Steve Clarke

Steve Clarke, born on August twenty-ninth, nineteen sixty-three, is a distinguished Scottish football manager and former player, currently at the helm of the Scotland national team. His playing career saw him don the jerseys of St Mirren, Chelsea, and the Scotland national team, where he achieved notable success, including three major trophies with Chelsea.

After hanging up his boots, Clarke transitioned into coaching, amassing a wealth of experience at prestigious clubs such as Newcastle United, Chelsea, West Ham United, and Liverpool. His managerial journey includes stints at West Bromwich Albion and Reading, showcasing his ability to lead teams effectively.

In October two thousand seventeen, Clarke took charge of Kilmarnock, where he made an immediate impact by guiding the team to a European qualification and a club record points total in his first full season. His impressive track record led to his appointment as the manager of the Scotland national team in May two thousand nineteen.

Under Clarke's leadership, Scotland has achieved significant milestones, including qualifications for UEFA Euro two thousand twenty, their first major tournament in twenty-three years, as well as UEFA Euro two thousand twenty-four and the two thousand twenty-six FIFA World Cup, marking their first World Cup finals appearance since nineteen ninety-eight.