Harry Leonard
Personal information
Full name Harry Paul Leonard
Date of birth (2003-09-12) 12 September 2003
Place of birth Rochdale, England
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 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 22 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:31, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

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

Career

A youth product of Blackburn Rovers since the age of 10, 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 2 December 2023[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] 143002000163
Total 183002000203
Career total 183002000203
Notes

    References

    1. 1 2 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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