Alfie Cresswell set for senior debut with Leeds United this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:51 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Nineteen-year-old midfielder Alfie Cresswell is expected to make his senior debut for Leeds United, becoming the third member of his family to achieve this feat. Cresswell, the captain of the under-21 team, participated in the recent tour of the United States after being an unused substitute in Leeds' last two Premier League matches. He played in a friendly against Wrexham and contributed to a victory over Sunderland. His notable family background includes his father Richard and brother Charlie, both former Leeds players. Fans and analysts are keenly watching his development.
- •Cresswell will be the third family member to debut for Leeds.
- •He captained the under-21 team and played in summer friendlies.
- •Cresswell's brother Charlie made 14 senior appearances for Leeds.
- •He was an unused substitute in his last two Premier League matches.
- 7:51 AMYahoo Sports — A youngster to watch - Alfie Cresswell
"When 19-year-old midfielder Alfie Cresswell makes his senior debut for Leeds, he will be the third member of his family to do so. Alfie Cresswell is the captain of the under-21s, featuring in the Vertu Trophy last season, and was an unused substitute in Leeds' last two Premier League matches of 2025-26.
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