Highlights from the Leeds United Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in West Yorkshire, Leeds United FC runs a category 1 academy .
Leeds United Scholars 2024/25
- George Kenyon (Goalkeeper)
- Louie Dudley (Defender)
- Will Firth (Defender)
- Josh Hamilton (Defender)
- Luke Matykiewicz (Defender)
- Elton Simo (Midfielder)
- Ollie Pickles (Midfielder)
- Jack Morris (Midfielder)
- Jacob Render (Midfielder)
- Freddie Lane (Midfielder)
Leeds United Academy Players Loan Watch 2024/25
Youth players on loan.
- Sonny Perkins (Forward) Leyton Orient
- Darko Gyabi (Midfielder) Plymouth Argyle
- Alex Baird (Goalkeeper) Boro Rangers FC
- Darryl Ombang (Goalkeeper) Farsley Celtic; Hartlepool United
- Cian Coleman (Midfielder) Buxton
- Joe Richards (Defender) South Shields
- Luca Thomas (Forward) York City; FC Halifax Town
- Connor Ferguson (Defender) Farsley Celtic
- Charlie Crew (Midfielder) Doncaster Rovers
Leeds United Academy International Players 2024/25
- Samuel Alkar (Midfielder) England U16
- Jacob Howard (Defender) England U16
- Oliver Boast (Forward) England U16
- Kenneth Mensah (Forward) Italy U16
- Josh McDonald (Forward) Scotland U17
- Harry Gray (Forward) England U17
- Luke Matykiewicz (Defender) Northern Ireland U18
- Sam Chambers (Midfielder) Scotland U19
- Rory Mahady (Goalkeeper) Scotland U19; U21
- Diogo Monteiro (Defender) Portugal U20
- Darko Gyabi (Midfielder) England U20, U21
- Jeremiah Mullen (Defender) Scotland U21
- Mateo Joseph (Forward) Spain U21
- Charlie Crew (Midfielder) U19; U21; Wales First Team
Leeds United Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Mateo Joseph (Forward) #19
- Charlie Crew (Midfielder) #50
- Sam Chambers (Midfielder) #42
- Harry Gray (Forward) #45
- James Debayo (Defender) #37
- Jeremy Monga (Forward) #93
Leeds United Academy Competitions For 2024/25
U17 and U18 Premier League Cup
In 2017, the Premier League introduced the U18 Premier League Cup and the U16 Premier League Cup, renaming the latter to the U17 Premier League Cup in 2020 for their respective age groups.
The seven group winners, along with the best runner-up determined by total points, goal difference, and then head-to-head record, will progress to the quarterfinals.
U17 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Leeds United U17 are drawn in Group E against under-17 teams from Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Newcastle.
- Loss at home against Sunderland U17 (1 – 0)
- Loss away against Newcastle U17 (4 – 3)
- Loss away against Middlesbrough U17 (3 – 0)
U18 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Leeds United U18 are drawn in Group B against under-18 teams from Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City.
- Won away at Tottenham Hotspur U18 (3 – 1)
- Won at home against Leicester City U18 (4 – 1)
- Lost away against Manchester United U18 (3 – 0)
U21 Premier League Cup
The Premier League Cup was introduced in the 2013/14 season to enhance competition during the Professional Development Phase.
It added a knockout tournament alongside the regular league schedule. For the 2024/25 season, the format features nine groups.
The top team from each group automatically qualifies for the knockout stage, along with the seven best second-placed teams.
Leeds United are drawn in Group H against under 21 teams from Charlton Athletic, Stockport County and Birmingham City.
U21 Premier League Cup Group Stage
- Drew away against Charlton U21 (1 – 1)
- Luca Thomas
- Won at home against Stockport U21 (3 – 1)
- Rhys Chadwick-Chaplin
- Reuben Lopata-White
- Joseph Richards
- Lost away against Birmingham U21 (3 – 2)
- Rhys Chadwick-Chaplin
- Connor Douglas
- Lost away against Stockport County Reserves U21 (4 – 2)
- Sam Chambers
- Joseph Snowdon
- Lost at home against Charlton U21 (3 – 0)
- Won at home against Birmingham City U21 (3 – 0)
- Diogo Monteiro
- Connor Douglas
- Harry Gray
National League Cup
The National League Cup is a 32-team midweek competition, comprising of 16 Under-21s teams participating in Premier League 2 and 16 National League club first teams.
Leeds U21s have been placed in Group C of the new National League Cup competition.
They will face Boston United, Gateshead, FC Halifax Town and Tamworth with all matches being played away from home.
National League Cup Group Stage
- Won against Boston United (4 – 3)
- Cameron Green (OG)
- Luca Thomas (2)
- Alfie Cresswell
- Won against Gateshead (2 – 1)
- Rhys Chadwick-Chaplin
- Connor Douglas
- Won against Halifax Town (2 – 2) Pens (5 – 3)
- Rhys Chadwick-Chaplin
- Joseph Snowdon
- Lost against Tamworth (2 – 1)
- Cian Coleman
National League Cup Quarter-Final
Leeds have been drawn away to Aldershot Town in the quarter-final of the National League Cup
- Won against Aldershot Town (3 – 0)
- Rhys Chadwick-Chaplin (2)
- Oliver Pickles
National League Cup Semi-Final
Altrincham are the opponents for Leeds under-21 in the semi-finals of the National League Cup.
- Won against Altrincham (2 – 1)
- Diogo Monteiro
- Josh McDonald
National League Cup Final
- Won against Sutton United (2 – 1)
- Diogo Monteiro
- Harry Gray
Leeds United Academy News
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Leeds United have been drawn away to Portsmouth.
24th November 2024
Defender James Debayo made his Sky Bet Championship debut against Swansea City.
9th December 2024
Performance Habits, a ground-breaking mental wellbeing program, was recently introduced to Leeds United Academy players to encourage positive routines, strengthen mental resilience, and effectively manage setbacks.
16th December 2024
Leeds advanced to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup after a 3-2 victory over Portsmouth away (2-2 at the end of normal time) in the third round. They will now face AFC Fylde.
8th January 2025
Midfielder Cian Coleman has returned from his loan stint with National League North side Buxton FC.
9th January 2025
Forward Luca Thomas has returned from his loan spell with National League side York City FC.
10th January 2025
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
12th January 2025
Leeds U21s have taken on Tottenham Hotspur defender Roman Egan Riley on trial.
17th January 2025
Leeds U18s have advanced to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup with a 3-2 victory away against AFC Fylde.
Ollie Pickles netted two goals, while Louie Dudley added another.
27th January 2025
Leeds United’s FA Youth Cup clash with Manchester City is scheduled for Tuesday, 4th February, at the LNER Stadium.
U21s Defender Oscar Dawber has joined American side Butler Men’s Soccer
31st January 2025
Leyton Orient have signed midfielder Sonny Perkins from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee.
The 20-year-old had been on loan at the club since the start of the season, making 29 appearances in all competitions and scoring four goals.
3rd February 2025
Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen has joined Dunfermline Athletic from Leeds United, signing an initial deal at East End Park until the end of the season.
4th February 2025
Leeds U18s have been eliminated from the FA Youth Cup after a 6-1 home defeat to Manchester City U18s in the fifth round, with Oliver Boast scoring the hosts’ only goal.
7th February 2025
18-year-old goalkeeper Robbie Cook has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Leeds United after joining from Perth Glory. He will initially link up with the club’s Under-18s squad.
10th March 2025
Sam Chambers has signed a new three-year contract with Leeds United.
24th March 2025
Leeds United Under-21s have been drawn to face Altrincham away in the National League Cup semi-final.
The match will be held at the J. Davidson Stadium on Tuesday, April 1st, with kick-off set for 7:30pm.
1st April 2025
Leeds United U21 have secured their place in the National League Cup finals after a 2-1 victory away at Altrincham, with goals from Diogo Monteiro and Josh McDonald.
21st April 2025
Harry Gray made his first-team debut for Leeds on Monday, with his great uncle and club legend Eddie watching from the stands.
The 16-year-old was brought on in the 86th minute to replace Brenden Aaronson, with the Whites leading 6-0 against Stoke at Elland Road.
Harry Gray becomes the fourth teenager to make his senior debut for Leeds United this season after James Debayo, Charlie Crew and Sam Chambers.
25th April 2025
Defender Dan Toulson is set to make a move to the United States this summer, where he will join American side Charleston Soccer ahead of the new season.
29th April 2025
Leeds United U21 became the first team to have their name engraved on the National League Cup trophy after defeating Sutton United 2–1 in the final.
Diogo Monteiro and Harry Gray scored the goals that sealed the historic win.
11th May 2025
Rhys Chadwick has been voted Leeds United Under-21s’ Players’ Player of the Season for 2024/25.
He finished the campaign as the team’s top scorer, netting 12 goals and providing 11 assists in 31 appearances.
Ollie Pickles has been named Under-18s Players Player of the Season.
13th May 2025
19-year-old Welsh midfielder Charlie Crew celebrated being part of Doncaster Rovers’ Sky Bet League Two title-winning squad.
5th June 2025
Sam Chambers has been named 2024/25 Scholar of the Year.
Academy Players Released
- Harry Christy
- Cian Coleman
- Connor Ferguson
- Max McFadden
- Amari Miller
- Kris Moore
- Joe Richards
- Joe Snowdon
- Luca Thomas (Joined AFC Fylde)
- Dan Toulson