Tim's Player A-Z
LEON BEST
Full Name: Leon Julian Brendan Best
Dob: 19-09-1986
Pob: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 
Position: Striker
| Season | Tot Apps | Tot Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 6(6) | 0 |
| TOTALS | 6(6) | 0 |
Career Appearance Record
| Club | Date Signed | Date Left | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notts County | |
2002 | July 2004 | Trainee |
| Southampton | |
July 2004 | July 2007 | Academy |
| Queens Park Rangers | |
December 2004 | January 2005 | On Loan |
| Sheffield Wednesday | |
August 2005 | August 2005 | On Loan |
| Sheffield Wednesday | |
January 2006 | May 2006 | On Loan |
| AFC Bournemouth | |
August 2006 | November 2006 | On Loan |
| Yeovil Town | |
November 2006 | February 2007 | On Loan |
| Coventry City | |
July 2007 | February 2010 | £650,000 |
| Newcastle United | |
February 2010 | July 2012 | £1,500,000 |
| Blackburn Rovers | |
July 2012 | November 2015 | £3,000,000 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | |
February 2014 | May 2014 | On Loan |
| Derby County | |
August 2014 | January 2015 | On Loan |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | |
January 2015 | June 2015 | On Loan |
| Rotherham United | |
November 2015 | June 2016 | Free |
| IPSWICH TOWN | |
August 2016 | August 2016 | On Trial |
| IPSWICH TOWN | |
August 2016 | June 2017 | Free |
| Charlton Athletic | |
November 2017 | January 2018 | Free |
(3) Comments
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Sonic Friday 24-04-2026
Leon Best's Honours = Up To The Current Date
= While playing for Newcastle United
When they won the EFL Championship in the 2009 / 10 season = Promotion
= Individual
He won the EFL Championship Player of the Month award for September 2009
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Sonic Thursday 23-04-2026
Leon Best's International Career
Rep Of Ireland U17 = 2 Caps and Scored .0 Goals
Republic of Ireland U19 = 1 Cap and Scored .0 Goals
Republic of Ireland U21 = 1 Cap and Scored .1 Goal
Rep Of Ireland Senior Team = 7 Caps and Scored 0 Goals
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Sonic Wednesday 22-04-2026
Leon Best retired from playing football after leaving Charlton Athletic in January 2018
Contract Info
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Leon Best had a trial with Ipswich Town from Rotherham United in August 2016.
He joined Ipswich Town from Rotherham United on August 30th, 2016 - For A Free Transfer + Signed a 1 Year Contract ( Until June 30th, 2017 ) + With An Option Of A Further Season.
Ipswich Town released him on June 30th, 2017 - Because The Option Of A Further Season Of His Contract Wasn't Taken Up + Extended
He joined Charlton Athletic from Ipswich Town on November 28th, 2017 - For A Free Transfer + Signed A 2 Month Contract ( Until January ? 2018 )
Club Appearance Record