Leighton Clarkson

Clarkson made his professional debut for Liverpool on 17 December 2019, coming on as a substitute in a match at Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup. He played in the FA Cup fourth-round replay against Shrewsbury Town, on 4 February 2020, which Liverpool won 1–0 with the youngest-ever side in their history. On 24 July 2020, Clarkson signed a long-term contract with Liverpool. Leighton was named in the starting eleven for a Champions League group stage game against Danish side FC Midtjylland on 9 December 2020. On 16 August 2021, it was announced that Clarkson would join hometown club Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan deal. His loan was cut short in January 2022. Clarkson join Aberdeen on 15 June 2023, on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He scored on his Aberdeen debut in a 4–1 victory over St Mirren. He joined Blackpool on 2 February 2026, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract, with an option to extend

On 6 September 2021, Clarkson made his debut for the England U20s in a 6–1 victory over Romania U20s at St. George's Park.

Club

As of end of 2025–26 season

Liverpool Academy

FA Youth Cup: 2018–19 Lancashire Senior Cup: 2021-22 Aberdeen

Scottish Cup: 2024–25