Harry Paul Leonard (born 12 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harry Paul Leonard | ||
| Date of birth | 12 September 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Rochdale, England | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 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 | 23 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:11, 5 May 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
A youth product of Blackburn Rovers since the age of 9, 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 edit
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 edit
- As of match played 5 May 2024[4]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Blackburn Rovers | 2022–23[5] | Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023–24[6] | Championship | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 4 | |
| Total | 23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 4 | ||
- Notes
References edit
- ^ a b Crooke, Jaquob (9 December 2021). "Rovers fans should be excited as Harry Leonard signs his first pro deal". LancsLive.
- ^ "'Potential' - Tomasson following Harry Leonard development closely". Lancashire Telegraph.
- ^ Jackson, Elliott; Hodgson, George (11 April 2023). "Harry Leonard deserved his Blackburn Rovers chance says Tomasson". LancsLive.
- ^ Harry Leonard at Soccerway
- ^ "Games played by Harry Leonard in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by Harry Leonard in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
External links edit
- Harry Leonard at Soccerway