Harry Leonard (footballer, born 2003)
English footballer
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Harry Paul Leonard (born 12 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Peterborough United.
| 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 | 36 | (16) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:06, 2 May 2026 (BST) | |||
Career
Blackburn Rovers
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] On 10 April 2023, Leonard made his debut in the EFL Championship during a 2–2 draw with Huddersfield Town.[3]
On 5 August 2023, Leonard scored his first professional goal in a 2–1 win over West Bromwich Albion on the opening day of the 2023–24 season.[4] He went on to score two further league goals, as well as a goal in a 5–3 FA Cup victory over Cambridge United, bringing his total to four across all competitions.[5]
In January 2024, Leonard suffered a back fracture in training, ruling him out for a significant period.[6] He later sustained a dislocated shoulder at the start of pre-season ahead of the 2024–25 campaign, which kept him sidelined for seven to eight weeks.[7][8] On 6 November, Leonard returned from injury in a 2–0 defeat to Stoke City.[9] Leonard managed to make nine more appearances for Rovers, scoring once with a 90th-minute equaliser in a 2–2 draw against Sunderland.[10][11]
Leonard was confirmed to be unavailable for Rovers’ pre-season training camp in Spain ahead of the 2025–26 season, as he continued to build up his fitness following another injury layoff.[12]
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.[13] On 1 November, Leonard scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 FA Cup win over Cardiff City.[14] Just over a week later, on 9 November, he scored his first two league goals in a 5–0 victory against AFC Wimbledon.[15]
Playing style
Leonard is a marksman with an eye for goal, intricate movement and hold-up play. He is skilled at holding possession and playing with his back towards the goal.[1]
Career statistics
- As of match played 3 May 2026[16]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Blackburn Rovers | 2022–23[17] | Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023–24[18] | Championship | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 4 | |
| 2024–25[19] | Championship | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2025–26[20] | 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[20] | League One | 37 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 42 | 21 |
| Career total | 69 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 78 | 26 | ||
- Notes
- Appearance in EFL Trophy.