John McDougall was a former Scotland international who played for the national side between 1877 and 1879. During his international career he played 5 games, scoring 4 goals. He was the first player to score a hat-trick for Scotland, scoring three goals against England in a 7-2 win on 2 March 1878. During his domestic career he played for Vale of Leven.
| Date | Against | Venue | Result (Scotland first) | Goals scored | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 March 1877 | England | Kennington Oval | 3-1 | 0 |
| 2 | 5 March 1877 | Wales | Acton Park | 2-0 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 March 1878 | England | 1st Hampden Park | 7-2 | 3 |
| 4 | 5 April 1879 | England | Kennington Oval | 4-5 | 1 |
| 5 | 7 April 1879 | Wales | Acton Park | 3-0 | 0 |