John Buchanan (footballer, born 1951)

John Buchanan (born 25 October 1951) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Buchanan began his career with Dundee United, joining them as a youngster and progressing through their youth system. He made his senior debut for the club in the early 1970s and went on to become a regular in the first team. He was known for his strong tackling and no-nonsense approach to defending.

During his time at Dundee United, Buchanan featured in several major finals, including the Scottish League Cup final. He was a part of the Dundee United squad that enjoyed success under manager Jim McLean, establishing themselves as a major force in Scottish football.

After a number of years with Dundee United, Buchanan moved to Forfar Athletic. He spent several seasons with Forfar, contributing to their efforts in the Scottish League.

Following his playing career, Buchanan remained involved in football in a coaching capacity at amateur and youth levels. He is remembered as a solid and dependable defender who gave many years of service to Scottish football. Specific details of his managerial or coaching career after his playing days are limited.