Denis’s Destinations

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From Printfield to stadiums across the world.

Denis played locally around Printfield as well as for Aberdeen Lads Club, who at the time were based between Brown Street and Western Road in Woodside.

He also played for Hilton and Kittybrewster schools, Aberdeen Schoolboys and Powis Junior Secondary (now St Machar Academy).

Denis Law’s football career took him far beyond his hometown of Aberdeen. From league matches in England and Italy to international games across Europe and South America, Denis left his mark in stadiums around the world.

Discover some of the places where Denis played during his career:

  • Denis played for Scotland in front of home crowds across the country:

    • Aberdeen – Where it all began.

    • Glasgow – Hampden Park, Scotland’s national stadium.

    • Edinburgh, Dundee, Paisley – Hosting international matches and friendlies.

  • Denis spent much of his club career in England:

    • Huddersfield – His first professional club, Huddersfield Town.

    • Manchester – Played for both Manchester City and Manchester United.

    • London, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, and more – Regular stops for league and cup matches across England.

  • Denis played for Torino in Turin during the 1961–62 season, experiencing Italian football and culture firsthand.

    He also played in Rome, Milan, Naples, Genoa, and other Italian cities.

  • As a Scotland international (1958–1974), Denis played around the globe:

    Across Europe

    • Paris (France)

    • Vienna (Austria)

    • Prague (Czechoslovakia)

    • Frankfurt (Germany)

    • Lisbon (Portugal)

    • Moscow (USSR)

    • Brussels (Belgium)

    • Zurich (Switzerland)

    • Zagreb (Yugoslavia)

    • Copenhagen (Denmark)

    • Amsterdam (Netherlands)

    • Sofia (Bulgaria)

    South America Tour – 1960
    A landmark tour with Scotland saw Denis play in:

    • Buenos Aires (Argentina)

    • Montevideo (Uruguay)

    • São Paulo (Brazil)

    He also played exhibition and friendly matches in:

    • Canada – Toronto, Vancouver

    • USA – New York and beyond

    • Australia – later years and post-retirement tours

Photo inspiration for stop 3

PHYSICAL TRAIL

Stop 3:

A blue finger signpost located at the end of Printfield Terrace as it joins Pirie’s Lane.