Leeds' All Time Greats: No 38 Harry Kewell

Last updated : 16 April 2010 By Rick Broadbent
Harry Kewell (1995-2003) 242 apps, 63 goals

I know this will have you spitting blood in Beeston, but ignore the inflated ego, the farcical exit and the failure at Liverpool and remember just how good Kewell was in his pomp. He was such a beautifully balanced runner with the ball and the goals he scored were astounding - the deft flick with the outside of the boot against Sheffield Wednesday, the 35-yard screamer against Aston Villa, the thunderous half-volley at Highbury. After the depression of the George Graham era, when any old lag could get a game, Kewell was the cure. He has since been demonised in Leeds, which is shame because, in terms of natural talent, Kewell was as good as anyone on this list. Have a look on YouTube if you don't believe me.

Personal information
Full nameHarold Kewell[1]
Date of birth22 September 1978 (1978-09-22) (age 31)
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing positionWinger
Attacking midfielder
Second striker
Club information
Current clubGalatasaray
Number19
Youth career
1990-1995Marconi Stallions
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1995-2003Leeds United182(46)
2003-2008Liverpool93(12)
2008-Galatasaray42(17)
National team
1996-Australia[2]45(13)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 December 2009.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23 November 2009