Ethan Ampadu, Wales footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Ethan Ampadu is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Premier League club Leeds United, which he captains, and the Wales national team.

Ampadu went to Ladysmith Junior School and joined Exeter City's academy at the age of 7. Having come up through the academy, Ampadu became the youngest player to appear for the first team at age 15. He joined Chelsea in July 2017, where he went out on loan to German club RB Leipzig, before suffering consecutive relegations at Sheffield United and then at Italian sides Venezia and Spezia. In July 2023, Ampadu joined Leeds United on a permanent transfer.

Born in England, Ampadu is a Wales international. He played for Wales at under-16, under-17 and under-19 level before making his senior debut for Wales in November 2017. He represented Wales at UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.