Leah Galton

Leah Galton (born 24 May 1994) is an English footballer who currently plays as a forward for FA WSL club Manchester United.

She has previously played for Sky Blue FC in the NWSL, Bayern Munich in Germany, and has represented England from under-15 to under-23 level.

Club Career

Youth career

Galton started as a junior at Knaresborough Celtic before a spell at Harrogate Railway. She impressed local Leeds United coaches who recruited her for the academy where she rose through the youth ranks to the senior team. She scored her first senior goal for the team on 12 September 2010, aged 16, in a 4–1 Premier League Cup group stage win against Newcastle United Ladies. In 2012, she won the Ian Taylor Memorial Trophy, awarded to the most deserving young footballer playing within the Harrogate and District FA.

Hofstra Pride

In 2012, she earned a four-year scholarship to play collegiality for Hofstra Pride in America. Her 48 goals is the second-highest total in the program's history, her 26 assists tie her for first in total assists and her 122 career points are a program record. She is also the only three-time winner of the Colonial Athletic Association player of the year award and was a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist in her senior year.

Sky Blue FC

In January 2016, Galton was drafted by Sky Blue FC in the second round of the 2016 NWSL College Draft. However, per visa requirements, Galton was unable to join the team until after graduation. On 19 May 2016, she was added to roster. She scored her first goal for the club during her second appearance, an equaliser that helped Sky Blue to a 1–1 draw against the Chicago Red Stars.

Bayern Munich

On 22 December 2017, she signed with German club Bayern Munich in the Frauen-Bundesliga. She made her league debut in a 2–1 win against SGS Essen on 18 February 2018. In March, she stated that she would be taking a break from playing professionally.