Sam Byram
Soccer Player
Versatile defender and midfielder who made his professional debut for Leeds United in 2012. He was named Leeds United Players' Player of the Year and Leeds United Young Player of the Year in 2012-13.
He entered the youth system of Leeds United in 2005 when he was 12 years old.
He was called up to play on England's under-20 national team, but a hip injury kept him from playing on the team.
He grew up in Thurrock, Essex, England.
Upon beginning his career, his power/speed combination earned him many comparisons to star winger Gareth Bale.