Tom Pearce

Leeds United

Pearce started his career at Everton youth academy before joining Leeds United's academy in 2014. He rose up through the ranks of the Leeds youth academy. He impressed for Leeds Under 18s during the 2015–16 season, scoring eight goals from left back in 26 games. On 9 June 2016, Pearce signed a professional contract for the club, progressing in Leeds' Under 23 squad. Pearce was given his first call up to the first team on 7 January 2018, when he was named on the bench against Newport County in a 2–1 defeat in the third round of the FA Cup. He was allocated squad number 46. His first involvement in a League squad came on 31 January, when he was named on the bench in a 0–0 draw against Hull City, he was again named on the bench in the consecutive league fixture on 3 February 2018 by head coach Thomas Christiansen in a 1–4 defeat against Cardiff City. He was named on the Leeds bench again under new coach Paul Heckingbottom on 10 March 2018. He made his first start for the club on 17 March 2018 under head coach Paul Heckingbottom, starting in Leeds' Championship fixture against Sheffield Wednesday. On 16 April 2018, Pearce was nominated as one of four players for Leeds United's Young Player of The Year award. After playing in the 1–0 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park, Pearce started again against Barnsley on 21 March scoring his first ever professional goal in a 2–1 victory with a long range effort. He also received the man of the match award. With Premier…

On 18 May 2018, Pearce received a call up to England U21s for the first time by manager Adrian Boothroyd, for the Toulon Tournament with Englands group containing fixtures against Qatar, China and Mexico. He made his debut on 26 May against China in a 2–1 victory. On 9 June 2018, he was named on the bench for the 2018 Toulon Tournament final against Mexico U21 with England winning the tournament after beating Mexico 2–1 in the final. In September 2018, Pearce was called up to the England U20 squad for the first time, and was an unused substitute on 6 September in a 2–0 victory against Switzerland U20s. He made his debut for the Under 20s on 10 September against Netherlands U20. Pearce was called-up to the England U20 squad for the 2019 Toulon Tournament.

As of match played 14 March 2026

Wigan Athletic

League One: 2021–22 England U21

Toulon Tournament: 2018