes' coaching staff.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/west-ham-united/news/billy-mckinlay-rejoins-west-ham-united-coaching-team_453748.html?newsnow|title=Billy McKinlay rejoins West Ham United coaching team|author=Press Association|date=3 July 2021|publisher=Sports Mole}}</ref> Upon the departure of club manager, [[David Moyes]] in May 2024, McKinlay left the club with other coaches and back-room staff.<ref>{{cite web | title=Moyes Coaching Team Leave West Ham | website=West Ham News | date=21 May 2024 | url=https://www.claretandhugh.info/moyes-coaching-team-leave-west-ham/ | access-date=21 May 2024}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/10366/Billy_Mckinlay.html|title=Billy McKinlay (Player)|first=Benjamin|last=Strack-Zimmermann|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref>
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="6"|[[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
|1993||1||1
|-
|1994||6||2
|-
|1995||8||1
|-
|1996||4||0
|-
|1997||3||0
|-
|1998||7||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!29!!4
|}

:''Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each McKinlay goal.''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Billy McKinlay<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/players/?pid=617&lid=1|title=Billy McKinlay | Scotland | Scottish FA|publisher=Scottish Football Association}}</ref>
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
| style="text-align:center"|1 || 17 November 1993 || [[Ta' Qali National Stadium|National Stadium]], [[Ta' Qali]], Malta || {{fb|MLT}} || style="text-align:center"|1–0 || style="text-align:center"|2–0 || [[1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA – Group 1)|1994 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
| style="text-align:center"|2 || 20 April 1994 || [[Ernst-Happel-Stadion]], [[Vienna]], Austria || {{fb|AUT}} || style="text-align:center"|2–1 || style="text-align:center"|2–1 || [[Friendly (association football)|Friendly]]
|-
| style="text-align:center"|3 || 12 October 1994 || [[Hampden Park]], [[Glasgow]], Scotland || {{fb|FRO}} || style="text-align:center"|4–0 || style="text-align:center"|5–1 || [[UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying Group 8|UEFA Euro 1996 qualification]]
|-
| style="text-align:center"|4 || 7 June 1995 || [[Svangaskarð]], [[Toftir]], Faroes || {{fb|FRO}} || style="text-align:center"|1–0 || style="text-align:center"|2–0 || UEFA Euro 1996 qualification
|}

==Managerial statistics==
{{updated|match played 5 November 2017}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|-
!rowspan="2"|Team
!rowspan="2"|From
!rowspan="2"|To
!colspan="5"|Record
|-
!G!!W!!D!!L!!Win %
|-
|-
|align=left|[[Watford F.C.|Watford]]
|align=left|29 September 2014
|align=left|7 October 2014
{{WDL|2|1|1|0}}
|-
|align=left|[[Stabæk Fotball|Stabæk]]
|align=left|30 November 2015
|align=left|8 July 2016
{{WDL|20|6|2|12}}
|-
|align=left|[[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] (joint caretaker)
|align=left|1 November 2017
|align=left|12 November 2017
{{WDL|1|0|0|1}}
|-
!colspan="3"|Total
{{WDLtot|23|7|3|13}}
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Soccerbase}}
* {{SFA profile}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20141006132714/http://www.world-soccer.org/p-00459.htm Career statistics]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20171006010713/http://dufcarchive.co.uk/player.php?id=113 Dundee United FC Historical Archive profile]

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Stephen Frail

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Daftcelt: /* Playing career */SPFA Team of Year 1994

{{Short description|Scottish footballer (born 1969)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Use British English|date=April 2017}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Stephen Frail
| image =
| full_name = Stephen Charles Frail<ref>{{Hugman|6757|accessdate=19 March 2017}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|8|10|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Glasgow]], Scotland
| height =
| position = [[Right-back]], [[midfielder]]
| currentclub =
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Possilpark YM
| years1 = 1985–1994
| clubs1 = [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| caps1 = 99
| goals1 = 1
| years2 = 1994–1998
| clubs2 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]]
| caps2 = 54
| goals2 = 4
| years3 = 1998–2000
| clubs3 = [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]]
| caps3 = 14
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2000–2001
| clubs4 = [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| caps4 = 15
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2001–2002
| clubs5 = [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]
| caps5 = 24
| goals5 = 0
| totalcaps = 206
| totalgoals = 5
| manageryears1 = 2001-2002
| managerclubs1 = [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]] (player-coach)
| manageryears2 = 2002-2004
| managerclubs2 = [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]] (assistant)
| manageryears3 = 2004-2007
| managerclubs3 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] (assistant)
| manageryears4 = 2007–2008
| managerclubs4 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] (co-caretaker with)
| manageryears5 = 2008
| managerclubs5 = [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] (caretaker)
| manageryears6 = 2009–2015
| managerclubs6 = [[Celtic F.C. Reserve and Youth squads|Celtic U20]]
| manageryears7 = 2016–2020
| managerclubs7 = [[Northern Ireland national under-19 football team|Northern Ireland U-19s]]
| manageryears8 = 2020–2021
| managerclubs8 = [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] (assistant)
| manageryears9 = 2023–
| managerclubs9 = [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] (assistant)
}}
'''Stephen Charles Frail''' (born 10 August 1969) is a Scottish [[association football|football]] [[coach (sports)|coach]] and former player, who is currently assistant manager of [[Scottish Premiership]] club [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] and previously [[Scottish Premiership]] club [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]. He played for [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]], [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]], [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]], [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] and [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]]. Returning to Hearts as a coach, he was in charge of the first team between 2007 and 2008, partially alongside [[Anatoliy Korobochka]]. He is the uncle of [[Andrew Robertson]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}

==Playing career==
Frail began his career with [[Archie Knox]]'s [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]] in 1985, gradually developing into a first-team player by the end of the decade. He helped the [[Dens Park]] side to victory in the inaugural [[Scottish Challenge Cup]] in [[1990–91 in Scottish football|1990–91]], however his progress was hindered by a serious [[knee]] [[anterior cruciate ligament|ligament]] injury, causing him to miss almost an entire season.<ref name="rivals">{{cite news|url=http://tranmererovers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=930&p=2&stid=8377097|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051115080202/http://tranmererovers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=930&p=2&stid=8377097|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 November 2005|title=Where are they now? Stephen Frail|publisher=RoversRearGuard|access-date=6 April 2007}},</ref>

Frail joined Hearts in a £130,000 deal in March 1994 and his form during the [[1994–95 in Scottish football|1994–95]] season as a right wingback led to media speculation of a call-up to the [[Scotland national football team|Scotland national side]]. He was named in the [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|SPFA Team of the Year]] for 1994.<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950113/061/0061 | title = WELL BUFFED | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 13 January 1995 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive}}</ref> Injuries continued to hinder him though and in an away match at [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] on 21 March 1995 he suffered similar knee ligament damage to that he sustained while with Dundee. He missed the entire [[1995–96 in Scottish football|1995–96]] season and upon his return to fitness found his previous role in the team taken by [[Gary Locke (Scottish footballer)|Gary Locke]].
Unable to maintain a permanent position in the team he filled-in as a defensive midfielder when required as well as deputising for Locke but left [[Edinburgh]] for [[Merseyside]] when [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] paid £90,000 for his services in January 1998.

Following a familiar pattern, Frail's time with Tranmere was decimated by injuries and he made less than 30 total appearances during his two seasons with the club. He is best remembered for his involvement in a controversial incident in an [[FA Cup]] tie with [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]], when a bureaucratic mix-up resulted in him being substituted on for [[Clint Hill (footballer)|Clint Hill]] who, unbeknown to Frail, had just been sent-off for a second bookable offence. After several minutes of commotion another player left the field to ensure Tranmere didn't avoid their punishment.<ref name="rivals"/>

Frail returned to Scotland with [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] in 2000, signed for a second time by his former Hearts manager [[Sandy Clark]]. After a single season in [[Perth, Scotland|Perth]] he moved to [[Greenock]] side [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Morton]].

==Coaching career==
While at Morton, Frail began to become involved in coaching, firstly under [[Peter Cormack]] then former teammate at Hearts [[Dave McPherson (footballer)|Dave McPherson]].<ref name="rivals"/> He retired from his playing role at the end of the [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]] season and became a full-time assistant to Morton's third manager within the year, [[John McCormack (footballer, born 1955)|John McCormack]]. McCormack was sacked in 2004, and Frail and the rest of the coaching staff left with him. Later that year, after attending Hearts [[UEFA Cup]] tie with [[S.C. Braga|Sporting Braga]], he was invited to join their coaching staff by then manager [[Craig Levein]]. Initially coach of the under-19 side, he was promoted to become assistant coach when [[John McGlynn (Scottish footballer)|John McGlynn]] left to manage [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]] in 2006.

Frail, along with sporting director [[Anatoly Korobochka]], took temporary charge of Hearts' first team in March 2007 after the departure of [[Valdas Ivanauskas]]. It was confirmed in June 2007 that Frail and Korobochka would take charge of the Jambos for the [[2007–08 in Scottish football|2007–08]] season with Bulgarian [[Angel Chervenkov]] coming in as assistant, though it was left ambiguous which one of the pair had responsibility for team selection. After poor form, which saw Hearts drop to tenth in the [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]], Frail was promoted to [[caretaker manager]] in January 2008 as the club planned to appoint a new permanent manager. It was announced Frail will be replaced as manager at the end of the 2007/08 season.<ref>{{cite news |title = Hearts to search for new manager | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/7166958.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 1 January 2008 | accessdate = 10 January 2008}}</ref>

In April 2009, Frail was appointed a coach at [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]], working with their [[Celtic F.C. Reserve and Youth squads|reserve and youth teams]]. He left this position on 1 September 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34124159 |title=Stevie Frail leaves Celtic development coaching role |publisher=BBC Sport |date=1 September 2015 |accessdate=2 September 2015}}</ref>

After leaving Celtic, Frail worked with the Scotland U16 team and scouted for [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]]<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-frail-08085431 {{Self-published source|date=June 2022}}</ref> before the Irish Football Association appointed him to be full-time manager of the Northern Ireland Under 19 and Under 17 teams in August 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishfa.com/news/2016/august/stephen-frail-appointed-northern-ireland-under-19-and-under-17-manager|title=Stephen Frail appointed Northern Ireland Under 19 and Under 17 manager}}</ref> Frail returned to Scotland in July 2020, becoming assistant manager at [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53501496 |title=Stephen Frail leaves NI youth posts to take Dundee United assistant's role |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=22 July 2020 |accessdate=22 July 2020}}</ref>

In June 2021, Frail left Dundee United.<ref>{{Cite web|title=STEPHEN FRAIL LEAVES DUNDEE UNITED|url=https://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/news/6855/STEPHEN-FRAIL-LEAVES-DUNDEE-UNITED.html|access-date=7 June 2021|website=Dundee United Football Club|language=en}}</ref>

Frail is currently assistant manager at Motherwell FC.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Soccerbase}}
*[http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/players/frailstephen.html Appearances] at londonhearts.com
* https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2023/03/02/stephen-frail-named-assistant-manager/

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Tommy Coyne

2024-09-25T23:50:26Z

Daftcelt: /* Honours */SPFA Team of the Year 1994

{{Short description|Irish footballer (born 1962)}}
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1962|11|14|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Glasgow]], Scotland
| height = 5ft 11in
| position = [[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]
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| youthclubs1 = Hillwood Boys Club
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| years2 = 1983–1986 | caps2 = 62 | goals2 = 9 | clubs2 = [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]]
| years3 = 1986–1989 | caps3 = 89 | goals3 = 50 | clubs3 = [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| years4 = 1989–1993 | caps4 = 105 | goals4 = 43 | clubs4 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| years5 = 1993 | caps5 = 12 | goals5 = 1 | clubs5 = [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]]
| years6 = 1993–1998 | caps6 = 132 | goals6 = 57 | clubs6 = [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]
| years7 = 1998–2000 | caps7 = 18 | goals7 = 0 | clubs7 = [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| years8 = 1999 | caps8 = 8 | goals8 = 1 | clubs8 = → [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]] (loan)
| years9 = 2000–2001 | caps9 = 15 | goals9 = 4 | clubs9 = [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| years10= 2001 | caps10= 1 | goals10= 0 | clubs10= [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
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'''Thomas Coyne''' (born 14 November 1962) is a former [[Association football|football]] player and [[manager (association football)|manager]]. Coyne played for several clubs, mostly in Scotland, including [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]], [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]], [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]], [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] and [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]. He was the top goalscorer of the [[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]] three times, a feat he achieved with three clubs (Dundee, Celtic and Motherwell). Coyne played international football for the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]], qualifying due to his [[Irish Scottish people|Irish ancestry]]. Towards the end of his playing career he was also the manager of Clydebank, a position he left after six months.

== Club career ==
Coyne was raised in [[Govan]] as a supporter of [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] and attracted the attention of their scouts in his teens, though no move materialised. He had already turned down [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] in the hope of joining Celtic.

Coyne has stated that he would never have signed for [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], whose stadium was very close to his home and school, as he was a [[Catholic]], which contravened their [[Rangers F.C. signing policy|signing policy of the time]].<ref name=memories>{{cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/dundee-v-celtic-conjures-memories-for-tommy-coyne-1-3680576|title=Dundee v Celtic conjures memories for Tommy Coyne |work=[[The Scotsman]] |author=Alan Pattullo |date=5 May 2015|access-date=7 November 2018}}</ref> He played for Hillwood Boys Club<ref name=wellnet/> before starting his professional career at [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]], where he made his debut in the [[1981–82 in Scottish football|1981–82]] season, scoring 9 goals in 31 matches. Scoring in 38 matches in his second season, he began the [[1983–84 in Scottish football|1983–84]] season with 10 in 11 games before being sold to Dundee United, then a force in Scottish football as part of the [[New Firm (Scotland)|New Firm]] and the defending league champions, for £65,000.<ref name=memories/><ref name=Dundee>{{cite web|url=https://dundeefc.co.uk/news/played-for-dundee-celtic-and-dundee-united-tommy-coyne/|title=Played for Dundee, Celtic and Dundee United – Tommy Coyne|publisher=[[Dundee F.C.]] |date=29 December 2015|access-date=7 November 2018}}</ref> However, Coyne failed to reproduce his Clydebank form at [[Tannadice Park|Tannadice]] and scored only 9 goals in 62 league games, though he did score a few goals in the [[UEFA Cup]], one of which came in the club's run to [[1987 UEFA Cup Final|the 1987 final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arabarchive.co.uk/player.php?id=84|title=Tommy Coyne player profile|website=Arab Archive |access-date=7 November 2018}}</ref>

Halfway through the 1986–87 season he was transferred to [[Dundee derby|city rivals]] [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]] for £75,000<ref name=Dundee/> and found his scoring boots again, notching up 9 goals in 20 games in the second half of the season and forming an effective partnership with fellow new signing [[Keith Wright (footballer)|Keith Wright]], earning them the nicknames "The cobra" and "the Mongoose".<ref name=memories/><ref name=Dundee/> In the [[1987–88 in Scottish football|1987–88 season]] Coyne was top scorer in the Premier Division as he scored 33 goals in 43 matches, a total which earned him third place in the [[European Golden Boot]] contest.<ref name=memories/><ref name=Dundee/> After scoring 9 goals in 20 matches at the start of the [[1988–89 in Scottish football|1988–89 season]] he was sold on to Celtic for £500,000, the largest transfer fee Dundee had received.<ref name=memories/><ref name=Dundee/>

Coyne again failed to carry on his scoring form at the start of his Celtic career and did not score for the remainder of the season. The following campaign was also hardly a success, with 7 goals in 23 games.<ref name=fscfc/> However the next season, [[1990–91 in Scottish football|1990–91]], saw him revert to good form with 18 goals in 26 games, as he finished as the division's top scorer. Despite scoring 15 goals in the following season and three in ten games at the start of 1992–93,<ref name=fscfc>{{cite web|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2787|title=Celtic player Tommy Coyne |website=FitbaStats|access-date=7 November 2018}}</ref> Coyne was allowed to transfer to [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] in March 1993 for a fee reported at £400,000, a record outlay for the [[Birkenhead]] club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-on-the-move-1497525.html?amp|title=Football: On The Move |work=[[The Independent]] |date=14 March 1993 |access-date=7 November 2018}}</ref>

After a short spell in England, Coyne returned to Scotland to join [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] in November 1993 for £125,000.<ref name=Dundee/><ref name=wellnet>{{cite web|url=http://www.motherwellnet.com/database/player-archive/c/tommy-coyne/|title=Tommy Coyne|website=MotherWELLnet|access-date=7 November 2018}}</ref> They challenged for the title in his [[1993–94 Scottish Premier Division|first campaign]], eventually finishing third,<ref name=achieved>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfc1886.com/i-achieved-dream-playing-motherwell/amp/|title=I achieved my dream playing with Motherwell|website=MFC1886|date=1 December 2016|access-date=7 November 2018}}</ref> and in [[1994–95 Scottish Premier Division|1994–95]] he was again the Scottish Premier Division's top scorer (16 goals) as the club finished runners-up – he is the only player to achieve that feat with three clubs.<ref>Brown, Alan. [https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/scottops.html "Scotland - List of Topscorers"]. ''[[Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation|RSSSF]]'', 5 June 2014. Retrieved on 6 July 2014.</ref> Performing well alongside [[Dougie Arnott]] and fellow Glasgow-born Irish international [[Owen Coyle]], he scored 61 goals in 156 games for Motherwell in all competitions.<ref name=achieved/><ref name=wellnet/>

Coyne left for Dundee in 1998,<ref name=achieved/> where he was loaned out to [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]. He then returned to his first club, Clydebank, as player/manager in August 2000<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_2/877524.stm|title=Clydebank 1-0 Stenhousemuir|date=12 August 2000|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=30 March 2008}}</ref> and picked up the [[Scottish Second Division]] [[Scottish Second Division Manager of the Month|Manager of the Month]] award a month later.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/959745.stm|title=Double triumph for Falkirk|date=6 October 2000|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=30 March 2008}}</ref> However, he was sacked after six months after the club had entered administration<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/clydebank/1149313.stm|title=Coyne tossed by Bankies|date=1 February 2001|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=30 March 2008}}</ref> despite being near the top of [[Scottish Football League Second Division|Division Two]]. Soon after leaving Clydebank he joined [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_3/1175870.stm|title=Albion Rovers 0-1 Elgin City|date=17 February 2001|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=30 March 2008}}</ref> where he ended his playing career.

== International career ==
In his international career, Coyne won 22 [[Cap (sport)|caps]] for the Republic of Ireland and scored 6 goals. He made his international debut at the age of 31<ref name=achieved/> on 25 March 1992 against [[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]] in a [[Friendly match|friendly]] played at [[Lansdowne Road]], [[Dublin]]. This game was the international debut for [[Eddie McGoldrick]] and was [[Paul McGrath (footballer)|Paul McGrath's]] fiftieth cap. Coyne waited just 27 minutes before scoring his first international goal. He was replaced by [[John Aldridge]] in the eightieth minute, who converted from the penalty spot to make it a 2–1 victory for the Republic. Thanks to good performances in warm-up fixtures including a win over [[Netherlands national football team|the Netherlands]]<ref name=savour/> and injury to [[Niall Quinn]], Coyne started three of [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Ireland]]'s four matches in the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=76879/index.html
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080228063757/http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=76879/index.html
|url-status=dead
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|title=FIFA Player Statistics: Tommy Coyne|publisher=FIFA.com|access-date=30 March 2008}}</ref><ref name=achieved/> but he failed to score in the tournament although he was praised for his efforts particularity in an unexpected victory over [[Italy national football team|Italy]] with the Irish matchwinner being another Glaswegian, [[Ray Houghton]];<ref name=memories/> Coyne was with Motherwell at the time and became the first serving player from that club to appear at the World Cup.<ref name=Dundee/>

His best game for Ireland was perhaps the 4–0 victory over [[Liechtenstein national football team|Liechtenstein]] on 12 October 1994, played at Lansdowne Road, in which he scored two goals in the opening four minutes of the game but failed to achieve his [[Hat-trick (association football)|hat-trick]]. He played his last game for the Republic, coming on as a substitute for [[David Connolly]], in the 1–1 draw with [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] on 29 October 1997. The game was the first leg of a playoff for qualification for the [[1998 FIFA World Cup|1998]] [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]], [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] won the second leg 2–1 and qualified for the 1998 World Cup.

== Managerial career ==
After finishing his playing career, Coyne coached [[Scottish Junior Football Association|Junior]] club [[Bellshill Athletic F.C.|Bellshill Athletic]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/mowgli-improving-with-age-1-299010|title=Mowgli improving with age|date= 3 March 2005|access-date=19 June 2017 |work=[[Falkirk Herald]]}}</ref> The club won the [[Scottish Junior Football Association, Western Region|West Division One]] in 2003–04, but Coyne left the job in July 2005.<ref>''[[The Herald (Glasgow)|The Herald]]''. [http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/mccormack-quits-as-ochilview-assistant-to-manage-bellshill-1.48311 "McCormack quits as Ochilview assistant to manage Bellshill"]. 19 July 2005. Retrieved on 6 July 2014.</ref>

==Personal life==
Coyne's attempt to establish himself in English football in 1993 ended abruptly when his wife Alison died after consuming alcohol and painkillers. She had been suffering from [[post-natal depression]] following the birth of their third son.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/sporting-digest-football-1486913.html?amp|title=Sporting Digest: Football |work=[[The Independent]] |date=24 July 1993 |access-date=7 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-65119760.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108065725/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-65119760.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 November 2018|title=Tommy Finds a New Love after His Heartache|work=Sunday Mail |author=Charles Lavery|via=[[HighBeam Research]]|date=10 September 2000|access-date=7 November 2018}}</ref> Coyne temporarily stopped playing football and had to return to Scotland to seek support from relatives in caring for his young children. Tranmere only recouped around a third of his transfer fee outlay from his next club Motherwell.<ref name=savour>{{cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/irish-soccer-has-a-night-to-savour-1.921341?mode=amp|title=From the archives: Irish soccer has a night to savour (April 1994) |newspaper=[[The Irish Times]]|author=Peter Byrne |date=7 May 2008|access-date=7 November 2018}}</ref>

His eldest son, also named Tommy, also became a footballer and striker who played for clubs in the lower senior leagues in Scotland and for [[Linlithgow Rose]] in the [[Scottish Junior Football Association|Junior grade]], where he has gained a 'player of the year award' and scored 38 goals in the 2009–10 season,<ref name=guns>{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tommy-coyne-and-son-tommy-guns-1-1367686 |title=Tommy Coyne and son: Tommy guns |date=22 May 2010 |access-date=19 June 2017|publisher=[[The Scotsman]]}}</ref> eventually going on to break scoring records at the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/linlithgow-rose-goal-machine-tommy-11071658.amp|title=Linlithgow Rose goal machine Tommy Coyne chasing club record in his ninth season at Prestonfield |work=Daily Record |author=Alan Roberston |date=27 August 2017|access-date=8 November 2018}}</ref> Another son, Bradley, played for [[Stirling Albion]] in the [[Scottish Third Division]].<ref name=guns/> He has a third son from his first marriage and two younger children with his second wife Anita.<ref name=memories/>

==Honours==
'''Dundee United'''
* [[Scottish Cup]]: Runner-up [[1985 Scottish Cup Final|1985]]

'''Celtic'''
* [[Scottish Cup]]: Runner-up [[1990 Scottish Cup Final|1990]]

'''Motherwell'''
*[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]: Runner-up [[1994–95 Scottish Premier Division|1994–95]]

'''Individual'''
*[[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|SPFA Team of the Year]]: 1994<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950113/061/0061 | title = WELL BUFFED | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 13 January 1995 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of footballers in Scotland by number of league appearances]] (500+)
*[[List of footballers in Scotland by number of league goals]] (200+)
* [[List of Republic of Ireland international footballers born outside the Republic of Ireland]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Soccerbase}}
* {{NeilBrownPlayers|player/tommycoyne}}

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Rob McKinnon

2024-09-25T23:49:16Z

Daftcelt: /* Honours */SPFA Tram of Year 1994

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| fullname = Robert McKinnon<ref>{{Hugman|12716|accessdate=16 March 2017}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1966|7|31|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Glasgow]], Scotland
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| position = [[Full back (association football)|Left back]]
| youthyears1 = 1983–1984
| youthclubs1 = [[Rutherglen Glencairn F.C.|Rutherglen Glencairn]]
| youthyears2 = 1984–1985
| youthclubs2 = [[Newcastle United F.C. Reserves and Academy|Newcastle United]]
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| clubs1 = [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]]
| caps1 = 1
| goals1 = 0
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| clubs2 = [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]]
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| clubs3 = → [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] (loan)
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'''Robert McKinnon''' (born 31 July 1966) is a Scottish former [[association football|footballer]] who played at both professional and international levels as a [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|left back]].

Active in Scotland, England, and the Netherlands, McKinnon made over 500 League appearances in a career which lasted from 1985 to 2002.

==Career==
===Early years in England===
Born in [[Glasgow]], McKinnon played youth football in [[East Kilbride]] where his father coached a team.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/ek-youth-club-celebrates-40th-2435351 |title=EK Youth Club celebrates 40th anniversary|date=3 June 2009|accessdate=19 June 2017 |publisher=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]}}</ref> He began his career playing [[Scottish Junior Football Association|Junior]] football with [[Rutherglen Glencairn F.C.|Rutherglen Glencairn]]<ref name=A-Z>{{cite web|url=http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player/robmckinnon.html|title=Rob McKinnon |accessdate=31 July 2017 |publisher=Post War English & Scottish Football League A-Z Players Transfer Database}}</ref> before turning professional in 1985 with [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]];<ref name=Toon>{{cite web|url=http://toon1892.com/detail_player.php?id=523|title=Rab McKinnon profile|accessdate=31 July 2017|publisher=Toon1892.com - Newcastle United archive }}</ref> however he only played one [[Football League First Division|league]] game for the ''Magpies'', a heavy defeat to [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham]] in which he was replaced by [[Paul Gascoigne]] (whose career was also in its infancy).<ref name=Toon/>

McKinnon moved on to [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]],<ref name=Pools>{{cite web|url=http://www.inthemadcrowd.co.uk/ui/Person.aspx?oid=502|title=Rob McKinnon profile |accessdate=31 July 2017|publisher=In The Mad Crowd - Hartlepool United archive}}</ref> where he helped the club achieve promotion from English football's fourth tier in [[1990–91 Football League#Fourth Division|1990–91]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/engpaul/FLA/1990-91.html|title=Football League tables season 1990-91|website=[[RSSSF]]|accessdate=31 July 2017 }}</ref> He also spent a short time on loan at [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]], although he did not play a competitive match for them.<ref name=Pools/>

===Motherwell===
In January 1992 McKinnon returned to Scotland and joined [[Scottish Premier Division]] club [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]].<ref name=Pools/> He formed part of a strong team built by manager [[Tommy McLean]] and his successor [[Alex McLeish]] - Motherwell achieved third place in [[1993–94 in Scottish football|1993–94]] and were runners-up in [[1994–95 in Scottish football|1994–95]], and McKinnon gained international recognition along with teammates [[Chris McCart]], [[Brian Martin (footballer, born 1963)|Brian Martin]] and [[Paul Lambert]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-world-cup-mckinnons-road-to-rome-1508833.html|title=Football / World Cup: McKinnon's road to Rome|date=4 October 1993 |accessdate=19 June 2017 |work=[[The Independent]]}}</ref>

However, Motherwell could not afford the wages to keep the players, and McKinnon and Lambert decided to move to continental clubs on a [[Free transfer (association football)|free transfer]] when their contracts expired in summer 1996 under the recently implemented [[Bosman ruling]]. Lambert signed for [[Borussia Dortmund]], and McKinnon made the move to Dutch football, joining [[FC Twente]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2013/jun/21/joy-of-six-free-transfers|title=The Joy of Six: free transfers|date=21 June 2013 |accessdate=19 June 2017 |work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref>

===Eredivisie and return===
McKinnon played regularly with Twente in the [[Eredivisie]] for two seasons<ref>{{cite web|url= http://twentefiles.basis-web.nl/robmckinnon.htm#98991 |title=Rob McKinnon |language= Dutch |accessdate=31 July 2017 |publisher=FC Twente-Files Archive}}</ref> – in [[1996–97 Eredivisie|the first]], the team finished third and qualified for the following year's [[1997–98 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesn/ned97.html|title=Netherlands tables 1996-97|website=[[RSSSF]]|accessdate=31 July 2017}}</ref> He returned to Scotland with [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] on another free transfer,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/players/mckinnonrab.html|title=Rab McKinnon |accessdate=31 July 2017 |publisher=London Hearts Supporters Club}}</ref> but was unable to hold down a regular place in the side. He went back to Hartlepool on loan during [[1998–99 Football League|1999]],<ref name=Pools/> and had another loan with [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] in [[1999–2000 Football League|2000]]<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/news/2016/april/double-sided-carlisle-united/|title=Double-Sided: Carlisle United|date=5 April 2016 |accessdate=19 June 2017 |publisher=[[Hartlepool United Football Club]]}}</ref> before being released by Hearts.

He then moved down the divisions with [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]] for two seasons,<ref name=A-Z/> before reverting to Junior football in 2002 with [[Bellshill Athletic F.C.|Bellshill Athletic]] where he had a period as player-coach alongside former Motherwell teammate [[Tommy Coyne]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/mowgli-improving-with-age-1-299010|title=Mowgli improving with age|date= 3 March 2005|accessdate=19 June 2017 |work=[[Falkirk Herald]]}}</ref> Finally he turned out for hometown club [[East Kilbride Thistle F.C.|East Kilbride Thistle]] at the age of 39.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/dream-team-take-top-spots-2453350 |title='Dream team' take top spots at EK Thistle|date=18 June 2008|accessdate=19 June 2017 |publisher=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://valeoflevenfc.co.uk/item.php?pg=matchesplayed&pd=1026&sort=sscore&order=asc&fply=69&fplyShowAll=true&fsea=all&fdfaShowAll=true&frt=rescomp&it=155|title=East Kilbride Thistle 1-0 Vale of Leven|date=18 February 2006 |accessdate=19 June 2017 |publisher=[[Vale of Leven F.C.]]}}</ref>

===International===
McKinnon was capped three times by [[Scotland national football team|the Scottish national side]] between 1993 and 1995 while playing with Motherwell,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotland/player.php?playerid=978 |title=Scotland profile |publisher=Fitbastats.com |accessdate=18 June 2017}}</ref> as well as appearing for the [[Scotland B national football team|B side]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandb/player.php?playerid=91 |title=Scotland 'B' profile |publisher=Fitbastats.com |accessdate=18 June 2017}}</ref> in the same period.

==Personal life==
His nephew [[Ross McKinnon (footballer)|Ross McKinnon]] is also a footballer and plays as a defender.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/jack-delighted-to-capture-mckinnon/ |title=Jack delighted to capture McKinnon |date=7 February 2013|accessdate=18 June 2017|publisher=[[Scottish Professional Football League]]}}</ref>

==Honours==
'''Individual'''
*[[PFA Team of the Year]]: [[1989–90 Football League#Fourth Division|1989–90 Fourth Division]]<ref>{{cite book |last=Lynch |title=The Official P.F.A. Footballers Heroes |page=148}}</ref>
* [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|SPFA Team of the Year]]: 1994<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950113/061/0061 | title = WELL BUFFED | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 13 January 1995 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Soccerbase|9223}}
* {{NeilBrownPlayers|player/robmckinnon}}
* {{NFT player|id=20002}}
* {{SFA profile}}
* [http://toon1892.com/detail_player.php?id=523 Newcastle profile] at ''Toon1892''
* [http://www.inthemadcrowd.co.uk/ui/Person.aspx?oid=502 Hartlepool profile] at ''In The Mad Crowd''
* [http://twentefiles.basis-web.nl/robmckinnon.htm Twente profile] at ''FC Twente-Files''
* [http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/players/mckinnonrab.html Hearts profile] at ''London Hearts''

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Brian Martin (footballer, born 1963)

2024-09-25T23:47:58Z

Daftcelt: /* Club career */SPFA Team of Year 1994

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{{Use British English|date=February 2017}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Brian Martin
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1963|2|24}}
| birth_place = [[Bellshill]], Scotland
| position = [[Defender (football)|Defender]]
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Plains BC
| years1 = 1980–1981
| years2 = 1981
| years3 = 1981–1985
| years4 = 1985–1987
| years5 = 1987–1988
| years6 = 1988–1991
| years7 = 1991–1998
| years8 = 1998
| years9 = 1999–2000
| years10 = 2000–2001
| years11 = 2001–2002
| years12 = 2002–2003
| years13 = 2003–2005
| clubs1 = [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| clubs2 = [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]
| clubs3 = [[Shotts Bon Accord F.C.|Shotts Bon Accord]]
| clubs4 = [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]]
| clubs5 = [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| clubs6 = [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
| clubs7 = [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]
| clubs8 = [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| clubs9 = [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]
| clubs10 = [[Lanark United F.C.|Lanark United]]
| clubs11 = [[Stonehouse Violet F.C.|Stonehouse Violet]]
| clubs12 = [[Shotts Bon Accord F.C.|Shotts Bon Accord]]
| clubs13 = [[Cambuslang Rangers F.C.|Cambuslang Rangers]]
| caps1 = 10
| caps2 = 6
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| caps5 = 30
| caps6 = 129
| caps7 = 237
| caps8 = 45
| caps9 = 16
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| goals1 = 0
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| goals6 = 9
| goals7 = 10
| goals8 = 1
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| totalcaps = 532
| totalgoals = 20
| nationalyears1 = 1995–1996
| nationalteam1 = [[Scotland national B football team|Scotland B]]
| nationalcaps1 = 3
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| nationalcaps2 = 2
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'''Brian Martin''' (born 24 February 1963 in [[Bellshill]]) is a Scottish former [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Defender (association football)#Central defender|central defender]], best known for his seven-year spell at [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]].

==Club career==
Martin began his career in the Scottish lower leagues with [[Albion Rovers F.C. (Scotland)|Albion Rovers]] and [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]]. He then dropped back into the [[Scottish Junior Football Association|Junior grade]] with [[Shotts Bon Accord F.C.|Shotts Bon Accord]]<ref name=shotts>{{cite web|title=Brian Martin - Players - Shotts Bon Accord |url=http://www.sba.teamexpert.co.uk/item.php?pg=player&it=100|website=www.sba.teamexpert.co.uk |accessdate=16 August 2017 |language=en}}</ref> for three years before joining second-tier [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]] in 1985. In his [[1985–86 Scottish First Division|first season]] with the ''Bairns'' the club achieved promotion to the top division, and maintained their status in [[1986–87 Scottish Premier Division|the second]].

In 1987 Martin moved to [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]], and in his [[1987–88 Scottish First Division|single campaign]] there he again helped the ''Accies'' win promotion, this time as champions. By then he had already moved on to [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]], where he stayed for three seasons in the [[Scottish Premier Division]] before being signed by fellow top-level club Motherwell in November 1991 for £175,000. He made 237 appearances for Motherwell between 1991 and 1998,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.glasgowworld.com/sport/ex-well-defender-brian-martin-is-impressed-by-current-steelmen-ahead-of-semi-final-tie-2067712|title=Ex-'Well defender Brian Martin is impressed by current Steelmen ahead of semi-final tie|website=www.glasgowworld.com}}</ref> and was part of the side which finished [[1994–95 Scottish Premier Division|league runners-up in 1995]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.carlukegazette.co.uk/sport/football/ex-lanark-united-stopper-brian-martin-foreign-centre-backs-are-hurting-scotland-international-team-s-chances-1-4614433 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210161906/https://www.carlukegazette.co.uk/sport/football/ex-lanark-united-stopper-brian-martin-foreign-centre-backs-are-hurting-scotland-international-team-s-chances-1-4614433|archivedate=2019-12-10|title=Ex-Lanark United stopper Brian Martin: Foreign centre backs are hurting Scotland international team's chances|newspaper=Carluke Gazette |date=15 November 2017}}</ref> He was named in [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year|SPFA Team of the Year]] for 1994.<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950113/061/0061 | title = WELL BUFFED | newspaper = The Scotsman | date = 13 January 1995 | access-date = 5 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive}}</ref>

Martin left Motherwell in 1998 and had spells with [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]] and [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] before retiring from the professional leagues in 2000, aged 37. He returned to local Junior football, appearing for [[Lanark United F.C.|Lanark United]], [[Stonehouse Violet F.C.|Stonehouse Violet]], Shotts - two decades after his first spell there,<ref name=shotts/> and [[Cambuslang Rangers F.C.|Cambuslang Rangers]], also playing the occasional game for the 'Motherwell Legends' team.

==International career==
While playing for Motherwell, Martin earned two [[cap (sport)|caps]] for the [[Scotland national football team|Scotland national team]] (making his debut aged 32) in the 1995 [[Kirin Cup]] matches against [[Ecuador national football team|Ecuador]] and [[Japan national football team|Japan]] alongside clubmates [[Rab McKinnon]] and [[Paul Lambert]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.scotsman.com/sport/opportunity-knocked-for-scots-debutants-at-the-1995-kirin-cup-1-778359| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191210161536/https://www.scotsman.com/sport/opportunity-knocked-for-scots-debutants-at-the-1995-kirin-cup-1-778359| archive-date = 2019-12-10| title = Opportunity knocked for Scots debutants at the 1995 Kirin Cup - The Scotsman}}</ref> He also represented the [[Scotland national B football team|B side]] on three occasions in the same era.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandb/player.php?playerid=100|title=Scotland 'B' profile|publisher=Fitbastats.com|accessdate=16 August 2017}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Soccerbase}}
*{{SFA profile}}
*[http://www.londonhearts.com/scotland/players/brianmartin.html International stats] at Londonhearts.com
*{{NeilBrownPlayers|player/brianmartin}}

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PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year (lower leagues)

2024-09-25T23:41:23Z

Daftcelt: /* Other awards */

Draft:Golden Shot award

2024-09-24T22:28:47Z

Daftcelt:

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{{Infobox award
| name = Golden Shot
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| awarded_for = The first to score 30 domestic goals in any given season.
| sponsor = ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]''
| country = [[Scotland]]
| presenter =
| year = 1983
| year2 =
| holder =
| most_awards =
}}

The '''Golden Shot''', sponsored by ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]'', was an award presented to the first player to score a total of 30 goals in domestic league and cup football. Only goals scored in the [[Scottish Football League|SFL]], [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]], [[Scottish Cup]], and [[Scottish League Cup]] competitions were counted.<ref name = "gold">{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19890909/045/0045 | title = STRIKERS GO FOR GOLD | newspaper = [[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 9 September 1989 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref name = "goalden">{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19900505/046/0046 | title = GOALDEN | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 5 May 1990 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>

The first player to reach the milestone each season also won a case of champagne and a cheque for £1,000, with a cheque for £500 going to second player to score 30 goals the player who finishes nearest the 30 goals mark.<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19910819/031/0031 | title = Sure shots to the four | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 19 August 1991 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>

A Silver Shot award was introduced for season 1992–93 because the main award had been won in record time.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19930315/033/0033 | title = Hitman sets sights on 150th goal | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 15 March 1993 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>

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! width="70"| Season
! width="10"| Nat
! width="100"| Player
! width="120"| Club
! League
! width="150"| Match with 30th goal
! width="220"| Notes
! Ref
|-
| [[1982–83 in Scottish football|1982–83]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Charlie Nicholas]]
| [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| [[Scottish Premier Division|Premier Division]]
|
| {{ efn | First recipient. }}{{ efn | Finished with 46 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous">{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19930327/063/0063 | title = PARTNER | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 15 March 1993 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.mediastorehouse.co.uk/memory-lane-prints/mirror/1400to1499-01468/charlie-nicholas-1983-first-daily-record-golden-21900269.html | title = Framed Print of Charlie Nicholas 1983 First ever Daily Record Golden SHot award winner cup trophy | work = Media Store House | access-date = 8 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1983–84 in Scottish football|1983–84]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Brian McClair]]
| Celtic
| Premier Division
|
| {{ efn | Finished with 30 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "bubbling"/>
|-
| [[1984–85 in Scottish football|1984–85]]
| {{flag icon|IRL}}
| [[Bernie Slaven]]
| [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| [[Scottish Second Division|Second Division]]
| 1–2 [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] (A) on April 20th
| {{ efn | Finished with 31 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002391/19850426/048/0048 | title = Super Striker is Marked Man | newspaper = Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 26 April 1985 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bernie-slaven-30-years-joined-8873502?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target | title = Bernie Slaven: 30 years since I joined Boro | work = Gazette Live | date = 19 March 2015 | access-date = 18 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1985–86 in Scottish football|1985–86]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| John Watson
| [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| Second Division
| 4–0 [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] (H) on April 18th
|
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19860417/042/0042 | title = CROWNING GLORY | publisher = Daily Record | date = 17 April 1986 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive | access-date = 8 May 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://dafc.net/index2.php?ID=1085&CATEGORY2= | title = JOHN WATSON | publisher = Dunfermline Athletic | website = dafc.net | access-date = 8 May 2022 }} {{cite news | url= https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/13509559.watson-to-be-inducted-in-pars-hall-of-fame/ | title = Watson to be inducted in Pars Hall of Fame | newspaper = [[Dunfermline Press]] | date = 1 October 2009 | access-date = 18 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1986–87 in Scottish football|1986–87]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| Brian McClair
| Celtic
| Premier Division
| 1–1 [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] (H) on February 14th.
| {{ efn | Finished with 42 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "bubbling">{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19870216/032/0032 | title = HAT-TRICK ALLY | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 16 February 1987 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19870504/033/0033 | title = PRIZE GUY BRIAN | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 4 May 1987 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1987–88 in Scottish football|1987–88]]
| {{flag icon|IRE}}
| [[Tommy Coyne]]
| [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| Premier Division
| 2–0 [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] (H) on January 1st
| {{ efn | Finished with 37 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "goalden"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19880102/050/0050 | title = Its Tops | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 2 January 1988 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }} {{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19880108/048/0048 | title = The Bubbly Remains on Ice | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 8 January 1988 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.deearchive.co.uk/player.php?id=960 | title = Tommy Coyne Player Profile | publisher = Dee Archive | website = deearchive.co.uk | access-date = 18 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1988–89 in Scottish football|1988–89]]
| rowspan = "2" colspan = "5"| ''not awarded''{{ efn | name = not | No player managed to score atleast 30 goals. }}
| {{ efn | [[Charlie Lytwyn]] of [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]] finished as the top scorer with 27 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "goalden"/><ref name = "gold"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19890511/042/0042 | title = Final Sparkle for Charlie | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 11 May 1989 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }} {{ cite news | url = https://www.alloaathletic.co.uk/top-goalscorers/ | title = Top Goalscorers | publisher = Alloa Athletic | website = alloaathletic.co.uk | access-date = 7 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1989–90 in Scottish football|1989–90]]
| {{efn | [[Owen Coyle]] of [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank ]] finished as the top scorer with 27 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "goalden"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19900507/032/0032 | title = Coyle's near miss | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 7 May 1990 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1990–91 in Scottish football|1990–91]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Ken Eadie]]
| [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| [[Scottish First Division|First Division]]
| 7–1 [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] (H) on May 11th
| {{ efn | Finished with 30 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19910513/030/0030 | title = Nice and Eadie does it | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 13 May 1991 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19910525/046/0046 | title = EADIE DOES IT KEN | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 25 May 1991 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1991–92 in Scottish football|1991–92]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Ally McCoist]]
| [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| Premier Division
| 1–0 [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (N) on March 31st
| {{ efn | Finished with 39 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19920402/041/0041 | title = A CORKER | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 2 April 1992 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19920408/045/0045 | title = ALLY THE | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2022 | date = 8 April 1992 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| Ally McCoist
| Rangers
| Premier Division
| 1–1 [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] (N) on November 21st
| {{ efn | Finished with 47 goals. }}{{ efn | [[Gordon Dalziel]] won Silver Shot award. Introduced after McCoist reached Golden Shot award in record time. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19921123/040/0040 | title = Golden Shot winner wants Moet of the same | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 23 November 1992 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19930327/064/0064 | title = COUNT HIM I N | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 27 March 1993 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>
|-
| [[1993–94 in Scottish football|1993–94]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Andy Thomson (Scottish footballer)|Andy Thomson]]
| [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| Second Division
| 3–0 [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]] (A) on April 9th
|
| <ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003909/19940413/028/0028 | title = Champagne day for Andy | newspaper = Dumfries and Galloway Standard | access-date = 7 May 2022 | date = 13 April 1994 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.qosfc.com/legend-1043 | title = Legends : Andy Thomson | work = QOS Archive | access-date = 7 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1994–95 in Scottish football|1994–95]]
| colspan = "5" | ''not awarded''{{ efn | name = not }}
| {{ efn | [[Mark Yardley]] of [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] finished as the top scorer with 23 goals. }}
| <ref>{{cite news | url= https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950515/035/0035 | title = GOLDEN SHOT: Final Standings | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 15 May 1995 | access-date = 8 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1995–96 in Scottish football|1995–96]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Steve McCormick (footballer)|Steve McCormick]]
| [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| Second Division
| 3–1 [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] (A) on March 16th
| {{ efn | Finished with 32 goals. }}
| <ref>{{cite news | url= https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19960318/031/0031 | title= GOLDEN SHOT: Standings | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 18 March 1996 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Steve%27s+a+golden+wonder.-a061261442 | title=Steve's a golden wonder | newspaper = [[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date = 21 May 1996 | access-date = 8 May 2022 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Steve+kicks+in+for+gold%3B+STIRLING+v+STRANRAER.-a061266917 | title = Steve kicks in for gold; STIRLING v STRANRAER. | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 9 March 1996 | access-date = 8 May 2022 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[1996–97 in Scottish football|1996–97]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Paul Ritchie (footballer, born 1969)|Paul Ritchie]]
| [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| Second Division
| 3–0 [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] (A) on April 5th
|
| <ref>{{cite news | url= https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19970407/052/0052 | title= NOW FOR THE TITLE | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 7 April 1997 | access-date = 18 May 2022 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/OUT+ON+A+HIGH%3B+BERWICK+v+HAMILTON.-a061010727 | title = OUT ON A HIGH; BERWICK v HAMILTON | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 19 April 1997 | access-date = 24 May 2019 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[1997–98 in Scottish football|1997–98]]
| {{flag icon|ITA}}
| [[Marco Negri]]
| Rangers
| Premier Division
| 4–1 [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] (H) on December 27th
|
| <ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19980209/059/0059 | title = GOLDEN SHOT: Standings | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 9 February 1998 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19980216/059/0059 | title = GOLDEN SHOT: Standings | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 16 February 1998 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>
|-
| [[1998–99 in Scottish football|1998–99]]
| {{flag icon|SWE}}
| [[Henrik Larsson]]
| Celtic
| [[Scottish Premier League|Premier League]]
| 1–5 [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] (A) on March 14th
| {{ efn | Finished with 33 goals. }}
| <ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19990315/047/0047 | title= G'NIGHT | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 15 March 1999 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Viduka+the+Oz-on+favourite.-a060432478 | title = Viduka the Oz-on favourite | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 9 March 1999 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[1999–2000 in Scottish football|1999–2000]]
| colspan = "5" | ''not awarded''{{ efn | name = not }}
| {{ efn | [[Mark Viduka]] of [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] finished as the top scorer with 26 goals. }}
|
|-
| [[2000–01 in Scottish football|2000–01]]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]]
| {{flag icon|SWE}}
| Henrik Larsson
| Celtic
| Premier League
| 5–1 [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] (H) on April 6th
| {{ efn | Finished with 31 goals. }}
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a082999200 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 18 February 2002 | access-date = 8 May 2023 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a084789454 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 15 April 2002 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[2002–03 in Scottish football|2002–03]]
| {{flag icon|SWE}}
| Henrik Larsson
| Celtic
| Premier League
| 2–0 [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] (H) on April 13th
| {{ efn | Finished with 32 goals. }}
| <ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/FOOTBALL+%3a+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a0100384510 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 21 April 2003 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003–04]]
| {{flag icon|SWE}}
| Henrik Larsson
| Celtic
| Premier League
| 1–2 [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] (H) on April 21st
| {{ efn | Finished with 35 goals. }}
| <ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a0115822621 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 26 April 2004 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a0116675723 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 17 May 2004 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|}

== Awards won by ==

=== Nationality ===
{| class="sortable wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col"| Country
! scope="col"| Total
|-
! scope="row"| {{SCO}}
| align="center"| 11
|-
! scope="row"| {{SWE}}
| align="center"| 4
|-
! scope="row"| {{IRL}}
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| {{ITA}}
| align="center"| 1
|}

=== Club ===
{| class="sortable wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col"| Club
! scope="col"| Total
|-
! scope="row"| Celtic
| align="center"| 7
|-
! scope="row"| Rangers
| align="center"| 3
|-
! scope="row"| Albion Rovers
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Clydebank
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Dundee
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Dunfermline Athletic
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Hamilton Academical
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Queen of the South
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Stirling Albion
| align="center"| 1
|}

=== League ===

{| class="sortable wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col"| Country
! scope="col"| Total
|-
! scope="row"| [[Scottish Premier Division|Premier Division]] / [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]]
| align="center"| 11
|-
! scope="row"| [[Scottish Second Division|Second Division]]
| align="center"| 5
|-
! scope="row"| [[Scottish First Division|First Division]]
| align="center"| 1
|}

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== References ==

{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Scottish football awards}}

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[[Category:1983 establishments in Scotland]]}}

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{{Infobox award
| name = Golden Shot
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| awarded_for = The first to score 30 domestic goals in any given season.
| sponsor = ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]''
| country = [[Scotland]]
| presenter =
| year = 1983
| year2 =
| holder =
| most_awards =
}}

The '''Golden Shot''', sponsored by ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]'', was an award presented to the first player to score a total of 30 goals in domestic league and cup football. Only goals scored in the [[Scottish Football League|SFL]], [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]], [[Scottish Cup]], and [[Scottish League Cup]] competitions were counted.<ref name = "gold">{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19890909/045/0045 | title = STRIKERS GO FOR GOLD | newspaper = [[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 9 September 1989 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref name = "goalden">{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19900505/046/0046 | title = GOALDEN | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 5 May 1990 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>

The first player to reach the milestone each season also won a case of champagne and a cheque for £1,000, with a cheque for £500 going to second player to score 30 goals the player who finishes nearest the 30 goals mark.<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19910819/031/0031 | title = Sure shots to the four | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 19 August 1991 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>

A Silver Shot award was introduced for season 1992–93 because the main award had been won in record time.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19930315/033/0033 | title = Hitman sets sights on 150th goal | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 15 March 1993 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
! width="70"| Season
! width="10"| Nat
! width="100"| Player
! width="120"| Club
! League
! width="150"| Match with 30th goal
! width="220"| Notes
! Ref
|-
| [[1982–83 in Scottish football|1982–83]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Charlie Nicholas]]
| [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| [[Scottish Premier Division|Premier Division]]
|
| {{ efn | First recipient. }}{{ efn | Finished with 46 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous">{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19930327/063/0063 | title = PARTNER | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 15 March 1993 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.mediastorehouse.co.uk/memory-lane-prints/mirror/1400to1499-01468/charlie-nicholas-1983-first-daily-record-golden-21900269.html | title = Framed Print of Charlie Nicholas 1983 First ever Daily Record Golden SHot award winner cup trophy | work = Media Store House | access-date = 8 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1983–84 in Scottish football|1983–84]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Brian McClair]]
| Celtic
| Premier Division
|
| {{ efn | Finished with 30 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "bubbling"/>
|-
| [[1984–85 in Scottish football|1984–85]]
| {{flag icon|IRL}}
| [[Bernie Slaven]]
| [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| [[Scottish Second Division|Second Division]]
| 1–2 [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] (A) on April 20th
| {{ efn | Finished with 31 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002391/19850426/048/0048 | title = Super Striker is Marked Man | newspaper = Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 26 April 1985 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bernie-slaven-30-years-joined-8873502?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target | title = Bernie Slaven: 30 years since I joined Boro | work = Gazette Live | date = 19 March 2015 | access-date = 18 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1985–86 in Scottish football|1985–86]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| John Watson
| [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| Second Division
| 4–0 [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] (H) on April 18th
|
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19860417/042/0042 | title = CROWNING GLORY | publisher = Daily Record | date = 17 April 1986 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive | access-date = 8 May 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://dafc.net/index2.php?ID=1085&CATEGORY2= | title = JOHN WATSON | publisher = Dunfermline Athletic | website = dafc.net | access-date = 8 May 2022 }} {{cite news | url= https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/13509559.watson-to-be-inducted-in-pars-hall-of-fame/ | title = Watson to be inducted in Pars Hall of Fame | newspaper = [[Dunfermline Press]] | date = 1 October 2009 | access-date = 18 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1986–87 in Scottish football|1986–87]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| Brian McClair
| Celtic
| Premier Division
| 1–1 [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] (H) on February 14th.
| {{ efn | Finished with 42 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "bubbling">{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19870216/032/0032 | title = HAT-TRICK ALLY | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 16 February 1987 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19870504/033/0033 | title = PRIZE GUY BRIAN | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 4 May 1987 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1987–88 in Scottish football|1987–88]]
| {{flag icon|IRE}}
| [[Tommy Coyne]]
| [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| Premier Division
| 2–0 [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] (H) on January 1st
| {{ efn | Finished with 37 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "goalden"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19880102/050/0050 | title = Its Tops | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 2 January 1988 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }} {{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19880108/048/0048 | title = The Bubbly Remains on Ice | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 8 January 1988 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.deearchive.co.uk/player.php?id=960 | title = Tommy Coyne Player Profile | publisher = Dee Archive | website = deearchive.co.uk | access-date = 18 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1988–89 in Scottish football|1988–89]]
| rowspan = "2" colspan = "5"| ''not awarded''{{ efn | name = not | No player managed to score atleast 30 goals. }}
| {{ efn | [[Charlie Lytwyn]] of [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]] finished as the top scorer with 27 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "goalden"/><ref name = "gold"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19890511/042/0042 | title = Final Sparkle for Charlie | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 11 May 1989 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }} {{ cite news | url = https://www.alloaathletic.co.uk/top-goalscorers/ | title = Top Goalscorers | publisher = Alloa Athletic | website = alloaathletic.co.uk | access-date = 7 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1989–90 in Scottish football|1989–90]]
| {{efn | [[Owen Coyle]] of [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank ]] finished as the top scorer with 27 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "goalden"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19900507/032/0032 | title = Coyle's near miss | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 7 May 1990 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1990–91 in Scottish football|1990–91]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Ken Eadie]]
| [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| [[Scottish First Division|First Division]]
| 7–1 [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] (H) on May 11th
| {{ efn | Finished with 30 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19910513/030/0030 | title = Nice and Eadie does it | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 13 May 1991 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19910525/046/0046 | title = EADIE DOES IT KEN | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 25 May 1991 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1991–92 in Scottish football|1991–92]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Ally McCoist]]
| [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| Premier Division
| 1–0 [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (N) on March 31st
| {{ efn | Finished with 39 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19920402/041/0041 | title = A CORKER | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 2 April 1992 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19920408/045/0045 | title = ALLY THE | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2022 | date = 8 April 1992 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| Ally McCoist
| Rangers
| Premier Division
| 1–1 [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] (N) on November 21st
| {{ efn | Finished with 47 goals. }}{{ efn | [[Gordon Dalziel]] won Silver Shot award. Introduced after McCoist reached Golden Shot award in record time. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19921123/040/0040 | title = Golden Shot winner wants Moet of the same | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 23 November 1992 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19930327/064/0064 | title = COUNT HIM I N | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 27 March 1993 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>
|-
| [[1993–94 in Scottish football|1993–94]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Andy Thomson (Scottish footballer)|Andy Thomson]]
| [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| Second Division
| 3–0 [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]] (A) on April 9th
|
| <ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003909/19940413/028/0028 | title = Champagne day for Andy | newspaper = Dumfries and Galloway Standard | access-date = 7 May 2022 | date = 13 April 1994 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.qosfc.com/legend-1043 | title = Legends : Andy Thomson | work = QOS Archive | access-date = 7 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1994–95 in Scottish football|1994–95]]
| colspan = "5" | ''not awarded''{{ efn | name = not }}
| {{ efn | [[Mark Yardley]] of [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] finished as the top scorer with 23 goals. }}
| <ref>{{cite news | url= https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950515/035/0035 | title = GOLDEN SHOT: Final Standings | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 15 May 1995 | access-date = 8 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1995–96 in Scottish football|1995–96]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Steve McCormick (footballer)|Steve McCormick]]
| [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| Second Division
| 3–1 [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] (A) on March 16th
| {{ efn | Finished with 32 goals. }}
| <ref>{{cite news | url= https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19960318/031/0031 | title= GOLDEN SHOT: Standings | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 18 March 1996 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Steve%27s+a+golden+wonder.-a061261442 | title=Steve's a golden wonder | newspaper = [[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date = 21 May 1996 | access-date = 8 May 2022 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Steve+kicks+in+for+gold%3B+STIRLING+v+STRANRAER.-a061266917 | title = Steve kicks in for gold; STIRLING v STRANRAER. | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 9 March 1996 | access-date = 8 May 2022 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[1996–97 in Scottish football|1996–97]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Paul Ritchie (footballer, born 1969)|Paul Ritchie]]
| [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| Second Division
| 3–0 [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] (A) on April 5th
|
| <ref>{{cite news | url= https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19970407/052/0052 | title= NOW FOR THE TITLE | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 7 April 1997 | access-date = 18 May 2022 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/OUT+ON+A+HIGH%3B+BERWICK+v+HAMILTON.-a061010727 | title = OUT ON A HIGH; BERWICK v HAMILTON | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 19 April 1997 | access-date = 24 May 2019 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[1997–98 in Scottish football|1997–98]]
| {{flag icon|ITA}}
| [[Marco Negri]]
| Rangers
| Premier Division
|
|
| <ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19980209/059/0059 | title = GOLDEN SHOT: Standings | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 9 February 1998 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19980216/059/0059 | title = GOLDEN SHOT: Standings | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 16 February 1998 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>
|-
| [[1998–99 in Scottish football|1998–99]]
| {{flag icon|SWE}}
| [[Henrik Larsson]]
| Celtic
| [[Scottish Premier League|Premier League]]
| 1–5 [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] (A) on March 14th
| {{ efn | Finished with 33 goals. }}
| <ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19990315/047/0047 | title= G'NIGHT | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 15 March 1999 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Viduka+the+Oz-on+favourite.-a060432478 | title = Viduka the Oz-on favourite | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 9 March 1999 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[1999–2000 in Scottish football|1999–2000]]
| colspan = "5" | ''not awarded''{{ efn | name = not }}
| {{ efn | [[Mark Viduka]] of [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] finished as the top scorer with 26 goals. }}
|
|-
| [[2000–01 in Scottish football|2000–01]]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]]
| {{flag icon|SWE}}
| Henrik Larsson
| Celtic
| Premier League
|
| {{ efn | Finished with 31 goals. }}
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a082999200 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 18 February 2002 | access-date = 8 May 2023 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a084789454 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 15 April 2002 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[2002–03 in Scottish football|2002–03]]
| {{flag icon|SWE}}
| Henrik Larsson
| Celtic
| Premier League
|
| {{ efn | Finished with 32 goals. }}
| <ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/FOOTBALL+%3a+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a0100384510 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 21 April 2003 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003–04]]
| {{flag icon|SWE}}
| Henrik Larsson
| Celtic
| Premier League
|
| {{ efn | Finished with 35 goals. }}
| <ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a0115822621 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 26 April 2004 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a0116675723 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 17 May 2004 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|}

== Awards won by ==

=== Nationality ===
{| class="sortable wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col"| Country
! scope="col"| Total
|-
! scope="row"| {{SCO}}
| align="center"| 11
|-
! scope="row"| {{SWE}}
| align="center"| 4
|-
! scope="row"| {{IRL}}
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| {{ITA}}
| align="center"| 1
|}

=== Club ===
{| class="sortable wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col"| Club
! scope="col"| Total
|-
! scope="row"| Celtic
| align="center"| 7
|-
! scope="row"| Rangers
| align="center"| 3
|-
! scope="row"| Albion Rovers
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Clydebank
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Dundee
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Dunfermline Athletic
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Hamilton Academical
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Queen of the South
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Stirling Albion
| align="center"| 1
|}

=== League ===

{| class="sortable wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col"| Country
! scope="col"| Total
|-
! scope="row"| [[Scottish Premier Division|Premier Division]] / [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]]
| align="center"| 11
|-
! scope="row"| [[Scottish Second Division|Second Division]]
| align="center"| 5
|-
! scope="row"| [[Scottish First Division|First Division]]
| align="center"| 1
|}

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== References ==

{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Scottish football awards}}

{{Draft categories|
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[[Category:Awards established in 1983]]
[[Category:1983 establishments in Scotland]]}}

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{{Infobox award
| name = Golden Shot
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| awarded_for = The first to score 30 domestic goals in any given season.
| sponsor = ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]''
| country = [[Scotland]]
| presenter =
| year = 1983
| year2 =
| holder =
| most_awards =
}}

The '''Golden Shot''', sponsored by ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]'', was an award presented to the first player to score a total of 30 goals in domestic league and cup football. Only goals scored in the [[Scottish Football League|SFL]], [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]], [[Scottish Cup]], and [[Scottish League Cup]] competitions were counted.<ref name = "gold">{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19890909/045/0045 | title = STRIKERS GO FOR GOLD | newspaper = [[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 9 September 1989 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref name = "goalden">{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19900505/046/0046 | title = GOALDEN | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 5 May 1990 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>

The first player to reach the milestone each season also won a case of champagne and a cheque for £1,000, with a cheque for £500 going to second player to score 30 goals the player who finishes nearest the 30 goals mark.<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19910819/031/0031 | title = Sure shots to the four | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 19 August 1991 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>

A Silver Shot award was introduced for season 1992–93 because the main award had been won in record time.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19930315/033/0033 | title = Hitman sets sights on 150th goal | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 15 March 1993 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
! width="70"| Season
! width="10"| Nat
! width="100"| Player
! width="120"| Club
! League
! width="150"| Match with 30th goal
! width="220"| Notes
! Ref
|-
| [[1982–83 in Scottish football|1982–83]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Charlie Nicholas]]
| [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| [[Scottish Premier Division|Premier Division]]
|
| {{ efn | First recipient. }}{{ efn | Finished with 46 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous">{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19930327/063/0063 | title = PARTNER | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 15 March 1993 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.mediastorehouse.co.uk/memory-lane-prints/mirror/1400to1499-01468/charlie-nicholas-1983-first-daily-record-golden-21900269.html | title = Framed Print of Charlie Nicholas 1983 First ever Daily Record Golden SHot award winner cup trophy | work = Media Store House | access-date = 8 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1983–84 in Scottish football|1983–84]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Brian McClair]]
| Celtic
| Premier Division
|
| {{ efn | Finished with 30 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "bubbling"/>
|-
| [[1984–85 in Scottish football|1984–85]]
| {{flag icon|IRL}}
| [[Bernie Slaven]]
| [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]]
| [[Scottish Second Division|Second Division]]
| 1–2 [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] (A) on April 20th
| {{ efn | Finished with 31 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002391/19850426/048/0048 | title = Super Striker is Marked Man | newspaper = Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 26 April 1985 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bernie-slaven-30-years-joined-8873502?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target | title = Bernie Slaven: 30 years since I joined Boro | work = Gazette Live | date = 19 March 2015 | access-date = 18 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1985–86 in Scottish football|1985–86]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| John Watson
| [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]
| Second Division
| 4–0 [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] (H) on April 18th
|
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19860417/042/0042 | title = CROWNING GLORY | publisher = Daily Record | date = 17 April 1986 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive | access-date = 8 May 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://dafc.net/index2.php?ID=1085&CATEGORY2= | title = JOHN WATSON | publisher = Dunfermline Athletic | website = dafc.net | access-date = 8 May 2022 }} {{cite news | url= https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/13509559.watson-to-be-inducted-in-pars-hall-of-fame/ | title = Watson to be inducted in Pars Hall of Fame | newspaper = [[Dunfermline Press]] | date = 1 October 2009 | access-date = 18 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1986–87 in Scottish football|1986–87]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| Brian McClair
| Celtic
| Premier Division
| 1–1 [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] (H) on February 14th.
| {{ efn | Finished with 42 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "bubbling">{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19870216/032/0032 | title = HAT-TRICK ALLY | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 16 February 1987 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19870504/033/0033 | title = PRIZE GUY BRIAN | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 4 May 1987 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1987–88 in Scottish football|1987–88]]
| {{flag icon|IRE}}
| [[Tommy Coyne]]
| [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]]
| Premier Division
| 2–0 [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] (H) on January 1st
| {{ efn | Finished with 37 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "goalden"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19880102/050/0050 | title = Its Tops | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 2 January 1988 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }} {{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19880108/048/0048 | title = The Bubbly Remains on Ice | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 8 January 1988 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.deearchive.co.uk/player.php?id=960 | title = Tommy Coyne Player Profile | publisher = Dee Archive | website = deearchive.co.uk | access-date = 18 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1988–89 in Scottish football|1988–89]]
| rowspan = "2" colspan = "5"| ''not awarded''{{ efn | name = not | No player managed to score atleast 30 goals. }}
| {{ efn | [[Charlie Lytwyn]] of [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]] finished as the top scorer with 27 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "goalden"/><ref name = "gold"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19890511/042/0042 | title = Final Sparkle for Charlie | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 11 May 1989 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }} {{ cite news | url = https://www.alloaathletic.co.uk/top-goalscorers/ | title = Top Goalscorers | publisher = Alloa Athletic | website = alloaathletic.co.uk | access-date = 7 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1989–90 in Scottish football|1989–90]]
| {{efn | [[Owen Coyle]] of [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank ]] finished as the top scorer with 27 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref name = "goalden"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19900507/032/0032 | title = Coyle's near miss | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 7 May 1990 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1990–91 in Scottish football|1990–91]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Ken Eadie]]
| [[Clydebank F.C. (1965)|Clydebank]]
| [[Scottish First Division|First Division]]
| 7–1 [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] (H) on May 11th
| {{ efn | Finished with 30 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19910513/030/0030 | title = Nice and Eadie does it | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 13 May 1991 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19910525/046/0046 | title = EADIE DOES IT KEN | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 25 May 1991 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1991–92 in Scottish football|1991–92]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Ally McCoist]]
| [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]
| Premier Division
| 1–0 [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (N) on March 31st
| {{ efn | Finished with 39 goals. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19920402/041/0041 | title = A CORKER | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 2 April 1992 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19920408/045/0045 | title = ALLY THE | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2022 | date = 8 April 1992 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1992–93 in Scottish football|1992–93]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| Ally McCoist
| Rangers
| Premier Division
| 1–1 [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] (N) on November 21st
| {{ efn | Finished with 47 goals. }}{{ efn | [[Gordon Dalziel]] won Silver Shot award. Introduced after McCoist reached Golden Shot award in record time. }}
| <ref name = "previous"/><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19921123/040/0040 | title = Golden Shot winner wants Moet of the same | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 23 November 1992 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19930327/064/0064 | title = COUNT HIM I N | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 27 March 1993 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>
|-
| [[1993–94 in Scottish football|1993–94]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Andy Thomson (Scottish footballer)|Andy Thomson]]
| [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
| Second Division
| 3–0 [[Arbroath F.C.|Arbroath]] (A) on April 9th
|
| <ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003909/19940413/028/0028 | title = Champagne day for Andy | newspaper = Dumfries and Galloway Standard | access-date = 7 May 2022 | date = 13 April 1994 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.qosfc.com/legend-1043 | title = Legends : Andy Thomson | work = QOS Archive | access-date = 7 May 2023 }}</ref>
|-
| [[1994–95 in Scottish football|1994–95]]
| colspan = "5" | ''not awarded''{{ efn | name = not }}
| {{ efn | [[Mark Yardley]] of [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] finished as the top scorer with 23 goals. }}
| <ref>{{cite news | url= https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19950515/035/0035 | title = GOLDEN SHOT: Final Standings | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 15 May 1995 | access-date = 8 May 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = British Newspaper Archive }}</ref>
|-
| [[1995–96 in Scottish football|1995–96]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Steve McCormick (footballer)|Steve McCormick]]
| [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]]
| Second Division
| 3–1 [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] (A) on March 16th
| {{ efn | Finished with 32 goals. }}
{{ efn | [[Gordon Dalziel]] won Silver Shot award. Introduced after McCoist reached Golden Shot award in record time. }}
| <ref>{{cite news | url= https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19960318/031/0031 | title= GOLDEN SHOT: Standings | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 18 March 1996 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Steve%27s+a+golden+wonder.-a061261442 | title=Steve's a golden wonder | newspaper = [[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date = 21 May 1996 | access-date = 8 May 2022 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Steve+kicks+in+for+gold%3B+STIRLING+v+STRANRAER.-a061266917 | title = Steve kicks in for gold; STIRLING v STRANRAER. | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 9 March 1996 | access-date = 8 May 2022 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[1996–97 in Scottish football|1996–97]]
| {{flag icon|SCO}}
| [[Paul Ritchie (footballer, born 1969)|Paul Ritchie]]
| [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]]
| Second Division
| 3–0 [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] (A) on April 5th
|
| <ref>{{cite news | url= https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19970407/052/0052 | title= NOW FOR THE TITLE | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 7 April 1997 | access-date = 18 May 2022 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/OUT+ON+A+HIGH%3B+BERWICK+v+HAMILTON.-a061010727 | title = OUT ON A HIGH; BERWICK v HAMILTON | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 19 April 1997 | access-date = 24 May 2019 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[1997–98 in Scottish football|1997–98]]
| {{flag icon|ITA}}
| [[Marco Negri]]
| Rangers
| Premier Division
|
|
| <ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19980209/059/0059 | title = GOLDEN SHOT: Standings | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 9 February 1998 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19980216/059/0059 | title = GOLDEN SHOT: Standings | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 16 February 1998 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref>
|-
| [[1998–99 in Scottish football|1998–99]]
| {{flag icon|SWE}}
| [[Henrik Larsson]]
| Celtic
| [[Scottish Premier League|Premier League]]
| 1–5 [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] (A) on March 14th
| {{ efn | Finished with 33 goals. }}
| <ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19990315/047/0047 | title= G'NIGHT | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 15 March 1999 | access-date = 18 May 2023 | via = British Newspaper Archive | url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Viduka+the+Oz-on+favourite.-a060432478 | title = Viduka the Oz-on favourite | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 9 March 1999 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
|-
| [[1999–2000 in Scottish football|1999–2000]]
| colspan = "5" | ''not awarded''{{ efn | name = not }}
| {{ efn | [[Mark Viduka]] of [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] finished as the top scorer with 26 goals. }}
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| [[2001–02 in Scottish football|2001–02]]
| {{flag icon|SWE}}
| Henrik Larsson
| Celtic
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| {{ efn | Finished with 31 goals. }}
| <ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a082999200 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | date = 18 February 2002 | access-date = 8 May 2023 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a084789454 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 15 April 2002 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
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| [[2002–03 in Scottish football|2002–03]]
| {{flag icon|SWE}}
| Henrik Larsson
| Celtic
| Premier League
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| {{ efn | Finished with 32 goals. }}
| <ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/FOOTBALL+%3a+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a0100384510 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 21 April 2003 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
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| [[2003–04 in Scottish football|2003–04]]
| {{flag icon|SWE}}
| Henrik Larsson
| Celtic
| Premier League
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| {{ efn | Finished with 35 goals. }}
| <ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a0115822621 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 26 April 2004 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+GOLDEN+SHOT.-a0116675723 | title = GOLDEN SHOT | newspaper = Daily Record | access-date = 7 May 2023 | date = 17 May 2004 | via = thefreelibrary.com }}</ref>
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== Awards won by ==

=== Nationality ===
{| class="sortable wikitable plainrowheaders"
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! scope="col"| Country
! scope="col"| Total
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! scope="row"| {{SCO}}
| align="center"| 11
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! scope="row"| {{SWE}}
| align="center"| 4
|-
! scope="row"| {{IRL}}
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| {{ITA}}
| align="center"| 1
|}

=== Club ===
{| class="sortable wikitable plainrowheaders"
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! scope="col"| Club
! scope="col"| Total
|-
! scope="row"| Celtic
| align="center"| 7
|-
! scope="row"| Rangers
| align="center"| 3
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! scope="row"| Albion Rovers
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Clydebank
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Dundee
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Dunfermline Athletic
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Hamilton Academical
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Queen of the South
| align="center"| 1
|-
! scope="row"| Stirling Albion
| align="center"| 1
|}

=== League ===

{| class="sortable wikitable plainrowheaders"
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! scope="col"| Country
! scope="col"| Total
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! scope="row"| [[Scottish Premier Division|Premier Division]] / [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]]
| align="center"| 11
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! scope="row"| [[Scottish Second Division|Second Division]]
| align="center"| 5
|-
! scope="row"| [[Scottish First Division|First Division]]
| align="center"| 1
|}

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== References ==

{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Scottish football awards}}

{{Draft categories|
[[Category:Scottish football trophies and awards]]
[[Category:Awards established in 1983]]
[[Category:1983 establishments in Scotland]]}}

PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year (lower leagues)

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{{Short description|Swedish footballer and manager (born 1971)}}
{{About|the Swedish footballer|the sprinter|Henrik Larsson (sprinter)|the Danish footballer|Henrik Larsen|the Swedish pool player|Henrik Larsson (pool player)}}
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| name = Henrik Larsson
| image = Henrik Larsson in Jan 2014.jpg
| caption = Larsson in 2014
| full_name = Edward Henrik Larsson
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|9|20|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Helsingborg]], Sweden
| height = 1.77 m<ref name="PremProfile"/>
| position = [[Striker (association football)|Striker]]
| currentclub =
| youthyears1 = 1977–1988
| youthclubs1 = [[Högaborgs BK]]
| years1 = 1989–1991
| clubs1 = [[Högaborgs BK]]
| caps1 = 64
| goals1 = 23
| years2 = 1992–1993
| clubs2 = [[Helsingborgs IF]]
| caps2 = 56
| goals2 = 51
| years3 = 1993–1997
| clubs3 = [[Feyenoord]]
| caps3 = 101
| goals3 = 26
| years4 = 1997–2004
| clubs4 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| caps4 = 221
| goals4 = 174
| years5 = 2004–2006
| clubs5 = [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]]
| caps5 = 40
| goals5 = 13
| years6 = 2006–2009
| clubs6 = [[Helsingborgs IF]]
| caps6 = 84
| goals6 = 38
| years7 = 2007
| clubs7 = → [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] (loan)
| caps7 = 7
| goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2012
| clubs8 = [[Råå IF]]
| caps8 = 1
| goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2013
| clubs9 = [[Högaborgs BK]]
| caps9 = 1
| goals9 = 0
| totalcaps = 575
| totalgoals = 325
| nationalyears1 = 1992–1993
| nationalteam1 = [[Sweden national under-21 football team|Sweden U21]]
| nationalcaps1 = 12<ref name="capsandgoals">{{Cite web|title=Henrik Larsson – Spelarstatistik|url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se/spelarfakta/henrik-larsson/0a5711cd-f976-4438-80cd-9d5102798ea5/|publisher=[[Swedish Football Association]]|access-date=4 November 2023|language=sv}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
| nationalgoals1 = 4<ref name="capsandgoals"/>
| nationalyears2 = 1997
| nationalteam2 = [[Sweden national football B team|Sweden B]]
| nationalcaps2 = 1
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 1993–2009
| nationalteam3 = [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]]
| nationalcaps3 = 106
| nationalgoals3 = 37
| manageryears1 = 2010–2012
| managerclubs1 = [[Landskrona BoIS]]
| manageryears2 = 2014
| managerclubs2 = [[Falkenbergs FF]]
| manageryears3 = 2015–2016
| managerclubs3 = [[Helsingborgs IF]]
| manageryears4 = 2019
| managerclubs4 = [[Helsingborgs IF]]
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}}
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{{MedalCompetition|[[FIFA World Cup]]}}
{{Medal|3rd|[[1994 FIFA World Cup|1994 United States]]|}}
}}
'''Edward Henrik Larsson''' (born 20 September 1971) is a Swedish professional [[association football|football]] coach and former player. Playing as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]], Larsson began his career with [[Högaborgs BK]]. In 1992, he moved to [[Helsingborg IF]] where in his first season his partnership up front with [[Mats Magnusson]] helped the club win promotion to [[Allsvenskan]] after 24 seasons in the lower tiers. He moved to [[Feyenoord]] in November 1993, staying for four years before leaving in 1997 to join Scottish Premiership club Celtic. During his time in the Dutch [[Eredivisie]], he won two [[KNVB Cup]]s with Feyenoord. He also broke into the [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden national team]], and helped them finish in third place at the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]].

Often regarded as the greatest foreign import in Scottish football history,<ref>{{cite web|title=10 Greatest Foreign Imports to Play in the SPL|website=Bleacher Report|url=https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/1853339-10-greatest-foreign-imports-to-play-in-the-spl.amp.html|access-date=10 February 2022|archive-date=11 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211070942/https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/1853339-10-greatest-foreign-imports-to-play-in-the-spl.amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Wim Jansen]] signed Larsson for Scottish club [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in July 1997 for a fee of £650,000. In his first season at the club, he played a crucial role in Celtic winning their first league title in ten years. He suffered a broken leg in a [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]] tie against [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]] in 1999. Larsson came back, scoring 53 goals in a 2000–01 season that saw him win the [[European Golden Shoe]]. Larsson won four league titles in his seven years at Celtic. He also helped the team reach the [[2003 UEFA Cup final]] against [[FC Porto|Porto]], scoring both goals in a 3–2 defeat in [[Overtime (sports)|extra time]]. His 242 goals in 313 matches saw Celtic fans nickname him ''The King of Kings''. Larsson joined Barcelona in 2004, where he won two league titles and the [[2005–06 UEFA Champions League]], providing the assists for both goals in the [[2006 UEFA Champions League final|final]]. Following the expiration of his contract at Barcelona, Larsson returned to Helsingborg, although he also had a brief spell on loan at [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in early 2007. He announced his retirement from football on 20 October 2009.<ref name=LegRet>{{cite news|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/131414-celtic-legend-larsson-to-retire-from-football/|title=Celtic legend Larsson to retire from football|work=STV Sport|date=20 October 2009|access-date=20 October 2009|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003835/http://sport.stv.tv/football/131414-celtic-legend-larsson-to-retire-from-football/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Larsson played for [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]] in three [[FIFA World Cup]]s and three [[UEFA European Championship]]s, winning a bronze medal at the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]], and is a former captain of the national team. He ended his international career with 37 goals in [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|106 matches]]. He also won [[Guldbollen|the Golden Ball]] (''Guldbollen''), the annual Award for best Swedish footballer twice, first in 1998 and again in 2004, while in 2003 he was named the [[UEFA Jubilee Awards|Greatest Swedish Footballer of the Last 50 Years]] as part of the [[UEFA Jubilee Awards]]. He is also the [[List of UEFA Cup and Europa League top scorers|second all-time leading goalscorer]] in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0252-0cda386ff5c5-9baca13a1b43-1000--all-time-top-scorers/|language=en|publisher=UEFA|date=1 July 2021|access-date=19 July 2021|title=UEFA Europa League all-time top scorers}}</ref>

In 2010, Larsson began his career as a manager at the [[Superettan]] club [[Landskrona BoIS]], where he stayed for three seasons. He later managed [[Falkenbergs FF|Falkenberg]] in Allsvenskan, and he took over at Helsingborg in 2015, where his son, [[Jordan Larsson|Jordan]], was one of his players. Helsingborg were relegated to Superettan in 2016 and Larsson left the club. Three years later he made a brief return in the same role at the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/just-nu-lamnar-efter-pahopp/|title=För stort tryck mot honom och familjen|language=sv|publisher=Kvällsposten|date=23 August 2019|access-date=23 August 2019|archive-date=23 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823132526/https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/just-nu-lamnar-efter-pahopp/|url-status=live}}</ref> He served Barcelona as assistant to [[Ronald Koeman]] from August 2020 until October 2021.

==Early life==
Edward Henrik Larsson<ref>{{cite web |url=https://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=2252 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 06 de mayo de 2006, en Barcelona |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 6 May 2006, in Barcelona |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321230925/https://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=2252 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |language=es}}</ref> was born on 20 September 1971<ref>{{Hugman|23772|access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref> in [[Helsingborg]], [[Scania]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/henrik-larsson/ |title=Henrik Larsson: Profile |website=worldfootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=21 March 2021 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321231336/https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/henrik-larsson/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His father, Francisco Da Rocha, is Cape Verdean,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/may/18/uefa.sport1 |title=Signing off in style: Profile: Henrik Larsson |first=Marcus |last=Christenson |work=The Guardian |date=18 May 2003 |access-date=16 August 2009 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010534/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/may/18/uefa.sport1 |url-status=live }}</ref> and his mother, Eva Larsson, is Swedish.<ref name=BigInterview>{{cite news |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article861668.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1 |work=Times Online |title=The big interview Henrik Larsson |date=20 April 2003 |access-date=4 May 2010 |first=Anushka |last=Asthana |location=London |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010648/https://www.thetimes.com/ |url-status=live }}{{subscription required}}</ref> His parents, who never married and split up when he was 12,<ref name=BigInterview/> decided that he should take his mother's surname because they felt it would make it easier for their son to be accepted in Sweden.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/LARSSON:+THE+UNTOLD+STORY;+I+sat+Henrik+down+at+eight+years+of+age...-a073506403 |work=Sunday Mail |title=Larsson: The Untold Story |date=22 April 2001 |access-date=9 June 2010 |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025021459/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/LARSSON:+THE+UNTOLD+STORY;+I+sat+Henrik+down+at+eight+years+of+age...-a073506403 |url-status=live }}</ref> He credits his father for his love of football.<ref name=BigInterview/> His father gave him a football when he was 16 months old and as a child, he was able to practice with brothers and friends on a large field near his home on the Närlunda estate in Helsingborg.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1910-henrik-larsson-bio-swedish-striker-in-2002-world-cup |title=Henrik Larsson Bio – Swedish Striker in 2002 World Cup |website=KidzWorld |access-date=15 June 2016 |archive-date=13 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813214010/http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1910-henrik-larsson-bio-swedish-striker-in-2002-world-cup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/mar/03/henrik-larsson-i-have-106-caps-for-sweden-but-i-see-myself-as-foreign |title=Henrik Larsson: ‘I have 106 caps for Sweden but I see myself as foreign’ |website=The Guardian |first=Michael |last=Butler |date=3 March 2024 |access-date=7 May 2024 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010536/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/mar/03/henrik-larsson-i-have-106-caps-for-sweden-but-i-see-myself-as-foreign |url-status=live }}</ref> He has said of his school years, "I experienced some racism, because back then it was unusual to have a dark kid at school, I was one of the few."<ref name=ManchesterCSC1>{{cite web |url=http://www.manchestercsc.com/Ghod%20Speaks%20content.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402101739/http://www.manchestercsc.com/Ghod%20Speaks%20content.htm |archive-date=2 April 2012 |title=Ghod speaks (interview with Henrik Larsson) |publisher=Manchester Celtic Supporters Club}}</ref> He watched English football on television and his parents gave him a video of [[Pelé]]'s life story, both of which inspired him.<ref name=ManchesterCSC1/>

==Club career==
===Early career===
[[File:Henrik Larsson 1993.png|thumb|upright|Larsson at the schoolyard of Magnus Stenbocksskolan in [[Helsingborg]], June 1993]]

Larsson began playing at lower-league [[Högaborgs BK|Högaborg]] at age six.<ref name=ManchesterCSC1/> This smaller club was known to provide a good education for young players, and since Larsson left he has stressed how important this was not only for his football but also for his adult life in general.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://stadslexikon.helsingborg.se/henrik-larsson/ |access-date=14 February 2018 |title=Henrik Larsson |work=Helsingborgs Stadslexikon |date=8 December 2016 |archive-date=6 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206140347/https://stadslexikon.helsingborg.se/henrik-larsson/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.laget.se/HOGABORGSBOLLKLUBB/About |work=laget.se |title=Högaborgs BK |access-date=14 February 2018 |archive-date=15 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215083750/https://www.laget.se/HOGABORGSBOLLKLUBB/About |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |work=[[Aftonbladet]] |url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/landslagsfotboll/masterskap/article10463891.ab |access-date=14 February 2018 |title=Från mobbad - till frälsare |date=8 March 2011 |archive-date=15 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215143837/https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/landslagsfotboll/masterskap/article10463891.ab |url-status=live }}</ref> He went on to start his professional career playing for their senior team at age 17 while still at school.<ref name="start">{{cite web |last=Kelly |first=Ciaran |url=http://backpagefootball.com/henrik-larsson-the-king-of-kings/24036/ |title=Henrik Larsson: The King of Kings « Back Page Football |work=Backpage Football |date=19 August 2011 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=19 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419064957/http://backpagefootball.com/henrik-larsson-the-king-of-kings/24036/ |url-status=live }}</ref> When he was 18, he had a trial at [[S.L. Benfica|Benfica]], at the time being managed by Larsson's country-mate [[Sven-Göran Eriksson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/henrik-larsson-one-one-only-regret-my-career-spending-just-two-months-man-united|title=The big interview: Henrik Larsson – "The only regret of my career? Spending just two months at Man United"|website=FourFourTwo|date=22 February 2017|access-date=12 December 2017|archive-date=13 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213081820/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/henrik-larsson-one-one-only-regret-my-career-spending-just-two-months-man-united|url-status=live}}</ref> On leaving school at 18, Larsson combined a semi-pro football career at Högaborg with work as a fruit packer.<ref name="start" />

In four years playing at senior level with Högaborg, Larsson scored 23 goals in 74 matches. In 1992, second division side [[Helsingborgs IF|Helsingborg]] (the main club of his home city) signed Larsson.<ref name="start" />

===Helsingborg===
In his first year as a full-time professional, Larsson scored 34 goals for Helsingborg and his partnership up front with veteran striker [[Mats Magnusson]] helped the side win promotion to the top Swedish division, the [[Allsvenskan]], the club's return to the top tier after 24 seasons in the lower divisions.<ref name="start" /> His star continued to rise the following year, as he netted 16 goals to help Helsingborg to a respectable mid-table finish.<ref name="start" />

===Feyenoord===
In November 1993, Dutch side [[Feyenoord]] signed Larsson for a fee of [[Pound sterling|£]]295,000.<ref name="start" /> He made his league debut on 21 November 1993 as a substitute for [[Regi Blinker]] in a 1–1 [[De Kuip|home]] draw against [[SBV Vitesse|Vitesse]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Marcel |last=Van der Kraan |title=Larsson heeft 't nog nooit zo koud gehad |url=http://leiden.courant.nu/issue/LD/1993-11-22/edition/0/page/15 |newspaper=Leidsch Dagblad |agency=Geassocieerde Pers Diensten |date=22 November 1993 |access-date=6 June 2016 |language=nl |trans-title=Larsson has never had it so cold |archive-date=7 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807042904/http://leiden.courant.nu/issue/LD/1993-11-22/edition/0/page/15 |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson took time to adjust to working and living in a foreign country and could only muster a modest 6 goals in 27 appearances in his first season.<ref name="start" /> His goalscoring record improved in subsequent seasons, but he continued to be unsettled and frustrated by a combination of ever-changing coaches, being played in unfamiliar positions and latterly the club's player-rotation policy which saw him being substituted fifty or sixty minutes into a match even when playing well.<ref name="start" /><ref name="smart">{{cite web |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/EXCLUSIVE%3A+MY+STORY+BY+HENRIK+LARSSON%3B+Scotland+saved+my+marriage.-a078318833 |title=My Story by Henrik Larsson; Scotland saved my marriage |work=Sunday Mail |date=16 September 2001 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010558/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/EXCLUSIVE%3A+MY+STORY+BY+HENRIK+LARSSON%3B+Scotland+saved+my+marriage.-a078318833 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Larsson won his first major winner's medal on 12 May 1994 when he played in the Feyenoord side that defeated [[N.E.C. (football club)|NEC]] 2–1 in the final of the [[KNVB Cup]].<ref name="dcup94">{{cite web |url=http://www.lunaticnews.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/?feyenoord-nec-12-05-1994&id=980 |title=Verslag & foto's: Feyenoord – NEC (2–1) – 12-05-1994 (Seizoen: 1993–1994) |website=Lunaticnews.nl |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=26 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926075627/http://www.lunaticnews.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/?feyenoord-nec-12-05-1994&id=980 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following season, Larsson won his second winner's medal in the same tournament when Feyenoord won 2–1 against [[FC Volendam|Volendam]].<ref name="dcup95">{{cite web |url=http://www.lunaticnews.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/?feyenoord-fc-volendam-25-05-1995&id=1027 |title=Verslag & foto's: Feyenoord – FC Volendam (2–1) – 25 May 1995 (Seizoen: 1994–1995) |website=Lunaticnews.nl |date=25 May 1995 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=25 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925020451/http://www.lunaticnews.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/?feyenoord-fc-volendam-25-05-1995&id=1027 |url-status=live }}</ref> He did record a [[hat-trick]] in a 4–3 win against [[Werder Bremen]] in the [[UEFA Cup Winners' Cup]] in [[1994–95 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup|1994–95]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/larsson-in-ec.html |date=15 January 2010 |work=[[RSSSF]] |title=Henrik "Henke" Larsson - Goals in European Cups |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=5 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405172143/https://www.rsssf.org/players/larsson-in-ec.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 1997, Larsson told manager [[Arie Haan]] that he wished to leave the club.<ref name="start" /> A legal dispute then ensued over a clause in his contract that Larsson claimed would allow him to be sold on if a fee of £600,000 was offered.<ref name="smart" /> Larsson won his case and in July 1997, he signed for Scottish side [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]].<ref name="signs">{{cite web |url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/132366-henrik-larsson-his-first-celtic-interview/ |title=Henrik Larsson: His first Celtic interview |work=STV Sport |date=23 October 2009 |access-date=15 June 2016 |archive-date=7 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007205742/http://sport.stv.tv/football/132366-henrik-larsson-his-first-celtic-interview/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Celtic===

====1997–2000====
Following the contract dispute with Feyenoord, Larsson was signed by Celtic manager [[Wim Jansen]] in July 1997 for a fee of £650,000.<ref name="signs" /> In his first season at Celtic, he played the role of supporting forward alongside [[Darren Jackson]], [[Simon Donnelly]] and later [[Harald Brattbakk]].

In Larsson's Celtic debut, against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] at [[Easter Road]], he came on as a late substitute. He inadvertently passed the ball to Hibernian player [[Chic Charnley]], who scored, resulting in a 2–1 defeat for Celtic.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/celtic-left-standing-by-slick-charnley-1243679.html |title=Celtic left standing by slick Charnley |work=The Independent |date=4 August 1997 |access-date=15 June 2009 |first=Archie |last=McPherson |location=London |archive-date=5 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305034319/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/celtic-left-standing-by-slick-charnley-1243679.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He scored an own goal in his first European game,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.questia.com/library/1G1-64828207/i-thought-i-d-kicked-celtic-out-of-europe-i-could |title=I thought I'd kicked Celtic out of Europe; I could see headlines after I scored own goal; Says Henrik Larsson |work=The Mirror |first=Stewart |last=Weir |date=28 August 1997 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029194007/http://www.questia.com/library/1G1-64828207/i-thought-i-d-kicked-celtic-out-of-europe-i-could |url-status=live }}</ref> although Celtic did go on to win 6–3 against Austrian side [[FC Tirol Innsbruck|Tirol Innsbruck]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.coupe.celtic-glasgow.tirol-innsbruck.15792.en.html |title=Football – Match (C3) UEFA Cup : Celtic Glasgow vs. Tirol Innsbruck |publisher=Footballdatabase.eu |date=4 January 1998 |access-date=5 August 2013}}</ref> He went on to score 19 goals in all competitions,<ref name="stats">{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2842 |title=Celtic Player Henrik Larsson Details |work=FitbaStats |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=29 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129035732/http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2842 |url-status=live }}</ref> and was Celtic's top scorer for the season. In November 1997, Larsson won his first medal for the club after a 3–0 win over [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] at [[Ibrox Stadium]] gave Celtic the [[Scottish League Cup]]. Larsson scored Celtic's second goal in the match.<ref name="news.bbc.co.uk">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/35873.stm |title=Celtic cruise to cup final win |work=BBC Sport |date=30 November 1997 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010539/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/35873.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> On the final day of the league season, he scored the opener with a powerful shot from 20 yards out in a 2–0 win against [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]] to clinch the championship for Celtic.<ref name="news.bbc.co.uk"/> It was the club's first league championship win since the double winning season 1987–88 and stopped [[Old Firm]] rivals [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] from breaking Celtic's record of [[Nine in a row|nine titles in a row]].<ref name="lg98">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/90174.stm |title=Celtic get by with a little help from their Scandinavians |work=BBC Sport |date=9 May 1998 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=13 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513025154/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/90174.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished fourth in the voting for the [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]] in 1998.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19980508/645/0040 | title = Burley lands award in Celtic clean sweep | newspaper = [[The Scotsman]] | date = 8 May 1997 | access-date = 26 April 2023 | url-access = subscription | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | archive-date = 22 September 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240922010644/https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/account/register?countrykey=0&showgiftvoucherclaimingoptions=false&gift=false&nextpage=%2faccount%2flogin%3freturnurl%3d%252fviewer%252fbl%252f0000540%252f19980508%252f645%252f0040&rememberme=false&cookietracking=false&partnershipkey=0&newsletter=false&offers=false&registerreason=none&showsubscriptionoptions=false&showcouponmessaging=false&showfreetrialmessaging=false&showregisteroptions=false&showloginoptions=false&showcaptchaerrormessage=false&isonlyupgradeable=false | url-status = live }}</ref>

Larsson's second season with the club saw a change in management with [[Jozef Vengloš]] taking over following Wim Jansen's resignation.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/134664.stm |title=Celtic appoints new coach |work=BBC Sport |date=17 July 1998 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=15 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115141638/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/134664.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Playing in a more advanced striker's role, Larsson scored 38 goals to end the season as both Celtic and Scotland's top goalscorer.<ref name="stats" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/torschuetzenkoenige/sco-premier-league/ |title=Scotland – Premier League – Top scorers' list |publisher=Worldfootball.net |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926080924/http://www.worldfootball.net/torschuetzenkoenige/sco-premier-league/ |archive-date=26 September 2008}}</ref> During the season, Larsson also scored for the first time in an [[Old Firm]] match, with two goals in a 5–1 victory in November,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportinglive.info/football/scottishpremier/celtic/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/98/11/21/SOCCER_Celtic_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=celtic&DIV=scotsprem&TEAM=CELTIC&RH=Celtic&PREV_SEASON=1997&BID= |title= Welcome to nginx|website=www.sportinglive.info |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130702113350/http://www.sportinglive.info/football/scottishpremier/celtic/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/98/11/21/SOCCER_Celtic_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=celtic&DIV=scotsprem&TEAM=CELTIC&RH=Celtic&PREV_SEASON=1997&BID= |archive-date=2 July 2013}}</ref><ref>v</ref> and the equaliser in the 2–2 [[New Year's Day]] match at Ibrox.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Amo+Blast+At+Stubbs%3B+RANGERS+2+CELTIC+2.-a060241651 |title=Amo Blast At Stubbs; Rangers 2 Celtic 2 |publisher=The Mirror |date=4 January 1999 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=16 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316182511/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Amo+Blast+At+Stubbs%3B+RANGERS+2+CELTIC+2.-a060241651 |url-status=live }}</ref> Throughout the season, Larsson forged a prolific partnership with diminutive Slovak playmaker [[Ľubomír Moravčík]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footandball.net/stars-of-the-past-lubomir-moracvik/4810 |title=Stars of the Past: Lubomir Moracvik |publisher=Foot and Ball |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=8 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130708032318/http://www.footandball.net/stars-of-the-past-lubomir-moracvik/4810 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was also awarded the honours of [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year|SPFA Players' Player of the Year]], [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]],<ref name="honours99">{{cite web |url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-review-199899-2008-06-01/ |title=Season review 1998/99 |publisher=SPFL |access-date=8 December 2014 |archive-date=20 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220103717/http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-review-199899-2008-06-01/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Guldbollen|Swedish Footballer of the Year]].<ref name="swede">{{cite web |url=http://www.bornyellow.com/html/historia_statistik/allmanstatistik/guldbollen.htm |title=Guldbollen genom tiderna |publisher=BornYellow |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=16 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316181916/http://www.bornyellow.com/html/historia_statistik/allmanstatistik/guldbollen.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The 1998–99 season ultimately proved disappointing for Celtic, as they finished runners-up to rivals Rangers in both the newly established [[Scottish Premier League]] (SPL),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s2&newsid=7178&back=home |title=News & Features |publisher=Scotprem.com |access-date=5 August 2013}}</ref> and the [[Scottish Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/1963032.stm |title=Scottish Cup – Old Firm finals down the years |work=BBC Sport |date=1 May 2002 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=5 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070505194335/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scottish_cup/1963032.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

The 1999–2000 season saw another change in management for Celtic. Former [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] and [[England national football team|England]] international winger [[John Barnes (footballer)|John Barnes]] replaced Vengloš to become manager at the club.<ref name="barnes">{{cite web |last=Forrester |first=Vinny |url=http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/when-barnes-managed-celtic-the-appointment-from-hell/ |title=When Barnes Managed Celtic: The Appointment From Hell |publisher=Sabotage Times |access-date=5 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116182354/http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/when-barnes-managed-celtic-the-appointment-from-hell/ |archive-date=16 January 2014}}</ref> The season started very brightly for Larsson as he scored eight league goals in nine games for the club.<ref name="barnes" /> During Celtic's 1–0 defeat in a [[UEFA Cup]] tie against [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]] on 21 October 1999, Larsson suffered a career-threatening injury, breaking his leg in two places in a challenge with [[Serge Blanc (footballer)|Serge Blanc]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Simon |last=Buckland |title=Fears for Larsson's future after broken leg nightmare |url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/fears-for-larssons-future-after-broken-leg-nightmare-26136099.html |work=The Independent |location=Ireland |date=22 October 1999 |access-date=5 August 2013 |archive-date=12 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112215600/http://www.independent.ie/sport/fears-for-larssons-future-after-broken-leg-nightmare-26136099.html |url-status=live }}</ref> This resulted in him spending eight months on the sidelines,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/133420-celtic-star-henrik-larssons-horror-leg-break/|title=Celtic star Henrik Larsson's horror leg break|work=STV Sport|date=29 October 2009|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=16 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116201356/http://sport.stv.tv/football/133420-celtic-star-henrik-larssons-horror-leg-break/|url-status=dead}}</ref> only returning on the last day of the 1999–2000 season. John Barnes cited Larsson's injury as being a significant factor in his sacking by Celtic after only months in the position.<ref>{{citation |last=McNulty |first=Phil |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1182698.stm |title=Barnes bouncing back |website=BBC Sport |date=21 February 2001 |access-date=15 June 2012 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011113/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/1182698.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> It was initially feared that Larsson had suffered a compound leg fracture, an injury which would normally result in an even longer absence – or possibly even end his career – but X-rays soon revealed that the injury was not as serious as originally feared.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Aaron-Ramsey-Eduardo-David-Busst-Petr-Cech-and-the-Top-10-worst-footballing-injuries-of-all-time-article338653.html |title=Ouch! The Top 10 worst footballing injuries of all-time |work=The Mirror |date=28 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429171021/http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Aaron-Ramsey-Eduardo-David-Busst-Petr-Cech-and-the-Top-10-worst-footballing-injuries-of-all-time-article338653.html |archive-date=29 April 2014}}</ref> By the time Larsson had completed his rehabilitation, John Barnes had been sacked and replaced by [[director of football]] [[Kenny Dalglish]] as interim manager.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/637415.stm |title=Barnes forced out |work=BBC News |date=10 February 2000 |access-date=1 March 2014 |archive-date=25 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225230806/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/637415.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson made his comeback with a substitute appearance against [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] at [[Celtic Park]] on the final day of the SPL season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/scottish_premier/758231.stm |title=Larsson returns as Celtic win |work=BBC Sport |date=21 May 2000 |access-date=16 June 2016 |archive-date=20 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070920131239/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/scottish_premier/758231.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2000–03====
Following the arrival of [[Martin O'Neill]] in the summer of 2000,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/769394.stm |title=Celtic win O'Neill tussle |work=BBC Sport |date=1 June 2000 |access-date=15 March 2013 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134800/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/769394.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson had his most successful season for Celtic. He began a successful partnership with new arrival [[Chris Sutton]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/sutton-hails-partner-larsson-6355829.html|title=Sutton hails partner Larsson|work=The Evening Standard|date=15 April 2001|access-date=20 April 2010|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117011633/http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/sutton-hails-partner-larsson-6355829.html|url-status=live}}</ref> as he scored 35 league goals in 38 league games to become SPL top goalscorer and to win the [[European Golden Shoe]].<ref name="gshoe">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/scottish-premier/3007495/Larsson-goals-earn-Europes-golden-boot.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/scottish-premier/3007495/Larsson-goals-earn-Europes-golden-boot.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |first=Neil |last=Irvine |title=Larsson goals earn Europe's golden boot |date=18 June 2001}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The season saw Celtic win the domestic treble of the Scottish League Cup, Scottish Cup and the SPL.<ref name="treble">{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3006197/Scottish-Cup-Final-Larsson-leads-Celtic-to-treble.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3006197/Scottish-Cup-Final-Larsson-leads-Celtic-to-treble.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |first=Andrew |last=Lomax |title=Scottish Cup Final: Larsson leads Celtic to treble |date=27 May 2001}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Larsson scored a [[Hat-trick#Association football|hat-trick]] in a 3–0 win over [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] at [[Hampden Park]] to win the Scottish League Cup,<ref name="lgcup01">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/mar/19/newsstory.sport1 |title=Larsson hat-trick clinches first trophy |work=The Guardian |first=Mike |last=Wilson |date=19 March 2001 |access-date=16 June 2016 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134750/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/mar/19/newsstory.sport1 |url-status=live }}</ref> the first non-Scottish player to do so in a cup final in Scotland.<ref>{{cite web | title = The elite players who scored cup final hat-tricks | url = https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/the-elite-players-who-scored-cup-final-hat-tricks-1999429 | access-date = 7 July 2017 | newspaper = [[The Scotsman]] | date = 21 October 2014 | archive-date = 20 September 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240920223352/https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/the-elite-players-who-scored-cup-final-hat-tricks-1999429 | url-status = live }}</ref> He also scored twice in the Scottish Cup in a 3–0 win over Hibernian.<ref name="treble" /> Other highlights for Larsson included two goals against Rangers in the 6–2 win at Parkhead early in the season,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/o-neill-s-six-shooters-proves-they-are-up-for-title-fight-1.220858|title=O'Neill's six-shooters proves they are up for title fight|work=Herald Scotland|date=28 August 2000|access-date=20 April 2010|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117000338/http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/o-neill-s-six-shooters-proves-they-are-up-for-title-fight-1.220858|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/oneills-bhoys-herald-a-brave-bright-new-dawn-26112516.html |work=Irish Independent |title=O'Neill's Bhoys herald a brave, bright new dawn |date=24 November 2012 |access-date=6 June 2013 |archive-date=16 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116192834/http://www.independent.ie/sport/oneills-bhoys-herald-a-brave-bright-new-dawn-26112516.html |url-status=live }}</ref> breaking [[Charlie Nicholas]]' post-war club record of 48 goals (in all competitions) in a season, with a brace against [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] in the Scottish Cup semi finals,<ref name = "factfile">{{cite news |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/henrik-larsson-factfile-1050465 |date=15 February 2007 |work=[[Manchester Evening News]] |title=Henrik Larsson Factfile |access-date=9 April 2023 |archive-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304044150/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/henrik-larsson-factfile-1050465 |url-status=live }}</ref> equalling [[Brian McClair]]'s post-war club record of 35 league goals in season with a goal in a 5–2 defeat of [[Hibs F.C.|Hibs]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=THE MAGNIFICENT 7: 242 - Every goal scored by the King of Kings during his Celtic career; |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/THE+MAGNIFICENT+7%3A+242+-+Every+goal+scored+by+the+King+of+Kings...-a0117101251 |date=25 May 2004 |access-date=12 April 2023 |newspaper=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |via=thefreelibrary.com |archive-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304153242/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/THE+MAGNIFICENT+7:+242+-+Every+goal+scored+by+the+King+of+Kings...-a0117101251 |url-status=live }}</ref> and scoring his 50th goal of the season against Rangers at Ibrox in a 3–0 victory towards the end of the season<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/3004436/Larsson-brings-up-the-half-century-as-Celtic-win-Old-Firm-clash.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/3004436/Larsson-brings-up-the-half-century-as-Celtic-win-Old-Firm-clash.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |title=Larsson brings up the half-century as Celtic win Old Firm clash |date=29 April 2001}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and finishing the season with a total of 53 goals in all competitions.<ref name="stats" /> He was again voted SPFA Players' Player of the Year, as well as SFWA Footballer of the Year and ''[[FourFourTwo]]'' Scottish Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12168451.no-headline-present/ |date=11 May 2001 |work=[[Herald Scotland]] |title=Awards seem to be raining down on Henrik Larsson |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=1 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801172848/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12168451.no-headline-present/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="honours01">{{cite web|title=Season review 2000/01|url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-review-200001-2008-06-01/|publisher=SPFL|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-date=20 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220103549/http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/season-review-200001-2008-06-01/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Rangers manager [[Dick Advocaat]] said "Larsson is one of the best strikers in Europe, maybe the world. If you watch Batistuta, he is sometimes not seen for 90 minutes but he scores two goals. Larsson has even more, because, besides being a good player and goalscorer, he has a tremendous work rate."<ref>{{cite web |first=Phil |last=Gordon |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/advocaat-anoints-henrik-the-great-691300.html |title=Advocaat anoints Henrik the Great |work=The Independent |date=11 February 2001}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

Larsson's fifth season at Celtic yielded a second consecutive SPL title for the club.<ref name="lg02">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3025465/Celtic-clinch-title-in-style.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3025465/Celtic-clinch-title-in-style.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |title=Celtic clinch title in style |date=6 April 2002}}{{cbignore}}</ref> It also marked the club's first foray into the [[UEFA Champions League]] group stage. Larsson scored his first Champions League goal with a penalty in Celtic's opening fixture in a 3–2 defeat to [[Juventus FC|Juventus]] in [[Turin]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1551293.stm |title=Penalty denies brave Celtic |work=BBC Sport |date=18 September 2001 |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=5 March 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030305151541/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1551293.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He scored again for Celtic in their Champions League campaign with the only goal in a 1–0 victory over [[FC Porto|Porto]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1561407.stm |title=Larsson strike punishes Porto |work=BBC Sport |date=25 September 2001 |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=3 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703162538/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1561407.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> and again from the penalty spot against Juventus in a thrilling 4–3 victory at Celtic Park.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1627972.stm |title=Celtic bow out in style |work=BBC Sport |date=31 October 2001 |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=8 June 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030608201139/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1627972.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite achieving a Scottish record of nine points in the group stage, Celtic failed to qualify for the latter stages and parachuted into the UEFA Cup. The club were drawn against [[Valencia CF|Valencia]], with Larsson scoring the second leg goal to take the tie into penalties, which Celtic eventually lost.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/dec/07/uefa.sport |title=Valgaeren misses twice in Celtic's sudden death |work=The Guardian |first=Graham |last=Clark |date=7 December 2001 |access-date=11 December 2016 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134836/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/dec/07/uefa.sport |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson once again ended the season as SPL top goalscorer with 29 goals from 33 league appearances.<ref name="topspl">{{cite web|url=http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s72 |title=Records |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100902090111/http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s72 |archive-date= 2 September 2010 }}</ref><ref name="glsyr">{{cite web |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2842 |title=Celtic Player Henrik Larsson Details |work=FitbaStats |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=29 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129035732/http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2842 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The 2002–03 season saw the club reach the [[2003 UEFA Cup Final|2003 UEFA Cup final]].<ref name="seville">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3043029.stm |title=Porto end Celtic's UEFA dream |work=BBC Sport |date=21 May 2003 |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=18 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418035951/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3043029.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> After losing out on a place in the Champions League following an away goals defeat to [[FC Basel|Basel]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/2218965.stm |title=Celtic beaten in Basel |date=28 August 2002 |work=BBC Sport |access-date=2 June 2013 |archive-date=5 June 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040605111210/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/2218965.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Celtic dropped into the UEFA Cup. In the first round, Celtic were paired with Lithuanian side [[FK Sūduva Marijampolė|Sūduva]], with Larsson scoring a hat-trick in the 8–1 first leg victory,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/larsson-leads-celtic-in-eightsome-reel-swede-equals-scottish-european-goals-record-after-first-half-hat-trick-1.138683|title=Larsson leads Celtic in eightsome reel Swede equals Scottish European goals record after first-half hat trick|work=Herald Scotland|date=20 September 2002|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117000348/http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/larsson-leads-celtic-in-eightsome-reel-swede-equals-scottish-european-goals-record-after-first-half-hat-trick-1.138683|url-status=live}}</ref> as they progressed 10–1 on aggregate after adding a 2–0 away win.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/oct/04/uefa.sport1|title=O'Neill lets Celtic lesser lights shine|last=Roberts|first=Chris|work=The Guardian|date=4 October 2002|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134852/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/oct/04/uefa.sport1|url-status=live}}</ref> The second round saw former Rangers player-manager [[Graeme Souness]]' [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] side visit Celtic Park in a matched dubbed "The Battle of Britain".<ref>{{cite news |title=Blackburn and Celtic set for battle of Britain |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/sport/newsid_2383000/2383013.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=31 October 2002 |access-date=21 October 2011 |archive-date=16 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116221759/http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/sport/newsid_2383000/2383013.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Celtic went into the second leg at [[Ewood Park]] 1–0 up courtesy of a late Larsson goal.<ref>{{cite news |title=Larsson stuns Blackburn |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/uefa_cup/2369811.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=31 October 2002 |access-date=21 October 2011 |archive-date=23 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323163939/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/uefa_cup/2369811.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> His winning goal (his 22nd European goal for Celtic) meant he became the all-time top scorer for a Scottish club in [[UEFA competitions|European competition]].<ref name = "factfile"/> After comments from the Blackburn players in the media, who felt their team deserved to win, claiming that the tie was "like men against boys",<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/3037870/Irish-argue-Celtics-case.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/3037870/Irish-argue-Celtics-case.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Irish argue Celtic's case |work=The Telegraph |date=14 November 2002}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Larsson scored the opening goal in a 2–0 away win.<ref>{{cite news |title=Celtic win Battle of Britain |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/uefa_cup/2442877.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=14 November 2002 |access-date=21 October 2011 |archive-date=3 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203132833/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/uefa_cup/2442877.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> The following rounds saw Celtic beat [[Celta de Vigo|Celta Vigo]] 2–2 on away goals,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/dec/13/uefa.sport1|title=Hartson hammer blow ends Spanish hoodoo|first=Chris|last=Roberts|work=The Guardian|date=13 December 2002|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134817/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/dec/13/uefa.sport1|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[VfB Stuttgart]] 5–4 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2798753.stm|title=Celtic kill off Stuttgart|work=BBC Sport|date=27 February 2003|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=24 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924101605/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2798753.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson missed both ties with Stuttgart, following a broken jaw, after a collision with [[Gustave Bahoken]] in an SPL match against [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2748703.stm |title=Bahoken heartbroken |work=BBC Sport |date=11 February 2003 |access-date=29 April 2011 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2748703.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> but he returned from injury in time for Celtic's quarter-final clash with [[2001 UEFA Cup Final|2001 winners]] Liverpool.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2397838/Larsson-return-tempered-by-Agathe-blow.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2397838/Larsson-return-tempered-by-Agathe-blow.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Larsson return tempered by Agathe blow|first=Andrew |last=Lomax|date=12 March 2003|work=The Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Larsson scored the opener in a 1–1 draw at Celtic Park.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/mar/14/uefa.sport|title=Liverpool survive the battle|first=Kevin|last=McCarra|work=The Guardian|date=14 March 2003|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512134841/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/mar/14/uefa.sport|url-status=live}}</ref> Celtic followed that up with a 2–0 victory at [[Anfield]] to win the tie 3–1 on aggregate,<ref name="pool">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2864921.stm|title=Celtic brush aside Liverpool|work=BBC Sport|date=20 March 2003|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=29 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329232435/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2864921.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

Celtic met Portuguese side [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]] in the semi-final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.questia.com/library/1G1-99062056/football-uefa-cup-semi-final-special-celtic-draw|title=Celtic draw Boavista in last four: 10 Years Ago I Was Playing Amateur Football in Biggar .. I Can't Believe I'm Now Going to Play in a Dream European Showdown; says keeper Rab Douglas|work=The Mirror|date=22 March 2003|access-date=29 August 2017|archive-date=21 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140121042632/http://www.questia.com/library/1G1-99062056/football-uefa-cup-semi-final-special-celtic-draw|url-status=live}}</ref> Boavista took the advantage on away goals after a 1–1 draw in the first leg, in which Larsson scored the equaliser after missing a penalty.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/11/newsstory.sport4|title=Celtic ground down but not out|first=Kevin|last=McCarra|work=The Guardian|date=11 April 2003|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011213/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/11/newsstory.sport4|url-status=live}}</ref> In the second leg, Larsson struck for Celtic after a one-two with [[John Hartson]] with ten minutes remaining. The goal sent Celtic through to their first European final since 1970.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/25/newsstory.sport4|title=Larsson has the final word|first=Jon|last=Brodkin|work=The Guardian|date=25 April 2003|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135435/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/25/newsstory.sport4|url-status=live}}</ref> The final in Seville against Porto saw Larsson equalise twice with two headers, although Celtic eventually lost 3–2 after extra time.<ref name="seville" /> Larsson also finished runner-up to Porto's [[Derlei]] in the competition's goalscoring charts. Larsson described the pain of the defeat as being the worst moment of his career, including his broken leg in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/henrik-larsson-exclusive-i-feared-broken-1040811|title=Henrik Larsson exclusive: I feared broken leg would end my career|first=Hugh|last=Keevins|date=2 November 2009|work=Daily Record|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=29 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130529081746/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/henrik-larsson-exclusive-i-feared-broken-1040811|url-status=live}}</ref> More disappointment followed, as Celtic finished runners-up to Rangers on the last day of the SPL season, by only a single goal on goal difference.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2932014.stm|title=Victory not enough for Celtic|work=BBC Sport|date=25 May 2003|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=24 May 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060524040116/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2932014.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> 2003 also saw Larsson voted as the [[UEFA Jubilee Awards|Greatest Swedish Footballer of the Last 50 Years]] as part of the [[UEFA Jubilee Awards]].<ref name="jubilee">{{cite web|url=http://www.bigsoccer.com/community/threads/50th-jubilee-awards-the-golden-players.84873/|title=50th Jubilee Awards: "The Golden Players"|work=BigSoccer Forum|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135338/https://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/50th-jubilee-awards-the-golden-players.84873/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also finished the season again the top SPL goalscorer with 28 goals from 35 games.<ref name="topspl" /><ref name="glsyr" />

Larsson was nominated for both the [[Ballon d'Or]] and [[UEFA Team of the Year]] in 2001,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0180-0e6a35821c42-5ae20d438df8-1000--uefa-com-team-of-2001-forwards/ |date=21 December 2001 |website=uefa.com |publisher=[[UEFA]] |title=uefa.com Team of 2001: Forwards |access-date=9 February 2023 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135400/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0180-0e6a35821c42-5ae20d438df8-1000--uefa-com-team-of-2001-forwards/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and again in 2003.<ref>{{cite news | title=uefa.com Team of the Year 2003 | date=12 December 2003 | website=uefa.com | publisher=[[UEFA]] | url=https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/133586.pdf | access-date=9 February 2023 | archive-date=4 March 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304081731/https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/133586.pdf | url-status=live }}</ref> He placed 14th (2001) and 12th (2003) for the [[Ballon d'Or]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy01.html |date=26 March 2005 |work=[[RSSSF]] |title=European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 2001 |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=16 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216092548/http://rsssf.com/miscellaneous/europa-poy01.html |url-status=live }} {{cite news |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy03.html |date=26 March 2005 |work=[[RSSSF]] |title=European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 2003 |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=7 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907075917/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy03.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished runner-up for the [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]] in 2003 as well.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/may/14/newsstory.sport2 | title = Award for Ferguson | newspaper = [[The Guardian]] | date = 14 May 2003 | access-date = 26 April 2023 | archive-date = 12 May 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135433/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/may/14/newsstory.sport2 | url-status = live }}</ref>

====2003–04====
Larsson's seventh and final season for Celtic saw the club win the [[2003–04 Scottish Premier League|Scottish Premier League]] and [[2003–04 Scottish Cup|Scottish Cup]] titles.<ref name="fdouble">{{Cite news |last=Barnes |first=John |date=23 May 2004 |title=Departing Larsson earns Celtic double |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2379408/Departing-Larsson-earns-Celtic-double.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2379408/Departing-Larsson-earns-Celtic-double.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |work=The Daily Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

Larsson broke the record for European goals with the same British club (shared by [[Ian Rush]] and [[Peter Lorimer]]) after scoring his 31st European goal for Celtic in a Champions League qualifier against [[MTK Hungaria]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 August 2003 |title=Larsson looking for more glory |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/025a-0eaadb2bfec9-087142149510-1000--larsson-looking-for-more-glory/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622110139/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/025a-0eaadb2bfec9-087142149510-1000--larsson-looking-for-more-glory/ |archive-date=22 June 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=uefa.com |publisher=[[UEFA]]}}</ref> Larsson scored his only Champions League goal of the season against [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]] in a 3–1 win at Celtic Park.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 November 2003 |title=Celtic blow Anderlecht away |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/3239887.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040615120024/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/3239887.stm |archive-date=15 June 2004 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> He added to his European goal tally with a double in a 3–0 UEFA Cup third round victory over [[FK Teplice|Teplice]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2004 |title=UEFA Europa League 2003/04 – History – Celtic–Teplice – UEFA.com |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1720/match=73831/postmatch/report/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022183146/http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1720/match=73831/postmatch/report/index.html |archive-date=22 October 2013 |access-date=3 June 2013 |publisher=UEFA}}</ref> and the equaliser in a first leg quarter-final tie at Celtic Park against [[Villarreal CF|Villarreal]], after earlier having a goal disallowed for handball; the match ended 1–1.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2004 |title=Celtic 1–1 Villarreal |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3593685.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040503145444/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3593685.stm |archive-date=3 May 2004 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> It was Larsson's final European goal for Celtic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Celtic Player Henrik Larsson, Games Played |url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player_games.php?playerid=2842&page=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117013030/http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player_games.php?playerid=2842&page=1 |archive-date=17 January 2014 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=FitbaStats}}</ref> After parachuting from the [[2003–04 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]], Celtic reached the [[2003–04 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]] quarter-finals, eliminating [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] en route,<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 March 2004 |title=Celtic stun Barcelona |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3560199.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006101301/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3560199.stm |archive-date=6 October 2007 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> before losing 3–1 on aggregate to Villarreal.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 April 2004 |title=Villarreal 2–0 Celtic |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3621937.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135354/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3621937.stm |archive-date=12 May 2024 |access-date=3 June 2013 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> In March 2004, Larsson equalled [[Bobby Lennox]]'s post-war record of 167 league goals and went level with [[Stevie Chalmers]]' 231 goals for the club with strike in 2-1 win over Dundee.<ref name = "factfile"/>

Celtic defeated Rangers in all five Old Firm fixtures that season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 May 2004 |title=Celtic 1–0 Rangers |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3691469.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040723135455/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3691469.stm |archive-date=23 July 2004 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Larsson's final goal against Rangers came in a 1–0 Scottish Cup win at Parkhead.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clark |first=Graham |date=8 March 2004 |title=Lonely Larsson leaves Rangers to rue lack of home help |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/mar/08/match.sport3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135438/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/mar/08/match.sport3 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |access-date=11 December 2016 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> His final competitive game at home for Celtic came in a league match against Dundee United on 16 May 2004, and he scored both goals as Celtic won 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2004 |title=Celtic 2–1 Dundee Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3712317.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040713141451/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3712317.stm |archive-date=13 July 2004 |access-date=3 June 2013 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> In his last competitive appearance for Celtic, he scored two goals to defeat [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] on 22 May 2004 at Hampden and win the [[2004 Scottish Cup Final|2004 Scottish Cup final]].<ref name="fdouble" />

Larsson was also voted [[Guldbollen|Swedish Footballer of the Year]] for the second time for his performances throughout the 2003–04 season.<ref name="swede" /> He was also again a nominee for the Ballon d'Or but received no votes.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 March 2005 |title=European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 2004 |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy04.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923163335/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy04.html |archive-date=23 September 2022 |access-date=9 April 2020 |work=[[RSSSF]]}}</ref>

After leaving Celtic, Larsson returned to play in testimonial matches three times. In May 2005, he played in [[Jackie McNamara]]'s testimonial against the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]],<ref>[http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/league-cup/larsson_back_to_honour_mcnamara_1_714014 Larsson back to honour McNamara] Scotsman.com Sport, 28 May 2005.</ref> In May 2008, Larsson left Sweden's national training camp early to take part in a match played in memory of Larsson's former teammate [[Phil O'Donnell (footballer)|Phil O'Donnell]], who had died in December 2007 while playing in a match for Motherwell. Larsson played as part of Celtic's 1998 championship-winning side against the [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] 1991 Scottish Cup-winning side.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/7419472.stm Larsson takes time for O'Donnell] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080528040600/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/7419472.stm |date=28 May 2008 }} BBC Sport, 25 May 2008.</ref> On 9 August 2011, Larsson played for the Celtic Legends against the Manchester United Legends for [[John Kennedy (Scottish footballer)|John Kennedy]]'s testimonial<ref>{{Cite web |last=agencies |first=Telegraph staff and |date=10 August 2011 |title=Manchester United beaten 5-2 in legends match against Celtic |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8692778/Manchester-United-beaten-5-2-in-legends-match-against-Celtic.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8692778/Manchester-United-beaten-5-2-in-legends-match-against-Celtic.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |access-date=29 December 2019 |via=www.telegraph.co.uk}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He has since returned to play in a further three charity matches at Celtic Park. He played for a Celtic XI against a [[Stiliyan Petrov|Petrov]] XI in 2013,<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 September 2013 |title=Stars pay tribute at hero Petrov's charity match |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13263249.stars-pay-tribute-at-hero-petrovs-charity-match/ |access-date=4 March 2024 |work=[[Evening Times]] |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011220/https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13263249.stars-pay-tribute-at-hero-petrovs-charity-match/ |url-status=live }}</ref> for Henrik's Heroes against [[Lubo Moravcik|Lubo]]'s Legends in 2017,<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 April 2020 |title=Lubo pin-points the skills which made Henrik Larsson so good |url=https://www.celticfc.com/news/17862/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304153237/https://www.celticfc.com/news/17862/ |archive-date=4 March 2024 |access-date=23 March 2023 |publisher=Celtic FC}}</ref> and for a Petrov XI against [[James Milner|Milner]] XI in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 September 2018 |title=Milner and Petrov XIs draw 3-3 in Match for Cancer |url=https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/features/315713-report-match-for-cancer-milner-petrov-celtic |access-date=4 March 2024 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011214/https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/features/315713-report-match-for-cancer-milner-petrov-celtic |url-status=live }}</ref>

====Legacy====
In his seven years at Celtic, Larsson won four SPL titles, two Scottish League Cups and two Scottish Cups. He was the top goalscorer in the Scottish Premier League for five of the six seasons that he competed in, the only exception being the 1999–2000 season, most of which Larsson missed due to a broken leg. He was the [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]] (1998–2013) record goalscorer with 158 goals ([[Kris Boyd]] broke his record in 2009).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/boyd-bags-five-to-break-spl-scoring-record-2009-12-30 |date=30 December 2009 |work=[[SPFL]] |title=BOYD BAGS FIVE TO BREAK SPL SCORING RECORD |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=1 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801214209/https://spfl.co.uk/news/boyd-bags-five-to-break-spl-scoring-record-2009-12-30 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Larsson has currently scored the third most goals in Celtic's history (only [[Jimmy McGrory]] and [[Bobby Lennox]] scored more),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Larsson all set to join Barcelona |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/29/barcelona.larsson/index.html |date=29 June 2004 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=cnn.com |publisher=[[CNN]] |archive-date=7 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907010656/http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/29/barcelona.larsson/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> which includes a total of 15 [[hat-tricks]].<ref>{{cite news | title = Happy-50th-Birthday-Henke/ | url = https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/september/Happy-50th-Birthday-Henke/ | access-date = 23 March 2023 | publisher = Celtic FC | date = 20 October 2021 | archive-date = 31 December 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221231093754/https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/september/Happy-50th-Birthday-Henke/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Larsson was also a consistent goalscorer in European competition. With 35 goals, Larsson is the record goalscorer for Celtic in [[UEFA competitions]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Cuddihy|first1=Paul|last2=Friel|first2=David|title=The Century Bhoys: The Official History of Celtic's Greatest Goalscorers|date=2010|publisher=Black & White Publishing|isbn=978-1845022976|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2hsjAwAAQBAJ&q=celtic%27s+highest+european+goalscorer+larsson&pg=PT31|access-date=25 October 2020|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011213/https://books.google.com/books?id=2hsjAwAAQBAJ&q=celtic%27s+highest+european+goalscorer+larsson&pg=PT31#v=snippet&q=celtic's%20highest%20european%20goalscorer%20larsson&f=false|url-status=live}}</ref> Celtic fans selected Larsson (the only player from outside Scotland) in the greatest ever Celtic team, when a vote was held in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/Celtic/2245965.stm |title=Jinky best-ever Celtic player |work=BBC Sport |date=9 September 2002 |access-date=11 June 2008 |archive-date=17 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017181150/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/2245965.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

Larsson played a [[testimonial match]] on 25 May 2004 against [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]] in front of a capacity crowd at Celtic Park.<ref>{{cite web|title=Larsson's final bow|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3748073.stm|website=BBC Sport|access-date=16 June 2016|date=25 May 2004|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140603/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3748073.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> In all, he scored 242 goals for Celtic in 313 matches, and his performances earned him the nickname ''The King of Kings'' from fans.<ref>{{cite news|title=Henrik Larsson: The King Of Kings|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/86642-henrik-larsson-the-king-of-kings|access-date=15 February 2018|work=The Bleacher Report|date=27 November 2008|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305082601/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/86642-henrik-larsson-the-king-of-kings|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Barcelona===
[[File:Larsson barca.jpg|thumb|upright|Larsson warming up for Barcelona in 2005]]

At the end of the 2003–04 season, Larsson left Celtic on a free transfer and signed a one-year contract with Barcelona with an option for a second year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3844495.stm|title=Larsson joins Barcelona|work=BBC Sport|date=30 June 2004|access-date=4 June 2013|archive-date=9 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309171004/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3844495.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson's contribution in ''Barça''{{'s}} [[La Liga]] win in his first season there was disrupted by serious injury. He scored 3 goals in 12 Liga games and one goal (against his former club Celtic)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3645872.stm|title=Celtic 1–3 Barcelona|work=BBC Sport|date=14 September 2004|access-date=26 July 2013|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011223/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3645872.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> in four [[2004–05 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] matches. After the match against Celtic, he said: "It was very difficult for me to celebrate my goal because I had so many great times here."<ref>{{cite web |first=Graham |last=Clark |url=http://football.guardian.co.uk/Match_Report/0,1527,1304856,00.html |title=Larsson's return is unhappy for Celtic |work=The Guardian |date=15 September 2004 |access-date=22 November 2005 |archive-date=2 August 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050802112748/http://football.guardian.co.uk/Match_Report/0,1527,1304856,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On 20 November 2004, during the 3–0 victory in ''[[El Clásico]]'' against [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]], Larsson tore the [[anterior cruciate ligament]] (ACL) and [[Meniscus (anatomy)|meniscus]] in his left knee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4030671.stm|title=Larsson upbeat over Barca future|work=BBC Sport|date=23 November 2004|access-date=4 June 2013|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011117/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4030671.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite his injury-hit [[2004–05 FC Barcelona season|2004–05 season]], playing only 16 games, Barcelona took the option to extend his contract.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4595185.stm |title=Larsson to extend Barcelona stay |work=BBC Sport |date=31 May 2005 |access-date=4 June 2013 |archive-date=8 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408224613/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4595185.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[File:Henrik Larsson.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Larsson playing for Barcelona against [[Deportivo de La Coruña|Deportivo]] in 2006]]

In December 2005, Larsson announced that at the end of his contract, which ended in July, he would leave Barcelona and return to Sweden to end his career. He revealed that he had refused an offer by club president [[Joan Laporta]] to extend his contract to the end of the next season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=381831.html|title=Larsson leaving Barça for home|date=27 December 2005|publisher=UEFA|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316183338/http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=381831.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On the announcement of his departure, [[Ronaldinho]] said:<ref>{{cite web |first=David |last=McCarthy |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3a+Ronnie%3a+Barca+pal+Larsson+is+my+idol%3b+Exclusive.-a0144951096 |title=Ronnie: Barca pal Larsson is my idol |work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |date=26 April 2006 |access-date=23 September 2010 |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025021517/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football:+Ronnie:+Barca+pal+Larsson+is+my+idol%3b+Exclusive.-a0144951096 |url-status=live }}</ref>{{cquote|"With Henrik leaving us at the end of the season this club is losing a great scorer, no question. But I am also losing a great friend. Henrik was my idol and now that I am playing next to him it is fantastic".}}

In Larsson's final match for Barcelona, his substitute introduction was pivotal to win the [[2006 UEFA Champions League Final|2006 Champions League final]]. Larsson assisted both of Barcelona's goals in a 2–1 win over [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]. [[Thierry Henry]] paid tribute to Larsson's contribution to Barcelona's win after the match, saying, "People always talk about Ronaldinho, [[Samuel Eto'o]], [[Ludovic Giuly]] and everything, but I didn't see them today, I saw Henrik Larsson. He came on, he changed the game, that is what killed the game. Sometimes you talk about Ronaldinho and Eto'o and people like that; you need to talk about the proper footballer who made the difference, and that was Henrik Larsson tonight."<ref>{{cite news |first=Graeme |last=Bailey |title=Henry questions referee |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_2377139,00.html |work=Sky Sports |date=May 2006 |access-date=23 September 2010 |archive-date=7 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807190729/http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_2377139,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Indeed, his ability to give Barcelona the cutting edge required to overcome Arsenal was noted by the international press.<ref name="cl06">{{cite web |first=Jon |last=Brodkin |url=http://football.guardian.co.uk/championsleague200506/story/0,,1777338,00.html |title=Larsson takes his leave in the grandest style |work=The Guardian |date=18 May 2006 |access-date=24 July 2006 |archive-date=15 June 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060615054821/http://football.guardian.co.uk/championsleague200506/story/0,,1777338,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Simon |last=Baskett |url=http://in.rediff.com/sports/2006/may/18champs1.htm |title=Barca inherit 'dream team' mantle |agency=Reuters |date=18 May 2006 |access-date=24 July 2006 |archive-date=7 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407025419/https://in.rediff.com/sports/2006/may/18champs1.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In [[2005–06 FC Barcelona season|2005–06]], Larsson scored ten goals as Barcelona won La Liga for a second consecutive year.

In his time at the [[Camp Nou]],
Larsson’s shirt was the third most popular at Barcelona’s club shop. Only Ronaldinho and Eto’o shirts outsold his.<ref>{{cite news | title = Henke's homecoming: the return of the King | url = https://www.thelocal.se/index.php/20060713/4319 | access-date = 23 March 2023 | work = The Local | date = 13 July 2006 | archive-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304154427/https://www.thelocal.se/index.php/20060713/4319 | url-status = live }}</ref> Larsson would also again be shortlisted for [[UEFA Team of the Year]] in 2006 for his performances.<ref>{{cite news | title=uefa.com Team of the Year 2006 | date=6 December 2006 | website=uefa.com | publisher=[[UEFA]] | url=https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/487904.pdf | access-date=9 February 2023 | archive-date=12 May 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512105619/https://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/487904.pdf | url-status=live }}</ref>

===Return to Helsingborg===
After Sweden's elimination from the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] on 24 June 2006, Larsson joined up with his former club, Helsingborg.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/european/2006/0216/201456-larssonh/ |work=RTÉ News |title=Larsson returning to hometown club |date=16 February 2006 |access-date=5 June 2013 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083105/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/european/2006/0216/201456-larssonh/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He made his second debut for his home town club against [[Hammarby Fotboll|Hammarby]] in the [[Svenska Cupen|Swedish Cup]] on 6 July 2006. Helsingborg went on to win the competition, defeating [[Gefle IF|Gefle]] 2–0 in the final on 11 November 2006, earning Larsson another medal.<ref name="scup06">{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/cuper-och-serier/svenska-cupen-herrar/resultat-tidigare-ar/2006/|title=2006 — svenskfotboll.se|work=svenskfotboll.se}}</ref> Larsson's eight league goals in 15 appearances<ref name="swstat">{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/person/?playerid=4524|title=Henrik Larsson|work=svenskfotboll.se|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304124557/http://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/person/?playerid=4524|url-status=live}}</ref> also helped his team to a fourth-place finish in the Allsvenskan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2006/tabell/|title=Tabell och resultat – Allsvenskan Herrar|work=svenskfotboll.se|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=24 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324080349/http://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2006/tabell/|url-status=live}}</ref> This successful season earned Helsingborg a slot in the following season's [[2007–08 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]].

He registered two goals and two assists in three [[2006–07 Royal League|Royal League]] matches just before leaving on loan.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/henke-avgjorde-for-hif/ | title = Henke avgjorde för HIF | date = 19 November 2006 | work = expressen.se | language = sv | access-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304115506/https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/henke-avgjorde-for-hif/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/royal-league-aventyret-fortsatter/ | title = Royal League-äventyret fortsätter | date = 7 December 2006 | work = expressen.se | language = sv | access-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304115506/https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/royal-league-aventyret-fortsatter/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/henke-larsson-fixade-oavgjort-for-hif/ | title = Henke Larsson fixade oavgjort för HIF | date = 10 December 2006 | work = expressen.se | language = sv | access-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-date = 4 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304115507/https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/henke-larsson-fixade-oavgjort-for-hif/ | url-status = live }}</ref>

====Loan to Manchester United====
Shortly after rejoining Helsingborg, Larsson was signed on loan by [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] from 1 January until 12 March 2007, coinciding with the Allsvenskan's off-season.<ref name="Man Utd capture Larsson on loan">{{cite news |title=Man Utd capture Larsson on loan |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6198464.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=1 December 2006 |access-date=10 June 2007 |archive-date=25 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070125083140/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6198464.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He scored on his debut against [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] in the [[2006–07 FA Cup|FA Cup]] third round on 7 January 2007 at [[Old Trafford]], facing his former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill.<ref name="Man Utd 2-1 Aston Villa">{{cite news |title=Man Utd 2–1 Aston Villa |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/6213959.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=7 December 2007 |access-date=10 June 2007 |first=Ian |last=Hughes |archive-date=15 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070315213527/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/6213959.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson scored his first ever [[Premier League|FA Premier League]] goal on 31 January in a 4–0 win over [[Watford F.C.|Watford]].<ref>{{cite news |title=United find reasons to be cheerful as treble omens bode well |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6309659.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=31 January 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |first=Andrew |last=McKenzie |archive-date=31 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070331152329/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6309659.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

While United were eager to extend the loan deal, Larsson stated that he had made a promise to his family and his club to return on 12 March. This was confirmed on 20 February, when Larsson announced that he would not be extending his loan period.<ref name="Larsson snubs Man Utd extension">{{cite news |title=Larsson snubs Man Utd extension |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6377927.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=20 February 2007 |access-date=10 June 2007 |archive-date=14 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070714152616/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6377927.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite this, [[Alex Ferguson]] praised the striker, who scored 3 goals in 13 matches in all competitions during his three-month stay,<ref name=KissGoodnight>{{cite news |title=The Larsson kiss goodnight |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6437629.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=11 March 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |first=Mandeep |last=Sanghera |archive-date=21 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070821113358/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6437629.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> saying, "He's been fantastic for us, his professionalism, his attitude, everything he's done has been excellent."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/feb/20/newsstory.sport4|title=Larsson will not extend his United career|work=The Guardian|date=20 February 2007|access-date=7 December 2011|location=London|first=Daniel|last=Taylor|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135822/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/feb/20/newsstory.sport4|url-status=live}}</ref> "We would love him to stay but, obviously, he has made his promise to his family and Helsingborg and I think we should respect that – but I would have done anything to keep him."<ref name=KissGoodnight/> Larsson scored Manchester United's only goal in their win against [[Lille OSC|Lille]] at Old Trafford in the [[2006–07 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6414981.stm|title=BBC Sport – Football – Europe – Man Utd 1–0 Lille (agg 2–0)|work=bbc.co.uk|date=7 March 2007|access-date=10 June 2008|archive-date=17 March 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317042439/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6414981.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his final appearance for United on 10 March in an FA Cup sixth round tie away to [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]], ending in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite news |first=Michael |last=Walker |title=United find reasons to be cheerful as treble omens bode well |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/12/match.middlesbrough |work=The Guardian |location=London |date=12 March 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135845/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/12/match.middlesbrough |url-status=live }}</ref>

Manchester United won the [[2006–07 FA Premier League|Premier League]] two months after Larsson had left the club, and although he had not played the required quota of ten league games to qualify for a Premier League winners medal, he,<ref>{{cite news |title=I should have stayed longer at Manchester United, says Henrik Larsson |url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23886850-i-should-have-stayed-longer-at-manchester-united-says-henrik-larsson.do |work=London Evening Standard |date=12 October 2010 |access-date=7 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101223052118/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23886850-i-should-have-stayed-longer-at-manchester-united-says-henrik-larsson.do |archive-date=23 December 2010}}</ref> alongside [[Alan Smith (footballer, born 1980)|Alan Smith]], was granted special dispensation by the Premier League after the club requested extra medals for the two.<ref>{{cite news |title=Title medal hope for Red giants |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/title-medal-hope-for-red-giants-991862 |work=Manchester Evening News |date=11 May 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |archive-date=16 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316231521/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/title-medal-hope-for-red-giants-991862 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="manulg">{{cite news|title=Larsson reveals United regret|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/larsson-reveals-united-regret-900809|access-date=18 November 2014|work=Manchester Evening News|date=12 October 2010|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129131328/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/larsson-reveals-united-regret-900809|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson has since confirmed that he didn't receive a medal.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyqK7fzQgZs {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227062657/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyqK7fzQgZs |date=27 December 2019 }} Interview with Larsson on Fulltimedevils</ref>

Larsson's next appearance at Old Trafford in fact came against United, the day after his loan with the club expired, as captain for the Europe XI team in the [[UEFA Celebration Match]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Henrik Larsson to say goodbye to Old Trafford as member of Marcello Lippi's Europe XI squad|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/newsid=943185.html|publisher=UEFA|date=10 March 2007|access-date=7 December 2011|archive-date=4 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130604003113/http://www.uefa.com/uefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/newsid=943185.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Report: United 4 Europe XI |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefa/stakeholders/europeanunion/news/newsid=516149.html |publisher=UEFA |date=14 March 2007 |access-date=7 December 2011 |archive-date=3 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603203855/http://www.uefa.com/uefa/stakeholders/europeanunion/news/newsid=516149.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson received a [[standing ovation]] from the home fans upon being substituted for Liverpool player [[Robbie Fowler]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: United 4 Europe XI 3|url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Mar/Report-United-4-Europe-XI-3.aspx|work=ManUtd.com|date=13 March 2007|access-date=7 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712123513/http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Mar/Report-United-4-Europe-XI-3.aspx|archive-date=12 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==== 2007–09 ====
After leaving Manchester United in March 2007, Larsson resumed his career with Helsingborg. Larsson helped the club through the preliminary stages of the [[2007–08 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]], where Larsson scored twice against Estonian side [[JK Narva Trans|Narva Trans]] and once against League of Ireland side [[Drogheda United F.C.|Drogheda United]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=367&s=352|title=Henrik Larsson UEFA Cup Qualifying 2007/2008|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406162703/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=367&s=352|url-status=live}}</ref> The first round proper of the UEFA Cup that season saw a high-scoring tie between Helsingborg and [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]], Larsson's side lost 5–3 in the Netherlands on 20 September 2007, with Larsson scoring twice. The return leg in Sweden on 4 October 2007 saw Helsingborg win 5–1, Larsson again scoring, to win the tie 8–6 on aggregate and qualify for the group stage.<ref name="2007UEFA">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=90&s=352|title=Henrik Larsson UEFA Cup 2007/2008|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512135847/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=90&s=352|url-status=live}}</ref> Helsingborg progressed from the group stage, with Larsson scoring against [[Panionios F.C.|Panionios]], [[FK Austria Wien|Austria Wien]] and [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]], and they qualified for the round of 32, where they lost 1–4 on aggregate to [[PSV Eindhoven|PSV]] in February 2008.<ref name="2007UEFA" /> Helsingborg could not match their league performances of the previous year, and finished in eight place in Allsvenskan in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2007/tabell/|title=Tabell och resultat – Allsvenskan Herrar|work=svenskfotboll.se|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305000631/http://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2007/tabell/|url-status=live}}</ref> Helsingborg also failed to retain the Swedish Cup, losing 1–2 to [[Landskrona BoIS|BoIS]] in the fourth round in June 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2007/06/28/sweden/svenska-cupen/helsingborgs-idrottsforening/landskrona-bois/457968/|title=Helsingborg vs. Landskrona – 28 June 2007 – Soccerway|work=soccerway.com|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=4 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304175113/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2007/06/28/sweden/svenska-cupen/helsingborgs-idrottsforening/landskrona-bois/457968/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The 2008 Allsvenskan saw Larsson produce his best league goal-scoring tally since returning to Sweden, with his 14 goals<ref name="2008lg">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=165&s=352|title=Henrik Larsson Allsvenskan 2008|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406162700/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=165&s=352|url-status=live}}</ref> helping Helsingborg to fourth place<ref>{{cite web|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2008/tabell-resultat/|title=Tabell och resultat – Allsvenskan, herrar|work=svenskfotboll.se}}</ref> and qualification in [[2009–10 UEFA Europa League|2009–10]] for the rebranded UEFA Europa League, formerly the UEFA Cup.

In July 2009, Larsson scored three goals in the Europa League qualifying ties against Eastern European minnows [[FC Mika|Mika]] and [[FC Zestafoni|Zestaponi]].<ref name="2009UEFA">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=362&s=352|title=Henrik Larsson Europa League Qualifying 2009/2010|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406162706/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?t=362&s=352|url-status=live}}</ref> He broke his knee-cap during the first leg of the next qualifying round against [[FK Sarajevo|Sarajevo]] on 30 July 2009,<ref name="2009UEFA" /> and was out for an estimated eight weeks. Some reports at the time suggested that this in fact was the end of his playing career, with this injury also coming on top of the recent death of his younger brother, Robert. He returned to the first team on 16 September 2009, appearing as a substitute in a 1–3 defeat against [[IFK Göteborg]] in the Swedish Cup,<ref name="2009yr">{{cite web|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?y=2009|title=Henrik Larsson 2009|work=Football-Lineups|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406162700/https://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/296/?y=2009|url-status=live}}</ref> and then on 24 September 2009 in his first start since returning from injury, he scored two goals (including the winner) against league rivals [[AIK Fotboll|AIK]].<ref name="2009yr" /> He is Helsingborg's record goalscorer in [[UEFA competitions]] with 12 goals.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sweden: Helsingborgs IF |publisher=UEFA |url=https://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/teams/club=60401/profile/history/index.html |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=31 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231121355/https://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/teams/club=60401/profile/history/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 20 October 2009, Larsson announced his retirement from playing at the end of the [[2009 Allsvenskan]].<ref name="LegRet"/> The announcement followed a previous statement from the player declaring his intention to retire from international duty. Larsson had also stated his desire to move into coaching and expressed his intent to study for coaching qualifications in Scotland under the [[Scottish Football Association]] system.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2009/10/14/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-wants-to-return-to-parkhead-as-manager-86908-21745730/|title=Celtic legend Henrik Larsson wants to return to Parkhead as manager|publisher=Daily Record|date=14 October 2009|access-date=20 October 2009|archive-date=17 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091017052540/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2009/10/14/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-wants-to-return-to-parkhead-as-manager-86908-21745730/|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson also discussed the possibility of taking up [[floorball]] on a full-time basis.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/celtic/2009/10/21/henrik-larsson-set-to-switch-sport-after-announcing-retirement-86908-21762814/?|title=Henrik Larsson set to switch sport after announcing his retirement|publisher=Daily Record|date=21 October 2009|access-date=21 October 2009|archive-date=24 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091024060338/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/celtic/2009/10/21/henrik-larsson-set-to-switch-sport-after-announcing-retirement-86908-21762814/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Larsson took to the pitch for the final time in Helsingborg's 2–0 Allsvenskan loss to [[Djurgårdens IF Fotboll|Djurgården]] on 28 October 2009, and was given a standing ovation from the crowd.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8332552.stm |title=Larsson bids emotional farewell |date=29 October 2009 |work=BBC Sport |access-date=29 October 2009 |archive-date=30 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030101851/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8332552.stm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/133518-celtic-legend-larsson-bows-out-on-emotional-night/ Celtic legend Larsson bows out on emotional night] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091101182740/http://sport.stv.tv/football/133518-celtic-legend-larsson-bows-out-on-emotional-night/ |date=1 November 2009 }} STV Sport, 29 October 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.2533520.0.henriks_crying_game.php Henrik's crying game] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091104134338/http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.2533520.0.henriks_crying_game.php |date=4 November 2009 }} Evening Times, 29 October 2009</ref>

As of his retirement, he remains the [[Sweden|Swedish]] player with the most goals scored (59) in [[UEFA competitions]] ([[Zlatan Ibrahimovic]] is next on 57).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sweden's biggest European success stories |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0237-0e968f7c98f9-f75a9453d405-1000--sweden-s-biggest-european-success-stories/ |date=30 March 2017 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=uefa.com |publisher=[[UEFA]] |archive-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304154818/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0237-0e968f7c98f9-f75a9453d405-1000--sweden-s-biggest-european-success-stories/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Playing activity after retirement===
[[File:Henrik Larsson, Celtic legends match.jpg|thumb|upright|Larsson before a testimonial match for [[John Kennedy (Scottish footballer)|John Kennedy]] in 2011]]

Larsson participated in the [[Soccer Aid]] football match at Old Trafford on 6 June 2010 for the Rest of the World team in aid of [[UNICEF]].<ref>[http://www.unicef.org.uk/Latest/News/Soccer-Aid-2010-minute-by-minute-report/ Soccer Aid 2010: minute by minute report] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401211146/http://www.unicef.org.uk/Latest/News/Soccer-Aid-2010-minute-by-minute-report/ |date=1 April 2012 }} UNICEF UK, 7 June 2010</ref> Larsson made a promise that at the end of his football career, he would play one season at his first club, Högaborg. When he retired at the end of the 2009 season, that promise was not fulfilled. In August 2010, however, Larsson played with Högaborg's veterans team and scored 16 goals in 5 matches.<ref name="Aftonbladet">{{cite news|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/article7657681.ab|publisher=Aftonbladet|title=Här gör Henrik Larsson comeback|date=22 August 2010|access-date=23 August 2010|archive-date=24 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100824215457/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/article7657681.ab|url-status=live}}</ref>

In August 2012, Larsson came out of retirement for a brief spell at Swedish fifth division (Division 3) side [[Råå IF|Råå]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Henrik Larsson gör comeback – licensen klar i Råå IF|url=http://www.fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/23045|publisher=FotbollTransfers.com|access-date=28 October 2013|date=30 August 2012|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029212813/http://www.fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/23045|url-status=live}}</ref> He made one appearance, coming on as a substitute in a league match on 22 September 2012, a 1–1 draw against [[Höganäs BK|Höganäs]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Div 3 Södra Götaland, herrar Matchinformation: Råå IF – Höganäs BK|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/cuper-och-serier/information/?scr=result&fmid=1792585|publisher=SvenskFotboll.se|access-date=28 October 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029221916/http://svenskfotboll.se/cuper-och-serier/information/?scr=result&fmid=1792585|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson then registered as a player with Högaborg's senior-recreational side and played games with them. Due to the many injuries, Larsson was included in the first-team squad that beat [[Tenhults IF|Tenhult]] with 4–2 on 19 June 2013. He came off the bench in the 85th minute, and played alongside his son, [[Jordan Larsson|Jordan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressen.se/kvp/sport/henke-fick-lira-i-tio-minuter-med-sonen/|title="Henke" fick lira i tio minuter med sonen|work=Expressen|date=19 June 2013|access-date=20 June 2013|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303223913/http://www.expressen.se/kvp/sport/henke-fick-lira-i-tio-minuter-med-sonen/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/article16992932.ab|title=Här gör "Henke" Larsson comeback|work=Aftonbladet|date=19 June 2013|access-date=19 June 2013|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002150/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/article16992932.ab|url-status=live}}</ref> At age 42, Larsson took part in a further league match for Högaborg on 26 October 2013, when he played the first 66 minutes in a 2–0 win over [[IF Haga]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Larsson juega un partido oficial con 42 años para ayudar a su primer club|date=27 October 2013|url=http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20131027/mundo-barsa/larsson-juega-un-partido-oficial-con-42-anos-por-solidaridad_54392480469.html|publisher=MundoDeportivo.com|access-date=28 October 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029223230/http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20131027/mundo-barsa/larsson-juega-un-partido-oficial-con-42-anos-por-solidaridad_54392480469.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Coombs|first=Dan|title=Ex-Celtic and Manchester United ace comes out of retirement at 42|url=http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2013/10/27/ex-celtic-and-manchester-united-ace-comes-out-of-retirement-at-4/|publisher=HITC Sport|access-date=28 October 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200240/http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2013/10/27/ex-celtic-and-manchester-united-ace-comes-out-of-retirement-at-4/|url-status=dead}}</ref> At age 44, Larsson took part in a 7–1 friendly win for Helsingborg over [[IFK Malmö Fotboll|IFK Malmö]], in which he scored in the 89th minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.talkingbaws.com/2015/06/10/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-subs-himself-on-for-helsingborgs-against-ifk-malmo-and-scores/|title=Celtic Legend Henrik Larsson Subs Himself On For Helsingborgs Against IFK Malmö … And Scores|work=talkingbaws.com|access-date=11 June 2015|archive-date=12 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612144342/http://www.talkingbaws.com/2015/06/10/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-subs-himself-on-for-helsingborgs-against-ifk-malmo-and-scores/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==International career==
Larsson scored 37 goals in 106 matches for the [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden national team]]. He scored his first international goal in his debut on 13 October 1993, during the FIFA World Cup qualifications stage, in a 3–2 win against [[Finland national football team|Finland]].<ref name="start" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/1993/10/13/europe/wc-qualifying-europe/sweden/finland/630483/|title=Sweden vs. Finland – 13 October 1993|work=Soccerway|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=4 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304180757/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/1993/10/13/europe/wc-qualifying-europe/sweden/finland/630483/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===1994 FIFA World Cup===
[[File:Football players Pontus Kåmark Henrik Larsson, July 18, 1994.jpg|thumb|Larsson and his teammates being greeted by Swedish fans in [[Stockholm]] after the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]]]]

Sweden manager [[Tommy Svensson]] selected Larsson for his 22-man squad for the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]] squad,<ref name="start" /> alongside established forwards such as [[Tomas Brolin]], [[Kennet Andersson]] and [[Martin Dahlin]]. Larsson began Sweden's first game of the tournament, against [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]], on the bench, but came on as a substitute with Sweden trailing 1–2. Larsson struck a fierce, long-range shot against the crossbar, with Dahlin reacting quickly to score the rebound to give their country a 2–2 draw.<ref name="start" /> He again came on as a late substitute in the following game against Russia, and then played from the start in the final game of the group against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]].<ref name="start" /> He was not used in the last 16 game against [[Saudi Arabia national football team|Saudi Arabia]], but came on a substitute in the quarter-final tie against [[Romania national football team|Romania]]. The match finished 2–2 after extra time, with Sweden winning on penalties, one of which was scored by Larsson.<ref name="start" /> Larsson did not feature in Sweden's 0–1 defeat against Brazil in the semi-final, but did play in the third-place play-off against [[Bulgaria national football team|Bulgaria]] which Sweden won 4–0, including Larsson's first [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]] goal, latching onto a through-ball from Brolin before rounding Bulgarian goalkeeper [[Borislav Mihaylov]] and wrong-footing defender [[Trifon Ivanov]].<ref name="start" /> That win secured third-place at the 1994 FIFA World Cup for Sweden, their best showing in a tournament since finishing runner-up to Brazil in [[1958 FIFA World Cup|1958]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetworldcup.com/CUPS/1958/wc58index.html|title=World Cup – 1958 – Overview|work=Planet World Cup|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=10 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510212428/http://www.planetworldcup.com/CUPS/1958/wc58index.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Euro 1996 and 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers===
Larsson became a regular in the side after that, playing in six of his country's [[UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying|qualifiers for Euro 1996]]. He did not score in any of these matches and Sweden failed to qualify for [[UEFA Euro 1996|the finals]].

He scored one goal in four qualifying games as Sweden also failed to qualify for the [[1998 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Henrik Larsson - Spelarstatistik - Svensk fotboll|url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se./spelarfakta/henrik-larsson/0a5711cd-f976-4438-80cd-9d5102798ea5|access-date=19 August 2020|website=www.svenskfotboll.se.|language=sv}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

===Euro 2000===
Sweden [[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying|succeeded in qualifying]] for [[UEFA Euro 2000|Euro 2000]], with Larsson scoring three goals during the qualifying matches. Larsson was selected for the Sweden squad despite having only just recovered from a broken leg sustained playing for Celtic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/larsson-wins-his-euro-2000-battle-1.233946|title=Larsson wins his Euro 2000 battle|date=27 May 2000|work=Herald Scotland|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117000409/http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/larsson-wins-his-euro-2000-battle-1.233946|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/967575/larsson-to-make-euro-2000|title=Larsson to make Euro 2000|work=The World Game|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116200841/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/967575/larsson-to-make-euro-2000|archive-date=16 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Euro 2000 was not a great success for Sweden, who went out at the first group stage, but Larsson scored against [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in a 1–2 defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/euro2000/797976.stm|title=Sweden bow out after Italy defeat|date=19 June 2000|work=BBC Sport|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=28 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828234537/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/euro2000/797976.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2002 FIFA World Cup and first retirement===
Sweden reappeared on the global stage two years later at the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]]. Larsson helped guide Sweden out of the group of death and into the knockout round with a 2–1 win over [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in which he scored both goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/sweden_v_nigeria/default.stm|title=Sweden v Nigeria – Swedes knock out Nigeria|date=7 June 2002|work=BBC Sport|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=21 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621083351/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/sweden_v_nigeria/default.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> He then scored in the round of 16 match against [[Senegal national football team|Senegal]], though Sweden ended up losing 1–2 in extra time to a [[golden goal]] and were eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/sweden_v_senegal/|title=Sweden v Senegal – Golden day for Senegal|date=16 June 2002|work=BBC Sport|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=16 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116225443/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/matches_wallchart/sweden_v_senegal/|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson chose to retire from international football after the World Cup.<ref>{{Cite news|last=TT|date=26 May 2003|title=Henrik Larsson slutar i landslaget|language=sv|work=Svenska Dagbladet|url=https://www.svd.se/henrik-larsson-slutar-i-landslaget-25bU|access-date=24 August 2020|issn=1101-2412|archive-date=2 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202170734/https://www.svd.se/henrik-larsson-slutar-i-landslaget-25bU|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Euro 2004===
[[File:Henrik Larsson Euro 2004.jpg|thumb|Larsson taking a free kick for Sweden against the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] at [[Euro 2004]]]]

Larsson's decision to retire from international football was met with dismay in Sweden and there was much clamoring for him to return to the team for their campaign at [[UEFA Euro 2004|Euro 2004]] in Portugal.<ref>{{cite news|date=2 March 2004|title=Larsson rejects Swede calls|work=BBC Sport|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3525081.stm|access-date=14 April 2008|archive-date=6 May 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040506225211/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/3525081.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite initially maintaining his decision to retire, he eventually agreed to return to the national side for Euro 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/3672309.stm|title=Sweden – Larsson back for Sweden|date=30 April 2004|work=BBC Sport|access-date=5 June 2013|archive-date=7 July 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040707083923/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/3672309.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Playing up front alongside [[Zlatan Ibrahimović]], Larsson scored three goals in four matches and lead Sweden to the quarter-finals, where they were defeated in a [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shoot-out]] by the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]]. Larsson's diving header against Bulgaria was voted best goal of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://the18.com/news/2004-man-scored-original-wonder-diving-header|title=In 2004 This Man Scored The Original Wonder Diving Header|website=The18|access-date=29 December 2019|archive-date=26 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226190151/https://the18.com/news/2004-man-scored-original-wonder-diving-header|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===2006 FIFA World Cup and second retirement===
Larsson also featured at the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] in Germany. He scored in the final minute of the match against [[England national football team|England]] for Sweden to draw the match 2–2 in their final match in the group stages.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/jun/21/worldcup2006.match1|title=Ragged England stumble as Owen falls|first=Kevin|last=McCarra|work=The Guardian|date=21 June 2006|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011221/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/jun/21/worldcup2006.match1|url-status=live}}</ref> The goal sealed Sweden's qualification for the second round of the tournament. In Sweden's last 16 game against hosts [[Germany national football team|Germany]], Larsson missed a penalty and Sweden went out with the score at 2–0 to Germany.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991466.stm|title=Germany 2–0 Sweden|work=BBC Sport|date=24 June 2006|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=18 September 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070918195422/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991466.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

He retired from international football for the second time on 17 July 2006.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/5189550.stm |title=Larsson ends international career |work=BBC Sport |date=17 July 2006 |access-date=20 February 2007 |archive-date=18 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518184742/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/5189550.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> "It is time to quit now. It feels right. I'm done with the national team", the 34-year-old Larsson told TV station Canal Plus.

===Euro 2008===
Sweden boss [[Lars Lagerbäck]] managed to lure Larsson out of international retirement once more and on 13 May 2008, the [[Swedish Football Association]] officially declared that Larsson had agreed to make a comeback and play for Sweden once again at [[UEFA Euro 2008|Euro 2008]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7399871.stm|title=Larsson returns for Sweden again|work=BBC Sport|date=14 May 2008|access-date=14 May 2008|archive-date=18 May 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518025014/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7399871.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Larsson assisted Zlatan Ibrahimovic for a goal against [[Greece national football team|Greece]] in the first [[UEFA Euro 2008 Group D|group stage]] game, but could not help Sweden advance to the [[UEFA Euro 2008 knockout phase|quarter-finals]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Roughley|first=Gregg|date=18 June 2008|title=Euro 2008: Russia 2-0 Sweden -as it happened|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/jun/18/euro2008groupd.russia|access-date=19 August 2020|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>

===2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying and final retirement===
Following former team captain [[Freddie Ljungberg]]'s decision to quit the national side after the tournament, Larsson was chosen to become the new [[Captain (association football)|captain]] in a friendly match against [[France national football team|France]] on 20 August 2008,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fotbollsexpressen.se/Nyheter/1.1269771/henrik-larsson-kapten-mot-frankrike|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080819152319/http://www.fotbollsexpressen.se/Nyheter/1.1269771/henrik-larsson-kapten-mot-frankrike|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 August 2008|title=Henrik Larsson kapten mot Frankrike|date=18 August 2008|access-date=19 August 2008|work=Fotbolls Expressen|language=sv}}</ref> He scored his 37th goal for Sweden in that match, although France ended up winning 3–2.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://espnfc.com/match?id=244657&cc=5739 |title=Match: Sweden v France – International Friendly |work=ESPN FC |date=20 August 2008 |access-date=6 June 2013 |archive-date=17 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140417221929/http://espnfc.com/match?id=244657&cc=5739 |url-status=live }}</ref> He played his [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|100th game]] for Sweden on 6 September 2008, in a [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification|2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier]] against [[Albania national football team|Albania]], which ended in a 0–0 draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.goal.com/s/en/news/852336/|title=Sweden held goalless in Tirana|date=6 September 2008|work=Goal|access-date=6 June 2013|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316182957/http://m.goal.com/s/en/news/852336/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 11 October 2009, after it was clear that Sweden had failed to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Larsson once again decided to retire from the national team.
At the age of 38 years and 20 days, Larsson became the oldest outfield player in the history of the Sweden national team with his last ever appearance against Denmark on 10 October 2009. Since then, [[Zlatan Ibrahimović]] has become Sweden's oldest outfield player.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.svd.se/sportspel/nyheter/artikel_3635689.svd|title="Henke" slutar i landslaget|newspaper=Svenska Dagbladet|date=11 October 2009|access-date=13 October 2009|publisher=SvD|language=sv|archive-date=21 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091021155330/http://www.svd.se/sportspel/nyheter/artikel_3635689.svd|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Managerial career==
Larsson made clear his intentions to take up coaching once his playing career came to an end, having also expressed an interest in returning to [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in a coaching capacity.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/8306579.stm|title=Larsson keen on Celtic coach role|date=14 October 2009|access-date=14 October 2009|work=BBC Sport|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140228/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/8306579.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Landskrona BoIS===
On 14 December 2009 Larsson was appointed manager at [[Landskrona BoIS]], a Swedish second division football club, on a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8412898.stm|title=Larsson takes first manager's job|date=14 December 2009|work=BBC Sport|access-date=14 December 2009|archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109040051/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8412898.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

The news that Larsson would take over Landskrona was received with mixed feelings, as his former club Helsingborg traditionally were their main rivals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/article12192944.ab|title=Larsson joins the enemy (Swedish)|date=12 December 2009|work=Aftonbladet|access-date=12 December 2009|language=sv|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316194632/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/article12192944.ab|url-status=live}}</ref>

The [[2010 Superettan]], the first season for Larsson as a manager, started off positively for Landskrona. With an aggressively attacking 4–3–3 formation Larsson's club lined up victories and fought for the top positions and promotion to Allsvenskan, until the very end of the season. They finished in fifth place. The Landskrona BoIS board was satisfied with the results, and both Larsson and his assistant manager [[Hans Eklund]] renewed their contracts for another year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hd.se/sport/2010/10/14/henke-fortsatter-i-bois/|title=Henke gör tummen upp för ett år till i BoIS|date=14 October 2010|work=Helsingborgs dagblad|access-date=15 October 2010|language=sv|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101017054956/http://hd.se/sport/2010/10/14/henke-fortsatter-i-bois/|archive-date=17 October 2010}}</ref>

On 23 March 2011, Landskrona BoIS announced the recruitment of the Sweden national team qualified midfielder [[Marcus Lantz]] from Helsingborg, a solicitation that was largely thanks to Larsson.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/marcus-lantz-klar-for-bois/|title=Marcus Lantz klar för BoIS|date=23 March 2011|work=Sydsvenskan|access-date=23 March 2011|language=sv|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316183441/http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/marcus-lantz-klar-for-bois/|url-status=live}}</ref> With the recruitment of Lantz, Henrik Larsson announced a major effort to make the club win [[Superettan]] and be promoted to Allsvenskan, from which they were relegated in 2005.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/landskrona/article12835740.ab/|title=Eklund rädd om jobbet – siktar mot allsvenskan|date=23 March 2011|work=Sydsvenskan|access-date=23 March 2011|language=sv|archive-date=8 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110408090014/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/landskrona/article12835740.ab|url-status=live}}</ref>

Before the [[2011 Superettan]] season, the managers of the other Superettan clubs had tipped Landskrona as the likely champion.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nsk.se/article/20110405/SPORT/110409871/|title=Tränarna: BoIS går upp|date=5 April 2011|work=Norra Skånes tidningar|access-date=5 April 2011|language=sv|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316182330/http://www.nsk.se/article/20110405/SPORT/110409871/|url-status=dead}}</ref> But the season was about to become the club's worst in years. Instead of being in the top of the table, Landskrona was stuck at the bottom more than halfway into the season, with relegation looming. Some fans protested against both the board and Henrik Larsson, sarcastically suggesting that the club had used an [[List of impostors|impostor]] instead of the real Larsson.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/landskrona/article13204217.ab|title=Fansen protesterade mot Henrik Larsson|date=20 June 2011|work=Aftonbladet|access-date=20 June 2011|language=sv|archive-date=23 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110623011308/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/landskrona/article13204217.ab|url-status=live}}</ref> The crisis went so deep within the association that the board wanted Larsson himself to make a comeback as a player. Larsson played for 20 minutes with Landskrona's reserve team in a match against [[Mjällby AIF]], but felt physically unprepared for playing in Superettan, even if the sporting director of Landskrona, [[Mats Aronsson]], believed the opposite.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/comeback-av-henke-larsson/|title=Comeback av Henke Larsson|date=26 July 2011|work=Aftonbladet|access-date=26 July 2011|language=sv|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316183445/http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/comeback-av-henke-larsson/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Landskrona and Larsson avoided relegation and finished tenth largely because of the summer signing of goalkeeper [[Ivo Vazgeč]] who achieved the best save percentage in the league.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mobil.hd.se/sport/2011/10/10/ivo-hojer-garna-procenten/|title=Ivo höjer gärna procenten|date=21 November 2011|work=Helsingborgs dagblad|access-date=21 November 2011|language=sv|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130418140426/http://mobil.hd.se/sport/2011/10/10/ivo-hojer-garna-procenten/|archive-date=18 April 2013}}</ref>

On 21 November 2011, Larsson signed a new one-year contract, making him manager for Landskrona during the [[2012 Superettan]] as well.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/superettan/larsson-forlanger-med-landskrona/|title=Larsson förlänger med Landskrona|date=21 November 2011|work=Expressen|access-date=21 November 2011|language=sv|archive-date=30 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630121755/http://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/superettan/larsson-forlanger-med-landskrona//|url-status=live}}</ref> Landskrona performed better in 2012, but only managed to finish in sixth place instead of achieving the third-place finish which would have meant qualification for a promotion play-off spot.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tabell och resultat – Superettan (2012)|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/superettan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2012/tabell-och-resultat/|publisher=Svenska fotbollförbundet|access-date=10 April 2014|language=sv|archive-date=13 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113185307/http://svenskfotboll.se/superettan/tidigare-ar/resultat-2012/tabell-och-resultat/|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2012, Larsson confirmed he had left his position and would consider any available posts elsewhere.<ref>{{cite web|last=Körsell|first=Andreas|title=Henrik Larsson: Ibland vill man strunta i det politiska spelet|url=http://www.svenskafans.com/fotboll/Henrik-Larsson-Ibland-vill-man-strunta-i-det-politiska-spelet-460601.aspx|publisher=SvenskaFans.com|access-date=10 April 2014|date=7 November 2012|language=sv|archive-date=13 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413141526/http://www.svenskafans.com/fotboll/Henrik-Larsson-Ibland-vill-man-strunta-i-det-politiska-spelet-460601.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Henrik Larsson: Därför slutar jag i Landskrona|newspaper=Sveriges Radio|url=http://sverigesradio.se/sida/gruppsida.aspx?programid=2835&grupp=12344&artikel=5340184|publisher=sverigesradio.se|access-date=10 April 2014|date=8 November 2012|language=sv|archive-date=24 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324011533/http://sverigesradio.se/sida/gruppsida.aspx?programid=2835&grupp=12344&artikel=5340184|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Falkenberg===
[[File:Henrik Larsson (2014, cropped).jpg|thumb|Larsson as manager of Falkenberg in 2014]]

On 4 December 2013, Larsson was appointed manager of [[Falkenbergs FF|Falkenberg]], signing a one-year rolling contact with the newly promoted club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=swe/news/newsid=2032446.html|title=Larsson takes Falkenberg assignment|date=4 December 2013|publisher=UEFA|access-date=14 December 2013|archive-date=14 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214152924/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=swe/news/newsid=2032446.html|url-status=live}}</ref> After securing Falkenberg's position in Allsvenskan, it was announced on 10 November 2014 that he would not manage the club for the 2015 season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Henrik Larsson fortsätter inte i FFF |url=http://www.falkenbergsff.se/detailarticle.aspx?id=269 |work=Falkenbergs FF |date=10 November 2014 |access-date=10 November 2014 |language=sv |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217090128/http://www.falkenbergsff.se/detailarticle.aspx?id=269 |archive-date=17 December 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Helsingborg===
After leaving Falkenberg, Larsson was appointed manager of Helsingborg.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29995844|title=Henrik Larsson leaves Falkenbergs to take charge at Helsingborgs|work=BBC Sport|date=10 November 2014|access-date=1 October 2019|archive-date=1 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001233646/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29995844|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2016, Helsingborg were relegated to Superettan after losing a two-legged play-off against [[Halmstads BK|Halmstad]]. After the final whistle, a minor group of disappointed home fans attacked both Larsson and his son, Jordan.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/nov/20/henrik-larsson-jordan-son-confronted-helsingborg-supporters-relegation|title=Henrik Larsson and son confronted by Helsingborg fans after relegation|first=Guardian|last=sport|newspaper=The Guardian|date=20 November 2016|via=www.theguardian.com|access-date=23 November 2016|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140258/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/nov/20/henrik-larsson-jordan-son-confronted-helsingborg-supporters-relegation|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the end of the season, Larsson decided to leave the club.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38084837|title=Henrik Larsson: Former Celtic striker resigns as Helsingborgs boss|work=BBC Sport|date=23 November 2016|access-date=12 February 2018|archive-date=26 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026184203/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38084837|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Ängelholms FF===
After turning down the opportunity to manage Scottish side [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]], Division 1 club Ängelholms FF announced on 3 October 2018 that Larsson would join the staff as assistant to head coach Alexander Tengryd, whom Larsson had worked together with in Helsingborg.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-turns-down-livingston-job-283379|title=Celtic legend Henrik Larsson turns down Livingston job|date=8 June 2018|publisher=The Scotsman|access-date=30 May 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922011631/https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-turns-down-livingston-job-283379|url-status=live}}</ref> At the time of his appointment, Ängelholm were on 13 place and five matches in a row without a win with six matches left of the season. First match with Larsson in the staff was three days later against Utsiktens BK away. The match ended in a 1–0 win for Ängelholm.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.fotbollskanalen.se/division-1/larsson-med-pa-banken--da-tog-aff-efterlangtad-seger-losningen-kanns-jattebra/|title=Larsson med på bänken - då tog ÄFF efterlängtad seger: "Lösningen känns jättebra"|date=6 October 2018|work=Fotbollskanalen|access-date=25 August 2021|language=sv|archive-date=19 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819200719/https://www.fotbollskanalen.se/division-1/larsson-med-pa-banken--da-tog-aff-efterlangtad-seger-losningen-kanns-jattebra/|url-status=live}}</ref> Ängelholm would only take two points in their last five matches, including losing 0–4 to Oskarshamns AIK and 0–3 to Tvååker, and dropped to 15th place which meant immediate relegation. Larsson, along with head coach Alexander Tengryd, left the club at the end of the season.

===Return to Helsingborgs IF===

On 16 June 2019, Helsingborg announced that Larsson had returned to the club as their new manager.<ref>[http://www.hif.se/news/henrik-larsson-ny-huvudtranare-hif/ HENRIK LARSSON NY HUVUDTRÄNARE I HIF] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818112411/http://www.hif.se/news/henrik-larsson-ny-huvudtranare-hif/ |date=18 August 2020 }}, hif.se, 16 June 2019</ref>

On 23 August 2019, Helsingborg announced that Larsson had decided to quit as head coach after being verbally assaulted on social media following the club's loss to third tier club [[Oskarshamns AIK]] in the qualification to [[Svenska Cupen]] group stage.<ref>[http://www.hif.se/news/henrik-larsson-avslutar-sitt-tranaruppdrag/ Henrik Larsson avslutar sitt tränaruppdrag] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515014111/http://www.hif.se/news/henrik-larsson-avslutar-sitt-tranaruppdrag/ |date=15 May 2020 }}, hif.se, 23 August 2019</ref>

In September 2019 he began talks with English club [[Southend United F.C.|Southend United]] about becoming their manager,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49886303|title=Henrik Larsson: Southend United in talks with ex-Celtic star over manager's job|work=BBC Sport|date=30 September 2019|access-date=1 October 2019|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140330/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49886303|url-status=live}}</ref> but these collapsed when proposed assistant [[Tommy Johnson (footballer, born 1971)|Tommy Johnson]] accepted another offer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50058716 |title=Henrik Larsson: Southend United talks over manager role collapse |website=BBC Sport |date=15 October 2019 |access-date=15 October 2019 |archive-date=15 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015151502/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50058716 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Barcelona ===
On 21 August 2020, [[FC Barcelona]] announced that Larsson and [[Alfred Schreuder]] had joined new head coach [[Ronald Koeman]]‘s coaching staff until 30 June 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/1756739/schreuder-and-larsson-join-koemans-coaching-staff |title= Schreuder and Larsson join Koeman's coaching staff |website= FC Barcelona |date= 21 August 2020 |access-date= 22 August 2020 |archive-date= 22 August 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200822011732/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/1756739/schreuder-and-larsson-join-koemans-coaching-staff |url-status= live }}</ref> On 27 October 2021, the club confirmed Koeman had been relieved of his duties, which resulted in the departure of Larsson from FC Barcelona's coaching staff.

==Floorball career==
Larsson also played [[floorball]] at a competitive level in 1989. On 23 November 2008, he resumed his floorball career when he played his first [[Swedish Super League (men's floorball)|Swedish Super League]] game for [[FC Helsingborg|Helsingborg]]. In his second game for the club, he made two assists, and was voted man of the match.<ref name="Floorball debut">{{cite news |title=Här får Henke Larsson debutera |url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/innebandy/article3838457.ab |publisher=Aftonbladet |date=23 November 2008 |access-date=23 November 2008 |language=sv |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140401/https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/a/QlgLEV/henke-larsson-bakom-helsingborgs-vandning |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Floorball debut successful">{{cite news |title=Success for Henrik Larsson in floorball debut |url=http://www.thelocal.se/15894/20081124/ |publisher=The Local |date=24 November 2008 |access-date=24 November 2008 |archive-date=23 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081223134716/http://www.thelocal.se/15894/20081124/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Style of play==
Larsson stood out for his discipline, professionalism and work-rate throughout his career.<ref name="profile">{{cite news|title=Player Profile|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/sweden/squad/newsid_1862000/1862739.stm|work=BBC Sport|access-date=26 February 2012|date=10 April 2002|archive-date=1 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701024213/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/sweden/squad/newsid_1862000/1862739.stm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/sports_talk/1280329.stm|title=How good is Henrik Larsson?|website=BBC Sport|date=16 April 2001|access-date=16 January 2018|archive-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117012834/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/sports_talk/1280329.stm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/16/sport.comment2|title=Much ado about ... not much|work=The Guardian|author1=Rob Smyth|date=16 March 2007|access-date=16 January 2018|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140416/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/16/sport.comment2|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Personal life==
[[File:Magdalena and Henrik Larsson in Jan 2014.jpg|thumb|Larsson with his wife Magdalena at the [[Swedish Sports Awards]] in 2014]]

On 21 June 1996, Larsson married Magdalena Spjuth,<ref name=BigInterview/> whom he had met in a restaurant when he was 19 years old.<ref name=ManchesterCSC1/> She is the daughter of a politician and an education director at the local municipality.<ref name=BigInterview/> They have a son, professional footballer [[Jordan Larsson]] (born 1997 and named after basketball player [[Michael Jordan]]),<ref name=ManchesterCSC1/> who has represented Sweden at international level, and a daughter, Janelle Larsson<ref name=BigInterview/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://sport.scotsman.com/celticfc/Regarding-Henrick.2623859.jp |title=Regarding Henrick |work=Scotsman.com |publisher=Johnston Press |date=5 May 2005 |access-date=16 August 2009 |archive-date=25 June 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080625010219/http://sport.scotsman.com/celticfc/Regarding-Henrick.2623859.jp |url-status=live }}</ref> (born 2002), a member of the junior Sweden national [[show jumping]] team.

On 6 June 2009, before Sweden's 1–0 loss against [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]], Larsson's younger brother Robert, who had a troubled personal life, was found dead in his flat in their hometown of Helsingborg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.totalbarca.com/2011/interviews/ex-barca-player-henrik-larssons-career-in-his-own-words/|title=Ex-Barça player Henrik Larsson's career in his own words|work=totalbarca.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116211547/http://www.totalbarca.com/2011/interviews/ex-barca-player-henrik-larssons-career-in-his-own-words/|archive-date=16 January 2014}}</ref> Henrik was not told until after the match had concluded.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/heartache-for-celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-1026341|title=Heartache for Celtic legend Henrik Larsson as younger brother is found dead|first=Janice|last=Burns|date=7 June 2009|website=dailyrecord|access-date=29 December 2019|archive-date=12 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140351/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/heartache-for-celtic-legend-henrik-larsson-1026341|url-status=live}}</ref> Henrik Larsson also has an elder half-brother, Kim.<ref name=BigInterview/>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref name="henrik larsson daft career stats">{{cite web|last1=Larsson|first1=Henrik|title=soccerbase|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=11617|website=soccerbase|access-date=18 December 2014|archive-date=7 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707084415/http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=11617|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National cup
!colspan="2"|League cup
!colspan="2"|Europe
!colspan="2"|Other{{efn|Includes goals and appearances in the [[1994 Dutch Supercup|1994]] and [[1995 Dutch Supercup]], [[2005 Supercopa de España]], [[2007 Svenska Supercupen]], [[2006–07 Royal League]], and 2004–05 and 2005–06 [[Copa Catalunya]]<ref>{{ cite web | title = Henrik Edward ‘henke’ Larsson | url = https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/match/g0035-gimnastic-tarragona-barcelona | website =.fcbarcelona.com/ | access-date = 18 December 2022 }}</ref>}}
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Högaborgs BK|Högaborg]]
|1989
|[[Division 3 (Swedish football)|Division 3 Södra Götaland]]
|21||1||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 21||1
|-
|1990
|Division 3 Södra Götaland
|21||7||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 21||7
|-
|1991
|Division 3 Södra Götaland
|22||15||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 22||15
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!64!!23!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!! 64!!23
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Helsingborgs IF|Helsingborg]]
|[[1992 Swedish football Division 1|1992]]
|[[Division 1 (Swedish football)|Division 1 Södra]]
|31||34||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 31||34
|-
|[[1993 Allsvenskan|1993]]
|[[Allsvenskan]]
|25||16||5||1||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 30||17
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!56!!50!!5!!1!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!! 61!!51
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[Feyenoord]]
|[[1993–94 Eredivisie|1993–94]]
|[[Eredivisie]]
|15||1||12||5||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 27||6
|-
|[[1994–95 Eredivisie|1994–95]]
|Eredivisie
|23||8||9||1||colspan="2"|–||6||7||1||0||39||16
|-
|[[1995–96 Eredivisie|1995–96]]
|Eredivisie
|32||10||4||1||colspan="2"|–||7||1||1||1||44||13
|-
|[[1996–97 Eredivisie|1996–97]]
|Eredivisie
|31||7||4||0||colspan="2"|–||6||1||colspan="2"|– ||41||8
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!101!!26!!29!!7!!colspan="2"|–!!19!!9!!2!!1!!151!!43
|-
|rowspan="8"|[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
|[[1997–98 Celtic F.C. season|1997–98]]
|[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]
|35||16||4||0||5||3||2||0||colspan="2"|–|| 46||19
|-
|[[1998–99 Celtic F.C. season|1998–99]]
|[[Scottish Premier League]]
|35||29||5||5||0||0||8||4||colspan="2"|–|| 48||38
|-
|[[1999–2000 Celtic F.C. season|1999–2000]]
|Scottish Premier League
|9||7||0||0||0||0||4||5||colspan="2"|–|| 13||12
|-
|[[2000–01 Celtic F.C. season|2000–01]]
|Scottish Premier League
|37||35||6||9||2||5||5||4||colspan="2"|–|| 50||53
|-
|[[2001–02 Celtic F.C. season|2001–02]]
|Scottish Premier League
|33||29||3||2||1||0||10||4||colspan="2"|–|| 47||35
|-
|[[2002–03 Celtic F.C. season|2002–03]]
|Scottish Premier League
|35||28||2||2||2||2||12||12||colspan="2"|–|| 51||44
|-
|[[2003–04 Celtic F.C. season|2003–04]]
|Scottish Premier League
|37||30||5||5||1||0||15||6||colspan="2"|–|| 58||41
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!221!!174!!25!!23!!11!!10!!56!!35!!colspan="2"|–!! 313!!242
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]]
|[[2004–05 FC Barcelona season|2004–05]]
|[[La Liga]]
|12||3||1||0||colspan="2"|–||4||1||2||1||19||5
|-
|[[2005–06 FC Barcelona season|2005–06]]
|La Liga
|28||10||4||4||colspan="2"|–||10||1||2||2||44||17
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!40!!13!!5!!4!!colspan="2"|–!!14!!2!!4!!3!!63!!22
|-
|rowspan="5"|Helsingborg
|[[2006 Helsingborgs IF season|2006]]
|Allsvenskan
|15||8||5||4||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||3||2||23||14
|-
|[[2007 Helsingborgs IF season|2007]]
|Allsvenskan
|22||9||1||0||colspan="2"|–||9||9||1||0||33||18
|-
|[[2008 Helsingborgs IF season|2008]]
|Allsvenskan
|27||14||1||0||colspan="2"|–||2||0||colspan="2"|–||30||14
|-
|[[2009 Helsingborgs IF season|2009]]
|Allsvenskan
|20||7||1||0||colspan="2"|–||4||3||colspan="2"|–||25||10
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!84!!38!!8!!4!!colspan="2"|–!!15!!12!!4!!2!!111!!56
|-
|[[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] (loan)
|[[2006–07 Manchester United F.C. season|2006–07]]
|[[Premier League]]
|7||1||4||1||0||0||2||1||colspan="2"|–||13||3
|-
|[[Råå IF|Råå]]
|2012
|[[Division 3 (Swedish football)|Division 3 Östra Götaland]]
|1||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 1||0
|-
|Högaborg
|2013
|[[Division 2 Västra Götaland]]
|1||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–|| 1||0
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!575!!325!!76!!40!!11!!10!!106!!59!!10!!6!!778!!440
|}

{{notelist}}

===International===
[[File:Henrik Larsson 2 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Larsson with Sweden at the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref name="rsssf">[https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/hlarsson-intlg.html Henrik Larsson – Century of International Appearances] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405172146/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/hlarsson-intlg.html |date=5 April 2023 }} Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation, 29 October 2009</ref>
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[Sweden national under-21 football team|Sweden U21]]
| 1992 || 5 || 4
|-
| 1993 || 7 || 0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!12!!4
|-
|[[Sweden national football B team|Sweden B]]
| 1997 || 1 || 0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!1!!0
|-
|rowspan="17"|[[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]]
|1993||2||1
|-
|1994||14||5
|-
|1995||6||0
|-
|1996||6||1
|-
|1997||2||0
|-
|1998||7||1
|-
|1999||9||2
|-
|2000||8||2
|-
|2001||10||9
|-
|2002||8||3
|-
|2003||1||0
|-
|2004||9||8
|-
|2005||5||2
|-
|2006||6||2
|-
|2007||0||0
|-
|2008||9||1
|-
|2009||4||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!106!!37
|}

:''Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Larsson goal''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Henrik Larsson<ref name="henrik larsson daft career stats" /><ref name="rsssf" />
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
|align="center"| 1 || 13 October 1993 || [[Råsunda Stadium|Råsunda]], [[Stockholm]], Sweden || {{fb|FIN}} ||align="center"| 2–1 ||align="center"| 3–2 || [[1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA – Group 6)|1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 2 || 20 February 1994 || [[Joe Robbie Stadium]], [[Miami]], United States || {{fb|USA}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||align="center"| 3–1 || Joe Robbie Cup
|-
|align="center"| 3 || 20 April 1994 || [[Racecourse Ground]], [[Wrexham]], United Kingdom || {{fb|WAL}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 2–0 || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|align="center"| 4 || 5 May 1994 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|NGA}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 3–1 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 5 || 16 July 1994 || [[Rose Bowl (stadium)|Rose Bowl]], [[Pasadena, California|Pasadena]], United States || {{fb|BUL}} ||align="center"| 3–0 ||align="center"| 4–0 || [[1994 FIFA World Cup#Third place match|1994 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
|align="center"| 6 || 17 August 1994 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|LTU}} ||align="center"| 4–2 ||align="center"| 4–2 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 7 || 1 June 1996 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|BLR}} ||align="center"| 5–1 ||align="center"| 5–1 || [[1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)#Group 4|1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 8 || 14 October 1998 || [[Lazur Stadium|Neftochimik Stadium]], [[Burgas]], Bulgaria || {{fb|BUL}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 1–0 || [[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying Group 5|UEFA Euro 2000 qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 9 || 27 March 1999 || [[Ullevi]], [[Gothenburg]], Sweden || {{fb|LUX}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 2–0 || UEFA Euro 2000 qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 10 || 9 October 1999 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|POL}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 2–0 || UEFA Euro 2000 qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 11 || 19 June 2000 || [[Philips Stadion]], [[Eindhoven]], Netherlands || {{fb|ITA}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||align="center"| 1–2 || [[UEFA Euro 2000 Group B|UEFA Euro 2000]]
|-
|align="center"| 12 || 7 October 2000 ||Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden
| {{fb|TUR}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 1–1 || [[2002 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)#Group 4|2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 13 || 28 February 2001 || [[Ta' Qali National Stadium]], [[Ta'Qali]], Malta || {{fb|MLT}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 3–0 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 14 ||rowspan="4"| 6 June 2001 ||rowspan="4"| Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden ||rowspan="4"| {{fb|MDA}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||rowspan="4" style="text-align:center"| 6–0 ||rowspan="4"| 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 15 ||align="center"| 2–0
|-
|align="center"| 16 ||align="center"| 3–0
|-
|align="center"| 17 ||align="center"| 6–0
|-
|align="center"| 18 || 15 August 2001 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|RSA}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 3–0 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 19 || 1 September 2001 || [[Philip II Arena|City Stadium]], [[Skopje]], Macedonia || {{fb|MKD|name=Macedonia}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 2–1 || 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 20 || 5 September 2001 || [[Ali Sami Yen Stadium]], [[Istanbul]], Turkey || {{fb|TUR}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||align="center"| 2–1 || 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 21 || 7 October 2001 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|AZE}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 3–0 || 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 22 ||rowspan="2"| 7 June 2002 ||rowspan="2"| [[Home's Stadium Kobe|Kobe Wing Stadium]], [[Kobe]], Japan ||rowspan="2"| {{fb|NGA}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 2–1 ||rowspan="2"| [[2002 FIFA World Cup Group F#Sweden vs Nigeria|2002 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
|align="center"| 23 ||align="center"| 2–1
|-
|align="center"| 24 || 16 June 2002 || [[Ōita Bank Dome|Ōita Stadium]], [[Ōita, Ōita|Ōita]], Japan || {{fb|SEN}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 1–2 || 2002 FIFA World Cup
|-
|align="center"| 25 || 5 June 2004 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden|| {{fb|POL}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 3–1 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 26 ||rowspan="2"| 14 June 2004 ||rowspan="2"| [[Estádio José Alvalade]], [[Lisbon]], Portugal ||rowspan="2"| {{fb|BUL}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 5–0 ||rowspan="2"| [[UEFA Euro 2004 Group C#Sweden vs Bulgaria|UEFA Euro 2004]]
|-
|align="center"| 27 ||align="center"| 3–0
|-
|align="center"| 28 || 22 June 2004 || [[Estádio do Bessa|Estádio do Bessa Século XXI]], [[Porto]], Portugal || {{fb|DEN}} ||align="center"| 1–1 ||align="center"| 2–2 || UEFA Euro 2004
|-
|align="center"| 29 || 4 September 2004 || [[Ta' Qali National Stadium]], [[Ta'Qali]], Malta || {{fb|MLT}} ||align="center"| 7–0 ||align="center"| 7–0 || [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 8|2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier]]
|-
|align="center"| 30 || 9 October 2004 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|HUN}} ||align="center"| 2–0 ||align="center"| 3–0 || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 31 ||rowspan="2"| 13 October 2004 ||rowspan="2"| [[Laugardalsvöllur]], [[Reykjavík]], Iceland ||rowspan="2"| {{fb|ISL}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 4–1 ||rowspan="2"| 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 32 ||align="center"| 3–0
|-
|align="center"| 33 || 17 August 2005 ||Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden
| {{fb|CZE}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 2–1 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 34 || 12 October 2005 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden|| {{fb|ISL}} ||align="center"| 2–1 ||align="center"| 3–1 || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier
|-
|align="center"| 35 || 2 June 2006 || Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|CHI}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 1–1 || Friendly
|-
|align="center"| 36 || 20 June 2006 || [[RheinEnergieStadion]], [[Cologne]], Germany || {{fb|ENG}} ||align="center"| 2–2 ||align="center"| 2–2 || [[2006 FIFA World Cup Group B#Sweden vs England|2006 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
|align="center"| 37 || 20 August 2008 || Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden || {{fb|FRA}} ||align="center"| 1–0 ||align="center"| 2–3 || Friendly
|}

===Managerial statistics===
{{updated|20 November 2016}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+Managerial record by team and tenure
|-
!rowspan="2"|Team
!rowspan="2"|From
!rowspan="2"|To
!colspan="6"|Record
|-
!G!!W!!D!!L!!Win %!!Ref
|-
|align=left|[[Landskrona BoIS]]
|align=left|14 December 2009
|align=left|8 November 2012
{{WDL|94|38|19|37}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2010-2011.3392..en.html |title=2010 Landskrona BoIS season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028152052/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2010-2011.3392..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2011-2012.3392..en.html |title=2011 Landskrona BoIS season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=8 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808015242/https://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2011-2012.3392..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2012-2013.3392..en.html |title=2012 Landskrona BoIS season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028152350/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.landskrona-bois.2012-2013.3392..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|align=left|[[Falkenbergs FF|Falkenberg]]
|align=left|4 December 2013
|align=left|10 November 2014
{{WDL|31|9|6|16}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.falkenbergs.2014-2015.4782..en.html |title=2014 Falkenbergs FF season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028152522/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.falkenbergs.2014-2015.4782..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|align=left|[[Helsingborgs IF|Helsingborg]]
|align=left|1 January 2015
|align=left|23 November 2016
{{WDL|68|22|12|34}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.helsingborgs-if.2015-2016.445..en.html |title=2015 Helsingborgs IF season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028084119/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.helsingborgs-if.2015-2016.445..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.helsingborgs-if.2016-2017.445..en.html |title=2016 Helsingborgs IF season |website=Footballdatabase |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=28 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028083838/http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.helsingborgs-if.2016-2017.445..en.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
!colspan=3|Total
{{WDLtot|193|69|37|87}}
!
|}

==Honours==
'''Feyenoord'''<ref name = "Wasserman">{{cite web | url=https://www.teamwass.eu/en/wall-of-fame/henrik-larsson | title=Henrik Larsson: Striker | publisher=Team Wass | access-date=9 April 2020 | archive-date=1 August 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801144727/https://www.teamwass.eu/en/wall-of-fame/henrik-larsson | url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[KNVB Cup]]: [[1993–94 KNVB Cup|1993–94]],<ref name="dcup94" /> [[1994–95 KNVB Cup|1994–95]]<ref name="dcup95" />

'''Celtic'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]/[[Scottish Premier League]]: [[1997–98 Scottish Premier Division|1997–98]],<ref name="lg98" /> [[2000–01 Scottish Premier League|2000–01]],<ref name="treble" /> [[2001–02 Scottish Premier League|2001–02]],<ref name="lg02" /> [[2003–04 Scottish Premier League|2003–04]]<ref name="fdouble" />
* [[Scottish Cup]]: [[2000–01 Scottish Cup|2000–01]],<ref name="treble" /> [[2003–04 Scottish Cup|2003–04]]<ref name="fdouble" />
* [[Scottish League Cup]]: [[1997–98 Scottish League Cup|1997–98]], [[2000–01 Scottish League Cup|2000–01]]<ref name="lgcup01" />
* [[UEFA Cup]] runner-up: [[2002–03 UEFA Cup|2002–03]]<ref name="seville" />

'''Barcelona'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[La Liga]]: [[2004–05 La Liga|2004–05]],<ref name="sway" /> [[2005–06 La Liga|2005–06]]<ref name="sway">{{cite web|title=H. Larsson|url=https://int.soccerway.com/coaches/henrik-larsson/130141/|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-date=3 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203190443/http://int.soccerway.com/coaches/henrik-larsson/130141/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Supercopa de España]]: [[2005 Supercopa de España|2005]]<ref name="sway" />
* [[UEFA Champions League]]: [[2005–06 UEFA Champions League|2005–06]]<ref name="cl06" />

'''Helsingborg'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[Svenska Cupen]]: [[2006 Svenska Cupen|2006]]<ref name="scup06" />
* [[Division 1 Södra]] promotion: [[1992 Swedish football Division 1|1992]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37460999/how-henrik-larsson-closed-fateful-circle-helsingborg | title = How Henrik Larsson closed a fateful circle at Helsingborg | publisher = [[ESPN]] | date = 21 November 2016 | access-date = 9 April 2023 | archive-date = 1 March 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240301143924/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37460999/how-henrik-larsson-closed-fateful-circle-helsingborg | url-status = live }}</ref>

'''Manchester United'''
* [[Premier League]]: [[2006–07 FA Premier League|2006–07]]<ref name="PremProfile">{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/3297/Henrik-Larsson/overview |title=Henrik Larsson: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=21 March 2021 |archive-date=18 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418154833/https://www.premierleague.com/players/3297/Henrik-Larsson/overview |url-status=live }}</ref>

'''Sweden'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[FIFA World Cup]] third place: [[1994 FIFA World Cup|1994]]<ref name="start" />

'''Individual'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>

[[File:Henrik-larsson-statue-helsingborg.jpg|thumb|Statue of Larsson in his hometown Helsingborg]]

* [[Stor Grabb]]: 1994<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stora Grabbars Märke - Svensk fotboll|url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se/landslag/herr/historik-herr/stora-grabbar/|access-date=21 January 2021|website=www.svenskfotboll.se|language=sv|archive-date=26 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026123931/https://www.svenskfotboll.se/landslag/herr/historik-herr/stora-grabbar/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Guldbollen]]: 1998,<ref name="swede" /> 2004<ref name="swede" />
* Swedish Forward of the Year: 2001,<ref name="Fogis">{{cite news|url=https://fogis.se/fotbollsgalan/tidigare-vinnare/ovriga-utmarkelser/|title=Övriga utmärkelser|publisher=Fogis|language=sv|access-date=9 April 2020|archive-date=31 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831224652/http://fogis.se/fotbollsgalan/tidigare-vinnare/ovriga-utmarkelser/|url-status=live}}</ref> 2002,<ref name="Fogis"/> 2003,<ref name="Fogis"/> 2004<ref name="Fogis"/>
* [[Scottish Premier League Golden Boot]]: 1998–99,<ref name="goals">{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/scottops.html|title=Scotland – List of Topscorers|access-date=13 September 2015|website=[[RSSSF]]|date=14 June 2007|archive-date=13 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713154807/http://www.rsssf.com/tabless/scottops.html|url-status=live}}</ref> 2000–01,<ref name="goals"/> 2001–02,<ref name="goals"/> 2002–03,<ref name="goals"/> 2003–04<ref name="goals"/>
* [[BBC Scotland Sports Personality of the Year]]: 1998<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0005278/19990124/677/0064 | title = Saltire satire as Wainwright toughs it out | newspaper = [[Scotland on Sunday]] | date = 24 January 1999 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | access-date = 12 August 2024 | url-access = subscription }}</ref>
* [[SFWA Footballer of the Year]]: 1999,<ref name="honours99" /> 2001<ref name="honours01" />
* [[SPFA Players' Player of the Year]]: 1999,<ref name="honours99" /> 2001<ref name="honours01" />
* Joe Robbie Cup Best Player: 1994<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002192/19940618/015/0015?browse=False | title = PLAYER GUIDE TO GROUP B | newspaper = [[Sports Argus]] | date = 18 June 1994 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | access-date = 12 August 2024 | url-access = subscription }}</ref>
* [[List of Scottish Premier League monthly award winners|Scottish Premier League Player of the Month]]: September 2000,<ref name="pom">{{cite web|title=Scottish Premier League Manager, Player & Young Player of the Month Awards|url=http://www.myfootballfacts.com/SPL_Manager_and_Player_of_the_Month_Awards.html|publisher=My Football Facts|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-date=16 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816105501/http://www.myfootballfacts.com/SPL_Manager_and_Player_of_the_Month_Awards.html|url-status=live}}</ref> November 2002<ref name="pom" />
* [[Scottish Football League monthly awards|Scottish Football League Player of the Month]]: September 1997<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19971004/533/0038 | title = Larsson hails Jansen as Celtic start to gel | newspaper = [[The Scotsman]] | date = 4 October 1997 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | access-date = 12 August 2024 | url-access = subscription }}</ref>
* [[European Golden Boot]]: 2001<ref name="gshoe" />
* [[UEFA Euro 2004]]: Team of the Tournament<ref>{{cite web|title=Euro 2004 – Zagorakis named top player|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/euro_2004/greece/3866823.stm|work=BBC Sport|access-date=8 December 2014|date=5 July 2004|archive-date=24 January 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070124130405/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/euro_2004/greece/3866823.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[UEFA Euro 2004]]: Goal of the Tournament<ref>{{cite web | title=Larsson's goal best at Euro 2004 | url=https://www.rediff.com/sports/2004/sep/23euro.htm | publisher=Refiff | date=23 September 2004 | access-date=9 April 2020 | archive-date=1 August 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801135753/https://www.rediff.com/sports/2004/sep/23euro.htm | url-status=live }} {{cite web | title=In 2004 This Man Scored The Original Wonder Diving Header | url=https://the18.com/news/2004-man-scored-original-wonder-diving-header | publisher=The 18 | date=13 February 2016 | access-date=9 April 2020 | archive-date=26 December 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226190151/https://the18.com/news/2004-man-scored-original-wonder-diving-header | url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[UEFA]] Centurion Award (100 international caps): 2011<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/news/newsid=1670970.html | date=30 August 2011 | publisher=UEFA | title=International centurions to receive UEFA award | access-date=9 April 2020 | archive-date=12 May 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512140510/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/history/news/0253-0d0400bdc09e-9bc0e488959f-1000--international-centurions-to-receive-uefa-award/ | url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Scottish Football Hall of Fame]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Inductees 2006|url=http://scottishfootballhalloffame.co.uk/inductees-2006/|publisher=Scottish Football Hall of Fame|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-date=10 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210234949/http://scottishfootballhalloffame.co.uk/inductees-2006/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Swedish Football Hall of Fame<ref>{{cite web|title=Five new inductees into the Hall of Fame|url=https://svff.svenskfotboll.se/nyheter/2020/11/hall-of-fame-2020/|publisher=[[Swedish Football Association|SVFF]]|date=20 November 2020|access-date=8 December 2023|language=Swedish|archive-date=8 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108045002/https://svff.svenskfotboll.se/nyheter/2020/11/hall-of-fame-2020/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Victoria Award|Victoria Scholarship Award]]: 2007{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}
* Tidernas Guldboll (All-time best Swedish football player): 2005<ref>[http://www.svenskfotboll.se/t2svff.aspx?p=222053&x=1&a=394424 Larsson wins "Tidernas Guldboll"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930184523/http://www.svenskfotboll.se/t2svff.aspx?p=222053&x=1&a=394424 |date=30 September 2007 }} Svenskfotboll.se, 11 September 2005</ref>

'''Orders and special awards'''<ref name = "Wasserman"/>
* [[UEFA Jubilee Awards|UEFA Golden Player]]: Greatest Swedish Footballer of the last 50 Years (November 2003, to celebrate [[UEFA Jubilee Awards|UEFA's Jubilee]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Golden Players take centre stage|url=http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=130150.html|publisher=UEFA|access-date=5 March 2016|date=29 November 2003|archive-date=24 May 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120524213938/http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=130150.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Honorary Doctor of the university from the [[University of Strathclyde]]: 2005<ref name="Dr. Henrik Larsson">{{cite news |title=Dr. Henrik Larsson |url=http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/2005/headline_25894_en.html |publisher=University of Strathclyde |date=14 May 2005 |access-date=3 May 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412072435/http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/2005/headline_25894_en.html |archive-date=12 April 2011}}</ref>
* Honorary MBE (Member of the [[Order of the British Empire]]): 2006<ref name="Striker Larsson to be given MBE">{{cite news |title=Striker Larsson to be given MBE |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4948030.stm |work=BBC News |date=26 April 2006 |access-date=10 June 2007 |archive-date=13 May 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060513044730/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4948030.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|List of footballers with 100 or more caps]]

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Paul Lambert

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{{short description|Scottish footballer and manager (born 1969)}}
{{Use British English|date=December 2012}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Paul Lambert
| image = Lambert_3.JPG
| image_size = 200
| caption = Lambert managing [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] in 2013
| fullname = Paul Lambert<ref name="SFReview 34">{{Cite book| title = The Bell's Scottish Football Review 2005/06| year = 2005| publisher = Cre8 Publishing| isbn = 978-0-95485-561-1| page = 34}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|8|7|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Glasgow]], Scotland
| height = {{convert|1.81|m|order=flip}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/people/scotland/5118/paul-lambert |title=Paul Lambert |publisher=Goal.com |access-date=30 December 2014}}</ref>
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| currentclub =
| youthyears1 = 1985–1986
| youthclubs1 = [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
| years1 = 1986–1993
| clubs1 = [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
| caps1 = 227
| goals1 = 14
| years2 = 1993–1996
| clubs2 = [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]
| caps2 = 103
| goals2 = 6
| years3 = 1996–1997
| clubs3 = [[Borussia Dortmund]]
| caps3 = 44
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 1997–2005
| clubs4 = [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| caps4 = 193
| goals4 = 14
| years5 = 2005–2006
| clubs5 = [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| caps5 = 7
| goals5 = 0
| totalcaps = 574
| totalgoals = 35
| nationalyears1 = 1990
| nationalteam1 = [[Scottish League XI]]
| nationalcaps1 = 1
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 1991–1992
| nationalteam2 = [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland U21]]
| nationalcaps2 = 5
| nationalgoals2 = 2
| nationalyears3 = 1995–1996
| nationalteam3 = [[Scotland national B football team|Scotland B]]
| nationalcaps3 = 2
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| nationalyears4 = 1995–2003
| nationalteam4 = [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
| nationalcaps4 = 40
| nationalgoals4 = 1
| manageryears1 = 2005–2006
| managerclubs1 = [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
| manageryears2 = 2006–2008
| managerclubs2 = [[Wycombe Wanderers F.C.|Wycombe Wanderers]]
| manageryears3 = 2008–2009
| managerclubs3 = [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]]
| manageryears4 = 2009–2012
| managerclubs4 = [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]]
| manageryears5 = 2012–2015
| managerclubs5 = [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]]
| manageryears6 = 2015–2016
| managerclubs6 = [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]]
| manageryears7 = 2016–2017
| managerclubs7 = [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]]
| manageryears8 = 2018
| managerclubs8 = [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]
| manageryears9 = 2018–2021
| managerclubs9 = [[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]]
}}
'''Paul Lambert''' (born 7 August 1969) is a Scottish professional [[association football|football]] [[Manager (association football)|manager]] and former player, who was most recently the manager of [[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]].

Lambert played as a [[midfielder]] and won the [[Scottish Cup]] in 1987 with [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] as a 17-year-old, the [[UEFA Champions League]] with [[Borussia Dortmund]] and all the Scottish domestic honours with [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]. In his international career, Lambert earned 40 [[cap (sport)|caps]] for [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] and played in the [[1998 FIFA World Cup]] finals.

Lambert achieved success managing in England's lower divisions and guided [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] into English football's [[Premier League]] with successive promotions in 2009–10 and 2010–11. After keeping Norwich in the Premier League in 2011–12, he managed [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] for three seasons. Lambert was appointed [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] manager in November 2015, before leaving the club in May 2016. Lambert became head coach of [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]] in November 2016 but was dismissed at the end of the season.<ref name="Wolves exit">{{cite web |url=http://www.wolves.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/news-paul-lambert-departs-wolves-3726604.aspx|title= Paul Lambert departs Wolves |publisher=Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C |date=30 May 2017}}</ref>

Lambert was appointed manager of [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] in January 2018, but he was unable to prevent relegation to the Championship and left the club soon afterwards. Lambert became manager of Ipswich Town in October 2018, but he was unable to prevent relegation to League One, and later left the club in February 2021 after failing to mount a promotion challenge.

==Club career==

===St Mirren===
Lambert was born in [[Glasgow]], but moved to [[Linwood, Renfrewshire]] when he was a child.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/9637075/Aston-Villa-manager-Paul-Lambert-happiest-inside-the-pressure-cooker-ahead-of-former-club-Norwichs-visit.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/9637075/Aston-Villa-manager-Paul-Lambert-happiest-inside-the-pressure-cooker-ahead-of-former-club-Norwichs-visit.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert happiest inside the pressure cooker ahead of former club Norwich's visit |first=Henry |last=Winter |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=27 October 2012 |access-date=27 October 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He played for Linwood Rangers Boys' Club before entering the professional game with [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] in 1985. With St Mirren, the 17-year-old Lambert won his first senior winner's medal courtesy of the [[1987 Scottish Cup Final]];<ref name=destined>{{cite news |title=Ex-St Mirren boss Alex Smith: I knew Paul Lambert was destined for glory after 1987 Scottish Cup Final display |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/ex-st-mirren-boss-alex-smith-1128083 |work=The Herald |date=1 June 2012 |access-date=4 November 2017}}</ref> ''Saints'' beat favourites and that season's [[1987 UEFA Cup Final|UEFA Cup Final]]ists [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]], in what turned out to be the last time the [[Scottish Cup]] was won by a team composed entirely of Scottish players. Due to his age, manager [[Alex Smith (footballer, born 1939)|Alex Smith]] had to send the youngster home early from the alcohol-fuelled celebrations.<ref name=destined/> Lambert played with St Mirren for eight years, experiencing relegation from the top tier in [[1991–92 Scottish Premier Division|1992]].

===Motherwell===
In September 1993, Lambert was signed by [[Tommy McLean]] for [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] for a fee of £250,000 in a transfer move that saw [[Jimmy Gardner (footballer)|Jimmy Gardner]] move to St Mirren.<ref>{{cite news |title=No Headline Present |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/no-headline-present-1.743206 |work=The Herald |date=7 September 1993 |access-date=2 June 2012 }}</ref> The club finished in 3rd place at the end of the 1993–94 season in the Scottish Premier League.

With [[Alex McLeish]] replacing McLean for the 1994–95 season,<ref>{{cite news |title=No Headline Present |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/no-headline-present-1.494276 |work=The Herald |date=14 July 1994 |access-date=2 July 2012 }}</ref> Lambert and Motherwell went one place better finishing league runners-up, the club's highest finish since [[1933–34 in Scottish football|1933–34]]. The club also qualified for a place in the [[1994–95 UEFA Cup]]. After eliminating [[Faroe Islands|Faroese]] opponents, [[Havnar Bóltfelag|HB Tórshavn]], Motherwell were drawn against German [[Bundesliga]] side [[Borussia Dortmund]], managed by [[Ottmar Hitzfeld]]. In the first leg, Motherwell lost to a solitary goal by [[Andreas Möller]] in the 58th minute.<ref>{{cite news |title=Motherwell set the stage for a thriller. Moeller strikes for Germans but Fir Park side far from out |first=Ian |last=Paul |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/motherwell-set-the-stage-for-a-thriller-moeller-strikes-for-germans-but-fir-park-side-far-from-out-1.485185 |work=The Herald |date=14 September 1994 |access-date=2 June 2012 }}</ref> In the second leg, Motherwell were still in the contest, until [[Karl-Heinz Riedle]] scored twice in ten minutes during the second half.<ref>{{cite news |title=Quality by a street ends Motherwell dream |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/quality-by-a-street-ends-motherwell-dream-1.483038 |work=The Herald |date=29 September 1994 |access-date=2 June 2012 }}</ref>

Lambert won the club's [[Motherwell F.C.#Player of the Year|Supporters Player of the Year]], while he was also shortlisted for the [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year|SPFA Players' Players award]] in 1996.<ref name="well award">{{cite web | url=http://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/feat/ed22/the_player_of_the_year_list_450142/index.shtml | title=Motherwell FC Player of the Year List | publisher=Motherwell Mad | date=10 April 2011 | access-date=17 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12043815.rest-cure-for-ferguson-puts-him-out-of-browns-plans/ | title=Rest cure for Ferguson puts him out of Brown's plans | work=[[Herald Scotland]] | date=18 April 1996 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref> He left Motherwell at the end of the 1995–96 season under freedom of contract, as new rules were implemented following the [[Bosman ruling]].<ref name = bosman>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52624318 |title=Paul Lambert's Borussia Dortmund dream 23 years on |first=Andy |last=Burke |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=28 May 2020 |access-date=28 May 2020}}</ref>

===Borussia Dortmund===
After leaving Motherwell, an agent arranged trial spells for Lambert with [[PSV Eindhoven]] and [[Borussia Dortmund]].<ref name = bosman/> PSV did not sign Lambert as they were looking for a [[winger (association football)|winger]], but he signed for Dortmund after a pre-season tournament.<ref name = bosman/> Portuguese international [[Paulo Sousa]] had also signed for Dortmund that summer.<ref name = bosman/> Sousa had been expected to play in Lambert's position, but Lambert performed well in early Bundesliga matches and kept a place in the team.<ref name = bosman/>

Dortmund had been the German champions in the previous two seasons, but struggled to keep pace with [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] in 1996–97.<ref name = bosman/> In the [[1996–97 UEFA Champions League]], though, Dortmund progressed through the group stage as runners-up.<ref name = bosman/> They then beat Auxerre and [[Manchester United]] to reach the [[1997 UEFA Champions League Final|Champions League final]], against [[Juventus FC|Juventus]].<ref name = bosman/> He had scored one goal during the group stage, the first in a 2–2 draw at [[Widzew Łódź]]. His performance in the semi-final elimination of [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] was later praised in the [[autobiography]] of United midfielder [[Roy Keane]].

Lambert played in the Champions League final as a defensive midfielder, quelling the influence of Juve's French playmaker [[Zinedine Zidane]].<ref name = bosman/><ref name="wizard">{{cite web|url=http://www.espnstar.com/rss-feed/detail/item617249/ |title=Paul Lambert – The Norwich wizard |publisher=espnstar.com |date=4 May 2011 |access-date=8 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111223063347/http://www.espnstar.com/rss-feed/detail/item617249/ |archive-date=23 December 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/english-football/norwich-city-manager-paul-lambert-on-his-vision-for-the-future-1.917708 | title = Norwich City manager Paul Lambert on his vision for the future | work = Sunday Herald| date = 6 September 2009 | access-date = 8 April 2012 | first = Phil | last = Gordon}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/michael-calvin/Ian-Holloway-Nigel-Pearson-Paul-Lambert-Kenny-Jacket-Keith-Hill-and-Eddie-Howe-the-British-Football-League-managers-capable-of-being-the-next-Roy-Hodgson-The-Michael-Calvin-Column-article411383.html | title = Revealed: The six British Football League managers capable of being the next Roy Hodgson | publisher = Mirror Football | date = 1 May 2010 | access-date = 8 April 2012 | first = Michael | last = Calvin | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120609222546/http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/michael-calvin/Ian-Holloway-Nigel-Pearson-Paul-Lambert-Kenny-Jacket-Keith-Hill-and-Eddie-Howe-the-British-Football-League-managers-capable-of-being-the-next-Roy-Hodgson-The-Michael-Calvin-Column-article411383.html | archive-date = 9 June 2012 | url-status = dead }}</ref> Lambert's cross also set up Karl-Heinz Riedle's opening goal as Dortmund won 3–1.<ref name = bosman/> His contribution has since been lauded as a Man of the Match performance.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2011/nov/25/joy-of-six-football-exports | title = The Joy of Six: British and Irish footballers abroad | language = de | work = The Guardian | date = 25 November 2011 | access-date =8 April 2012}}</ref> He became the first British person to win the European Cup with a non-UK team,<ref name = bosman/> and the first British person to win the tournament since its reformation as the Champions League in 1992.

It was announced the Champions League group stage game on 5 November 1997 against [[Parma F.C.|Parma]], his 23rd in [[UEFA competitions|European club competitions]],<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.rsssf.org/players/plambert-in-ec.html | title = Paul Lambert - Matches in European Cups | first = Marcel | last = Haisma | date = 24 October 2019 | website = [[RSSSF]] | access-date = 25 October 2019 }}</ref> would be Lambert's last before he returned to Scotland. He was given a rousing send off by the Dortmund fans, and reciprocated with a banner he had prepared thanking the Dortmund fans for their support.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dw.com/en/paul-lambert-before-i-leave-this-earth-i-want-to-join-the-s%C3%BCdtribune-in-dortmund/a-18812819|title=Paul Lambert: 'Before I leave this earth, I want to join the Südtribune in Dortmund' - DW - 15.01.2016|website=DW.COM}}</ref> Lambert scored one domestic league goal during his time with Dortmund, against [[Bayer 04 Leverkusen|Bayer Leverkusen]].

===Celtic===
In November 1997, after just over a year playing in the Bundesliga, appearing in 44 matches,<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.rsssf.org/players/plambertdata.html | title = Paul Lambert - Matches and Goals in Bundesliga | first = Matthias | last = Arnhold | date = 24 October 2019 | website = [[RSSSF]] | access-date = 25 October 2019 }}</ref> he was signed by [[Wim Jansen]] for [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] for a fee in the region of £2 million. Lambert made his debut on 8 November 1997 when he came on as a substitute in a league match at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]] against [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]. Three weeks later on 30 November 1997, Lambert picked up his first winner's medal as a Celtic player when he came on as a late substitute in Celtic's 3–0 win over Dundee United in the [[Scottish League Cup]] Final.<ref name="lgcup">{{cite news|title=Celtic cruise to cup final win|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/35873.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 November 1997|access-date=4 November 2017}}</ref> Thereafter, Lambert became a regular in the starting line-up and scored from 25 yards in a 2–0 win over Rangers at [[Celtic Park|Parkhead]] in the New Year game.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/premier-division-celtic-2-rangers-1009192 | title = Premier Division: Celtic 2 Rangers 0, January 2nd, 1998 | publisher = Daily Record | date = 10 February 2009 | access-date = 18 May 2013 | first = James | last = Traynor}}</ref> Lambert went on to help the Scottish giants win the championship [[1997–98 in Scottish football|that season]], their first in ten years, halting Rangers' run of [[Nine in a row|nine consecutive titles]] which had previously equalled the total achieved by Celtic in the [[Jock Stein]] era.<ref name=prem98>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/90174.stm |title=Celtic get by with a little help from their Scandinavians |publisher=BBC Sport |date=9 May 1998 |access-date=4 November 2017}}</ref>

During his seven seasons with Celtic, he won four [[Scottish Premier League]] titles, two [[Scottish Cup]]s, two [[Scottish League Cup]]s and was [[SFWA Footballer of the Year|Scottish Football Writer's Player of the Year]]<ref name = "rsssf">{{cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/scotpoy.html |title=Scotland - Player of the Year |work=RSSSF |date=3 December 2015 |first=Alan |last=Brown |access-date=8 May 2016}}</ref> and was shortlisted [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year (lower leagues)|SPFA Player of the Year]] again in 2002<ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/1933731.stm | title=Petrov in double awards chase | publisher=[[BBC]] | date=16 April 2002 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/20020429/801/0048 | title = Lorenzo Amoruso and Kevin McNaughton are the prize guys | newspaper = [[Aberdeen Press and Journal]] | date = 29 April 2002 | access-date = 1 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] }}</ref> Lambert captained the side that reached the [[2003 UEFA Cup Final]] in [[Seville]]; his team were drawing 2–2 after 90 minutes but after having a man sent off in extra time, conceded a third and decisive goal to [[José Mourinho]]'s [[FC Porto|Porto]].<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3043029.stm|title= Porto end Celtic's Uefa dream|date=27 May 2003|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=4 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2404502/Celtic-despair-after-cruel-defeat.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2404502/Celtic-despair-after-cruel-defeat.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title= Celtic despair after cruel defeat|date=27 May 2003|work=Daily Telegraph|access-date=4 November 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

==International career==

During Lambert's international career, he was involved in a memorable Under-21 game against Germany. The [[Scotland national under-21 football team|young Scots]] drew 1–1 in [[Bochum]] in the [[1992 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship]] quarter-finals. In the return leg at [[Pittodrie]], Germany were two up after 40 minutes before [[Duncan Ferguson]] set up [[Ray McKinnon (footballer)|Ray McKinnon]] to pull one back before half-time. Germany scored a third on the hour mark to seemingly put the tie out of reach. However, on 68 minutes, [[Gerry Creaney]] headed past [[Stefan Klos]] before Lambert himself equalised ten minutes later. [[Alex Rae (footballer, born 1969)|Alex Rae]] scored two minutes from time to clinch the game 4–3.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20100905/scotland-u21s-at-pittodrie_2212158_2144874 | title = Scotland U-21s at Pittodrie | publisher = afc.co.uk | date = 5 September 2010 | access-date = 8 April 2012 | first = Kevin | last = Stirling | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130602074202/http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20100905/scotland-u21s-at-pittodrie_2212158_2144874 | archive-date = 2 June 2013 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>

As a full [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] international, Lambert won 40 [[cap (sport)|caps]], scoring one goal.<ref name = "sfa"/> In the latter part of his international career, he captained the side 15 times. His international debut came whilst at Motherwell and awarded by [[Craig Brown (footballer, born 1940)|Craig Brown]] in the [[1995 Kirin Cup]] against host country, [[Japan national football team|Japan]].<ref name = "sfa"/> Lambert played a second game in the tournament three days later against [[Ecuador national football team|Ecuador]].<ref name = "sfa"/>

Whilst at Dortmund and during the [[1998 FIFA World Cup qualification]] campaign Lambert started to appear as a regular. After missing the opening game of the campaign against [[Austria national football team|Austria]], Lambert appeared as a 46th-minute substitute in the 2–0 win in [[Latvia national football team|Latvia]] in October 1996. He was also in the starting line-up for the next fixture against [[Estonia national football team|Estonia]] in [[Tallinn]] four days later, but a scheduling dispute meant the home team did not adhere to a quickly-rearranged afternoon kick-off time, and [[One team in Tallinn|the match was abandoned at kick-off]] with no caps awarded to the Scotland players (the fixture was re-arranged for the following February, but Lambert was an unused substitute).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/one-team-tallinn-when-scotland-kicked-against-nobody-and-still-didnt-win |title=One team in Tallinn: when Scotland kicked off against nobody – and still didn't win |first=John |last=Brewin |work=[[FourFourTwo]] |date=10 October 2014 |access-date=14 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/scot-intres2001.html|title=Scotland - International Matches 1996-2001|author=Alan Brown and Gabriele Tossani |date=13 December 2018|website=[[RSSSF]]|access-date=14 October 2019 }}</ref> He was again a substitute in the next qualifier which was played, coming on in the 46th minute of a 1–0 home win against [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]]. For his next cap, he was promoted to the starting line-up for a 2–0 home victory in the qualifier against Austria. Lambert's only defeat of the campaign was the 2–1 reversal in [[Gothenburg]] against Sweden before two wins against [[Belarus national football team|Belarus]] and a second 2–0 win against Latvia clinched qualification.

He played in all three of Scotland's matches at the [[1998 FIFA World Cup]], a 2–1 defeat against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]] in the tournament's opening match, a 1–1 draw against [[Norway national football team|Norway]] and a 3–0 defeat against [[Morocco national football team|Morocco]].<ref name = "sfa">{{SFA Profile|id=1498}}</ref>

Lambert was part of the Scotland side that won away against [[Germany national football team|Germany]] in April 1999 with the goal scored by [[Don Hutchison]]. Lambert and Scotland qualified for a play-off place in the [[2000 UEFA European Football Championship qualifying]] campaign, but Lambert missed the play-offs against [[England national football team|England]] due to suffering an injury in the [[Old Firm]] game played the weekend before. Craig Brown cited Lambert's absence as crucial to England's progression at Scotland's expense, since he intended to deploy Lambert directly against [[Paul Scholes]], scorer of both England goals.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/other-sports-news/england-0-scotland-1-is-it-really-10-years-since-don-hutchison-s-goal-at-wembley-1.932090 | title = England 0 Scotland 1: Is it really 10 years since Don Hutchison's goal at Wembley? | work = The Herald|location=Glasgow | date = 14 November 2009 | access-date =8 April 2012 | first = Darryl | last = Broadfoot}}</ref>

He scored his only goal for Scotland on 7 September 2002, in a [[UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying Group 5|Euro 2004 qualifier]] against the [[Faroe Islands national football team|Faroe Islands]], which ended in a 2–2 draw.<ref name="faroe_islands">{{cite news |first=Roddy |last=Forsyth |title=Scots stagger back from the brink |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/scotland/3034077/Scots-stagger-back-from-the-brink.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/scotland/3034077/Scots-stagger-back-from-the-brink.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=8 September 2002 |access-date=13 February 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="scotland">{{cite web |url=http://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=11713 |title=Paul Lambert |work=EUfootball |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref> Lambert was awarded Man of the Match in a 1–1 draw with Germany in June 2003. His final cap came in a 2–1 defeat against Germany in September 2003.<ref name = "sfa"/> The match was played in [[Dortmund]], where he had achieved great success during his club career.

On 15 November 2009, he was inducted into the [[Scottish Football Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/sport/Eight-more-Scots-greats-enter.5826279.jp | title = Eight more Scots greats enter Hall of Fame | work = The Scotsman | date = 16 November 2009 | access-date = 8 April 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110501074745/http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/sport/Eight-more-Scots-greats-enter.5826279.jp | archive-date = 1 May 2011 | url-status = dead }}</ref>

==Managerial career==

===Livingston===
After studying for football coaching qualifications in 2005, Lambert landed his first managerial job with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] on 1 June 2005, assisted by [[Norrie McWhirter]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/4557885.stm | title = Lambert set for Livingston post | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 18 May 2005 | access-date =8 April 2012}}</ref> Although he had not intended to play for his new club, Lambert registered as a player in late August 2005 to cover for any injury shortages.<ref>{{ Cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/4155432.stm | title= Lambert re-registers as a player | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 16 August 2005 | access-date =8 April 2012}}</ref> His tenure ended in February 2006 when he resigned after only winning two league games since starting the job.<ref name="Lambert stands down as Livi boss">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/4699226.stm |title=Lambert stands down as Livi boss |publisher=BBC Sport |date=11 February 2006 |access-date=20 January 2016}}</ref>

===Wycombe Wanderers===
Lambert was appointed manager of English team [[Wycombe Wanderers F.C.|Wycombe Wanderers]] on 30 June 2006.<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wycombe_wanderers/5132064.stm | title=Lambert named new Wycombe manager | date=30 June 2006 | publisher=BBC Sport | access-date =8 April 2012}}</ref> He led Wycombe to the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] semi-finals after defeating [[Premier League]] sides [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] and [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]. The semi-final tie, against Premier League champions [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]], saw Wycombe hold Chelsea to a 1–1 draw at [[Adams Park]] before losing the away leg. This was the first time in over 30 years a fourth tier team had reached that stage of the League Cup.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} Lambert resigned as Wycombe manager on 20 May 2008 following the club's elimination from the League Two play-offs by [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]].<ref name="Lambert resigns as Wycombe boss">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wycombe_wanderers/7410818.stm |title=Lambert resigns as Wycombe boss |publisher=BBC Sport |date=20 May 2008 |access-date=20 January 2016}}</ref>

===Colchester United===
On 9 October 2008, he was appointed as manager of [[Football League One|League One]] team [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]] to succeed [[Geraint Williams]],<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.cu-fc.com/page/News/0,,10424~1417363,00.html | title = Exclusive: U's Appoint Lambert | date = 9 October 2008 | publisher=Colchester United F.C. | access-date = 8 April 2012 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120415075501/http://www.cu-fc.com/page/News/0%2C%2C10424~1417363%2C00.html | archive-date = 15 April 2012 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> before winning his first game 2–1 at [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]]. Despite occasionally threatening to flirt with the League One play-offs, the U's eventually finished mid-table in Lambert's first season. On 8 August 2009, he began the 2009–10 season with an opening day 7–1 win over [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]]. Lambert left the Essex club for Norwich shortly afterwards.

===Norwich City===
[[File:PaulLambert.jpg|thumb|upright|Lambert managing [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] in 2011]]

Lambert became the new manager of [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] on 18 August 2009, replacing [[Bryan Gunn]], who was dismissed by the club shortly after the 7–1 home defeat to Lambert's Colchester.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/8204016.stm|title=Norwich appoint Lambert as boss |date=18 August 2009|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=18 August 2009}}</ref> Lambert's new side would go on to win the return fixture 5-0 on their way to the League 1 title, earning promotion to the Championship, in April 2010.<ref>{{Cite news | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8617895.stm | title = Charlton 0–1 Norwich| access-date=17 April 2010|date=17 April 2010|publisher = BBC Sport}}</ref>

On 1 June 2010, he signed an improved contract with Norwich after it was confirmed Colchester United were entitled to £425,000 in compensation, in addition to Norwich City being fined £75,000, with a further £125,000 suspended for two years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/78/3/0,,10794~888,00.pdf |title=The Regulations of The Football League Limited |publisher=The English Football League |access-date=2 June 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714235124/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/78/3/0%2C%2C10794~888%2C00.pdf |archive-date=14 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11709_6184378,00.html |title = Lambert signs new Norwich deal |publisher=Sky Sports|date=1 June 2010 |access-date=2 June 2010}}</ref>

Norwich's form from their 2009–10 promotion campaign continued into the [[2010–11 in English football|2010–11 season]], which saw them gain a second successive promotion – becoming the first team to achieve a second successive promotion at this level since [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] [[1999–2000 in English football|11 years earlier]]. During Lambert's first two seasons in charge, Norwich did not suffer two successive defeats in the league in the same season.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/9341899.stm | publisher= BBC Sport | title=Nelson deals with Norwich 'hype' | date = 5 January 2011 | access-date =8 April 2012}}</ref>

In January 2011, Norwich refused to allow [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]] permission to try to secure Lambert as their new manager, following the dismissal of [[Brian Laws]].<ref name="nogo">{{Cite news |url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/9346752.stm|title = Norwich reject Burnley approach for boss Paul Lambert | publisher = BBC Sport| access-date=7 January 2011| date = 7 January 2011}}</ref> The Norwich statement read, in part, "The club will fight tooth and nail to retain the services of Paul Lambert and his team during this critical period of the season and whilst they remain employed under a long-term contract".<ref name="nogo"/> On 2 May 2011, Lambert and Norwich secured promotion to the [[Premier League]] after a win over [[Portsmouth F.C|Portsmouth]], taking the second automatic spot with one game to spare. Lambert signed a new contract to extend his stay with the Norfolk club. He was inducted into the Norwich City Hall of Fame in March 2012.<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17158578 | title = Paul Lambert 'uneasy' in Norwich City Hall of Fame | date = 24 February 2012 | access-date = 29 October 2018 | publisher = [[BBC Sport]]}}</ref>

Following Norwich's survival in the Premier League in the 2011–12 season, Lambert offered his resignation on 31 May 2012, but the club declined it.<ref>{{cite news |url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18285404| title = Paul Lambert offers his resignation amid interest from Aston Villa| publisher= BBC Sport | access-date =31 May 2012 | date = 31 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.canaries.co.uk/page/NewsDetails/0,,10355~2793911,00.html |title = Club statement on Paul Lambert |publisher = Norwich City F.C. |access-date = 31 May 2012 |date = 31 May 2012 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120602092230/http://www.canaries.co.uk/page/NewsDetails/0%2C%2C10355~2793911%2C00.html |archive-date = 2 June 2012 }}</ref>

===Aston Villa===
====2012–13 season====
{{main|2012–13 Aston Villa F.C. season}}
On 2 June 2012, Lambert was confirmed as the new manager of [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] replacing [[Alex McLeish]], who was dismissed two weeks earlier.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18307066 |title=Aston Villa appoint Paul Lambert from Norwich as new manager |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2 June 2012 |access-date=2 June 2012}}</ref> Lambert's first competitive match as Aston Villa manager came on the opening day of the Premier League season on 18 August 2012, a 1–0 defeat to newly promoted [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] at [[Boleyn Ground|Upton Park]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19221467 |title=West Ham 1–0 Aston Villa |publisher=BBC Sport |date=18 August 2012 | access-date = 18 May 2013}}</ref> His first Premier League win came on 15 September 2012, a 2–0 victory against [[Swansea City A.F.C.|Swansea City]] at [[Villa Park]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19528067 |title= Aston Villa 2–0 Swansea |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 September 2012 | access-date = 18 May 2013}}</ref> He was handed a one-match touchline ban on 21 November 2012 for comments relating to a [[Penalty kick (association football)|penalty]] decision in Villa's defeat to Manchester City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20426005 |title=Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert given one-match touchline ban |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 November 2012 | access-date = 18 May 2013}}</ref> On his first return to [[Carrow Road]], Lambert received a mixed reception from the Norwich fans on 11 December 2012, in a [[2012–13 Football League Cup#Quarter-finals|League Cup quarter-final]] which his Villa team won 4–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20590506 |title=Norwich 1–4 Aston Villa |publisher=BBC Sport |date=11 December 2012 | access-date = 18 May 2013}}</ref>

On 23 December 2012, Villa were defeated 8–0 against Chelsea at [[Stamford Bridge (stadium)|Stamford Bridge]], the club's heaviest ever defeat in top-flight football.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20745787 |title=Chelsea 8–0 Aston Villa |publisher=BBC Sport |date=23 December 2012 | access-date = 18 May 2013}}</ref> This was followed by consecutive home defeats, with Villa losing 4–0 to [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] and 3–0 to [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]], leading to increased pressure on Lambert's position.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20779178 |title=Aston Villa 0–4 Tottenham |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 December 2012 |access-date=5 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20823064 |title=Aston Villa 0–3 Wigan |publisher=BBC Sport |date=29 December 2012 |access-date=5 January 2013 }}</ref> On 22 January 2013, Villa played [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] in the second leg of the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] [[2012–13 Football League Cup#Semi-finals|semi-final]] at Villa Park, having lost the first round tie 3–1 at [[Valley Parade]]. The final score on the night was a 2–1 win for Villa, leaving an aggregate score of 4–3 to Bradford.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21022502 |title=Aston Villa 2–1 Bradford (3–4) |publisher=BBC Sport |date=22 January 2013 |access-date=7 April 2013}}</ref>

Lambert kept his job despite the poor run as the team flirted with the relegation places continuously over the next few months. Lambert did however manage to get Villa to record back-to-back wins for the first time since May 2011, as they defeated fellow relegation rivals [[Reading F.C.|Reading]] and [[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|Queens Park Rangers]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21639183 |title=Reading 1–2 Aston Villa |publisher=BBC Sport |date=9 March 2013 |access-date=7 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21724358 |title=Aston Villa 3–2 QPR |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 March 2013 |access-date=7 April 2013}}</ref> He then oversaw the club's biggest victory since 2008, as Villa thrashed [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] 6–1.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22244165 |title=Aston Villa 6–1 Sunderland |publisher=BBC Sport |date=29 April 2013 |access-date=23 May 2013}}</ref> Villa finished 15th with the youngest starting eleven in the Premier League, leading to praise from pundit [[Alan Hansen]], who said that Lambert was "a contender for Manager of the Season."<ref name="birminghammail.co.uk">{{cite news |url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-paul-lambert-created-3902085 |title=Lambo puts a spring in Villa's step |work=Birmingham Mail |date=21 May 2013 |access-date=23 May 2013}}</ref> Highlights of the season included Lambert's summer acquisition of star striker [[Christian Benteke]], the introduction of Villa's Player of the Season, goalkeeper [[Brad Guzan]], reaching the semi-finals of the League Cup and securing Villa's place in the Premier League for the 2013–14 season.<ref name="birminghammail.co.uk"/>

====2013–14 season====
{{main|2013–14 Aston Villa F.C. season}}
Lambert's Aston Villa side began the season brightly, with a 3–1 win over [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] at [[Emirates Stadium]] on 17 August.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/23644714 |title=Arsenal 1–3 Aston Villa |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Towards the end of 2013, the performances worsened greatly, especially home form, and Lambert was criticised by many fans and pundits for putting out a counter-attacking side with no plan B. Possession stats were biased towards the opposition in many games, including at home to Swansea; Villa had less than 30 percent of possession in a game which ended 1–1. In January 2014, Lambert made headlines by claiming that "many Premier League clubs could do without the distraction of the [[FA Cup]] if they were being honest." Aston Villa subsequently lost 2–1 at home to [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]], a team two divisions below them, marking the fourth consecutive year that Lambert has been eliminated from the FA Cup by lower league opposition. Lambert subsequently defended his comments, claiming they were "taken out of context."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25606163 |title=Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert defends FA Cup stance |publisher=BBC Sport |date=4 January 2014}}</ref>

====2014–15 season====
{{main|2014–15 Aston Villa F.C. season}}
Lambert's third season in charge saw a different approach in the transfer market, with him opting to buy players with experience as opposed to the previous seasons, where the club would sign young prospects. Aston Villa started off well, with a 1–0 victory over [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]. This was then followed by a 0–0 draw against [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]], a 2–1 win over [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] and a 1–0 victory over [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]. During this time, the new back four of [[Alan Hutton]], [[Ron Vlaar]], [[Philippe Senderos]] and [[Aly Cissokho]] was praised by Lambert after gaining three clean sheets out of a possible four, whilst gaining ten points out of an available 12.{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}

After Villa's good start to the season, however, they then went on to have a five-game long goal drought, losing to Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] and QPR before scoring in a 2–1 loss at Villa Park to Tottenham.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/313478|title= Tottenham beat 10-man Aston Villa 2–1 after Christian Benteke sees red|work=Sky Sports|date=2 November 2014}}</ref> Villa then went on to gain some valuable points, drawing 0–0 with West Ham and 1–1 against [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]]. They then won 1–0 against [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]] at [[Selhurst Park]], courtesy of a Christian Benteke goal, followed with a 2–1 victory over [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] at Villa Park.

On 11 February 2015, Villa announced they had parted company with Lambert after a 2–0 loss at Hull, leaving the club 18th in the Premier League table.<ref>{{cite news|title=Paul Lambert sacked by Aston Villa|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/11407117/Paul-Lambert-sacked-by-Aston-Villa.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/11407117/Paul-Lambert-sacked-by-Aston-Villa.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|date=11 February 2015|access-date=11 February 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref> His departure also meant that the top flight had no Scottish manager, for the first time in 30 years.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.espnfc.com/barclays-premier-league/23/blog/post/2296909/scottish-manager-exodus-shows-changing-face-of-premier-league |title=Scottish manager exodus shows changing face of Premier League |work=ESPN FC |publisher=Entertainment and Sports Programming Network |date=13 February 2015 |access-date=15 February 2015}}</ref> On 14 February, [[Tim Sherwood]] was announced as his successor.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/31470606 |title=Tim Sherwood appointed new Aston Villa boss |publisher=BBC Sport |date=14 February 2015 |access-date=15 February 2015}}</ref>

===Blackburn Rovers===
Lambert was appointed manager of [[Football League Championship|Championship]] club [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] on 15 November 2015 on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with the club in 16th place following the dismissal of [[Gary Bowyer]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34784801 |title=Paul Lambert: Blackburn appoint former Aston Villa manager |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 November 2015 |access-date=15 November 2015}}</ref> Lambert secured Championship safety for Blackburn with a 2–2 draw against [[Bristol City]] on 23 April 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36060767 |title=Blackburn Rovers 2-2 Bristol City |publisher=BBC Sport |date=23 April 2016 |access-date=31 July 2016}}</ref> Blackburn ended the season with two consecutive wins, finishing in 15th place.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36176274 |title=Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Reading |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 May 2016 |access-date=31 July 2016}}</ref> The club confirmed that Lambert had activated a release clause in his contract, and would step down as manager after their last match of the 2015–16 season on 7 May 2016.<ref name="Club Statement">{{cite web |url=http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/paul-lambert-blackburn-rovers-3083225.aspx |title=Club Statement |publisher=Blackburn Rovers F.C. |date=28 April 2016 |access-date=8 May 2016}}</ref>

===Wolverhampton Wanderers===
On 5 November 2016, Lambert was appointed [[head coach]] of Championship club [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]], taking over with the team in 19th place.<ref>{{cite news |title=Paul Lambert: Wolves name ex-Aston Villa, Norwich and Blackburn boss as head coach |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37839003 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 November 2016}}</ref> The team achieved an upset victory in the fourth round of the [[2016–17 FA Cup]], winning 2–1 against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] at [[Anfield]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/28/liverpool-wolverhampton-wanderers-fa-cup-match-report |title=Wolves stun Liverpool in FA Cup after Richard Stearman kickstarts upset |first=Paul |last=Wilson |work=The Observer |date=28 January 2017 |access-date=28 January 2017}}</ref> The team finished the [[2016–17 EFL Championship]] season in 15th place.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39896628 |title=Paul Lambert: Wolves head coach's future in doubt over Jorge Mendes involvement |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 May 2017 |access-date=12 May 2017}}</ref>

On 30 May 2017 the club announced that they and Lambert had "agreed to part company following a football review".<ref name="Wolves exit"/>

===Stoke City===
On 15 January 2018, Lambert was appointed manager of [[Premier League]] club [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]], signing a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Potters, and officially took up post the following day.<ref name=StokeIn>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42689053 |title=Paul Lambert appointed Stoke manager |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 January 2018 |access-date=9 May 2018}}</ref> He joined Stoke with the club in the relegation zone, having dismissed previous manager [[Mark Hughes]] due to a poor run of form.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/welcome-paul|title=Scotsman confirmed as new manager|publisher=Stoke City F.C.|date=15 January 2018}}</ref> His first game in charge was a vital 2–0 victory over relegation rivals [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]] to move them out of the relegation places.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stoke City 2 Huddersfield 0 Final word on a day when they did give a damn|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/stoke-city-huddersfield-lambert-shaqiri-1095996|website=Stoke Sentinel|date=21 January 2018 |access-date=22 January 2018}}</ref>

His only permanent signing in charge was the deadline day signing of Senegalese midfielder [[Badou Ndiaye]] from Turkish club [[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]] for a fee of £14 million.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stoke City: Badou Ndiaye signs from Galatasaray|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42873563|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> Furthermore, the club completed the signing of [[Kostas Stafylidis]] on loan from [[FC Augsburg]] until the end of the season.<ref name="Stafylidis">{{cite news|title=Stoke City sign defender Kostas Stafylidis on loan from FC Augsburg|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42725722|access-date=18 January 2018}}</ref>

Lambert was unable to prevent Stoke's continued decline and relegation to the [[EFL Championship|Championship]], leaving the club via mutual agreement in May 2018 after just four months in charge.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11701/11377633/paul-lambert-leaves-stoke-city-by-mutual-consent|title=Paul Lambert leaves Stoke City by mutual consent|work=Sky Sports|access-date=18 May 2018|language=en}}</ref>

===Ipswich Town===
On 27 October 2018, Lambert was appointed as the manager of [[EFL Championship|Championship]] club [[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]], making him the first ever manager to manage both Ipswich and Norwich.<ref name = "ipswich appt">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45984873 |title=Paul Lambert: Ipswich Town name ex-Norwich & Aston Villa boss as manager |publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 October 2018 |access-date=27 October 2018}}</ref> He joined his new team on a contract until the summer of 2021, with the side bottom of the Championship.<ref name = "ipswich appt"/> On 10 February 2019, Lambert was sent off following a touchline bust-up with the opposing team staff during a game against former club and rivals Norwich City.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/paul-lambert-sent-off-in-norwich-city-v-ipswich-town-2544690|title=Watch the brawl that led to Paul Lambert being sent off on dramatic return to Norwich with Ipswich|first=Andy|last=Warren|date=10 February 2019|website=East Anglian Daily Times}}</ref> He was subsequently fined and handed a two match touchline ban by the FA.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47319421|title=Lambert handed two-match touchline ban|work=BBC Sport }}</ref> Lambert later stated he did not regret his actions that led to his dismissal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/lambert-on-his-east-anglian-derby-brawl-2543882|title='Do I regret it? No I don't' – Paul Lambert on his East Anglian derby brawl and a war of words with Farke|first=Stuart|last=Watson|date=10 February 2019|website=East Anglian Daily Times}}</ref> Lambert was ultimately unable to keep Ipswich in the division, as relegation was confirmed on 13 April 2019.<ref name = "it relegated"/> This ended Ipswich's 17-year stay in the Championship, resulting in them playing third-tier football for the first time since 1957.<ref name = "it relegated">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47835896|title=Ipswich Town 1-1 Birmingham City: Tractor Boys relegated to League One|work=BBC Sport|date=13 April 2019|access-date=13 April 2019}}</ref>

Despite the team's relegation, Lambert remained in charge and led Ipswich to the top of the League One table during the first month of the 2019–20 season, winning 14 league points out of possible 18 during August. He won the [[EFL League One Manager of the Month]] award for August 2019.<ref>{{cite news|title=Boss Wins Manager of Month|url=https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2019/september/lambert-wins-manager-of-month/|publisher=[[Ipswich Town F.C.]]|date=13 September 2019|access-date=13 September 2019}}</ref> On 1 January 2020, Lambert signed a new 5-year contract with the club until 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paul Signs Contract Extension |date=January 2020 |url=https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2020/january/lambert-signs-new-contract-at-ipswich/ |publisher=[[Ipswich Town F.C.]] |access-date=1 January 2020}}</ref> Despite a strong start, Lambert failed to achieve promotion with the team finishing in 11th after the league was determined on a points-per-game basis due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2020/june/efl-statement-re-league-one/|title=EFL STATEMENT|website=www.itfc.co.uk|date=9 June 2020 }}</ref>

On 27 October 2020, he was given a one-match touchline ban for directing foul and abusive language towards referee Kevin Johnson. He was also fined £1,000.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54706676|title=Ipswich boss Lambert handed one-game ban|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> Lambert tested positive for [[COVID-19]] in December 2020, which resulted in the postponement of two league matches.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/covid-19-tests-twice-a-week-to-keep-tier-4-clubs-playing-g5ctsw22j |title=Covid-19 tests twice a week to keep Tier 4 clubs playing as women's game has sharp rise in cases |newspaper=The Times |date=24 December 2020 |access-date=24 December 2020 |first=Molly |last=Hudson}}</ref> Despite winning his two last games in charge against Hull City and Doncaster Rovers, Lambert left Ipswich by mutual consent on 28 February 2021 after failing to mount a promotion push during the season due to inconsistent form.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Andy|date=2021-02-28|title=Paul Lambert leaves Ipswich Town by mutual consent|url=https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-town/ipswich-town-sack-manager-paul-lambert-7652084|access-date=2021-02-28|website=East Anglian Daily Times|language=en-UK}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/paul-lambert/2/ |title=Paul Lambert – Club matches |work=Worldfootball |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National cup
!colspan="2"|League cup
!colspan="2"|Continental
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="10"|[[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]
|[[1985–86 Scottish Premier Division|1985–86]]
|[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]
|1||0|| || || || ||0||0||1+||0+
|-
|[[1986–87 Scottish Premier Division|1986–87]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|4361|1986|name=Paul Lambert|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|Scottish Premier Division
|36||2|| || || || ||colspan="2"|—||36+||2+
|-
|[[1987–88 Scottish Premier Division|1987–88]]
|Scottish Premier Division
|36||2|| || || || ||4{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Cup Winners' Cup]]}}||0||40+||2+
|-
|[[1988–89 Scottish Premier Division|1988–89]]
|Scottish Premier Division
|16||2|| || || || ||colspan="2"|—||16+||2+
|-
|[[1989–90 Scottish Premier Division|1989–90]]
|Scottish Premier Division
|25||3|| || || || ||colspan="2"|—||25+||3+
|-
|[[1990–91 Scottish Premier Division|1990–91]]
|Scottish Premier Division
|31||2|| || || || ||colspan="2"|—||31+||2+
|-
|[[1991–92 Scottish Premier Division|1991–92]]
|Scottish Premier Division
|40||2|| || || || ||colspan="2"|—||40+||2+
|-
|[[1992–93 Scottish First Division|1992–93]]
|[[Scottish Football League First Division|Scottish First Division]]
|39||1|| || || || ||colspan="2"|—||39+||1+
|-
|[[1993–94 Scottish First Division|1993–94]]
|Scottish First Division
|3||0|| || || || ||colspan="2"|—||3+||0+
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!227!!14!! !! !! !! !!4!!0!!231+!!14+
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]]<ref name=wellnet>{{cite web|url=http://www.motherwellnet.com/database/player-archive/l/paul-lambert/|title=Paul Lambert|website=MotherWELLnet|access-date=28 October 2018}}</ref>
|[[1993–94 Scottish Premier Division|1993–94]]
|Scottish Premier Division
|32||3|| || || || ||colspan="2"|="2"|—||32+||3+
|-
|[[1994–95 Scottish Premier Division|1994–95]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=1994/matches/round=650/match=51129/postmatch/lineups/index.html |title=Motherwell 3–0 HB |work=UEFA.com |publisher=Union of European Football Associations |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|Scottish Premier Division
|36||1|| || || || ||3{{efn|name=UC|Appearances in [[UEFA Cup]]}}||0||39+||1+
|-
|[[1995–96 Scottish Premier Division|1995–96]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=1995/matches/round=657/match=51902/postmatch/lineups/index.html |title=Motherwell 1–3 MYPA |work=UEFA.com |publisher=Union of European Football Associations |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=1995/matches/round=657/match=51902/postmatch/lineups/index.html |title=MYPA 0–2 Motherwell |work=UEFA.com |publisher=Union of European Football Associations |access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|Scottish Premier Division
|35||2|| || || || ||2{{efn|name=UC}}||0||37+||2+
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!103!!6!! !! !! !! !!5!!0!!108+!!6+
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Borussia Dortmund]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dfb.de/2-bundesliga/spieltagtabelle/?spieledb_path=%2Fleague_player%2F42002 |title=Paul Lambert DFB profile |work=German Football Association |date=11 March 2014 |access-date=13 February 2015 |language=de}}</ref>
|[[1996–97 Bundesliga|1996–97]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|4361|1996|name=Paul Lambert|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|[[Bundesliga]]
|31||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||11{{efn|name=UCL|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||1||43||2
|-
|[[1997–98 Bundesliga|1997–98]]<ref name=sb9798>{{Soccerbase season|4361|1997|name=Paul Lambert|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|Bundesliga
|13||0||3||0||2||0||3{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||21||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!44!!1!!4!!0!!2!!0!!14!!1!!64!!2
|-
|rowspan="9"|[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]<ref name=fscfc>{{cite web|url=http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2847|title=Hibernian player Paul Lambert|website=FitbaStats|access-date=28 October 2018}}</ref>
|[[1997–98 Scottish Premier Division|1997–98]]<ref name=sb9798/>
|Scottish Premier Division
|26||2||4||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||31||2
|-
|[[1998–99 Scottish Premier League|1998–99]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|4361|1998|name=Paul Lambert|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|[[Scottish Premier League]]
|33||1||5||0||1||0||8{{efn|Four appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]], four appearances in [[UEFA Cup]]}}||0||47||1
|-
|[[1999–2000 Scottish Premier League|1999–2000]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|4361|1999|name=Paul Lambert|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|Scottish Premier League
|25||1||0||0||0||0||5{{efn|name=UC}}||0||30||1
|-
|[[2000–01 Scottish Premier League|2000–01]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|4361|2000|name=Paul Lambert|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|Scottish Premier League
|27||1||6||0||2||0||5{{efn|name=UC}}||0||40||1
|-
|[[2001–02 Scottish Premier League|2001–02]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|4361|2001|name=Paul Lambert|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|Scottish Premier League
|34||5||4||0||1||0||10{{efn|Eight appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]], two appearances in [[UEFA Cup]]}}||0||49||5
|-
|[[2002–03 Scottish Premier League|2002–03]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|4361|2002|name=Paul Lambert|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|Scottish Premier League
|31||3||1||0||3||1||13{{efn|Two appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]], eleven appearances and two goals in [[UEFA Cup]]}}||2||48||6
|-
|[[2003–04 Scottish Premier League|2003–04]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|4361|2003|name=Paul Lambert|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|Scottish Premier League
|13||1||1||1||2||0||6{{efn|Four appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]], two appearances in [[UEFA Cup]]}}||0|||22||2
|-
|[[2004–05 Scottish Premier League|2004–05]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|4361|2004|name=Paul Lambert|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|Scottish Premier League
|4||0||2||0||1||1||0||0||7||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!193!!14!!23!!1!!11!!2!!46!!2!!273!!19
|-
|[[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
|[[2005–06 Scottish Premier League|2005–06]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|4361|2005|name=Paul Lambert|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>
|Scottish Premier League
|7||0||2||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||10||0
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!574!!35!!29+!!1+!!14+!!2+!!69!!3!!686+!!41+
|}

{{notelist}}

===International===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/paul-lambert/4/ |title=Paul Lambert – International matches |work=Worldfootball |date=18 May 2018 |access-date=13 September 2019}}</ref>
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="10"|[[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]
|1994-95||2||0
|-
|1995-96||0||0
|-
|1996-97||5||0
|-
|1997-98||8||0
|-
|1998-99||5||0
|-
|1999-00||4||0
|-
|2000-01||2||0
|-
|2001-02||4||0
|-
|2002-03||8||1
|-
|2003-04||2||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!40!!1
|}

:''Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lambert goal.''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Paul Lambert
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
!scope="col" class="unsortable"|{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| align="center"|1 || 7 September 2002 || [[Svangaskarð]], [[Toftir]], Faroes || {{fb|FRO}} || align="center"|1–2 || align="center"|2–2 || [[UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying Group 5|UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying]] || <ref name="faroe_islands"/>
|}

===Managerial record===
{{updated|match played 27 February 2021}}

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center"
|+ Managerial record by team and tenure
|-
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|From
!rowspan=2|To
!colspan=5|Record
!rowspan=2|{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
!{{abbr|P|Matches played}}!!{{abbr|W|Matches won}}!!{{abbr|D|Matches drawn}}!!{{abbr|L|Matches lost}}!!{{abbr|Win %|Win percentage}}
|-
|align=left|[[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]]
|align=left|1 June 2005
|align=left|11 February 2006
{{WDL|32|5|7|20|decimals=1}}
|<ref name="Lambert stands down as Livi boss"/><ref name="Managers: Paul Lambert"/>
|-
|align=left|[[Wycombe Wanderers F.C.|Wycombe Wanderers]]
|align=left|30 June 2006
|align=left|20 May 2008
{{WDL|108|44|29|35|decimals=1}}
|<ref name="Lambert resigns as Wycombe boss"/><ref name="Managers: Paul Lambert"/>
|-
|align=left|[[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]]
|align=left|9 October 2008
|align=left|18 August 2009
{{WDL|43|19|7|17|decimals=1}}
|<ref name="Managers: Paul Lambert"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Colchester 2–1 Gillingham |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8205199.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=18 August 2009 |access-date=20 January 2016}}</ref>
|-
|align=left|[[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]]
|align=left|18 August 2009
|align=left|2 June 2012
{{WDL|142|70|35|37|decimals=1}}
|<ref name="Managers: Paul Lambert"/>
|-
|align=left|[[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]]
|align=left|2 June 2012
|align=left|11 February 2015
{{WDL|115|34|26|55|decimals=1}}
|<ref name="Managers: Paul Lambert"/>
|-
|align=left|[[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]]
|align=left|15 November 2015
|align=left|7 May 2016
{{WDL|33|12|8|13|decimals=1}}
|<ref name="Club Statement"/><ref name="Managers: Paul Lambert"/>
|-
|align=left|[[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]]
|align=left|5 November 2016
|align=left|30 May 2017
{{WDL|33|14|5|14|decimals=1}}
|<ref name="Managers: Paul Lambert"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Wolverhampton Wanderers 2–3 Derby County |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37808791 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 November 2016 |access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref>
|-
|align=left|[[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]
|align=left|16 January 2018
|align=left|18 May 2018
{{WDL|15|2|7|6|decimals=1}}
|<ref name=StokeIn/><ref name="Managers: Paul Lambert">{{cite web |title=Managers: Paul Lambert |url=http://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=2007 |website=Soccerbase |publisher=Centurycomm |access-date=9 May 2018}}</ref>
|-
|align=left|[[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]]
|align=left|27 October 2018
|align=left|28 February 2021
{{WDL|113|37|28|48|decimals=1}}
|<ref name="Managers: Paul Lambert"/>
|-
!colspan=3|Total
{{WDLtot|634|237|152|245|decimals=1}}
!—
|}

==Honours==
===Player===
'''St Mirren'''
*[[Scottish Cup]]: [[1986–87 Scottish Cup|1986–87]]<ref name = "2009 inducted"/>

'''Borussia Dortmund'''
*[[UEFA Champions League]]: [[1996–97 UEFA Champions League|1996–97]]<ref name = "2009 inducted"/>

'''Celtic'''
*[[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]]/[[Scottish Premier League]]: [[1997–98 Scottish Premier Division|1997–98]],<ref name=prem98/> [[2000–01 Scottish Premier League|2000–01]], [[2001–02 Scottish Premier League|2001–02]], [[2003–04 Scottish Premier League|2003–04]]<ref name=FSCFC>{{cite web |title=Celtic player Paul Lambert profile |url=https://fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2847 |work=Fitbastats.com |access-date=4 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107020545/https://fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2847 |archive-date=7 November 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Scottish Cup]]: [[2000–01 Scottish Cup|2000–01]], [[2003–04 Scottish Cup|2003–04]]<ref name=sc04>{{cite news|title=Larsson caps Celtic triumph|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/3736209.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 May 2004|access-date=4 November 2017}}</ref><ref name=FSCFC/>
*[[Scottish League Cup]]: [[1997–98 Scottish League Cup|1997–98]],<ref name="lgcup"/> [[2000–01 Scottish League Cup|2000–01]]<ref name=FSCFC/>
*[[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]] runner-up: [[2003 UEFA Cup Final|2002–03]]<ref name = "2009 inducted"/>

'''Scotland U21'''
* [[UEFA Under-21 European Championship|UEFA under-21 Euros]]: Bronze [[1992 UEFA European Under-21 Championship|1992]]<ref>{{cite web | title = GLORY BOYS: The Scotland under-21 squad which has steered their country to the semi-finals of the European | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19920422/328/0016 | newspaper = [[Evening Express (Scotland)|Evening Express]] | date = 22 April 1992 |access-date = 25 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] }}</ref>
* [[Toulon Tournament]]: Bronze 1991<ref>{{cite web | title = NO THANKS: Same old jinx | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19910603/034/0034 | newspaper = [[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | date = 3 June 1991 | access-date = 25 May 2022 | url-access=subscription | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] }}</ref>

'''Individual'''
*[[Motherwell F.C.#Player of the Year|Motherwell Player of the Year]]: 1996<ref name="well award"/>
*[[SFWA Footballer of the Year]]: 2002<ref name = "rsssf"/>
*[[Scottish Football Hall of Fame]]: Inducted 2009<ref name = "2009 inducted">{{cite news |url=http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/sport/Eight-more-Scots-greats-enter.5826279.jp |title=Eight more Scots greats enter Hall of Fame |work=[[The Scotsman]] |date=16 November 2009 |access-date=15 November 2010 |last=Tait |first=Moray |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501074745/http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/sport/Eight-more-Scots-greats-enter.5826279.jp |archive-date=1 May 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Scottish Football League monthly awards|Scottish Football League Player of the Month]]: January 1998<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19980207/072/0010 | title = Lambo's Celtic ace | newspaper = [[Aberdeen Evening Express]] | date = 7 February 1998 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] | access-date = 12 August 2024 | url-access = subscription }}</ref>

===Manager===
'''Norwich City'''
*[[Football League One]]: [[2009–10 Football League One|2009–10]]<ref name=guar>{{Cite web | url = https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/may/03/norwich-city-paul-lambert-premier-league | work = [[The Guardian]] | title = Paul Lambert one step ahead as he steers Norwich to Premier League | first = Barney | last =Ronay | access-date = 29 October 2018 | date = 3 May 2011}}</ref>
*[[Football League Championship]] runner-up: [[2010–11 Football League Championship|2010–11]]<ref name=guar/>

'''Individual'''
*[[EFL League One Manager of the Month|Football League One Manager of the Month]]: January 2009,<ref name=lma/> December 2009,<ref name=lma/> January 2010,<ref name=lma/> August 2019,<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2019/september/lambert-wins-manager-of-month/ | title = Boss Wins Manager of Month| date = 12 September 2019| publisher = [[Ipswich Town F.C.]] | access-date = 13 September 2019}}</ref> September 2020<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2020/october/paul-lambert-named-september-manager-of-the-month/ | title = Boss Named September Manager of The Month | publisher = [[Ipswich Town F.C.]] | date = 9 October 2020 | access-date = 9 October 2020}}</ref>
*Football League One Manager of the Year: 2009–10<ref name=lma>{{Cite web | url = http://www.leaguemanagers.com/managers/paul-lambert/ | title = Paul Lambert| publisher = [[League Managers Association]] | access-date = 29 October 2018}}</ref>
*[[EFL Championship Manager of the Month|Football League Championship Manager of the Month]]: March 2017<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.efl.com/news/2017/april/paul-lambert-named-sky-bet-championship-manager-of-the-month/ | publisher = EFL| title = Paul Lambert named Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month | date = 7 April 2017 | access-date = 29 October 2018}}</ref>
*Football League Championship Manager of the Year: 2010–11<ref name=lma/>
*[[List of Norwich City F.C. Hall of Fame members|Norwich City FC Hall of Fame]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17158578 | title=Paul Lambert 'uneasy' in Norwich City Hall of Fame | publisher=[[BBC]] Sport | date=24 February 2012 | access-date=17 May 2019}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of footballers in Scotland by number of league appearances]] (500+)
* [[List of Scotland national football team captains]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
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*{{Soccerbase}}

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[[Category:1969 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Footballers from Renfrewshire]]
[[Category:Scottish men's footballers]]
[[Category:Men's association football midfielders]]
[[Category:People educated at Linwood High School]]
[[Category:St Mirren F.C. players]]
[[Category:Motherwell F.C. players]]
[[Category:Borussia Dortmund players]]
[[Category:Celtic F.C. players]]
[[Category:Livingston F.C. players]]
[[Category:Scottish Football League players]]
[[Category:Bundesliga players]]
[[Category:Scottish Premier League players]]
[[Category:UEFA Champions League winning players]]
[[Category:Scottish Football League representative players]]
[[Category:Scotland men's under-21 international footballers]]
[[Category:Scotland men's B international footballers]]
[[Category:Scotland men's international footballers]]
[[Category:1998 FIFA World Cup players]]
[[Category:Scottish Football Hall of Fame inductees]]
[[Category:Scottish expatriate men's footballers]]
[[Category:Scottish expatriate sportspeople in Germany]]
[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Germany]]
[[Category:Scottish football managers]]
[[Category:Livingston F.C. managers]]
[[Category:Wycombe Wanderers F.C. managers]]
[[Category:Colchester United F.C. managers]]
[[Category:Norwich City F.C. managers]]
[[Category:Aston Villa F.C. managers]]
[[Category:Blackburn Rovers F.C. managers]]
[[Category:Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. managers]]
[[Category:Stoke City F.C. managers]]
[[Category:Ipswich Town F.C. managers]]
[[Category:English Football League managers]]
[[Category:Premier League managers]]
[[Category:Scottish Premier League managers]]
[[Category:Footballers from Glasgow]]
[[Category:People from Linwood, Renfrewshire]]