Ryan Leak

Ryan David Leak (born 28 February 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Walsall. He is a former Wales under-17's international.

Career Born in Burton Upon Trent, Leak joined Wolverhampton Wanderers academy at the age of 7 staying at the club for 14 years, progressing through the ranks, before making his debut for the U23 side in 2016 in a 3–2 victory over Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy.

He went on to enjoy three loan spells, the first being a short loan to The New Saints in the Cymru Premier, where he made 12 appearances, scoring a solitary goal in a 5–2 victory against Carmarthen Town. After a short unsuccessful loan at AFC Telford United, a third loan spell took him abroad to Spain, where he joined FC Jumilla on a season long loan for the 2018–19 Segunda División B, making 30 appearances.

Leak left Wolves at the end of the 2018–19 season, after 14 years, and joined fellow Segunda División B side Burgos CF, where he played 25 games over the following two seasons.

After leaving Burgos, Leak joined Burton Albion on trial, before signing a two-year deal with the club in July 2021.

On 18 July 2022, Leak joined League Two club Salford City for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year deal. A year later, he signed for Scottish club Ross County. Leak left county on 1 June 2025 after making 58 appearances for the club.

On 21 July 2026, Leak joined League Two club Walsall on a one year deal with the option of a further year.

Personal life Ryan is the brother of Kidderminster Harriers defender Tom Leak.

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The New Saints

Welsh Premier League: 2017–18

Burgos CF

Promotion to La Liga 2: 2020–21