Leeds United FC runs a category 1 academy based in West Yorkshire. They have a youth development program that nurtures young talent.
The academy X (Formerly Twitter) handle is @leedsutdacademy
A proud 2024/25 season for the Leeds Academy:
- Winners of the National League Cup
- 5th Round of the FA Youth Cup
19 Leeds United graduates have featured across the Premier League and the EFL during the 2024/25 Season
- Premier League: 6
- Championship: 7
- League One: 4
- League Two: 2
Leeds United Retained List 2025
View the complete list of Leeds United players who have been retained, released, or have returned to their parent clubs following loan spells.
Leeds United Academy News
17th May 2025
Leeds United has extended new contract offers to several of its academy players as part of the club’s continued commitment to developing young talent.
The players offered new terms are James Debayo, Rory Mahady, Coban Bird, and Harvey Vincent.
21st September 2025
Aaron Lennon has returned to Leeds United Academy as an under-18 coach, where he will work alongside Rob Etherington and Alex Purver.
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