Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Scotland international
Next match
John Higgins profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
-
Scotland
- Date of birth
- 11 Mar 1996 (30 years)
- Short name
- J. Higgins
John Higgins recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Scotland vs Cote d'Ivoire
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
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 |
|
|
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 |
Scotland national team
About John Higgins
John Higgins is a 30-year-old Scotland professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 11 March 1996 in Scotland, John Higgins has been eligible for senior professional football since 2013.
As more Scotland national team fixtures are played, John Higgins'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 John Higgins 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.
Players from Scotland
Scotland competitions
Frequently asked questions about John Higgins
What team does John Higgins play for?
John Higgins's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does John Higgins play?
John Higgins plays as a defender.
How old is John Higgins?
John Higgins was born on 11 March 1996, making them 30 years old.
What nationality is John Higgins?
John Higgins represents Scotland.
Does John Higgins play for the national team?
John Higgins is eligible for Scotland. Their next match is Haiti vs Scotland on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
National team
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