The world of football is a veritable carousel of identikit players peddling their talents in hope of a decent wage. It brings us to the curious case of one Scott Arfield, a midfielder born on 1st November 1988 in the smorgasbord that is Scotland. In case you were wondering about his height and weight, he measures a spellbinding 1.78m (5'10") and weighs a riveting 70kg (11 st), now isn't that enlightening? He currently finds himself turning out for Livingston, donning the number 37 jersey – my, the glamour of it all.
According to the apparent football wizards at Transfermarkt, this veritable titan of the game is valued in the region of £45k. Quite what they base this figure on is anyone’s guess.
Bonnie lad Arfield's career has been, how do you say, a voyage of discovery. This started back in the heady summer of 2006 when he joined Falkirk as a trainee. Over the seasons at Falkirk, our effervescent midfielder fluctuated between prolific and distinctly average.
In a tantalizing move, Arfield was bought by Huddersfield Town in 2010 for roughly £360k. His performances for Huddersfield Town ranged from goal-scoring brilliance to an excellent impersonation of the invisible man. Talk about keeping us guessing.
Arfield then ventured to the glitz and glamour of Burnley in 2013, swapping the League One for the Premier League. His performances for the Clarets fluctuated faster than a penny stock, contributing everything from countless outings to the occasional goal.
The seasoned traveller, Arfield, then found his way back up north to Rangers in 2018. Glory followed, with an impressive goal tally in the 2018-2019 season. His performances then began to imitate the value of my pension fund – consistently underwhelming.
Like many before him who craved burgers and fries, Arfield transferred to Charlotte FC in the MLS in the USA in 2023. His goals there were as scarce as a Scotsman at a sun-tanning salon.
Our Scottish hero then decided that the glamour of USA wasn't for him, and made a triumphant return to British shores, joining Bolton Wanderers in 2024. The thrill must have been immeasurable.
Decisions, decisions. Where to next? Why, back to Falkirk of course, in 2025. His performances upon his return seem to be an ode to his past – sporadic at best. Alas, in January 2026, he packed up his boots and moved over to Livingston. Ah, the drudgery of being a footballer.
Last but not least, Arfield distinguished himself in the Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 for Livingston, scoring one goal in one start. A singular achievement in a swirling sea of mediocrity. Truly, the stuff of legends.
