Leeds United are proud to announce 12 players have earned scholarships with the Academy, continuing their development at Thorp Arch after signing two-year deals.

Extending their journey with the Whites, the exciting talents will study a BTEC Diploma to help with their progress off the pitch, alongside undertaking a variety of important educational programmes.

A full list of this year’s intake of scholars can be found below, including a gallery of photos as the players put pen to paper on their thoroughly deserved deals.

Everyone at Leeds United would like to congratulate our 2026 Scholars intake and we look forward to seeing their continued development at Thorp Arch.

Meet the class of 2026:

• Liam Balmer

• George Banks

• Oliver Bennett

• Marley Hazell-Schofield

• Owen Heywood

• Oluwatobi Johnson

• Alex Massey

• Kai Morrall

• Marlon Mensah

• Thomas Stockton

• Alfie Walker

• Joshua Woolfrey