Leighton Owen Clarkson (born 19 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Blackpool.
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 1âÂÂ0 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 4âÂÂ1 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 6âÂÂ1 victory over Romania U20s at St. George's Park.
Liverpool Academy
Aberdeen