Leah Davidson

Leah Davidson (born 28 March 2001) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Charlton Athletic and the Australia national team.

Early life

Davidson grew up on the Gold Coast and attended All Saints Anglican School throughout her upbringing. She played junior football for Palm Beach in the local Gold Coast leagues and scored 13 goals in 18 matches during the 2013 season, which led to selection in multiple Queensland state teams in the following years. In 2016, she was invited to play for Brisbane Roar's QAS junior team.

Club career

Youth career

Throughout her entire Brisbane Roar junior career, she played 23 matches and scored 6 goals.

Davidson was also selected to play for the Australian under-20 team during the qualification process for the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship.

Brisbane Roar At the age of 17, she competed in the women's NPL in Queensland. She was part of the Championship winning side with Roar/NTC during the 2018 season and scored seven goals in 16 matches.

On 28 October 2018, Leah Davidson played her first professional career game in a 1–1 draw against Perth Glory coming on as a substitute for Allira Toby.

Melbourne City In November 2020, Davidson joined Melbourne City.

Charlton Athletic

On 24 July 2026, Davidson signed a two-year deal with Women's Super League club Charlton Athletic, ahead of the 2026–27 season.

International career In November 2024, Davidson received her first senior call up to the Australian national team.

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 7 December 2024 Kardina Park, Geelong, Australia 1–0 6–0 Friendly

Honours

Australian Domestic

W-League/A-League Women Premiership: Winner (3): 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26 Runners-up (1): 2021–22

W-League/A-League Women Championship Winners (2): 2020, 2026 Runners-up (1): 2024

Continental AFC Women's Champions League Runners-up (1): 2024–25