Scotland

John Souttar

Scotland
Age
29
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0

About John Souttar

John Souttar is named in Steve Clarke's 26-man Scotland squad for the 2026 World Cup, one of the centre-backs. The Rangers defender goes into the finals aged 29.

He has made 38 appearances and scored 11 goals for Rangers this season. Scotland are back at a World Cup for the first time since 1998, having qualified by winning UEFA Group C, and they open in Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco and Haiti.

World Cup 2026 Stats

Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clearances
0
Blocks
0

Playing Style

A composed centre-back, Souttar is reliable in possession at the heart of the Scotland defence. He helps the side build from the back, stepping out with his progressive passing to start moves. He stands 1.86m and is right-footed. He has logged 3,184 club minutes for Rangers this season, going into the group stage in Steve Clarke's squad at 29.

World Cup History

The 2026 World Cup is set to be John Souttar's first at senior level, with no senior World Cup on his record. His international career to date includes two goals for Scotland. Steve Clarke has named him in the 26-man squad for the finals after Scotland won UEFA Group C to qualify, with the side back at a World Cup for the first time since 1998. He stays among Scotland's defensive options on the final list.
National Team
Scotland
Scotland
Tier 4 £10m

📋 Teammates (23)

View team

Goalkeepers

1
Nottingham Forest · Age 30
0 caps
21
0 caps
12
0 caps

Defenders

3
Liverpool · Age 32
0 caps
24
0 caps
16
Wrexham · Age 30
0 caps
5
0 caps
13
0 caps
6
0 caps
22
Everton · Age 24
0 caps
26
0 caps

Midfielders

7
Aston Villa · Age 31
0 caps
23
Norwich City · Age 34
0 caps
19
0 caps
11
Bournemouth · Age 31
0 caps
4
0 caps

Forwards

17
Bournemouth · Age 20
0 caps
10
0 caps
25
0 caps
18
Ipswich Town · Age 27
0 caps
20
0 caps
9
Charlton Athletic · Age 30
0 caps
14
Southampton · Age 29
0 caps

Goal Rush Impact

Souttar's work for Scotland is at the back, a centre-back who brings the ball out with progressive passing and chips in at the other end, with 11 goals for Rangers this season. On the Goal Rush card Scotland are a Tier 4 side at £10m, one of the lower bands on the card.
🏆 Goal Rush

Want John Souttar's Goals in Your Card?

Select Scotland (Tier 4, £10m) in Goal Rush and every goal John Souttar scores counts towards your total.

Souttar at the 2026 World Cup

Souttar is a confirmed centre-back in Steve Clarke's 26-man Scotland squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Scotland side opening their Group C campaign in June.

Picking Scotland in Goal Rush

Scotland come in at Tier 4 on the Goal Rush card at £10m. They open Group C against Haiti in mid-June, and Souttar is among the defenders in the confirmed 26.

John Souttar World Cup 2026 FAQs

Scotland are a Tier 4 side at £10m on the Goal Rush card, among the lower bands. Souttar is in Steve Clarke's confirmed 26 as a centre-back, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Souttar is a centre-back for Scotland. He plays his club football for Rangers and is part of Steve Clarke's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Scotland's final 26.
No. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances. The 2026 World Cup would be his first, with his place confirmed in Steve Clarke's 26-man Scotland squad after Scotland won their UEFA qualifying group to reach the finals.
Souttar plays his club football for Rangers. He is named as a centre-back in Steve Clarke's final 26-man Scotland squad for the 2026 World Cup, one of the defensive options Clarke takes to the finals.

100% Deposit Bonus For New Players Today*

Limited Offer For New Players