Harry Leonard (footballer, born 2003)
| 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 | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Peterborough United | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2023 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | Blackburn Rovers | 32 | (4) |
| 2025– | Peterborough United | 14 | (7) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:31, 20 December 2025 (UTC) | |||
Harry Paul Leonard (born 12 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Peterborough United.
Career
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]
Peterborough United
On 1 September 2025, Leonard signed for EFL League One side Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal with an option for a fifth.[4]
Playing style
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
- As of match played 2 September 2025[5]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Blackburn Rovers | 2022–23[6] | Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023–24[7] | Championship | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 4 | |
| 2024–25[8] | Championship | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2025–26[9] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 32 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 5 | ||
| Peterborough United | 2025–26[9] | League One | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 46 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 5 | ||
- Notes
- ^ Appearance in EFL Trophy.
References
- ^ 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. 9 February 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Elliott; Hodgson, George (11 April 2023). "Harry Leonard deserved his Blackburn Rovers chance says Tomasson". LancsLive.
- ^ https://www.theposh.com/news/posh-secure-signature-rovers-striker
- ^ Harry Leonard at Soccerway
- ^ "Games played by Harry Leonard in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by Harry Leonard in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by Harry Leonard in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ a b "Games played by Harry Leonard in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
External links
- Harry Leonard at Soccerway