Grant Leadbitter: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Grant Leadbitter? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Grant Leadbitter (born 7 January 1986) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He made more than 500 appearances in the Premier League and Football League, which included 212 for Middlesbrough, 180 for Sunderland and 116 for Ipswich Town. Leadbitter retired at the end of the 2021 season, having won the EFL Trophy in his final season with Sunderland. Leadbitter played for Sunderland from 2003 until 2009 after rising as a product from the team's Youth Academy before signing for Ipswich Town. He spent seven seasons with Middlesbrough before finishing his career with Sunderland. In 2007 Leadbitter received a call-up for England U21, and featured for them three times. Leadbitter spent the 2021/2022 season gaining his UEFA A License. Since October 2022, he has been part of the first-team coaching staff at Middlesbrough.
Quick facts about Grant Leadbitter
- Full name: Grant Leadbitter
- Born: 1986-01-07
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q727714
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Grant Leadbitter?
Grant Leadbitter (born 7 January 1986) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
What nationality is Grant Leadbitter?
Grant Leadbitter is United Kingdom.
When was Grant Leadbitter born?
Grant Leadbitter was born on 1986-01-07.
Sources
More in Sports & Athletes
Keep reading
