Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
Key traits
- Northern Ireland international
Next match
Tom Leighton profile
- Current team
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Northern Ireland U19
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Northern Ireland
- Date of birth
- 25 Jul 2000 (26 years)
- Short name
- T. Leighton
Tom Leighton recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Northern Ireland U19 vs Malta U19
|
UEFA European U19 Football Championship | 14 Nov 2026 | 3 – 1 |
North Macedonia U19 vs Northern Ireland U19
|
UEFA European U19 Football Championship | 11 Nov 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Wales U19 vs Northern Ireland U19
|
International Friendly | 05 Oct 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Belgium U19 vs Northern Ireland U19
|
International Friendly | 02 Oct 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Lithuania U19 vs Northern Ireland U19
|
UEFA European U19 Football Championship | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Northern Ireland U19 vs Switzerland U19
|
UEFA European U19 Football Championship | 17 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Slovakia U20 vs Ireland U20
|
International Club Friendly | 18 Nov 2008 | 1 – 0 |
Ireland U20 vs Cabo Verde U20
|
International Club Friendly | 18 Apr 2008 | 1 – 2 |
USA U20 vs Ireland U20
|
International Club Friendly | 16 Apr 2008 | 3 – 0 |
Portugal U20 vs Ireland U20
|
International Club Friendly | 15 Apr 2008 | 1 – 0 |
Northern Ireland U19 upcoming fixtures
Northern Ireland U19 recent results
Ireland U20 national team
About Tom Leighton
Tom Leighton is a 26-year-old Northern Ireland professional footballer who plays as a defender for Northern Ireland U19 in Northern Ireland.
Born on 25 July 2000 in Northern Ireland, Tom Leighton has been eligible for senior professional football since 2017.
As more Northern Ireland U19 fixtures are played, Tom Leighton's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Northern Ireland U19 vs Switzerland U19 in the UEFA European U19 Football Championship on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Northern Ireland U19 3-1 Malta U19 in the UEFA European U19 Football Championship.
Bookmark this Tom Leighton hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
Players from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland competitions
Frequently asked questions about Tom Leighton
What team does Tom Leighton play for?
Tom Leighton currently plays for Northern Ireland U19 in Northern Ireland.
What position does Tom Leighton play?
Tom Leighton plays as a defender.
How old is Tom Leighton?
Tom Leighton was born on 25 July 2000, making them 26 years old.
What nationality is Tom Leighton?
Tom Leighton represents Northern Ireland.
When does Tom Leighton's team play next?
Northern Ireland U19's next fixture is Northern Ireland U19 vs Switzerland U19 in the UEFA European U19 Football Championship on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC.
Does Tom Leighton play for the national team?
Tom Leighton is eligible for Ireland U20. Check our Ireland U20 hub for the next international window.
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