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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Two-footed
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Scotland international
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Jim Paterson profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Scotland
- Date of birth
- 25 Sep 1979 (46 years)
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 85 kg
- Preferred foot
- Both
- Short name
- J. Paterson
Jim Paterson recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Scotland vs Cote d'Ivoire
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International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
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Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
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Scotland vs Denmark
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 18 Nov 2025 | 4 – 2 |
Greece vs Scotland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 15 Nov 2025 | 3 – 2 |
|
Scotland vs Belarus
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 12 Oct 2025 | 2 – 1 |
Haiti vs Scotland
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Scotland vs Morocco
|
FIFA World Cup | 19 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Scotland vs Brazil
|
FIFA World Cup | 24 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Slovenia vs Scotland
|
UEFA Nations League | 26 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Scotland vs Switzerland
|
UEFA Nations League | 29 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Jim Paterson transfer history (16 moves)
Stenhousemuir
Retired
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Stenhousemuir
Dunfermline Athletic
Retired
Forfar Athletic FC
Dunfermline Athletic
Free player
Forfar Athletic FC
Bristol Rovers
Free player
Celtic Nation FC
Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers
Celtic Nation FC
Shamrock Rovers
Bristol Rovers
Plymouth Argyle
Shamrock Rovers
Aberdeen
Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle
Aberdeen
Motherwell
Plymouth Argyle
Dundee United
Motherwell
Dundee United FC U20
Dundee United
Dundee United FC U17
Dundee United FC U20
Scotland national team
About Jim Paterson
Jim Paterson is a 46-year-old Scotland professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 25 September 1979 in Scotland, Jim Paterson has been eligible for senior professional football since 1996. Jim Paterson stands 180 cm tall and weighs 85 kg, and is comfortable on both feet.
As more Scotland national team fixtures are played, Jim Paterson's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Haiti vs Scotland in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 01:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Scotland 0-1 Cote d'Ivoire in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Jim Paterson hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Jim Paterson
What team does Jim Paterson play for?
Jim Paterson's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Jim Paterson play?
Jim Paterson plays as a midfielder.
How old is Jim Paterson?
Jim Paterson was born on 25 September 1979, making them 46 years old.
What nationality is Jim Paterson?
Jim Paterson represents Scotland.
How tall is Jim Paterson?
Jim Paterson stands 180 cm tall and weighs 85 kg.
Is Jim Paterson left-footed or right-footed?
Jim Paterson is comfortable using both feet.
Does Jim Paterson play for the national team?
Jim Paterson is eligible for Scotland. Their next match is Haiti vs Scotland on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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