Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Left-footed specialist
- Scotland international
Next match
John Rankin profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
-
Scotland
- Date of birth
- 27 Jun 1983 (42 years)
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Short name
- J. Rankin
John Rankin 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 |
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 |
John Rankin transfer history (12 moves)
Clyde
—
Queen of South
Clyde
Falkirk
Queen of South
Dundee United
Falkirk
Hibernian
Dundee United
Inverness
Hibernian
Ross County
Inverness
Manchester United U21
Ross County
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Manchester United U21
Manchester United U21
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Manchester United U18
Manchester United U21
Dundee United FC U17
Manchester United U18
Scotland national team
About John Rankin
John Rankin is a 42-year-old Scotland professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 27 June 1983 in Scotland, John Rankin has been eligible for senior professional football since 2000. John Rankin stands 173 cm tall and weighs 80 kg, and is left-footed.
As more Scotland national team fixtures are played, John Rankin'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 Rankin 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 Rankin
What team does John Rankin play for?
John Rankin'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 Rankin play?
John Rankin plays as a midfielder.
How old is John Rankin?
John Rankin was born on 27 June 1983, making them 42 years old.
What nationality is John Rankin?
John Rankin represents Scotland.
How tall is John Rankin?
John Rankin stands 173 cm tall and weighs 80 kg.
Is John Rankin left-footed or right-footed?
John Rankin's preferred foot is left.
Does John Rankin play for the national team?
John Rankin is eligible for Scotland. Their next match is Haiti vs Scotland on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
National team
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