George Paterson (footballer, born 1916)

George Paterson (born 1916, date and place of death unknown) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside left. Paterson's career spanned the years leading up to and potentially including the war years, although full records are scarce from that period.

He is known to have played for Dundee United, making at least 25 appearances in the Scottish League during the 1930s and 1940s. Specific details regarding his playing style, other clubs he may have played for, and any international honors are currently not available. Research into historical Scottish football records might yield further information about Paterson's career.