Ellie Leek


Ellie Leek is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Stoke City.

Club career

Leek started her career at Bristol Academy Women's, however only ever featured as a substitute after coming through the centre of excellence as a teenager.
Ellie played for four years in the United States playing for Auburn University, before taking the trip to French side Le Havre who play their games in the Division 2 Féminine.
She then returned to England as Leek featured for Charlton Athletic before joining Lewes in 2019.
Leek signed for Blackburn Rovers in 2021 after leaving Lewes at the end of the FA Women's Championship 2020–21 season.

International career

Leek featured for both the under 17's and the under 19's at international level for Wales Women's at the UEFA Women's Championships.
She is also eligible to feature for England Women's National Football Team.

Personal life

Leek is currently in a relationship with Tottenham Hotspur striker, Martha Thomas who has been a big supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and Stonewall's Rainbow Laces Campaign.
The couple announced their engagement on 22 December 2022.