Born in Durham, Archie joined Leeds at Under-9 level and after progressing well through their Academy system, picked up his first involvement with their first team in 2021 at the age of just 15, when he was part of their matchday squad in the Premier League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After winning promotion with Leeds\u2019 Under-21s at the end of the 2022\/23 season, he made his senior competitive debut on the opening day of the 2023\/24 EFL Championship campaign and starred throughout last term in central midfield and at right-back, making 52 appearances in all competitions as Leeds reached the play-off final at Wembley. His performances led to him being named Championship Young Player of the Season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Still only 18 years of age, Archie is part of the Gray footballing dynasty at Leeds \u2013 his father Andy, grandfather Frank and great uncle Eddie all notably played for the club \u2013 while on the international stage, he has represented England throughout the younger age groups, where he has played alongside a number of our own Academy starlets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He made his first appearances for the Young Lions\u2019 Under-21s earlier this year in European Championship qualifying victories against Azerbaijan and Luxembourg, scoring on his debut against the former.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Leeds United were left \u2018heartbroken,\u2019 following the departure of the homegrown talent. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
He made his first appearances for the Young Lions\u2019 Under-21s earlier this year in European Championship qualifying victories against Azerbaijan and Luxembourg, scoring on his debut against the former.<\/p>\r\n\r\n