John Pearson (22 January 1892 – 13 April 1937) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left back in the Football League for Tottenham Hotspur and Luton Town. He also played in his native Scotland for Arbroath and Partick Thistle.
Career Pearson began his career with his hometown club Arbroath. In 1914, the left back moved to England to join First Division club Tottenham Hotspur, for whom he played a total of 51 matches in all competitions between 1914 and 1923. Pearson signed for Luton Town in 1923 and made one league appearance before ending his playing career.
Personal life Pearson served in the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTottenham Hotspur1914–15First Division170201901919–20Second Division210002101920–21First Division5000501921–223000301922–23102030Total47040510Partick Thistle (loan)1918–19Scottish First Division60—60Luton Town1923–24Third Division South100010Career total54040580
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