The Leeds United academy has a long history of developing young talents and producing a number of successful players who will, eventually, break into the first-team at Elland Road.
Leeds United are renowned for the high standards set for their academy prospects and for their commitment to player development. The Whites put great focus on technical skills and character development.
Many of the club’s most successful players and several Leeds United legends were academy graduates, themselves, highlighting the Elland Roadnatives’ continued success in producing top-level players. Recent alumni include Jamie Shackletonand Sam Bryam.
The Leeds United academy squads regularly compete in both, national and international competitions. It provides excellent opportunities for young players to showcase their talent and to progress in their careers.
Leeds United Under-21 Goalkeepers
Name: Dani van den Heuvel
Date of birth: May 28, 2003
Name: Harry Christy
Date of birth: October 31, 2003
Under-21 Defenders
Name: Diogo Monteiro
Date of birth: January 28, 2005
Position: Centre-back
Name: Kris Moore
Date of birth: November 13, 2003
Position: Centre-back
Name: Jeremiah Chilokai-Mullen
Date of birth: June 17, 2004
Position: Centre-back
Name: Scott Godden
Date of birth: February 7, 2005
Position: Left-back
Name: Keenan Carole
Date of birth: August 4, 2004
Position: Left-Back
Name: Harvey Sutcliffe
Date of birth: September 7, 2003
Position: Right-back
Under-21 Midfielders
Name: Jack Jenkins
Date of birth: March 23, 2002
Position: Defensive midfielder
Name: Charlie Crewe
Date of birth: June 15, 2006
Position: Defensive midfielder
Name: Morten Spencer
Date of birth: March 14, 2004
Position: Defensive Midfielder
Name: Cian Coleman
Date of birth: September 23, 2004
Position: Defensive midfielder
Name: Charlie Allen
Date of birth: November 22, 2003
Position: Central Midfielder
Name: Joe Snowdon
Date of birth: February 14, 2004
Position: Central Midfielder
Name: Max McFadden
Date of birth: October 2, 2005
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Name: Josh McDonald
Date of birth: March 06, 2007
Position: Central midfielder
Under-21 Attackers
Name: Luca Thomas
Date of birth: September 16, 2004
Position: Right winger
Name: Amari Miller
Date of birth: November 4, 2004
Position: Left Winger
Name: Sean McGurk
Date of birth: March 15, 2003
Position: Left Winger
Name: Sonny Perkins (on loan to Oxford United until June 2024)
Date of birth: February 10, 2004
Position: Centre-Forward
Name: Lewis Pirie
Date of birth: January 28, 2007
Position: Centre-forward