# Tom Leak

Thomas Leak (born 31 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Chester on loan from National League club Boston United. He has previously played for Walsall and had loan spells at Salisbury and Bath City.

## Career
### Walsall

Born in Burton upon Trent, Leak joined Walsall's youth set-up in April 2015. After signing his first professional contract with the club in summer 2019, he joined Salisbury on a one-month loan on 10 October 2019. He scored once in six appearances on loan at the club. He returned to Salisbury in late November 2019 on a loan until 11 January 2020. In January 2020, his loan was extended until March. He returned to Walsall in March 2020, having scored once in 15 appearances in his second loan spell at the club.
In July 2020, Leak signed a new contract with Walsall. On 6 October 2020, he joined Bath City on a one-month youth loan. He made 5 league appearances on loan at the club. On 23 March 2020, Leak made his Walsall debut, starting in a 0–0 League Two draw away to Southend United, with Walsall manager Brian Dutton describing Leak's performance as "outstanding". He made 6 appearances during the 2020–21 season.
Leak was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.

### Kidderminster Harriers

On 10 June 2022, Leak agreed to join National League North club Kidderminster Harriers upon the expiration of his Walsall contract. On 18 May 2023, it was announced that Tom would be released upon the conclusion of his contract following the club's promotion.

### Boston United

On 26 May 2023 it was announced that Leak had signed for the National League North side for the 2023-24 season.
In February 2025, Leak joined National League North side Chester on loan for the remainder of the season.

## Personal life

Leak is the brother of fellow footballer Ryan who plays for Scottish Premier League team, Ross County.

## Career statistics

    As of 21 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Walsall | 2019–20 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walsall | 2020–21 | League Two | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Walsall | 2021–22 | League Two | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Walsall | Total | Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Salisbury (loan) | 2019–20 | Southern League Premier Division South | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
| Bath City (loan) | 2020–21 | National League South | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 2022–23 | National League North | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Alfreton Town (loan) | 2022–23 | National League North | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boston United | 2023–24 | National League North | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 30 | 3 |
| Boston United | 2024–25 | National League | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| Boston United | Total | Total | 46 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 55 | 3 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 89 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 108 | 6 |
* ↑ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
* 1 2 Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
* ↑ Two appearances in FA Trophy, four apperances in National League Cup

## Honours

Kidderminster Harriers
* National League North play-offs: 2023
Boston United
* National League North play-offs: 2024