Grant Leadbitter
| Born | 07 January 1986, Chester le Street |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Grant's contract at Sunderland was extended to June 2007 in July 2006, then to June 2009 in January 2007 and to June 2011 in June 2008.
He joined Ipswich Town in September 2009 with a three-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 09 Jan 2003 | 01 Sep 2009 | |
| Rotherham United | 23 Sep 2005 | 23 Nov 2005 | L |
| Ipswich Town | 01 Sep 2009 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2002 | Italy | 2-2 | Kassam Stadium | Nationwide Under 17 Tournament | |
| 11 Jul 2002 | Czech Republic | 2-0 | St Andrews | Nationwide Under 17 Tournament | |
| 14 Jul 2002 | Brazil | 1-0 | Kassam Stadium | Nationwide Under 17 Tournament | |
| 12 Sep 2002 | USA | 2-1 | Stadio Riciniello | FISF International Soccer Tournament | |
| 13 Sep 2002 | Yugoslavia | 3-0 | Stadio Riciniello | FISF International Soccer Tournament | |
| 15 Sep 2002 | Russia | 0-2 | Stadio Nicola Perrone | FISF International Soccer Tournament | |
| 11 Dec 2002 | France | 2-0 | Glanford Park | Under 17 | |
| 19 Feb 2003 | Greece | 1-0 | Doxa Dramas Stadium | Under 17 | |
| 12 Mar 2003 | Czech Republic | 2-0 | Deva Stadium | Under 17 European Championships Qualifying | Group 6 |
| 14 Mar 2003 | Slovakia | 5-0 | Reebok Stadium | Under 17 European Championships Qualifying | Group 6 |
| 16 Mar 2003 | Scotland | 2-0 | Prenton Park | Under 17 European Championships Qualifying | Group 6 |
| 07 May 2003 | Italy | 0-0 | Estadio Municipal de Chaves | Under 17 European Championships | Finals Group B |
| 07 May 2003 | Israel | 2-1 | Estadio Municipal Penaguiao | Under 17 European Championships | Finals Group B |
| 11 May 2003 | Spain | 2-2 | Estadio Municipal, Vila Real | Under 17 European Championships | Finals Group B |
| 14 May 2003 | Portugal | 2-2 | Estadio do Fontelo, | Under 17 European Championships | Semi Final |
| 30 Mar 2004 | Germany | 1-1 | Celle | U19 | |
| 28 Apr 2004 | Slovenia | 1-2 | Sportni Park, Celje | UEFA U19 | Group 2nd Round |
| 02 May 2004 | Ukraine | 1-1 | Sportni Park, Celje | UEFA U19 | Group 4 |
| 06 Oct 2004 | Czech Republic | 1-1 | Carrow Road | U19 | |
| 26 Mar 2005 | Denmark | 1-0 | Gresty Road | UEFA U19 | Group 1 |
| 28 Mar 2005 | Sweden | 1-0 | Gigg Lane | UEFA Under 19 | Group 1 |
| 30 Mar 2005 | Moldova | 1-0 | Bloomfield Road | UEFA U19 | Group 1 |
| 18 Jul 2005 | France | 1-1 | The Oval, Belfast | UEFA U19 | Final Tour |
| 20 Jul 2005 | Armenia | 1-1 | The Showgrounds, Ballymena | UEFA U19 | Final Tour |
| 23 Jul 2005 | Norway | 3-2 | The Showgrounds, Newry | UEFA U19 | Final Tour |
| 26 Jul 2005 | Serbia and Montenegro | 3-1 | Mourneview Park | UEFA U19 | Semi Final |
| 29 Jul 2005 | France | 1-3 | Windsor Park | UEFA U19 | Final |
| 09 Oct 2005 | Holland | 2-2 | Turf Moor | Under 20 | |
| 16 Nov 2007 | Bulgaria | 2-0 | Stadium MK | UEFA Under 21 | Qualifying Group 3 |
| 25 Mar 2008 | Poland | 0-0 | Molineux | Under 21 | |
| 15 May 2008 | Wales | 2-0 | Racecourse Ground | Under 21 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
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| 2002 - 2003 | England | FISF International Soccer Tournament | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | England | Nationwide Under-17 Tournament | 3 | ||||
| 2002 - 2003 | England | Under-17 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | England | Under-17 European Championships | 3 | 1 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | England | Under-17 European Championships Qualifying | 3 | 1 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | England | UEFA Under-19 | 2 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | England | Under-19 | 1 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Sunderland | Carling Cup | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | England | UEFA Under-19 | 3 | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | England | Under-19 | 1 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | Sunderland | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | England | UEFA Under-19 | 5 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | England | Under-20 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Rotherham United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | Rotherham United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | Rotherham United | League One | 3 | 2 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Sunderland | Premier League | 8 | 4 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Sunderland | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Sunderland | League Championship | 24 | 20 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | England | Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Sunderland | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Sunderland | Premier League | 17 | 14 |
2 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Sunderland | Carling Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Sunderland | Premier League | 12 | 11 |
2 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Ipswich Town | League Championship | 36 | 2 |
3 |
10
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| 2009 - 2010 | Sunderland | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009 - 2010 | Sunderland | Premier League | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Ipswich Town | Carling Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Ipswich Town | League Championship | 44 | 5 |
10
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| 2011 - 2012 | Ipswich Town | Carling Cup | 1 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Ipswich Town | League Championship | 20 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.