Leon Osborne

Leon Aiden Osborne (born 28 October 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger. He played in the Football League with Bradford City. He is assistant manager of Maltby Main.

Career Bradford City Born in Doncaster, Osborne made his league debut for Bradford City when he came on as substitute in the final 10 minutes of City's 2–2 draw with Millwall in the final game of the 2006–07 season.

Although still predominantly a member of the youth set-up at the Bantams, Osborne caused controversy when he insulted the club on his Bebo page. Osborne subsequently apologised for his misdemeanor and was reprimanded by the club and manager Stuart McCall, and remained at the club. McCall later said: "Leon's not a bad lad but just a bit of a kid at times. We all do silly things and he just needed to mature." He earned a place on the bench for several games during the first few months of the 2008–09 season but did not make an appearance, until his first senior start for an FA Cup first-round game at Milton Keynes Dons in November 2008. His first league start came two weeks later in a 2–0 win against Rotherham United at the Don Valley Stadium when he was substituted during the second half.

Southport (loan) He joined Southport on loan in August 2011.

Harrogate Town After his release from Bradford he signed for Harrogate Town in August 2012.

Stalybridge Celtic He then signed for Stalybridge Celtic.

Buxton In the summer of 2013, he joined Buxton.

Goole In December 2013 he played one match for Goole.

Frickley Athletic After the game for Goole he moved to Frickley Athletic.

Matlock Town He then joined Matlock Town

Rainworth Miners Welfare He then had a spell at Rainworth Miners Welfare.

Farsley Celtic In August he moved again, this time to Farsley Celtic.

Long Eaton In June 2016 he joined Long Eaton United but did not remain at the club for long over the pre-season period.

Bradford Park Avenue In summer 2016, after playing in virtually all of the club's pre-season matches as a trialist, he joined Bradford Park Avenue.

Brighouse Town He then joined Brighouse Town at the end of September.

Hyde United In March 2017 he joined Hyde United.

Scarborough Athletic In May 2017 he joined Scarborough Athletic.

Pickering Town Joined Pickering July 2020

Later career In December 2024, he joined Pontefract Collieries.

On 21 December 2024, Osborne dual-registered with Brigg Town.

On 26 April 2025, Osborne was reported missing having last been seen leaving Doncaster train station on Saturday morning heading to Birmingham. On 1 May, it was confirmed that he had been found safe and well.

Coaching career In May 2025, Osborne returned to former club Maltby Main as assistant manager.