13 Facts About Leah Galton

Leah Danielle Galton was born on 24 May 1994 and is an English footballer who currently plays as a forward for Women's Super League club Manchester United.

Leah Galton has previously played for Sky Blue FC in the NWSL, Bayern Munich in Germany, and has represented England from under-15 to under-23 level.

Leah Galton impressed local Leeds United coaches who recruited her for the academy where she rose through the youth ranks to the senior team.

Leah Galton is the only three-time winner of the Colonial Athletic Association player of the year award and was a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist in her senior year.

In January 2016, Leah Galton was drafted by Sky Blue FC in the second round of the 2016 NWSL College Draft.

However, per visa requirements, Leah Galton was unable to join the team until after graduation.

On 13 July 2018, it was announced that Leah Galton was joining Manchester United for their inaugural season.

Leah Galton was voted FA WSL Player of the Month for December 2020 after scoring in all three of United's games including a brace against Bristol City.

On 5 February 2021, Leah Galton signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester United until 2024 with the option for an additional year.

Leah Galton has been capped internationally for England at under-15, under-17 and under-19 level, and was part of the squad for the 2011 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship.

Leah Galton was a key player for the under-23s at the 2016 La Manga Tournament which led to her being called up to train with the senior England national team for the first time in August 2016 by Mark Sampson, but had to pull out due to a hip injury.

Leah Galton is an ambassador with Sports Recruiting USA alongside Jade Pennock, a Leeds-based company that sends youngsters to America on scholarships.

In May 2019, Leah Galton shared photos on social media following her engagement to partner Sheridan Douglas.