As one of the nation’s favourite sports, football has been the lifeblood of generations of Scottish families. Playing in the streets of Scottish cities and towns has kick-started the careers of several world class footballers that have gone on to win prestigious awards and hold aloft some of the sport’s biggest trophies.
While being a Scotland fan hasn’t always been easy, it cannot be denied that our shores have been home to some of the most talent footballers to have played the game.
But who is the best ever? We asked our readers to choose for who they felt was the best Scottish footballer of all time, and this their top 10.
Do you agree with our list?
9. Rose Reilly
Rose Reilly featured internationally for both Scotland and Italy, winning the Mundialito (an unofficial precursor to the Women's world Cup) in 1984 with the latter. Reilly is a pioneer of the Scottish women's game. Born in Kilmarnock, she played the bulk of her career in the Italian Serie A, where she won eight titles and four Italian Cups. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
10. Andrew Watson
Widely considered to be the first black person to play association football at international level, Andrew Watson was a talented Scottish footballer who appears on murals around Glasgow celebrating his achievements. His first cap came against England back in 1881 when he captained Scotland to a memorable 6–1 win - a record home defeat for England that still stands to this day. Photo: Contributed