James Barclay (minister)

James Barclay (1844–1920) was a Scottish footballer and minister of the Church of Scotland who emigrated to Canada.

Barclay played for both Dumfries and Canonbie football clubs. He was captain of both the Glasgow University Cricket Club and Glasgow University Football Club and was Captain of the Gentlemen of Scotland Cricketers. He was on the shortlist of 17 players for the first Scotland v. England football match in 1872, but was not selected.

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