Gregory Alex Leigh (born 30 September 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Oxford United. Born in England, he represents the Jamaica national team.
Having come through the Manchester City Academy, Leigh has previously played for Crewe Alexandra, Bradford City, Bury, Aberdeen, Dutch club NAC Breda and Morecambe. Leigh signed for Ipswich Town on 20 June 2022.
Club career Manchester City Born in Sale, Greater Manchester, Leigh joined Manchester City Academy in 2004 at age nine, after he was spotted by scouts whilst playing for Sale United. Initially, he joined the club as a striker before converting into a left–back position and progressed through the youth ranks for the side. He was also nominated for the 2012–13 Academy player of the season award.
Leigh was included in Manchester City's squad for the pre-season friendly tour and appeared in several friendly matches. Afterwards, it was announced on 12 August 2014, Leigh joined League One club Crewe Alexandra on loan initially until January 2015, later extended to the end of the 2014–2015 season. Leigh made his professional debut in the League Cup against Barnsley on 12 August 2014; he started the match but was substituted by Jon Guthrie in the 62nd minute. He scored his first league goal, opening the scoring in a 2–0 win over Scunthorpe on 7 March 2015. This goal was voted the goal of the season for Crewe Alexandra as voted for by the fans.
After his loan spell at Crewe Alexandra was concluded, making forty-two appearances in all competitions, Leigh was released by Manchester City Following this, Crewe Manager Steve Davis was keen to sign Leigh on a permanent basis, but he turned down the offer of a deal.
