Luis Binks aims for Scotland debut amid unique journey
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Luis Binks, a center-back for Brøndby, is in training with Scotland ahead of their Nations League opener against Slovenia on Saturday. At 25, Binks, an uncapped player in the squad, is hoping to fill a key defensive role after recent squad changes. He reflects on his diverse career, from starting at Tottenham to playing in Major League Soccer and now in Denmark. In his youth, he had a memorable experience with Thierry Henry while at Montreal Impact during the COVID-19 lockdown. The Scotland call-up marks a significant moment in his football career as he seeks to leave a lasting impact on the national team.
- •Binks trains with Scotland in La Manga, Spain.
- •He aims for a debut against Slovenia on Saturday.
- •Binks has played for clubs including Tottenham, Montreal, and Brøndby.
- •He captained Brøndby after joining the club in 2025.
- •Binks shares experiences from his unconventional career path.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Well-travelled Binks eager to make mark for Scotland
- 4:10 PMBBC Sport — Well-travelled Binks eager to make mark for Scotland
"From searching for pizza with Thierry Henry in Canada during Covid to leading a Danish Superliga side, Luis Binks has taken an unconventional route to the Scotland squad, writes Tom English.
"From searching for pizza with Thierry Henry to leading a Danish Superliga side, Luis Binks has taken an unconventional route to the Scotland squad, writes Tom English.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 4:20 PMWell-travelled Binks eager to make mark for Scotland
From searching for pizza with Thierry Henry to leading a Danish Superliga side, Luis Binks has taken an unconventional route to the Scotland squad, writes Tom English.
- BBC SportSep 22, 2026, 4:10 PMWell-travelled Binks eager to make mark for Scotland
From searching for pizza with Thierry Henry in Canada during Covid to leading a Danish Superliga side, Luis Binks has taken an unconventional route to the Scotland squad, writes Tom English.
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