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Lewis Jack Leigh (born 5 December 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League Two club Crewe Alexandra, on a youth loan from EFL Championship club Preston North End.
Career
Leigh began playing football at the youth academy of Liverpool at the age of 3 and a half, and stayed there until the age of 14 when he moved to his local club Preston North End. He first made the bench with Preston North End in a EFL Championship match against Milwall in March 2021. In August 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club until 2024. He made his professional debut with Preston North End in a 4–1 EFL Cup win over Huddersfield Town on 9 August 2022, coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute.
In September 2023, Leigh joined National League side Bromley on loan, making 13 appearances.
In January 2024, Leigh joined EFL League Two side Crewe Alexandra on loan to the end of the season.
Playing style
A diminutive midfielder, Leigh plays in front of the defence and pulls the strings with his long-range passing and relentless tackling.
Career statistics
- As of 8 January 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Preston North End | 2022–23 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Bromley (loan) | 2023–24 | National League | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 2023–24 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||