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Who is Scotland’s most capped player? The top 10 Scottish footballers with the most international appearances

Here are Scotland’s top 10 most capped footballers - including Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay and John McGinn.

Scotland returned to Nations League action this week with games against North Macedonia and Switzerland - and it could prove to be an extremely special week for captain Andy Robertson.

Dating back to 1872, the Scottish men’s national football team have been represented by over 1,250 players since their first official international match against England at Hamilton Crescent in Partick, Glasgow.

However, only 45 players have reached the milestone of 50 appearances for the men’s team, earning a spot on the Scottish FA Roll of Honour, while even fewer have reached a century of caps for the nation - one of them being Robertson, who could become Scotland’s most-capped men’s player of all time if he features in the upcoming double header.

However, it is worth noting that none of the following 10 can match that of Scottish women’s football icons Gemmy Fay and Jo Love, Scotland’s two most capped footballers ever on 203 and 191 caps, respectively.

But who are Scotland’s 10 most capped male footballers of all time? Here is the top 10 list, including how many caps they have earned:

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A record he has held for 40 years, King Kenny won a total of 102 caps for Scotland between the years of 1971 and 1986. He remains the country's joint record goalscorer with Denis Law on 30.
1. Sir Kenny Dalglish - 102 caps A record he has held for 40 years, King Kenny won a total of 102 caps for Scotland between the years of 1971 and 1986. He remains the country's joint record goalscorer with Denis Law on 30. | Getty Images Photo Sales
The Scotland skipper equalled Kenny Dalglish's 102-cap record against North Macedonia on Friday night, and will surpass it if he plays any part against Switzerland on Monday. Robertson is the joint-most capped Scottish international of all time alongside Dalglish.
2. Andy Robertson - 102 caps The Scotland skipper equalled Kenny Dalglish's 102-cap record against North Macedonia on Friday night, and will surpass it if he plays any part against Switzerland on Monday. Robertson is the joint-most capped Scottish international of all time alongside Dalglish. | SNS Group Photo Sales
The Aston Villa skipper moved into the top most capped Scottish players during last month's Nations League games, and is edging ever closer to a century of Scotland caps at the age of just 31.
3. John McGinn - 93 Caps The Aston Villa skipper moved into the top most capped Scottish players during last month's Nations League games, and is edging ever closer to a century of Scotland caps at the age of just 31. | SNS Group Photo Sales
The iconic goalkeeper only recently moved down this list, and was Scotland's second most capped player ever for several years. He appeared at three World Cups, playing at the 1986, 1990 and 1998 tournaments.
4. Jim Leighton - 91 caps The iconic goalkeeper only recently moved down this list, and was Scotland's second most capped player ever for several years. He appeared at three World Cups, playing at the 1986, 1990 and 1998 tournaments. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo Sales
A record he has held for 40 years, King Kenny won a total of 102 caps for Scotland between the years of 1971 and 1986. He remains the country's joint record goalscorer with Denis Law on 30.
A record he has held for 40 years, King Kenny won a total of 102 caps for Scotland between the years of 1971 and 1986. He remains the country's joint record goalscorer with Denis Law on 30. | Getty Images

Here are Scotland’s top 10 most capped footballers - including Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay and John McGinn.

Scotland returned to Nations League action this week with games against North Macedonia and Switzerland - and it could prove to be an extremely special week for captain Andy Robertson.

Dating back to 1872, the Scottish men’s national football team have been represented by over 1,250 players since their first official international match against England at Hamilton Crescent in Partick, Glasgow.

However, only 45 players have reached the milestone of 50 appearances for the men’s team, earning a spot on the Scottish FA Roll of Honour, while even fewer have reached a century of caps for the nation - one of them being Robertson, who could become Scotland’s most-capped men’s player of all time if he features in the upcoming double header.

However, it is worth noting that none of the following 10 can match that of Scottish women’s football icons Gemmy Fay and Jo Love, Scotland’s two most capped footballers ever on 203 and 191 caps, respectively.

But who are Scotland’s 10 most capped male footballers of all time? Here is the top 10 list, including how many caps they have earned:

Get our daily football newsletter by clicking here.

The legendary Hearts stopper picked up his final Scotland cap was in the 4-1 pre-World Cup warm up match against Curacao at Hampden Park in May. Went to the tournament as the team's backup goalkeeper, but retired shortly afterwards.
5. Craig Gordon - 84 caps The legendary Hearts stopper picked up his final Scotland cap was in the 4-1 pre-World Cup warm up match against Curacao at Hampden Park in May. Went to the tournament as the team's backup goalkeeper, but retired shortly afterwards. | Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Photo Sales
The Manchester United midfielder was a mainstay in the Scotland midfielder for several years, winning 80 caps in total. He captained the team in 34 of them.
6. Darren Fletcher - 80 caps The Manchester United midfielder was a mainstay in the Scotland midfielder for several years, winning 80 caps in total. He captained the team in 34 of them. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo Sales
The only man on this list to have also managed Scotland, the defender won 77 caps for his country but didn't score a single goal.
7. Alex McLeish - 77 caps The only man on this list to have also managed Scotland, the defender won 77 caps for his country but didn't score a single goal. | SNS Group Photo Sales
The Celtic legend remains in the top 10 most capped Scotland players in 76 caps. Appeared at the both the 1986 and 1990 World Cups, and held the record for the youngest man to reach 50 caps for the country for over three decades, until he beaten by Billy Gilmour earlier this year.
8. Paul McStay - 76 caps The Celtic legend remains in the top 10 most capped Scotland players in 76 caps. Appeared at the both the 1986 and 1990 World Cups, and held the record for the youngest man to reach 50 caps for the country for over three decades, until he beaten by Billy Gilmour earlier this year. | Getty Images Photo Sales

Scotland returned to Nations League action this week with games against North Macedonia and Switzerland - and it could prove to be an extremely special week for captain Andy Robertson.

Dating back to 1872, the Scottish men’s national football team have been represented by over 1,250 players since their first official international match against England at Hamilton Crescent in Partick, Glasgow.

However, only 45 players have reached the milestone of 50 appearances for the men’s team, earning a spot on the Scottish FA Roll of Honour, while even fewer have reached a century of caps for the nation - one of them being Robertson, who could become Scotland’s most-capped men’s player of all time if he features in the upcoming double header.

However, it is worth noting that none of the following 10 can match that of Scottish women’s football icons Gemmy Fay and Jo Love, Scotland’s two most capped footballers ever on 203 and 191 caps, respectively.

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