Lewis Bate

Club career Chelsea After playing a key role for Chelsea's under-18 and under-23 sides, Bate was included on the bench for the Chelsea first team three times. However, he did not feature for the first team, and was linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in 2021, having rejected a contract offer with The Blues.

Leeds United On 21 July 2021, Leeds United announced the signing of Bate on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee believed to be £1.5 million. Since signing, Bate has been tipped to be fast-tracked into the first team squad after impressing at under-23 level. He scored his first goal for Leeds under-23s on 4 November 2021 in a 5–3 EFL Trophy loss to Salford City. Bate made his senior debut for Leeds United on 9 January 2022 in the starting line-up for the 2–0 FA Cup third round defeat to West Ham United. He made his Premier League debut the following week, also at West Ham, when he came on as a first half replacement for Adam Forshaw, but was taken off midway through the second half, with Leeds 3–2 ahead, in a tactical substitution for Rodrigo.

Bate was released by Leeds in June 2024 at the conclusion of his contract.

Oxford United (loan) On 4 August 2022, Bate joined Oxford United of League One on loan for the duration of the 2022–23 season. He suffered a hand injury in a game against Derby County on 11 March 2023 and, apart from a brief substitute appearance in the following game, was not expected to make further appearances. Before his injury he had made 26 league appearances, scoring once.

Milton Keynes Dons (loan) On 19 January 2024, Bate joined League Two club Milton Keynes Dons until the end of the 2023–24 season.

Stockport County On 20 June 2024 it was announced that Lewis had signed a three-year contract with Stockport County. He was handed the captain's armband ahead of the 2024–25 season.

International career Bate has represented England at under-17, under-18 and under-20 level.

Style of play A strong passer and dribbler, while also being good in a tackle, Bate can play in numerous midfield roles. He has been described as strong both defensively and going forward, and has been compared to former Netherlands international footballer Clarence Seedorf for his ability to control play.

Leeds United U21 2021-22

2021-22 Premier League

2023-24 Championship

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2025-26 League One

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Honours Stockport County EFL Trophy runner-up: 2025–26

Individual EFL League One Team of the Season: 2024–25