A first professional contract has been confirmed by Leeds United for the second time this week. Teenage defender Scott Godden has signed terms on a one-year deal at Elland Road after coming through the club’s academy, following in team-mate Max McFadden's footsteps.
Godden predominantly played with the club’s under-18 side last season and will now look to break into the under-21 set-up at Thorp Arch next season. The youth has been a regular with Wales through the under-17, under-18 and under-19 age groups too, even captaining the latter.
A Leeds statement said: “Leeds United are pleased to confirm 18-year-old Scott Godden has signed a first professional contract with the club, running until the summer of 2024. The defender has progressed throughout the club’s academy system, showing versatility to operate at both centre-back or full-back, on the left-hand side of the pitch.
“Godden has also represented Wales at under-17 and under-18 level, before then captaining his country at under-19 level. For the Whites, he played 17 times in the Under-18 Premier League and twice in the FA Youth Cup during the 2022/23 campaign.
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“The youngster will now continue his development at Thorp Arch as the academy look to prepare for the 2023/24 campaign at Premier League 2 level. Everyone at Leeds United would like to congratulate Scott on signing his first professional deal with the club.”
Michael Skubala is expected to take charge of the under-21s once again next season after taking up first-team duties alongside Jesse Marsch, Javi Gracia and Sam Allardyce last season.
