Ellie Leek (born 21 January 1995) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Stoke City.[1]
Leek started her career at Bristol Academy Women's (now known as Bristol City), however only ever featured as a substitute after coming through the centre of excellence as a teenager.[2]
Ellie played for four years in the United States playing for Auburn University, before taking the trip to French side Le Havre AC who play their games in the Division 2 Féminine.[3]
She then returned to England as Leek featured for Charlton Athletic W.F.C before joining Lewes L.F.C in 2019.[4]
Ellie Leek signed for Blackburn Rovers in 2021 after leaving Lewes L.F.C at the end of the FA Women's Championship 20/21 season.[5]
Ellie 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.[6]
She is also eligible to feature for England Women's National Football Team.[7]
Ellie 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.[8]The couple announced their engagement on December 22, 2022.