# Scott High

Scott John High (born 15 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Halifax Town, on loan from EFL League One club Huddersfield Town. Born in England, High has represented Scotland at under-21 level.

## Club career

Born in Dewsbury, High began his career with Huddersfield Town. He moved on loan to Concord Rangers in November 2019 until January 2020, but was recalled by Huddersfield a month later. He returned to Concord Rangers in February 2020 for a second loan spell.
High made his senior debut for Huddersfield on 22 July 2020, the last day of the 2019–20 season. On 3 August 2020, he joined League One side Shrewsbury Town on loan for the 2020–21 season. He scored his first senior career goal on 4 September 2020, netting for Shrewsbury in a 4–3 away defeat to Middlesbrough in an EFL Cup match. On 29 December 2020 it was announced that his loan deal had ended. He joined Rotherham United on a season-long loan on 29 July 2022. However, his loan was terminated on 11 January 2023.
In September 2023 he signed on loan for Scottish club Ross County. On 8 January 2024, High returned to Huddersfield following a lack of playing time.
On 4 February 2024, High was loaned to League of Ireland Premier Division club Dundalk until the summer.
On 7 September 2024, High joined National League club FC Halifax Town on loan, initially until 3 November 2024. Halifax wanted to extend the loan, but due to injury it was not, although High returned to Halifax on loan in December 2024.

## International career

High was first named in the Scotland under-21 squad in August 2021. He made seven appearances without scoring.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 14 January 2025
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Huddersfield Town | 2019–20 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Huddersfield Town | 2020–21 | Championship | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Huddersfield Town | 2021–22 | Championship | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Huddersfield Town | 2022–23 | Championship | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Huddersfield Town | 2023–24 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Huddersfield Town | 2024–25 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Huddersfield Town | Total | Total | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Concord Rangers (loan) | 2019–20 | National League South | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 2020–21 | League One | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 2 |
| Rotherham United (loan) | 2022–23 | Championship | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 0 |
| Ross County (loan) | 2023–24 | Scottish Premiership | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| Dundalk (loan) | 2024 | LOI Premier Division | 14 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| FC Halifax Town (loan) | 2024–25 | National League | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 105 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 119 | 5 |
* ↑ Three appearances in the FA Trophy; one appearance and one goal in the Essex Senior Cup.
* ↑ Appearances in the EFL Trophy.