Leon Best

Irish footballer

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Born 1986

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Updated 2026-07-02

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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Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
2015–2015
Rotherham United F.C.
2015
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
2014–2014
Derby County F.C.
2014–2015
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
2012–2015
Newcastle United F.C.
2010–2012
Republic of Ireland men's national association football team
2009–2010
Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team
2008–2008
Coventry City F.C.
2007–2010
AFC Bournemouth
2006–2006
Yeovil Town F.C.
2006–2007
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
2006–2006
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
2005–2005
Republic of Ireland national under-20 football team
2005–2005
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
2004–2005
Southampton F.C.
2004–2007
Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team
2002–2002

20022015

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2015–2015	13	0
2014–2014	15	4
2014–2015	15	0
2012–2015	13	2
2010–2012	42	10
2009–2010	7	0
2008–2008	1	0
2007–2010	92	19
2006–2006	15	3
2006–2007	15	10
2006–2006	11	1
2005–2005	2	1
2005–2005	1	1
2004–2005	5	0
2004–2007	15	4
2002–2002	2	0