Leo Duru

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Leo Duru
Personal information
Full name Leonard Chibueze Duru
Date of birth (2005-01-12) January 12, 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth Manchester, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
 Barrow
(on loan from Blackburn Rovers)
Number 39
Youth career
Manchester United
2015–2024 Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– Blackburn Rovers 1 (0)
2025– → Barrow (loan) 1 (0)
International career‡
2024– United States U20 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:37, January 9, 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:49, October 14, 2024 (UTC)

Leonard Chibueze Duru (born January 12, 2005) is a professional soccer player who plays as a right-back for Barrow on loan from EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers. Born in England, he is a youth international for the United States.

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Club career

Duru was part of the academy at Manchester United before joining Blackburn Rovers as a U10. [1] On July 7, 2021, he signed a scholarship contract with Blackburn and was promoted to their U23s. [2] He signed his first professional contract with the club for one year on May 25, 2023. [3] On May 13, 2024, he extended his contract again until 2026 with an option for another year. [4] He made his senior and professional debut with Blackburn in a 6–1 EFL Cup win over Stockport County on August 13, 2024. [5]

On January 9, 2025, Duru joined League Two side Barrow on loan for the remainder of the season. [6]

International career

Born in England, Duru is eligible to play for England, Nigeria, and the United States. [7] He is eligible for the United States via his American mother who is from Philadelphia. [8] In October 2024, he was called up to the United States U20s for a set of friendlies. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Blackburn Rovers U18 star Duru on target against former club Manchester United | All Nigeria Soccer". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
  2. ↑ McDougall, John (July 7, 2021). "The 10 Blackburn youngsters aiming to become the next Nyambe or Lenihan". Lancs Live.
  3. ↑ FC, Blackburn Rovers (May 25, 2023). "Pro deal for Duru!". Blackburn Rovers FC.
  4. ↑ "Exciting Blackburn Rovers youngster sets big target after penning new deal". Lancashire Telegraph. May 14, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Sam Szmodics and John Buckley stand out". Lancashire Telegraph. August 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Leo Duru Signs". www.barrowafc.com. January 9, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Nigeria considering approach for Blackburn Rovers youngster". Lancashire Telegraph. July 13, 2021.
  8. ↑ "After impressing with the U.S. U-20 team, Duru aiming for more in 2025". American Soccer Now. December 18, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Mitrović Call 22 Players for Friendlies Against 2025 U20 World Cup Hosts Chile". YANKS ABROAD. October 5, 2024.
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