The Leeds United squad is made up of 24 players.
They are blessed to have some fine young talent and have one of the lowest average ages for a squad in the league at 25.5. This is made up of a total of 19 non-English players – which is a whopping 79.2%.
The squad also features eight players that feature regularly for their national sides.
Leeds United Goalkeepers
Illan Meslier
| Name: | Illan Meslier |
| DOB: | 02/03/2000 |
| Joined Leeds United: | 27/06/2020 |
| Joined From: | FC Lorient |
| Kit number: | 1 |
Illan Meslier is a young French professional goalkeeper known for his exceptional shot-stopping abilities. He impressed in Ligue 1 for FC Lorient before moving to the Premier League with Leeds – where he’s claimed the number-one spot since.
Kristoffer Klaesson
| Name: | Kristoffer Klaesson |
| DOB: | 27/09/2000 |
| Joined Leeds United: | 31/07/2021 |
| Joined From: | Valerenga |
| Kit number: | 13 |
Kristoffer Klaesson is a Norwegian goalkeeper for Leeds. Klaesson was a Vålerenga academy graduate and plays for Norway at youth level currently.
Joel Robles
| Name: | Joel Robles |
| DOB: | 17/06/1990 |
| Joined Leeds United: | 09/08/2022 |
| Joined From: | Real Betis |
| Kit number: | 22 |
Joel Robles has great experience as a professional keeper, before joining Leeds the Spaniard had featured for several teams throughout his career – including Atlético Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, Wigan Athletic, and Everton.
Leeds United Defenders
Robin Koch
| Name: | Robin Koch |
| DOB: | 17/07/1996 |
| Position: | Centre-back |
| Joined Leeds United: | 29/08/2020 |
| Joined From: | SC Freiburg |
| Kit number: | 5 |
Robin Koch joined Leeds United for £13 million after the Whites sealed promotion. The Germany international has made more than 50 appearances since his move to Elland Road.
Maximilian Wober
| Name: | Maximilian Wober |
| DOB: | 04/02/1998 |
| Position: | Centre-back |
| Joined From: | Red Bull Salzburg |
| Kit number: | 39 |
Max Wober is known for his versatility and ability to play in multiple positions. Although he primarily plays as a centre-back, he is also capable of playing as a left-back or defensive midfielder, which gives Leeds added flexibility and tactical options.
Liam Cooper
| Name: | Liam Cooper |
| DOB: | 30/08/1991 |
| Position: | Centre-back |
| Joined Leeds United: | 13/08/2014 |
| Joined From: | Chesterfield |
| Kit number: | 6 |
Liam Cooper has been at Leeds United since 2014, captaining the Whites for much of that time. The defender has made more than 250 appearances for the club, and lifted the Championship trophy in 2020 – but has fallen out of favour since the arrival of the new manager.
Pascal Struijk
| Name: | Pascal Struijk |
| DOB: | 11/08/1999 |
| Position: | Left-back |
| Joined Leeds United: | 01/01/2020 |
| Joined From: | Academy |
| Kit number: | 21 |
Pascal Struijk joined Leeds from Ajax in 2018, initially joining the under-23 ranks. He became a prominent member of the first-team fold following promotion and is now closing in on his century of appearances for the Whites.
Junior Firpo
| Name: | Junior Firpo |
| DOB: | 22/08/1996 |
| Position: | Left-back |
| Joined Leeds United: | 06/06/2021 |
| Joined From: | FC Barcelona |
| Kit number: | 3 |
From Barcelona to Beeston – Junior Firpo signed for Leeds United in the 2021 summer transfer window as the Whites made their latest attempt at solving their left-back issues. Unfortunately, the defender has not had the easiest time at Elland Road due to form and injury issues.
Rasmus Kristensen
| Name: | Rasmus Kristensen |
| DOB: | 11/07/1997 |
| Position: | Right-back |
| Joined Leeds United: | 01/07/2022 |
| Joined From: | Red Bull Salzburg |
| Kit number: | 25 |
Rasmus Kristensen joined Leeds United in 2022 after a brilliant season with Red Bull Salzburg. The right-back cost the Whites £10 million.
Luke Ayling
| Name: | Luke Ayling |
| DOB: | 25/08/1991 |
| Position: | Right-back |
| Joined Leeds United: | 11/08/2016 |
| Joined From: | Bristol City |
| Kit number: | 2 |
Luke Ayling has been one of the club’s best signings of the last decade, costing just £750,000 from Bristol City. The right-back played an integral role in our Championship promotion-winning season and is approaching 250 games for the club.
Stuart Dallas
| Name: | Stuart Dallas |
| DOB: | 19/04/1991 |
| Position: | Right-back |
| Joined Leeds United: | 04/08/2015 |
| Joined From: | Brentford |
| Kit number: | 15 |
Stuart Dallas has made well over 250 appearances for Leeds United following his arrival from Brentford in 2015. The Northern Irishman has probably played in every outfield role for the Whites. And you would not be surprised if he was a pretty decent goalkeeper also.
Leeds United Midfielders
Tyler Adams
| Name: | Tyler Adams |
| DOB: | 14/02/1999 |
| Position: | Defensive Midifielder |
| Joined Leeds United: | 06/07/2022 |
| Joined From: | RB Leipzig |
| Kit number: | 12 |
Tyler Adams signed for Leeds United from RB Leipzig for £20 million as the Whites prepared to lose Kalvin Phillips. Within a few months of joining Leeds, Adams was captaining his country at the 2022 World Cup.
Marc Roca
| Name: | Marc Roca |
| DOB: | 26/09/1996 |
| Position: | Defensive Midfielder |
| Joined Leeds United: | 01/06/2022 |
| Joined From: | Bayern Munich |
| Kit number: | 8 |
Marc Roca started his career at Espanyol, appearing in 121 competitive matches and four La Liga seasons. In October 2020, he signed with Bayern Munich but it didn’t really work out for him in Germany. Leeds snapped him up in 2022 for £10m.
Weston McKennie (On loan from Juventus)
| Name: | Weston McKennie |
| DOB: | 28/08/1998 |
| Position: | Central Midfielder |
| Joined Leeds United: | 30/01/2023 |
| Joined From: | Juventus (On loan) |
| Kit number: | 28 |
Another American in midfield, Weston McKennie joined Leeds United on loan during the January transfer window. The Whites have the option to sign the Juventus midfielder for £30 million in the summer.
Adam Forshaw
| Name: | Adam Forshaw |
| DOB: | 08/10/1991 |
| Position: | Central Midfielder |
| Joined Leeds United: | 01/01/2018 |
| Joined From: | Middlesbrough |
| Kit number: | 4 |
Adam Forshaw joined Leeds from Middlesbrough for £4.5 million back in January 2018. Unfortunately, his spell at Elland Road has been plagued by injury and he missed the large majority of our promotion-winning campaign.
Brenden Aaronson
| Name: | Brenden Aaronson |
| DOB: | 22/10/2000 |
| Position: | Attacking Midfielder |
| Joined Leeds United: | 01/07/2022 |
| Joined From: | RB Salzburg |
| Kit number: | 7 |
Brenden Aaronson is a tidy attacking midfielder who oozes creativity. He was signed from Red Bull Salzburg in July 2022 and has been the attacking outlet in midfield since.
Sam Greenwood
| Name: | Sam Greenwood |
| DOB: | 26/01/2002 |
| Position: | Attacking Midfielder |
| Joined Leeds United: | 01/01/2022 |
| Joined From: | Academy |
| Kit number: | 42 |
Sam Greenwood joined Leeds United from Arsenal in 2020 after a year with the Gunners. He initially spent time with the under-23s, but he become more of a first-team player in the 2022/23 season. The versatile midfielder is best known for having a superb set-piece delivery up his sleeve.
Leeds United Attackers
Jack Harrison
| Name: | Jack Harrison |
| DOB: | 20/10/1996 |
| Position: | Left-winger |
| Joined Leeds United: | 02/07/2021 |
| Joined From: | Manchester City |
| Kit number: | 11 |
Jack Harrison arrived at Leeds United ahead of Marcelo Bielsa’s first season in charge and went on to spend a few years on loan before signing permanently from Manchester City. He is now approaching 200 appearances for the club in all competitions.
Luis Sinisterra
| Name: | Luis Sinisterra |
| DOB: | 17/06/1999 |
| Position: | Left-winger |
| Joined Leeds United: | 07/07/2022 |
| Joined From: | Feyenoord |
| Kit number: | 23 |
Luis Sinisterra joined Leeds United in 2022 for a fee of £21 million as they prepared for the departure of Raphinha.
Wilfried Gnonto
| Name: | Wilfried Gnonto |
| DOB: | 05/11/2003 |
| Position: | Left-winger |
| Joined Leeds United: | 01/09/2022 |
| Joined From: | FC Zurich |
| Kit number: | 29 |
Wilfried Gnonto is an attacker who is capable of playing in various roles across the frontline. His breakthrough season was in 2022/23, but is still held in high regard as a fantastic prospect in the future.
Crysencio Summerville
| Name: | Crysencio Summerville |
| DOB: | 30/08/2001 |
| Position: | Right-winger |
| Joined Leeds United: | 01/07/2021 |
| Joined From: | Feyenoord |
| Kit number: | 10 |
Crysencio Summerville joined Leeds United from Feyenoord in the 2020 summer transfer window. He went on to make his debut under Marcelo Bielsa, but kicked on under Jesse Marsch, scoring in four Premier League games in a row in 2022. The highlight came when he scored a late winner at Anfield against Liverpool.
Patrick Bamford
| Name: | Patrick Bamford |
| DOB: | 05/09/1993 |
| Position: | Striker |
| Joined Leeds United: | 31/07/2018 |
| Joined From: | Middlesbrough |
| Kit number: | 9 |
Leeds United signed Patrick Bamford for £10 million in 2018. He led the line in our promotion-winning campaign and followed that with 17 goals in the Premier League. His form earned the striker an England call-up and debut in 2021.
Rodrigo
| Name: | Rodrigo |
| DOB: | 06/03/1991 |
| Position: | Striker |
| Joined Leeds United: | 29/08/2020 |
| Joined From: | Valencia |
| Kit number: | 19 |
Rodrigo became Leeds United’s record signing when he arrived in 2020 for a fee of £26 million. The forward has not had the easiest time at Elland Road, but the 2022/23 campaign has been his best yet.
Georginio Rutter
| Name: | Georginio Rutter |
| DOB: | 20/04/2002 |
| Position: | Striker |
| Joined Leeds United: | 14/01/2023 |
| Joined From: | TSG Hoffenheim |
| Kit number: | 24 |
Georginio Rutter became Leeds United’s record signing during the 2023 January transfer window, arriving for a fee of £35.5 million. The forward went on to make his debut in the FA Cup tie with Accrington Stanley.
All information was sourced from Transfermarkt.