Harry Leonard (footballer, born 2003)

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

Harry Leonard
Personal information
Full name Harry Paul Leonard
Date of birth (2003-09-12) 12 September 2003
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*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Blackburn Rovers 23 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:11, 5 May 2024 (UTC)

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
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Blackburn Rovers 2022–23[5] Championship 4000000040
2023–24[6] Championship 193112000224
Total 233112000264
Career total 233112000264
Notes

    References
    1. 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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