Leighton McIntosh (born 11 February 1993) is a

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who plays as a winger or

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for club Queen of the South. He began his career at

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and during his time there scored some important goals to help them avoid relegation from the Scottish Championship during their administration troubles. He has also had spells at

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, Montrose,

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, Peterhead,

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and

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in Iceland.

Career

Dundee

Promoted to the first team following Dundee going into administration and nine of their first team players being released. Mcintosh made his debut on 11 December 2010 as a substitute against Morton in the Scottish First Division. He made 12 appearances scoring 4 goals that season. His contribution to Dundee's relegation survival was recognised when he won Young Player of the Month award for April 2011. On 12 May 2011 he signed a new three-year contract for Dundee.

Montrose and Arbroath loans

McIntosh spent the 2012–13 season on loan at Montrose On 31 January 2014, he moved on loan to

. After Dundee secured promotion to the Scottish Premiership in May 2014 he was released by the club.

Montrose

McIntosh signed for Montrose in September 2014, on a short term contract until January 2015. He made his debut on 21 September 2014, in Montrose's 1–0 win against Elgin City.

Peterhead

McIntosh signed for League 1 Peterhead on 24 July 2015 following an impressive trial. He has made an instant impact helping the team to an impressive 5–3 win over Falkirk in the Petrofac Cup and scoring the winner over Dunfermline in a potential title decider. On 14 November 2015 McIntosh scored the winner in a 2–1 victory over Queens Park to send Peterhead into their first senior cup final. On 21 November 2015 McIntosh scored his first senior hat-trick for Peterhead in a 7–0 win against Cowdenbeath. McIntosh's prolific form in front of goal in November was rightfully rewarded by receiving the Ladbrokes League 1 Player of the Month award which is decided by votes from members of the Scottish media. McIntosh finished the 2015–16 season with 14 goals in 16 starts and was voted Peterhead's young player of the year in what was a successful campaign with Peterhead reaching their first professional cup final and reaching the league play-offs. He left the club at the end of the 2016–17 season following the club's relegation to

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UMF Selfoss

On 2 August 2017, McIntosh signed for Icelandic club

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Arbroath (second spell)

On his return to Scotland, McIntosh joined Scottish League One side

, scoring twice on his debut. After scoring the winner against promotion chasing Ayr United on 6 January 2018, and to take his Arbroath tally to 6 goals in 7 appearances, McIntosh was named in the SPFL Team of the Week. McIntosh was released by the club at the end of the 2017–18 season.

Airdrieonians

McIntosh signed for Scottish League One side Airdrionians for the 2018 season and scored in their 3–0 victory at Berwick Rangers in the Scottish League Cup. After scoring a double in a 3–0 win against league champions Arbroath on 27 April 2019, and to take his Airdrie tally to 14 goals for the season, McIntosh was named in the SPFL Team of the Week. McIntosh scored a hat-trick in a 4–1 victory over Stranraer to finish as the club's top scorer for the 2018–2019 season with 17 goals. He left the club in May 2019.

Wrexham

On 31 May 2019, McIntosh signed for National League club Wrexham. On 14 February 2020, McIntosh was loaned to National League North side Blyth Spartans. Wrexham chose not to renew McIntosh's contract for the following season.

Cove Rangers

On 10 August 2020, McIntosh signed with newly-promoted Scottish League One side

Arbroath (third spell)

On 22 May 2023, McIntosh would return to former club

on a one-year deal.

Queen of the South

On 5 June 2024, it was announced that McIntosh had signed a one-year deal with Queen of the South.

International career

McIntosh has represented the Scotland under-19 team.

Career statistics

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mcintosh, Leighton 1993 births Living people Scottish Premier League players Scottish Football League players Dundee F.C. players Scottish men's footballers Men's association football forwards Footballers from Dundee Montrose F.C. players Arbroath F.C. players Airdrieonians F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players Blyth Spartans A.F.C. players Cove Rangers F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players Leighton McIntosh National League (English football) players Scotland men's youth international footballers