Louie Philpott signs first professional contract with Leeds United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Louie Philpott has signed a two-year professional contract with Leeds United after establishing himself in the Under-21s team. The 17-year-old defender expressed his excitement and dedication to continuing his development in the Academy setup. Philpott is adapting to the more physical demands of U21 football and aims to gain more experience on the pitch to help the team achieve positive results. He is focused on improving his game, particularly in creating scoring opportunities as a wing-back.
- •Louie Philpott signs a two-year deal with Leeds United.
- •Philpott has been with Leeds for eight years.
- •He is currently playing in the Under-21s team under Scott Gardner.
- •Philpott aims to improve his physicality and skill level in U21 football.
- •He hopes to play more games and assist the team in achieving results.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Louie Philpott: This is just the first step
"Louie Philpott recently put pen to paper on a first professional contract with Leeds United after breaking into Scott Gardner’s Under-21s side.The 17-year-old defender signed a two-year deal as he c...
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