Harry Gray (footballer, born 2008)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 October 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | United Kingdom | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leeds United | ||
| Number | 45 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Leeds United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Leeds United | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | England U15 | 3 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | England U16 | 6 | (0) |
| 2025– | England U17 | 5 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:05, 21 April 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:28, 27 May 2025 (UTC) | |||
Harry Gray (born 8 October 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Leeds United.
Club career
A product of Leeds United's youth academy, Gray started playing with Leeds Under-18s as a 14-year old in 2023.[1] He debuted with Leeds in a non-competitive friendly against Harrogate Town in July 2024, and was part of the club's pre-season squad in the summer of 2024.[2] In March 2025, Gray started training with Leeds' senior team at the age of 16.[3] He made his first-team debut for Leeds at Elland Road as an 86th-minute substitute for Brendan Aaronson in a 6–0 Championship league win over Stoke City on 21 April 2025.[4] On 30 April 2025, he helped the Leeds U21s win the 2024–25 National League Cup, and scored his side's second goal in a 2–1 win over the Sutton United U21s to clinch the trophy.[5] He was on the bench when Leeds won the 2024–25 EFL Championship in a 2–1 win over Plymouth Argyle on 3 May 2025.[6]
International career
Born in England, Gray is of Scottish descent and can play for either national team.[7] He made five appearances for the England U16s from 2023 to 2024.[8] He was called up to the England U17s for a set of friendlies in March 2025.[9] He was included in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[10]
Personal life
Harry is the son of the Scotland international footballer Andy Gray and Giorgina. He is also the grandson of Frank Gray, and the great nephew of Eddie Gray, all of whom played for Leeds United and represented Scotland at international level. He is one of four brothers, including Archie Gray who is also a professional footballer.[3]
Career statistics
- As of match played 29 April 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Leeds United U21 | 2024–25[11] | — | — | — | 2[a] | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Leeds United | 2024–25[12] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
- ^ Appearances in National League Cup
Honours
Leeds United
Leeds United Under 21
References
- ^ Evans, Ben (10 October 2023). "Leeds United staff are seriously excited about 'incredibly talented' youngster now". TBR Football. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Leeds United team and subs unveiled for pre-season friendly at Harrogate Town". Yorkshire Evening Post. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b Cross, Beren (7 March 2025). "Harry Gray is training with Leeds' first team at 16 – how exciting is Archie's younger brother?". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 March 2025 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Johnson, Isaac (21 April 2025). "Leeds United team news vs Stoke City as Daniel Farke makes Harry Gray decision". Leeds Live. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Howson, Dom (30 April 2025). "Harry Gray sets ambitious Leeds United target after National League Cup glory". Leeds Live.
- ^ a b "Plymouth 1-2 Leeds United: Manor Solomon clinches Championship title with stoppage-time winner". Sky Sports.
- ^ "The 15 y/o wonderkid who could solve Scotland's striker ills". The Scotsman. 4 August 2024.
- ^ Bishop, Warren (24 March 2025). ""I have heard" - Exclusive: Sky pundit drops Harry Gray, Leeds United claim as Arsenal and Spurs lurk". FootballLeagueWorld.
- ^ "Harry Gray earns international promotion as brother's path followed". Yorkshire Evening Post. 11 February 2025.
- ^ Veevers, Nicholas (12 May 2025). "England MU17s squad named for EURO Finals". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ Harry Gray at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Harry Gray in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "Leeds United are champions!". Leeds United F.C. 29 April 2025.