Jonathan Woodgate had already helped Leeds to win the FA Youth Cup in 1997 before he made his first team debut in October the following year. He would prove a consistent and impressive performer for the Whites during a time when the club competed in the UEFA Cup, Champions League and regularly finished towards the top of the Premier League. Enjoy these photo memories of a defender who were forever be held in the highest of regard by a generation of the Elland Road faithful. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
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Jonny Woodgate clashes with Barcelona's Luis Enrique during the Champions League group H match at Elland Road in October 2000. Photo: Getty
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Jonny Woodgate and Alan Smith lead the celebrations after Leeds United qualified for the Champions League. They progressed after overcoming 1860 Munich in the third qualifying round, second leg at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Getty
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A determined Jonny Woodgate with Lee Bowyter and Jason Wilcox during the Champions League match against Lazio at the Stadio Olympico in December 2000. Photo: Getty
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Jonathan Woodgate battles for a loose ball with Blackburn's Egil Ostenstad during the FA Barclaycard Premiership clash at Ewood Park in September 2002. Photo: Getty
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Jonny Woodgate gets to grips with Carlos Silva Welton of Hapoel Tel-Aviv during the UEFA Cup second round first leg clash at Elland Road in October 2002. Photo: Getty
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Jonny Woodgate clears the ball as Malaga's Julio Cesar Dely Valdes makes a challenge during the UEFA Cup third round first leg match held at the Estadio de la Rosaleda in November 2002. The game finished goalless. Photo: Getty