Greg Leigh’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Gregory “Greg” Leigh (born 30 December 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back for Bury. He has previously played for Crewe Alexandra whilst on loan from Manchester City.

Club career

Manchester City

Born in Sale, Greater Manchester, Leigh joined Manchester City Academy in 2004 at age nine, after he was spotted by scouts whilst playing for Sale United. He was also nominated for the 2012–13 Academy player of the season award.

Leigh was included in Manchester City’s squad for the pre-season friendly tour and appeared in several friendly matches. Afterwards, it was announced on 12 August 2014, Leigh joined League One club Crewe Alexandra on loan initially until January 2015, later extended to the end of the 2014/2015 season. Leigh made his professional debut in the League Cup against Barnsley on 12 August 2014; he started the match but was substituted by Jon Guthrie in the 62nd minute. He scored his first league goal, opening the scoring in a 2–0 win over Scunthorpe on 7 March 2015. This goal was voted the goal of the season for Crewe Alexandra as voted for by the fans.

After his loan spell at Crewe Alexandra was concluded, making forty-two appearance in all competitions, Leigh was released by the club. Following this, Manager Steve Davis was keen to sign Leigh on a permanent basis, but Leigh turned down the offer of a deal.

During his time at Manchester City despite lack of first team opportunities, Leigh reflected his time at the club, progressing through the new ownership and the club’s development.

Bradford City

After Crewe Alexandras attempts to sign him failed, Leigh went on trial at Bradford City. But following a successful trial with the club, Leigh signed a one-year deal for Bradford City on 6 August 2015.

However, Leigh struggled to fight for his first team place and spent most of the season as an un-used substitute bench. Leigh then got his first team breakthrough his fellow team-mate James Meredith was absent, due to international commitment and made his Bradford City debut on 13 October 2015, in the second round of Football League Trophy, in a 2-1 loss against Barnsley. After continuously spending time on the substitute bench, Leigh made his league debut for the club on 14 November 2015 against his former club, Crewe Alexandra, following Meredith’s absence and Bradford City won 2-0. Leigh then scored his first Bradford City goal five days later in the first round of FA Cup replay, in a 2-0 win over Aldershot Town. Three days later on 21 November 2015, Leigh scored his first league goal for the club, in a 2-0 win over Scunthorpe United. Following Merderith’s return to the first team, Leigh lost his first team place once again and because of this, Leigh made six appearance for the club.

Bury

Despite being a new contract by Bradford City, Leigh opted to move to Bury on 1 July 2016, signing a two-year contract and joining his team-mate Ben Williams. Upon joining the club, Leigh was given number three shirt ahead of a new season.

Leigh made his Bury debut, in the opening game of the season, playing in the left-back position and playing 90 minutes, in a 2-0 win over Charlton Athletic.

International career

On 17 January 2013, Leigh was called up by England U19 for the first time. Weeks later on 5 February 2013, Leigh made his England U19 debut, playing 90 minutes, in a 3–1 win over Denmark U19. Leigh went on to make four appearance for the national team.

Career statistics

As of match played 21 November 2015