Leyla McFarland
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 August 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | United States | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Durham | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2022 | Pepperdine Waves | 88 | (15) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | León | 5 | (0) |
| 2024 | Ferencváros | ||
| 2025– | Durham | 8 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2025– | Northern Ireland | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 November 2025 | |||
Leyla McFarland (born 20 August 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Durham. Born in the United States, she plays for the Northern Ireland national team.
McFarland was born on 20 August 2000 and is a native of San Diego County, California, United States.[1] The daughter of Ian and Catherine, she has two sisters and a brother.
Growing up, she competed in track and field and attended Eastlake High School in the United States.[2] Following her stint there, she attended Pepperdine University in the United States.
Club career
In 2023, McFarland signed for Mexican side León, where she made five league appearances and scored zero goals. Subsequently, she signed for Hungarian side Ferencváros in 2024, where she played in the UEFA Women's Champions League. Ahead of the 2025–26 season, she signed for English side Durham.
