Khanya Leshabela

Thakgalo Khanya Leshabela (born 18 September 1999) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Shrewsbury Town, on loan from Premier League club Leicester City.

Born in Soshanguve, South Africa, Leshabela grew up in Northampton, England. He started his career at Leicester City where he signed his first professional contract in January 2019 before making his Premier League debut in March 2021.

Club Career

He began his career with the academies of Parklands Tigers and Gregory Celtics, before moving to Leicester City in 2013. He signed a three-and-a-half year professional contract with the club in January 2019. Leshabela made his Premier League debut with Leicester as an 81st-minute substitute during a 5–0 victory against Sheffield United on 14 March 2021. Following his debut, manager Brendan Rodgers praised Leshabela, stating that "he's a young player who has worked very hard", adding that "he has got qualities and he came into the game and showed a nice confidence".

On 19 August 2021, Leshabela joined EFL League One club Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan. He made his League One debut on 21 August 2021 as a 71st minute substitute during a 0-3 defeat against Plymouth Argyle.