Albert Thoroughgood Buick (17 January 1875 – 25 March 1948) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Arbroath, Heart of Midlothian and Portsmouth.

[4] He measured only 5 foot 7 inches tall, had a slight stoop and his long, gangly arms earned him the nickname "spider".

[4] The stature of his contemporary and rival for the centre-half position, Alex Raisbeck, was said to have ensured he didn't win more honours.

[4] Buick moved south to Southern Football League side Portsmouth in 1903 and was eventually joined by six former Hearts teammates.

[3] He spent eight season with Pompey, most notably helping the team to an upset victory over Manchester United in a 1906-07 FA Cup replay.