Leon McCann


Leon McCann is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a Full back for club Falkirk.
Having come through the Hamilton Accies youth system, McCann joined Airdrieonians in 2019 before moving to, then League One rivals, Falkirk in 2021. Leon was part of both the [2023-24 Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk F.C. season|2023-24] League One winning "Invincible" Falkirk side, and the 2024-25 Scottish Championship winning Falkirk team.

Club career

Hamilton Academicals

McCann started off in the pro-youth system with Hamilton aged 13, whilst attending Braidhurst High School in neighbouring Motherwell.

Airdrieonians

Originally signing on a 5 month loan deal in August 2019, McCann signed an 18-month deal with Airdrieonians in early January 2020. Leon departed Airdrie in 2021 following the expiration of his contract at the club.

Falkirk

Falkirk won the race for McCann's signature in August 2021, offering the full-back a 3-year deal. Leon was part of Falkirk's 2023–24 "Invincible" League One winning side, earning a two-year contract extension in February 2023, keeping him at the club until 2026. McCann then went on to be part of Falkirk's "Back to Back" 2024-25 Scottish Championship winning side.

Honours

Falkirk
Individual