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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Scotland international
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Paul Cairney profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Scotland
- Date of birth
- 29 Aug 1987 (38 years)
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 68 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- P. Cairney
Paul Cairney 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 |
Scotland national team
About Paul Cairney
Paul Cairney is a 38-year-old Scotland professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 29 August 1987 in Scotland, Paul Cairney has been eligible for senior professional football since 2004. Paul Cairney stands 175 cm tall and weighs 68 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Scotland national team fixtures are played, Paul Cairney'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 Paul Cairney 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 Paul Cairney
What team does Paul Cairney play for?
Paul Cairney's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Paul Cairney play?
Paul Cairney plays as a midfielder.
How old is Paul Cairney?
Paul Cairney was born on 29 August 1987, making them 38 years old.
What nationality is Paul Cairney?
Paul Cairney represents Scotland.
How tall is Paul Cairney?
Paul Cairney stands 175 cm tall and weighs 68 kg.
Is Paul Cairney left-footed or right-footed?
Paul Cairney's preferred foot is right.
Does Paul Cairney play for the national team?
Paul Cairney is eligible for Scotland. Their next match is Haiti vs Scotland on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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