Denis Law is to be honoured with a commemorative plaque in the Printfield area of Aberdeen where he grew up.
The Manchester United and Scotland hero was raised in the area before moving to England to play for Huddersfield at the age of 16.
He went on to become Scotland’s only Ballon d’Or winner and died at the age of 84 in January this year.
He previously unveiled a statue in his home city but a new plaque will be sited at his birthplace at 6B Printfield Terrace after an application by The Denis Law Legacy Trust.
It was a unanimous decision by Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee but goes against the normal criteria for plaques.
Normally, a person needs to have been dead at least 20 years and have been born more than 100 years ago to get a plaque like this.
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Finance and Resources convener Councillor Alex McLellan said: “Denis especially demonstrated his strong and caring commitment to younger generations by creating a legacy trust. The positive support and opportunities that Denis Law has given through the trust is an enduring way to celebrate our much-loved and much-respected local football hero.
“Denis Law has been an inspiring role model to so many people as well as being an exceptional footballer – he was and continues to be a hero in Aberdeen and abroad and we are very happy to agree to a commemorative plaque.”
“It is fitting he is recognised for all his achievements, not just those on the football pitch.”
