List of Leeds United F.C. players
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Below is a list of notable footballers who have played for Leeds United. Generally, this means players that have played 100 or more first-class matches for the club. However, some players who have played fewer matches are also included, as are the club's founder members and some players who fell just short of the 100 total but made significant contributions to the club's history (e.g. Don Revie).
Players are listed according to the date of their first professional contract signed with the club. Appearances and goals are for first-team competitive matches only; wartime matches are excluded. Substitute appearances are also included.
Contents
Notable players
Correct as of 15 May 2015
Name | Nationality | Position | Leeds career | Appearances | Goals |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jim Baker | ![]() |
CB | 1920–1926 | 208 | 2 |
Oliver Dykes | ![]() |
LB | 1920–1924 | 99 | 0 |
Albert Duffield | ![]() |
CB | 1920–1925 | 211 | 0 |
Jack Swann | ![]() |
ST | 1921–1925 | 116 | 50 |
Ernie Hart | ![]() |
CB | 1920–1936 | 472 | 15 |
Joe Harris | ![]() |
RW | 1922–1925 | 134 | 15 |
Bill Menzies | ![]() |
LB | 1922–1932 | 260 | 2 |
George Reed | ![]() |
CB | 1924–1934 | 150 | 3 |
Tom Townsley | ![]() |
CB | 1925–1931 | 167 | 2 |
Bobby Turnbull | ![]() |
RW | 1925–1932 | 215 | 46 |
Harry Duggan | ![]() |
W | 1925–1936 | 196 | 47 |
Willis Edwards | ![]() |
DF | 1925–1943 | 444 | 6 |
Russell Wainscoat | ![]() |
IF | 1925–1931 | 226 | 93 |
Tom Jennings | ![]() |
FW | 1925–1931 | 174 | 117 |
Jimmy Potts | ![]() |
GK | 1926–1934 | 262 | 0 |
Charlie Keetley | ![]() |
FW | 1927–1934 | 169 | 110 |
Tom Cochrane | ![]() |
LW | 1928–1936 | 259 | 27 |
George Milburn | ![]() |
RB | 1928–1937 | 166 | 1 |
Jack Milburn | ![]() |
LB | 1928–1939 | 408 | 30 |
Billy Furness | ![]() |
IL | 1928–1937 | 257 | 66 |
Wilf Copping | ![]() |
CB | 1929-1934 1939-1942 |
183 | 4 |
Bert Sproston | ![]() |
RB | 1933–1938 | 140 | 1 |
Eric Stephenson | ![]() |
IL | 1934–1944 | 115 | 22 |
Bobby Browne | ![]() |
WH | 1935–1947 | 114 | 0 |
Aubrey Powell | ![]() |
IL | 1935–1948 | 119 | 25 |
Jim Milburn | ![]() |
LB | 1936–1952 | 220 | 17 |
Jim Twomey | ![]() |
GK | 1937–1949 | 111 | 0 |
David Cochrane | ![]() |
RW | 1937–1950 | 185 | 32 |
Len Browning | ![]() |
FW | 1946–1951 | 105 | 46 |
Jimmy Dunn | ![]() |
RB | 1947–1959 | 443 | 1 |
John Charles | ![]() |
CB/FW | 1947-1957 1962 |
327 | 157 |
Tommy Burden | ![]() |
MF | 1948–1954 | 259 | 13 |
Jim McCabe | ![]() |
WH | 1948–1954 | 161 | 0 |
Grenville Hair | ![]() |
LB | 1948–1964 | 474 | 2 |
Harry Searson | ![]() |
GK | 1949–1952 | 116 | 0 |
Tim Huff | ![]() |
LB | 1981–1983 | 2 | 0 |
Ray Iggleden | ![]() |
IL | 1949–1955 | 181 | 50 |
Harold Williams | ![]() |
RW | 1949–1957 | 228 | 35 |
Eric Kerfoot | ![]() |
MF | 1949–1959 | 349 | 10 |
John Scott | ![]() |
GK | 1950–1956 | 114 | 0 |
Jack Charlton | ![]() |
CB | 1952–1973 | 762 | 95 |
Bobby Forrest | ![]() |
RW | 1952–1959 | 121 | 37 |
Albert Nightingale | ![]() |
ST | 1952–1957 | 135 | 48 |
Roy Wood | ![]() |
GK | 1952–1960 | 203 | 0 |
George Meek | ![]() |
RW | 1952–1960 | 199 | 19 |
Jack Overfield | ![]() |
RW | 1953–1960 | 163 | 20 |
Chris Crowe | ![]() |
W | 1956–1960 | 98 | 27 |
Wilbur Cush | ![]() |
IR | 1957–1960 | 90 | 9 |
Don Revie | ![]() |
IF | 1958–1963 | 80 | 12 |
Noel Peyton | ![]() |
IL | 1958–1963 | 117 | 20 |
Billy Bremner | ![]() |
MF | 1959–1976 | 771 | 115 |
Freddie Goodwin | ![]() |
HB | 1960–1964 | 120 | 2 |
Willie Bell | ![]() |
LB | 1960–1967 | 260 | 18 |
Albert Johanneson | ![]() |
LW | 1961–1970 | 200 | 68 |
Paul Reaney | ![]() |
RB | 1961–1978 | 745 | 9 |
Norman Hunter | ![]() |
CB | 1961–1976 | 724 | 21 |
Terry Cooper | ![]() |
LB | 1961–1975 | 350 | 11 |
Paul Madeley | ![]() |
CB | 1962–1980 | 724 | 34 |
Peter Lorimer | ![]() |
ST | 1962–1978 | 616 | 219 |
Gary Sprake | ![]() |
GK | 1962–1973 | 506 | 0 |
Jim Storrie | ![]() |
FW | 1962–1967 | 156 | 67 |
Bobby Collins | ![]() |
MF | 1962–1967 | 167 | 25 |
Rod Belfitt | ![]() |
IF | 1963–1971 | 128 | 33 |
Johnny Giles | ![]() |
IF | 1963–1975 | 525 | 114 |
Jimmy Greenhoff | ![]() |
ST | 1963–1968 | 136 | 36 |
Mick Bates | ![]() |
MF | 1964–1976 | 187 | 9 |
Eddie Gray | ![]() |
LW | 1965–1984 | 577 | 68 |
David Harvey | ![]() |
GK | 1965-1979 1983-1985 |
446 | 0 |
Mike O'Grady | ![]() |
RW | 1965–1969 | 121 | 17 |
Terry Yorath | ![]() |
MF | 1967–1976 | 196 | 12 |
Mick Jones | ![]() |
FW | 1967–1975 | 312 | 111 |
Allan Clarke | ![]() |
ST | 1969–1978 | 364 | 151 |
Joe Jordan | ![]() |
FW | 1970–1978 | 220 | 48 |
Frank Gray | ![]() |
LB | 1971–1979 | 246 | 25 |
Trevor Cherry | ![]() |
LB | 1972–1982 | 484 | 31 |
Gordon McQueen | ![]() |
CB | 1972–1978 | 171 | 19 |
Carl Harris | ![]() |
RW | 1973–1982 | 176 | 29 |
Byron Stevenson | ![]() |
DF | 1973–1982 | 110 | 5 |
Gwyn Thomas | ![]() |
MF | 1975–1984 | 103 | 3 |
Ray Hankin | ![]() |
FW | 1976–1980 | 103 | 36 |
Tony Currie | ![]() |
MF | 1976–1979 | 124 | 16 |
Arthur Graham | ![]() |
LW | 1977–1983 | 260 | 47 |
Brian Flynn | ![]() |
MF | 1977–1982 | 177 | 11 |
Paul Hart | ![]() |
CB | 1978–1983 | 223 | 20 |
John Lukic | ![]() |
GK | 1978–1983 1990-1996 |
430 | 0 |
Terry Connor | ![]() |
RW | 1979–1983 | 108 | 22 |
Gary Hamson | ![]() |
MF | 1979–1986 | 152 | 4 |
Martin Dickinson | ![]() |
CB | 1980–1986 | 119 | 2 |
Neil Aspin | ![]() |
RB | 1981–1989 | 244 | 6 |
John Sheridan | ![]() |
CM | 1982–1989 | 267 | 52 |
Andy Ritchie | ![]() |
ST | 1983–1987 | 159 | 44 |
Mervyn Day | ![]() |
GK | 1985–1993 | 268 | 0 |
Ian Baird | ![]() |
FW | 1985-1987 1990-1991 |
192 | 58 |
David Rennie | ![]() |
DF | 1986–1989 | 119 | 7 |
Peter Haddock | ![]() |
CB | 1986–1991 | 146 | 1 |
Micky Adams | ![]() |
LB | 1987–1989 | 89 | 3 |
John Pearson | ![]() |
FW | 1987–1991 | 127 | 12 |
Glynn Snodin | ![]() |
LB | 1987–1992 | 116 | 13 |
David Batty | ![]() |
CM | 1987-1993 1998-2004 |
382 | 4 |
Bobby Davison | ![]() |
ST | 1987–1992 | 110 | 35 |
Gary Speed | ![]() |
MF | 1988–1996 | 311 | 57 |
Vinnie Jones | ![]() |
MF | 1989–1990 | 53 | 5 |
Gordon Strachan | ![]() |
MF | 1989–1995 | 244 | 45 |
Chris Fairclough | ![]() |
CB | 1989–1995 | 240 | 23 |
Mel Sterland | ![]() |
RB | 1989–1993 | 146 | 20 |
Carl Shutt | ![]() |
ST | 1989–1993 | 106 | 25 |
Gary McAllister | ![]() |
MF | 1990–1996 | 294 | 45 |
Chris Whyte | ![]() |
CB | 1990–1993 | 146 | 6 |
Lee Chapman | ![]() |
FW | 1990–1993 1996 |
174 | 80 |
Gary Kelly | ![]() |
RB | 1991–2007 | 531 | 4 |
David Wetherall | ![]() |
CB | 1991–1999 | 250 | 18 |
Rod Wallace | ![]() |
ST | 1991–1998 | 256 | 66 |
Tony Dorigo | ![]() |
LB | 1991–1997 | 208 | 5 |
Eric Cantona | ![]() |
FW | 1992 | 34 | 11 |
Brian Deane | ![]() |
FW | 1993-1997 2004-2005 |
201 | 45 |
Carlton Palmer | ![]() |
MF | 1994–1997 | 130 | 7 |
Lucas Radebe | ![]() |
CB | 1994–2005 | 262 | 3 |
Tony Yeboah | ![]() |
FW | 1995–1997 | 62 | 33 |
Ian Harte | ![]() |
LB | 1995–2004 | 288 | 39 |
Harry Kewell | ![]() |
AM | 1995–2003 | 242 | 63 |
Nigel Martyn | ![]() |
GK | 1996–2003 | 273 | 0 |
Stephen McPhail | ![]() |
CM | 1996–2004 | 97 | 3 |
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | ![]() |
ST | 1997–1999 | 87 | 42 |
Bruno Ribeiro | ![]() |
MF | 1997–1999 | 52 | 6 |
Lee Bowyer | ![]() |
RM | 1996–2003 | 265 | 55 |
Alf-Inge Håland | ![]() |
MF | 1997–2000 | 92 | 8 |
Alan Smith | ![]() |
FW | 1997–2004 | 228 | 56 |
Paul Robinson | ![]() |
GK | 1997–2004 | 119 | 1 |
Jonathan Woodgate | ![]() |
CB | 1996–2003 | 142 | 4 |
Eirik Bakke | ![]() |
MF | 1999–2006 | 196 | 21 |
Danny Mills | ![]() |
RB | 1999–2004 | 141 | 4 |
Michael Bridges | ![]() |
FW | 1999–2004 | 82 | 21 |
Jason Wilcox | ![]() |
LW | 1999–2004 | 106 | 6 |
Mark Viduka | ![]() |
ST | 2000–2004 | 166 | 72 |
Dominic Matteo | ![]() |
DF | 2000–2004 | 146 | 4 |
Matthew Kilgallon | ![]() |
CB | 2000–2007 | 95 | 3 |
Rio Ferdinand | ![]() |
CB | 2000–2002 | 73 | 2 |
Frazer Richardson | ![]() |
RB | 2001–2009 | 173 | 5 |
James Milner | ![]() |
MF | 2002–2004 | 54 | 5 |
Aaron Lennon | ![]() |
RW | 2003–2005 | 43 | 1 |
David Healy | ![]() |
ST | 2004–2007 | 121 | 31 |
Paul Butler | ![]() |
CB | 2004–2007 | 106 | 4 |
Neil Sullivan | ![]() |
GK | 2004–2007 | 110 | 0 |
Danny Pugh | ![]() |
LB | 2004–2006 2012-2014 |
119 | 10 |
Eddie Lewis | ![]() |
LM | 2005–2007 | 96 | 9 |
Manuel Rui Marques | ![]() |
CB | 2005–2010 | 100 | 4 |
Jonathan Douglas | ![]() |
CM | 2005–2009 | 166 | 11 |
Jonathan Howson | ![]() |
CM | 2006-2012 | 225 | 29 |
Jermaine Beckford | ![]() ![]() |
ST | 2006–2010 | 152 | 85 |
Fabian Delph | ![]() |
CM | 2006–2009 2012 |
57 | 6 |
Casper Ankergren | ![]() |
GK | 2006–2010 | 143 | 0 |
Andrew Hughes | ![]() |
MF | 2007–2011 | 139 | 1 |
Neil Kilkenny | ![]() |
CM | 2008-2011 | 144 | 11 |
Bradley Johnson | ![]() |
CM | 2008-2011 | 140 | 17 |
Robert Snodgrass | ![]() |
RW | 2008-2012 | 189 | 41 |
Luciano Becchio | ![]() |
FW | 2008-2013 | 221 | 86 |
Aidan White | ![]() ![]() |
LB | 2008-2015 | 111 | 2 |
Tom Lees | ![]() |
CB | 2009-2014 | 135 | 4 |
Max Gradel | ![]() |
LW | 2009-2011 | 79 | 24 |
Ross McCormack | ![]() |
FW | 2010-2014 | 154 | 58 |
Jason Pearce | ![]() |
CB | 2012-2015 | 107 | 2 |
Rodolph Austin | ![]() |
CM | 2012-2015 | 112 | 10 |
Sam Byram | ![]() |
RB | 2012-pres. | 119 | 7 |
Alex Mowatt | ![]() |
CM | 2013-pres. | 69 | 10 |
Key to positions
GK | Goalkeeper | RB | Right back | RW | Right winger | DF | Defender |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IF | Inside Forward | LB | Left back | LW | Left winger | CB | Centre Back |
FW | Forward | FB | Fullback | W | Winger | MF | Midfielder |
ST | Striker | WH | Wing Half | AM | Attacking Midfielder | CM | Central Midfielder |
Leeds United's 100 greatest players
The following list was compiled in 2000 by Leeds United.[1]
Players in bold attained international caps
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Billy Bremner
John Charles
Eddie Gray
Bobby Collins
Allan Clarke
Jack Charlton
Norman Hunter
Paul Reaney
Peter Lorimer
Mick Jones
Johnny Giles
Paul Madeley
Terry Cooper
Gordon Strachan
Nigel Martyn
Lucas Radebe
Albert Johanneson
Tony Currie
Grenville Hair
Joe Jordan
Mick Bates
Gary McAllister
Gary Speed
Gary Kelly
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Mark Viduka
Lee Chapman
Gary Sprake
Duncan McKenzie
Trevor Cherry
Alan Smith
David Harvey
Tony Dorigo
David Batty
Eric Cantona
Mel Sterland
Tony Yeboah
Jonathan Woodgate
Lee Bowyer
Mervyn Day
Harry Kewell
Rio Ferdinand
Gordon McQueen
Dominic Matteo
Michael Bridges
Ian Harte
Don Revie
Brian Greenhoff
Chris Fairclough
John Lukic
Frank Gray
Imre Varadi
Rod Wallace
Paul Robinson
Arthur Graham
Andy Ritchie
Robbie Keane
Brian Flynn
John Sheridan
Vinnie Jones
David Wetherall
Tom Jennings
Charlie Keetley
Ian Snodin
Kenny Burns
Scott Sellars
Brian Deane
Carl Harris
Noel Whelan
John Hendrie
Danny Mills
Russell Wainscoat
Carl Shutt
Robbie Fowler
Neil Aspin
Alex Sabella
David "Rocky" Rocastle
Ernie Hart
Tommy Wright
Jimmy Dunn
Ian Baird
Paul Hart
Jack Milburn
Terry Connor
John McClelland
Alf-Inge Håland
Chris Kamara
Kevin Hird
Chris Whyte
Frank Worthington
Mike O'Grady
Willie Bell
Brendan Ormsby
Bobby Davison
David Stewart
Ray Hankin
Peter Haddock
Eric Kerfoot
Willis Edwards
Tomas Brolin
Greatest ever team
The following team was voted the greatest ever Leeds United team by supporters and announced on 10 April 2006 on the Leeds United Web-site.[2] A formal dinner also took place to reward all the players voted into the team.
Nigel Martyn (1996–2003)
Paul Reaney (1962–1978)
Norman Hunter (1962–1976)
Jack Charlton (1952–1973)
Terry Cooper (1963–1974)
Peter Lorimer (1962–1979, 1983–1985)
Billy Bremner (1959–1976)
Johnny Giles (1963–1975)
Eddie Gray (1965–1983)
Allan Clarke (1969–1977)
John Charles (1948–1957, 1962)
There is an alternative version here [3] voted for by fans visiting fan sites.
Player of the Year
Year | Player of the Year | Players' Player of the Year | Young Player of the Year |
1971 | Norman Hunter | — | — |
1972 | Peter Lorimer | — | — |
1973 | Allan Clarke | — | — |
1974 | Mick Jones | — | — |
1975 | Gordon McQueen | — | — |
1976 | Paul Madeley | — | — |
1977 | Gordon McQueen | — | — |
1978 | Tony Currie | — | — |
1979 | Brian Flynn | — | — |
1980 | John Lukic | — | — |
1981 | Trevor Cherry | — | — |
1982 | Eddie Gray | — | — |
1983 | Kenny Burns | — | — |
1984 | Tommy Wright | — | — |
1985 | Neil Aspin | — | — |
1986 | Ian Snodin | — | — |
1987 | John Sheridan | — | — |
1988 | Peter Haddock | — | — |
1989 | Ian Baird | — | — |
1990 | Chris Fairclough | — | — |
1991 | David Batty | — | — |
1992 | Tony Dorigo | — | — |
1993 | Gordon Strachan | — | — |
1994 | Gary McAllister | — | — |
1995 | Brian Deane | — | — |
1996 | Tony Yeboah | — | — |
1997 | Nigel Martyn | — | — |
1998 | Lucas Radebe | — | Tommy Knarvik |
1999 | Lee Bowyer | — | Alan Smith |
2000 | Harry Kewell | — | Eirik Bakke |
2001 | Lee Bowyer | Lee Bowyer | Paul Robinson |
2002 | Rio Ferdinand | — | Alan Smith |
2003 | Paul Robinson | Alan Smith | James Milner |
2004 | Alan Smith | Alan Smith | — |
2005 | Neil Sullivan | Neil Sullivan | Aaron Lennon |
2006 | Gary Kelly | Paul Butler Gary Kelly |
Matthew Kilgallon |
2007 | Eddie Lewis | — | — |
2008 | Jermaine Beckford | Jermaine Beckford | Jonny Howson |
2009 | Jermaine Beckford | Fabian Delph | Fabian Delph |
2010 | Patrick Kisnorbo | Patrick Kisnorbo | Aidan White |
2011 | Max Gradel | Max Gradel | Jonny Howson |
2012 | Robert Snodgrass | Robert Snodgrass | Tom Lees |
2013 | Sam Byram | Sam Byram | Sam Byram |
2014 | Ross McCormack | Ross McCormack | Alex Mowatt |
2015 | Alex Mowatt | Alex Mowatt | Lewis Cook |
Goal of the Season
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Most Memorable Moment Award
- 2000: Nigel Martyn (for his performance against Roma in the UEFA Cup)
Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2005: Lucas Radebe
Best Contribution to the Community Award
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Unsung Hero Award
Known 2008-13 as Chairman's Special Award, chosen by Ken Bates. Known as Unsung Hero Award from 2015, chosen by Neil Redfearn.
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Captains
References
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- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Alternative Links: leedsutd-mad.co.uk 1, leedsutd-mad.co.uk 2
- ↑ http://www.ozwhitelufc.net.au/greatest_players/team.html
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