Leon Best
Irish footballer · Ireland · On the map · Footballers · Born 1986 · age 40
Leon Julian Brendan Best is a retired professional footballer who played as a striker. He has played for the Republic of Ireland national football team. Best represented Ireland at under-21 level and won his first full international cap against Nigeria on 29 May 2009.
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Close ties
Fraser Forster Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2010-2012
Aron Gunnarsson Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 2008-2010
Dan Gosling Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2010-2012
Danny Simpson Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2010-2012
Shola Ameobi Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2010-2012
Steve Harper Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2010-2012
Scott Dann Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 2012-2014
Danny Guthrie Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2010-2012
Nathan Dyer Teammate at Southampton F.C., 2005-2007
Michael Mifsud Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 2007-2009
Mike Williamson Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2010-2012
Shane Ferguson Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2010-2012
Andrew Surman Teammate at Southampton F.C., 2004-2007
James Perch Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2010-2012
Freddy Eastwood Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 2008-2010
Elliott Ward Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 2007-2010
Kevin Kyle Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 2007-2009- Nile Ranger Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2010-2012
Bradley Orr Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 2012-2015
Jake Kean Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 2012-2015- Neil McCann Teammate at Southampton F.C., 2004-2006
- Fábio Alexandre Silva Nunes Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 2012-2014
- Jordan Clarke Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 2008-2010
- Gary Borrowdale Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 2007-2009
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Career 17
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.2015130
Rotherham United F.C.2015
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.2014154
Derby County F.C.2014-2015150
Blackburn Rovers F.C.2012-2015132
Newcastle United F.C.2010-20124210
Republic of Ireland2009-201070
Republic of Ireland U21200810
Coventry City F.C.2007-20109219
AFC Bournemouth2006153
Yeovil Town F.C.2006-20071510
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.2006111
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.200521
Republic of Ireland U20200511
Queens Park Rangers F.C.2004-200550
Southampton F.C.2004-2007154
Republic of Ireland U17200220
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About this person
Country
Ireland
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1986 · age 40
On the same team as Leon
Darren RandolphAlso played for Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team
Richard KeoghAlso played for Republic of Ireland national under-20 football team
Jed SteerAlso played for Yeovil Town F.C.
Mark RobinsAlso played for Rotherham United F.C.
Luke FreemanAlso played for Yeovil Town F.C.
Alan BrowneAlso played for Republic of Ireland national under-20 football team