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Scotland are now able to boast several top footballing talents with players plying their trade in Serie A, La Liga and the English Premier League.
So perhaps it is no surprise that Steve Clarke’s Tartan Army have qualified for the last two European Championships, and disposed of Spain, Croatia and Poland over the last couple of years.
With athletic ability often comes a big pay pocket too, and a number of Scotland internationals now find themselves some of the richest footballers on the planet.
But which Scottish stars are earning the biggest salary from the sport? Here are the 20 highest paid Scotland international footballers, according to Capology.
5. Ben Doak - £15,000 per week
The Liverpool youngster was loaned to Middlesbrough in the summer, where he has been one of the Teessiders key performers. Subject of £16million bids from Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town recently, Doak earned a reported £15,000 a week at Anfield. | SNS Group
6. Lewis Morgan - £20,013 per week
One of the MLS' best players, the New York Red Bulls forward has morphed in a goal-scoring hero in New Jersey, where he earns a reported £20,013 a week. | SNS Group
7. Lewis Ferguson - £20,498 per week
The Bologna captain is loved by the Rossoblù fans, and earns a reported weekly wage of £20,498 per week. | SNS Group
8. Angus Gunn - £25,000 per week
The Norwich City number one has a battle on his hand for his Scotland jersey after the recent form of Craig Gordon. Gunn is reportedly paid £25,000 per week at Carrow Road. | SNS Group