The Leeds United academy has a long history of developing young talents and producing a number of successful players who have broken into the first team at Elland Road.
Leeds United are renowned for the high standards set for their academy prospects and for their commitment to player development. The Whites put great focus on technical skills and character development.
Many of the club’s most successful players and several Leeds United legends were academy graduates themselves, highlighting the Elland Road natives’ continued success in producing top-level players. Recent alumni include Archie Gray, Jamie Shackleton and Sam Bryam.
The Leeds United academy squads regularly compete in both national and international competitions. It provides excellent opportunities for young players to showcase their talent and to progress in their careers.
Leeds United Under-21 goalkeepers
- Darryl Ombang
- Rory Mahady
- Robbie Cook
Under-21 defenders
- Louis Elahoro-Marcus
- Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen
- Reuben Lopata-White
- James Debayo
- Alfie Cresswell
- Coban Bird
- Jayden Lienou
Under-21 midfielders
- Rhys Chadwick
- Charlie Crew (on loan at Doncaster Rovers)
- Sam Chambers
- Johnny Howson
- Devon Brockie
Under-21 attackers
- Marley Wilson
- Connor Douglas
- Harvey Vincent
- Josh McDonald
- Harry Gray
- Lewis Pirie
Under-18s goalkeepers
- Alex Baird
- Oliver Wood
- George Kenyon
Under-18s defenders
- Joshua Hamilton
- Miller Megson
- Jacob Watson
- Isaac Bridge
- Will Firth
- Luke Matykiewicz
- Jacob Howard
- Louie Philpott
- Aidan Thompson
- Louie Dudley
Under-18s midfielders
- Heaton Brown
- Jacob Render
- Elton Simo
- Jack Morris
- Freddie Lane
- Samuel Alker
- Joe Bhaskaran
- Ollie Pickles
- Callum Mills
- Loui Whitehead
- Kenneth Mensah
Under-18s attackers
- Logan White
- Viktor Karadzhov
- Carrick Njinko
