Callum Davidson

Callum Ian Davidson (born 25 June 1976 in Stirling) is a Scotland professional football (soccer) currently playing for Football League Championship club Preston North End F.C..

Davidson, a left-sided defender (football) attended Dunblane High School from 1988-1994 where he captained the football team. He was soon scouted and, started his career with Scottish club St. Johnstone F.C.. His impressive performances for the Perth, Scotland club attracted interest from several clubs in he was signed by English club Blackburn Rovers F.C. in February 1998 for £1.75m. He spent two years at Ewood Park, making 66 League appearances.

He joined Leicester City F.C. in July 2000, again for £1.75m, where he remained for four years, making over 100 appearances.

He was signed by Preston North End in 2004 on a free transfer (soccer). His time at Deepdale has been dominated by recurring injury problems. However, he has been a steady influence on the left side of defence and midfield when needed.

He has won a total of 17 cap (football) for Scotland national football team, the last coming in 2002. After 6 years out of the national team, he was included in George Burley's squad to face Northern Ireland national football team in August 2008.