Ellie Leek (born 21 January 1995) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Stoke City.[1]
.jpg) Leek featuring for Blackburn Rovers in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ellie Leek | ||
| Date of birth | 21 January 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Torfaen, Wales | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stoke City | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bristol Academy | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Auburn University | 80 | (8) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Bristol Academy | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Le Havre | 21 | (5) |
| 2019 | Charlton Athletic | 2 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Lewes | 16 | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Blackburn Rovers | 30 | (3) |
| 2023– | Stoke City | ||
| International career | |||
| 2011–2012 | Wales U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2014 | Wales U19 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Leek started her career at Bristol Academy Women's (now known as Bristol City), however only ever featured as a substitute after coming through the centre of excellence as a teenager.[2]
Ellie played for four years in the United States playing for Auburn University, before taking the trip to French side Le Havre AC who play their games in the Division 2 Féminine.[3]
She then returned to England as Leek featured for Charlton Athletic W.F.C before joining Lewes L.F.C in 2019.[4]
Ellie Leek signed for Blackburn Rovers L.F.C in 2021 after leaving Lewes L.F.C at the end of the FA Women's Championship 20/21 season.[5]
International career edit
Ellie Leek featured for both the under 17's and the under 19's at international level for Wales Women's at the UEFA Women's Championships.[6]
She is also eligible to feature for England Women's National Football Team.[7]
Personal life edit
Ellie Leek is currently in a relationship with Tottenham Hotspur striker, Martha Thomas who has been a big supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and Stonewall's Rainbow Laces Campaign.[8] The couple announced their engagement on December 22, 2022.
References edit
- ^ "Ellie Leek". www.flashscore.co.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Ellie Leek :: Ellie Leek :: Blackburn Rovers". www.playmakerstats.com. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Ellie arrives at Ewood!". Blackburn Rovers FC. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Wales – E. Leek – Profile with news, career statistics and history". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ Rees-Julian, George (5 August 2021). "Blackburn Rovers announce signing of Ellie Leek". Y Clwb Pêl-droed. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Ellie Leek – Profile and Statistics". www.soccerpunter.com. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Ellie Leek | Player profile". jobs4football. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Martha Thomas: Football should be a safe and open space for everyone | West Ham United F.C." www.whufc.com. Retrieved 12 April 2022.