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
 Blackburn Rovers
Number 20
Youth career
2013–2023 Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– Blackburn Rovers 23 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:11, 5 May 2024 (UTC)

Harry Paul Leonard (born 12 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers.

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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]

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 5 May 2024 [4]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Blackburn Rovers 2022–23 [5] Championship 4000000040
2023–24 [6] Championship193112000224
Total233112000264
Career total233112000264
Notes

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    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.
    3. ↑ Jackson, Elliott; Hodgson, George (11 April 2023). "Harry Leonard deserved his Blackburn Rovers chance says Tomasson". LancsLive.
    4. ↑ Harry Leonard at Soccerway
    5. ↑ "Games played by Harry Leonard in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
    6. ↑ "Games played by Harry Leonard in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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