Harry Leonard (footballer, born 2003)

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Harry Leonard
Personal information
Full name Harry Paul Leonard
Date of birth (2003-09-12) 12 September 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Rochdale, England
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Peterborough United
Number 27
Youth career
2013–2023 Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023–2025 Blackburn Rovers 32 (4)
2025– Peterborough United 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:02, 1 September 2025 (UTC)

Harry Paul Leonard (born 12 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Peterborough United.

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Career

A youth product of Blackburn Rovers since the age of 9, Leonard signed his first professional contract with the club on 8 December 2021 until 2025. [1] He worked his way up through their youth categories, and after a prolific stint with their U23s in 2022 started training with the senior team in January 2023. [2] He made his senior and professional debut with Blackburn Rovers in a 2–2 EFL Championship tie with Huddersfield Town on 10 April 2023. [3]

Peterborough United

On 1 September 2025, Leonard signed for EFL League One side Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal with an option for a fifth. [4]

Playing style

Leonard is a marksman with an impressive eye for goal, with intricate movement and hold-up play. He is excellent at holding possession and playing with his back towards the goal. He does a lot of unselfish work and is technically efficient. [1]

Career statistics

As of match played 25 January 2025 [5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Blackburn Rovers 2022–23 [6] Championship 4000000040
2023–24 [7] Championship193112000224
2024–25 [8] Championship91100000101
2025–26 [9] Championship0000000000
Total324212000365
Career total324212000365
Notes

    References

    1. 1 2 Crooke, Jaquob (9 December 2021). "Rovers fans should be excited as Harry Leonard signs his first pro deal". LancsLive.
    2. "'Potential' - Tomasson following Harry Leonard development closely". Lancashire Telegraph. 9 February 2023.
    3. Jackson, Elliott; Hodgson, George (11 April 2023). "Harry Leonard deserved his Blackburn Rovers chance says Tomasson". LancsLive.
    4. https://www.theposh.com/news/posh-secure-signature-rovers-striker
    5. Harry Leonard at Soccerway
    6. "Games played by Harry Leonard in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
    7. "Games played by Harry Leonard in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
    8. "Games played by Harry Leonard in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
    9. "Games played by Harry Leonard in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.