100. That is the number Andy Robertson is set to reach when Scotland face North Macedonia on Saturday, making the Tottenham left-back only the second man in the history of Scottish football to hit that landmark for the national side.

Robertson currently stands three caps behind Kenny Dalglish in Scotland's all-time appearance charts. Should he feature against North Macedonia as expected, he will enter the three-figure club — a mark that, given Scotland's historically modest programme of fixtures, is a serious achievement for any outfield player.

Only the second to reach the milestone

The statistic underlines just how rare genuine longevity is at international level. Scotland have been playing organised football since 1872, yet across that entire history only one men's player — Dalglish — had previously accumulated 100 caps. Robertson is on the verge of joining him, and the November international break is pencilled in as the window in which he is likely to surpass even that tally.

It is worth noting that Robertson's caps have been accumulated across a period that includes failed World Cup qualifying campaigns and the general stop-start nature of international football, which makes the consistency required to reach three figures all the more striking. Injuries, squad rotation and competition for places have ended plenty of international careers well before this point.

Who fills out the top ten?

Beyond Robertson and Dalglish, Scotland's most-capped list spans several decades and a variety of positions. The broader top ten draws on players from the 1970s through to the present era, covering a period in which Scotland were regular — if often agonisingly close — contenders for major tournaments.

The names in that group represent different chapters of Scottish football history: some collected their caps during a period when the Home Internationals added fixture volume, others did so in a more modern schedule dominated by qualifying campaigns. That context matters when comparing raw cap totals across eras.

What it means for Robertson

Robertson has been Scotland captain since 2018 and has remained first choice at left-back throughout a period that has included Euro 2020 qualification and participation — Scotland's first major tournament since 1998 — as well as Euro 2024 in Germany. The market has long regarded him as one of the better full-backs produced by Scotland, and the cap milestone adds a statistical dimension to that reputation.

At club level Robertson is now at Tottenham Hotspur (having left Liverpool in the summer), which means his domestic situation has changed, but his position in the national setup appears unchanged: he is still the first name on the teamsheet at left-back and, barring injury, will be leading the side out in the Nations League fixture on Saturday.

Reaching 100 caps for a nation with Scotland's population and competitive pool is a different proposition from doing so for one of European football's heavyweights. The fixture list simply offers fewer opportunities. That context does not diminish what Robertson is about to achieve — if anything, it reinforces it.

Frequently asked

How many Scotland caps does Andy Robertson have?
Robertson is set to win his 100th Scotland cap against North Macedonia on Saturday, making him only the second Scotland men's player ever to reach that landmark.
Who has the most Scotland caps of all time?
Kenny Dalglish has historically been Scotland's most capped men's player, with Robertson now closing in on — and expected to surpass — his tally during the current international break.
What club does Andy Robertson play for in 2025?
Robertson moved to Tottenham Hotspur from Liverpool in the summer of 2025 but remains Scotland captain and first-choice left-back for the national side.