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Leonard Chibueze Duru (born 12 January 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for the EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Leonard Chibueze Duru | ||
Date of birth | 12 January 2005 | ||
Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Right-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Blackburn Rovers | ||
Number | 39 | ||
Youth career | |||
Manchester United | |||
2015–2024 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2024– | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:39, 14 August 2024 (UTC) |
Duru was part of the academy at Manchester United before joining Blackburn Rovers as a U10.[1] On 7 July 2021 he signed a scholarship contract with Blackburn and was promoted to their U23s.[2] He signed his first professional contract with the club for one year on 25 May 2023.[3] On 13 May 2024, he extended his contract again until 2026 with an option for another year.[4] He made his senior and professional debut with Blackburn in a 6–1 EFL Cup win over Stockport County on 13 August 2024.[5]
Born in England, Duru is eligible to play for England, Nigeria and the United States.[6]