Largie Ramazani

Largie Ramazani

Ramazani in 2025
Personal information
Full name	Largie Ramazani [1]
Date of birth	(2001-02-27) 27 February 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Belgium [2]
Height	1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) [3]
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	Leeds United
Youth career
	Anderlecht
2013–2017	Charlton Athletic
2017–2020	Manchester United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2020	Manchester United	0	(0)
2020–2024	Almería	117	(18)
2024–	Leeds United	29	(6)
2025–	→ Valencia (loan)	0	(0)
International career
2017–2018	Belgium U17	13	(2)
2018–2019	Belgium U18	5	(0)
2020	Belgium U19	1	(1)
2022–2023	Belgium U21	8	(3)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:08, 3 May 2025 (UTC)

Largie Ramazani (born 27 February 2001) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger for La Liga club Valencia on loan from Premier League club Leeds United.

Club career

Early career

Born in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Brussels, ^[2] Ramazani moved to London at the age of 12, and joined Charlton Athletic's youth setup after failed trials at Fulham and Chelsea. On 3 July 2017, aged 16, he signed a four-year deal with Manchester United. ^[4]

Manchester United

After impressing with the under-18s, Ramazani signed his first professional contract on 21 March 2018. ^[5] He then progressed through the club's youth setup, playing for the under-21 and under-23 squads.

Ramazani made his senior debut for United on 28 November 2019, coming on as a late substitute for James Garner in a 2–1 UEFA Europa League away loss against FC Astana. ^[6] He was released from the club the following June, ^[7] after reportedly having rejected a new deal. ^[8]

Almería

On 24 August 2020, free agent Ramazani signed a five-year contract with Spanish Segunda División club UD Almería. ^[9] On 14 August 2022, he scored his first La Liga goal for Almería after promotion, in a 2–1 defeat against Real Madrid. ^[10]

On 1 October 2023, Ramazani provided a hat-trick of assists to Luis Suarez's hat-trick in a 3–3 draw against Granada CF. ^[11]

Leeds United

On 22 August 2024, Ramazani signed a four-year contract with EFL Championship club Leeds United for an undisclosed fee. ^[12] On 28 April 2025, Ramazani scored his first brace with Leeds, netting two goals after coming off of the bench in a 4-0 win vs. Bristol City. ^[13] On 3 May 2025, Ramazani won the Championship title with Leeds following a 2-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle at Home Park. ^[14]

On 28 August 2025 he joined La Liga club Valencia on loan for the season. ^[15]

International career

Ramazani is of Burundian descent, being available to play for Burundi and Belgium. ^[16] He represented the latter at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels.

Personal life

Ramazani has Burundian parents. His older brother Diamant is also a footballer. A right back, he notably represented Lokeren. ^[17]

Career statistics

As of 3 May 2025 ^[18]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup [a]		League cup [b]		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Manchester United U23	2019–20	—			—		—		—		3 [c]	1	3	1
Manchester United	2019–20	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	1 [d]	0	—		1	0
Almería	2020–21	Segunda División	25	4	4	1	—		—		—		29	5
	2021–22	Segunda División	30	8	3	1	—		—		—		33	9
	2022–23	La Liga	33	3	1	0	—		—		—		34	3
	2023–24	La Liga	29	3	2	1	—		—		—		31	4
	Total		117	18	10	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	127	21
Almería B	2020–21	Tercera División	6	4	—		—		—		—		6	4
Leeds United	2024–25	Championship	29	6	2	1	0	0	—		—		31	7
Career total			152	28	12	4	0	0	1	0	3	1	168	33

1. Includes FA Cup, Copa del Rey
2. Includes EFL Cup
3. Appearances in EFL Trophy
4. Appearance in UEFA Europa League

Honours

Almería

• Segunda División: 2021–22 ^{[ citation needed ]}

Leeds United

• EFL Championship: 2024–25 ^[19]

References

1. "Premier League clubs publish 2018/19 retained lists". Premier League. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
2. "Solskjaer joue la carte jeunes et belge: Largie Ramazani est repris dans le noyau de Manchester United en Europa League". lesoir.be (in French). 28 November 2019.
3. "Largie Ramazani: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
4. "Manchester United sign Largie Ramazani from Charlton". Manchester Evening News. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
5. "Largie Ramazani signs first professional contract at Man United". Manchester United FC. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
6. Thompson, Gemma (28 November 2019). "FC Astana 2 Manchester United 1". Manchester United. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
7. "United issue update on Academy squads". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
8. "Largie Ramazani to join Almeria after leaving Manchester United". Football Espana. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
9. "Largie Ramazani, another standout player in European football who signs for UD Almería". udalmeriasad.com. UD Almería. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
10. "Real Madrid swerve scare at Almeria to begin title defence with win". eurosport.com. 14 August 2022.
11. "Zelfs dubbele zuiverheid helpt Almería niet aan de drie punten in La Liga". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
12. "Largie Ramazani signs for Leeds United - Leeds United". www.leedsunited.com. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
13. "Leeds United 4-0 Bristol City: Whites return to top of Championship". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
14. Imber, Leon (3 May 2025). "Leeds hit 100 points, pip Burnley to Championship title". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 5 May 2025.
15. "Official statement, Largie Ramazani". Valencia CF. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
16. "Burundo-Belgian, Largie Ramazani, scored for Manchester United U21". RegionWeek. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2020.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
17. "Who is Largie Ramazani? Manchester United youngster in squad vs Astana". Manchester Evening News. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
18. Largie Ramazani at Soccerway . Retrieved 19 January 2025.
19. "Championship: 2024/25: Current table". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
    "Leeds: Squad details: 2024/25". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2025.

External links

• Largie Ramazani at BDFutbol
• Largie Ramazani – UEFA competition record ( archive )