Patrick Bamford is a professional footballer who left Leeds United in the summer of 2025.
Patrick Bamford has been synonymous with success at Leeds United since he joined from Championship side Middlesbrough in July 2018.
The forward impressed at Elland Road, scoring 60 goals during his time in the first-team squad.
With some spells in the Premier League and even an appearance for the England senior national team, some of Bamford’s best years have come with Leeds.
He left the club in the summer of 2025 after his contract was mutually terminated early.
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Patrick Bamford age and height
Bamford was born on September 5th, 1993, meaning that as of September 2025, he is 32 years old.
Bamford’s height is approximately six feet and one inch tall (185cm), which makes him a great height for a striker.
The forward adds a presence up front, though most of his skillset does not surround the physicality that is assumed to come with his height.
Where is Bamford from?
Leeds United star Patrick Bamford was born in Grantham, which is a town located in Lincolnshire, within the Midlands region of England.
Bamford came through the ranks at Nottingham Forest, featuring for their youth team and senior side before moving to Chelsea.
Several loan spells eventually saw Bamford progress and move on permanently to Middlesbrough and then Leeds.
What position does Patrick Bamford play?
Under Leeds boss Daniel Farke, Patrick Bamford played the majority of games as a central striker option.
The forward is capable of playing in other positions, though, with stints at both left-wing and right-wing in his career.
Bamford’s Leeds squad number
Bamford was the proud occupant of the No.9 shirt at Leeds United, wearing it for his seven years at the club.
The forward joined Leeds United legends in picking that squad number, with the likes of Peter Lorimer, Eddie Gray and Jack Charlton wearing it during their time.
Bamford’s move to Leeds was the first time he wore the fabled number nine in his senior career, having previously worn eight, 11, 15, 20, 23, 33, 35 and 40 in his numerous permanent and loan spells.
Who are the parents of Patrick Bamford?
Patrick Bamford is the son of Russell and Rita Bamford, though little is known publicly about the pair as parents.
While the professional footballer has come from a privileged background, he has revealed how he had to refute claims that his father was a billionaire.
Patrick Bamford JCB
One of the reasons that many believe Bamford’s father was a billionaire was due to links with JCB and the founder, Lord Bamford.
“Bielsa didn’t think it [that Bamford’s father was a billionaire] but one of the coaches at Leeds who isn’t there anymore did,” the striker revealed in 2021 on That Peter Crouch Podcast.
“I can’t remember the exact words he used but when we got promoted he said he was proud of how hard I worked considering my dad was a billionaire.
“I was like: ‘What are you on about?’ He believed, like a lot of people, that my dad was something to do with JCB – which is a myth.”
Patrick Bamford’s wife
Leeds striker Patrick Bamford is in a long-term relationship with social media influencer and model Michaela Ireland.
The pair met in 2018 while the forward was playing for Middlesbrough, with a proposal and a child following in the years after.
Joe Wilkinson and Patrick Bamford podcast
In an unexpected collaboration, Patrick Bamford joined forces with comedian Joe Wilkinson to start a podcast on the BBC called “My Mate’s a Footballer”.
The duo look to combine comedy and the life of a professional footballer to reveal intricate details about the world of football.
Upon the announcement of the podcast, Bamford told the BBC: “I am delighted to be taking part in this exciting new BBC Sounds podcast. I had my first taste of podcasts during lockdown and I feel like it’s a great way to get closer to football fans and give some insight into what goes on behind closed doors at clubs.
“Joe and I have started well, he is well on the way to becoming a good mate – but let’s see how things go over the next few months!”
Bamford’s transfer history
There have been many clubs on Patrick Bamford’s route to Leeds, which includes numerous loan spells.
The forward started out at Nottingham Forest, before joining Chelsea for a fee reported in the range of £1.5million.
Bamford then had loan spells at MK Dons, Derby County, Middlesbrough, Crystal Palace, Norwich and Burnley before he moved to Middlesbrough permanently in 2017 for £6million.
Leeds then snapped him up 18 months later for just £7million. He is currently without a club.
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