Andrew Aitken (27 April 1877 – 15 February 1955) was a Scottish footballer who was one of the early game's most prominent players.

[citation needed] After playing for local Ayrshire sides, he signed for English Second Division club Newcastle United in 1895, then in only their third league season.

He helped the club to promotion in 1898[1] and was a key member of the side as they established themselves in the First Division, captaining the Magpies from 1899 to 1905.

During his time at the club, Aitken – nicknamed 'Daddler' – helped them win their first League Championship in the 1904–05 season as well as appearing in two FA Cup Finals, both losses, in 1905 and 1906.

He was quickly appointed manager of Gateshead Town for a while before becoming a publican on Tyneside, where he resided until his death in 1955.