Mikele Leigertwood

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mikele Leigertwood
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 12, 1982(1982-11-12)
Age	42
Country	Antigua and Barbuda
Birth City	London Borough of Enfield
Horoscope	Scorpio

Mikele Leigertwood Biography

Mikele Leigertwood is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on November 12, 1982 in London Borough of Enfield, Antigua and Barbuda. Mikele Benjamin Leigertwood, an Antiguan footballer who was born 12 November 1982, is currently a Reading player. He was also a member of the Antigua-Barbuda national football team.

Wimbledon went into administration at the beginning of the 2003-04 season. Leigertwood was the only player to start every match in the first half before he left the club. He scored his first goal of 2003 in a 3-2 defeat against Norwich City on 26 August 2003. On 25 October 2003, he scored his second goal of season in a 3-1 defeat against Watford. He had played 65 games by the time he left Wimbledon. Only three goals were scored for the side.

Leigertwood made his Crystal Palace debut, coming on as a late substitute, in a 6–3 win over Stoke City on 14 February 2004. Since making his debut, he played in 10 league games for the remainder of the 2003–04 season, helping Crystal Palace secure promotion to the FA Premier League after defeating West Ham United in the play-off final to win promotion to the Premiership.

He transferred to Crystal Palace for £155,000 in January 2004, becoming the first permanent signing of Iain Dowie. Upon joining Crystal Palace, Leigertwood revealed he turned down a move from other clubs, in order to join Crystal Palace.

Leigertwood was a regular in the starting eleven of the side’s 2002-03 season. He scored his first goal in the League Cup against Portsmouth on October 1, 2002. Leigertwood remained in the first team, even after sustaining injuries in March. He signed a contract extension, which kept him in the club until 2006. He returned to the field after sustaining an injury and started the entire game in a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United. Leigertwood made thirty- three appearances in the 2002-03 season and scored once in all competitions.

Mikele Leigertwood Net Worth

Mikele Leigertwood is one of the richest Association Football Player from Antigua and Barbuda. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mikele Leigertwood 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Leigertwood made his professional debut in November 2001 when he was loaned to Leyton Orient. His performances soon extended his loan period at Leyton Orient by two times. Leigertwood made eight more appearances for Leyton Orient, before he returned to his parent club.

Leigertwood was born in Enfield and began his career at Wimbledon. He rose through the ranks of Wimbledon and was then called up to the first team with some other young players by Terry Burton in September 2001. He was released from Leyton Orient after his loan period. His first match at Wimbledon came at the end 2001-02 season. It was against Barnsley, a 1-0 loss.

In the 2004–05 season, Leigertwood didn’t make his first appearance of the season until on 26 October 2004, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 win over rivals, Charlton Athletic in the third round of the League Cup. Following his first appearance of the season, Leigertwood began to receive a handful of first team football for the side. It wasn’t until on 22 January 2005 when he scored his first goal for the club against Tottenham Hotspur. Leigertwood spent the rest of the 2004–05 season, playing in the defender and midfield position, as he unsuccessfully prevent Crystal Palace relegated from the Premier League on the final day of the season. At the end of the 2004–05 season, Leigertwood made 23 appearances and scoring once for the side.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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At the start of the 2007–08 season, Leigertwood made four appearances for the side despite struggling to hold a first team place for Sheffield United since being relegated from the Premier League.

Facts & Trivia

Mikele Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Antigua and Barbuda. Mikele Leigertwood celebrates birthday on November 12 of every year.

Leigertwood is eligible to represent Antigua and Barbuda. Willie Donachie, Antigua and Barbuda’s manager, tried to get Leigertwood into the squad for a World Cup Qualifier in June 2008, but Leigertwood had a wedding to attend. He’s also eligible to represent Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.