Player: Leon Bailey

• Full name: Leon Nathan Bailey
• Date of birth: August 9, 1997
• Place of birth: Kingston, Jamaica
• Nationality: Jamaican
• Position: Winger / Forward (primarily right wing)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (notable):

• Youth clubs: Phoenix All Stars Academy (Jamaica), then move to Europe with stints in Bolivia and trials before joining Genk's youth setup in Belgium.
• K.R.C. Genk (Belgium): Broke into the first team and gained recognition for pace and dribbling. (2015–2017)
• Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Germany): Transferred in 2017. Became an important attacking player known for explosive wing play, goals and assists in the Bundesliga. (2017–2023)
• Aston Villa (England): Joined Aston Villa in 2023.

International career:

• Represents the Jamaica national team. Debuted in 2019 (after initial eligibility discussions) and has featured in CONCACAF competitions and friendlies.

Playing profile & strengths:

• Explosive acceleration and top-end speed.
• Direct dribbling, close control and ability to beat defenders one-on-one.
• Strong shooting from distance and cutting inside from the wing to shoot with his right foot.
• Contributes both goals and assists; effective in transition and counter-attacks.

Honors & recognition:

• Named to various league/team-of-the-week selections during his time in Belgium and Germany.
• Recognized as one of Jamaica’s most prominent modern-era attacking talents.

Notes: Career details (transfers, appearances, goals) evolve season by season; the overview above highlights key facts and the period he spent at Bayer Leverkusen where he established himself in top-level European football.