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| currentclub = [[Blackburn Rovers L.F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] |
| currentclub = [[Blackburn Rovers L.F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] |
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| youthclubs1 = [[Bristol City W.F.C.|Bristol |
| youthclubs1 = [[Bristol City W.F.C.|Bristol Academy]] |
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| collegeyears1 = 2014–2017 |
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| college1 = [[Auburn University]] |
| college1 = [[Auburn University]] |
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| collegegoals1 = 8 |
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| clubs1 = [[Bristol City W.F.C.|Bristol |
| clubs1 = [[Bristol City W.F.C.|Bristol Academy]] |
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| clubs2 = [[Le Havre AC (women)|Le Havre]] |
| clubs2 = [[Le Havre AC (women)|Le Havre]] |
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| clubs3 = [[Charlton Athletic W.F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] |
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== Club career == |
== Club career == |
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Leek started her career at [[Bristol City W.F.C.|Bristol |
Leek started her career at [[Bristol City W.F.C.|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ellie Leek :: Ellie Leek :: Blackburn Rovers |url=https://www.playmakerstats.com/player.php?id=408337&epoca_id=0 |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=www.playmakerstats.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Ellie played for four years in the United States playing for [[Auburn University]], before taking the trip to French side [[Le Havre AC (women)|Le Havre AC]] who play their games in the Division 2 Féminine.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ellie arrives at Ewood! |url=https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2021/august/Ellie-arrives-at-Ewood-/ |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=Blackburn Rovers FC}}</ref> |
Ellie played for four years in the United States playing for [[Auburn University]], before taking the trip to French side [[Le Havre AC (women)|Le Havre AC]] who play their games in the Division 2 Féminine.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ellie arrives at Ewood! |url=https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2021/august/Ellie-arrives-at-Ewood-/ |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=Blackburn Rovers FC}}</ref> |
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 Leek featuring for Blackburn Rovers in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
Ellie Leek (born 21 January 1995) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Blackburn Rovers.[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.[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.