Ellie Leek
.jpg) Leek featuring for Blackburn Rovers in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 January 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Torfaen, Wales | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Brentford | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bristol Academy | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Auburn University | 80 | (8) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Bristol Academy | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Le Havre | 21 | (5) |
| 2019 | Charlton Athletic | 2 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Lewes | 16 | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Blackburn Rovers | 30 | (3) |
| 2023–2025 | Stoke City | ||
| 2025–2026 | Leyton Orient | ||
| 2026 | Bolton Wanderers | ||
| 2026– | Brentford | ||
| International career | |||
| 2011–2012 | Wales U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2014 | Wales U19 | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ellie Thomas-Leek (born 21 January 1995) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brentford.[1]
Club career
Leek started her career at Bristol Academy Women's (now known as Bristol City), however only ever featured as a substitute after coming through the centre of excellence as a teenager.
Ellie played for four years in the United States playing for Auburn University, before taking the trip to French side Le Havre who play their games in the Division 2 Féminine.[2]
She then returned to England as Leek featured for Charlton Athletic before joining Lewes in 2019.[3]
Leek signed for Blackburn Rovers in 2021 after leaving Lewes at the end of the FA Women's Championship 2020–21 season.[4] She has since played for Stoke City, Leyton Orient, Bolton Wanderers and Brentford.
International career
Leek featured for both the under 17's and the under 19's at international level for Wales Women's at the UEFA Women's Championships.[5]
She is also eligible to feature for England Women's National Football Team.[6]
Personal life
Leek is currently in a relationship with Tottenham Hotspur striker, Martha Thomas who has been a big supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign.[7]
References
- ↑ "Ellie Leek". www.flashscore.co.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ↑ "Ellie arrives at Ewood!". Blackburn Rovers FC. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ↑ "Wales – E. Leek – Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway.
- ↑ Rees-Julian, George (5 August 2021). "Blackburn Rovers announce signing of Ellie Leek". Y Clwb Pêl-droed. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ↑ "Ellie Leek – Profile and Statistics". www.soccerpunter.com. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ↑ "Ellie Leek | Player profile". jobs4football. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ↑ "Martha Thomas: Football should be a safe and open space for everyone | West Ham United F.C." www.whufc.com. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
External links
- Ellie Leek at Soccerway.com