Harry Leeson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harry Richard Leeson | ||
| Date of birth | 2 September 2003 | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bristol City | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2023 | Bristol City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Bristol City | 0 | (0) |
| 2023– | → Gloucester City (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2021 | Wales U18 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15, 3 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Harry Richard Leeson (born September 2, 2003) is a professional footballer who plays for Bristol City of the EFL Championship and is a youth international for Wales.[1]
Career
[edit]Leeson joined the Bristol City academy at under-nine level. he joined the under-18s on a scholarship in August 2020.[2] Primarily used as a right-back for the youth sides, Gleeson was a second year scholar in the academy when he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a three-year contract in August 2021.[3] Leeson has also been used as a wide right attacking outlet for Bristol City youth sides.[4]
In July 2023, Leeson was included in the Bristol City first-team squad on a pre-season training camp in Austria.[5] He joined Gloucester City in October 2023 on a short-term loan.[6] He was released by Bristol City at the end of the 2023-24 season.[7] He played for Bishops Cleeve in July 2024.[8]
International career
[edit]On 29 March 2021, Leeson represented Wales U18 against England U18.[9][10] In August 2021 he was called up to the Wales U19 squad.[11] In May 2023, he was called up to the Wales U-21 team.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Harry Leeson". Soccerway. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "NEW UNDER-23S AND UNDER-18S ANNOUNCED". bcfc.co.uk. August 10, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "ACADEMY DUO SIGN FIRST PRO DEALS". bcfc.co.uk. August 13, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ Forrester, Richard (November 1, 2022). "Bristol City U21 player ratings vs Charlton: Harry Leeson superb as Elijah Morrison shows class". Bristol Post. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ Piercy, James (3 July 2023). "Bristol City leave defensive duo at home as Nigel Pearson takes 11 U21 talents to Austria". Bristol Post. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ Piercy, James (16 October 2023). "Bristol City defensive prospect to join non-league side on short-term loan". Bristol Post. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ Cork, Tristan (11 May 2024). "Bristol City release midfielder Matty James as retained list published". Bristol Post. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-city-academy-product-given-9389344.amp
- ^ Dean, Tom (March 29, 2021). "TWO SECOND-HALF GOALS SEAL WIN FOR ENGLAND MEN'S UNDER-18S OVER WALES IN CARDIFF".
- ^ Marsh, Phillip (March 29, 2023). "Next generation of Wales talent on display in under-18s defeat by England". BBC Sport. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "CITY TRIO MAKE WALES UNDER-19 SQUAD". bcfc.co.uk. August 19, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "Wales U21s: Senior international Rubin Colwill in squad for opening Euro qualifier". BBC Sport. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.