Ellie Leek
Ellie Leek (born 21 January 1995) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Blackburn Rovers.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ellie Leek | ||
Date of birth | 21 January 1995 | ||
Place of birth | Torfaen, Wales | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Blackburn Rovers | ||
Number | 13 | ||
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) |
Le Havre | |||
2019–2019 | Charlton Athletic | 2 | (0) |
2019–2021 | Lewes | 16 | (1) |
2021– | Blackburn Rovers | 17 | (2) |
International career | |||
2011–2012 | Wales U17 | 3 | (0) |
2014 | Wales U19 | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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.[2]
Ellie played for four years in the United States playing for Auburn University, before taking the trip to French side Le Havre AC who play their games in the Division 2 Féminine.[3]
She then returned to England as Leek featured for Charlton Athletic W.F.C before joining Lewes L.F.C in 2019.[4]
Ellie Leek signed for Blackburn Rovers L.F.C in 2021 after leaving Lewes L.F.C at the end of the FA Women's Championship 20/21 season.[5]
International career
Ellie 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.[6]
She is also eligible to feature for England Women's National Football Team.[7]
Personal life
Ellie 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.[8] The couple announced their engagement on December 22, 2022.
References
- "Ellie Leek". www.flashscore.co.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- "Ellie Leek :: Ellie Leek :: Blackburn Rovers". www.playmakerstats.com. 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". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- 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.