Former world tennis number 1 Stefan Edberg is Leeds fan. — Former world tennis number 1 Stefan Edberg is Leeds fan. | PA

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ALAW: 22 famous faces who are Leeds United and proud

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 1st Sep 2025, 12:34 GMT

They are the famous faces who embrace the Leeds United salute.

A galaxy of stars from the world of sport, stage and the big screen are all fans of the mighty Whites. They range from Hollywood a-list actors and elite sporting superstars through to home grown talent who made a name for themselves. Each are ALAW and are part of the faithful. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

BBC sports presenter Mike Bushell.

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BBC sports presenter Mike Bushell. | Getty Photo: Getty

Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change of the United Kingdom Ed Miliband.

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Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change of the United Kingdom Ed Miliband. | Stefan Rousseau Photo: Stefan Rousseau

Finchy from The Office, a actor Ralph Michael Ineson is a fan.

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Finchy from The Office, a actor Ralph Michael Ineson is a fan. | Getty Photo: Getty

Comedian and radio presenter Jon Richardson.

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Comedian and radio presenter Jon Richardson. | PA Photo: PA

Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is a fan.

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Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is a fan. | PA Photo: PA

Leeds's own Scary Spice Mel B has expressed pride in supporting the Whites.

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Leeds's own Scary Spice Mel B has expressed pride in supporting the Whites. | Getty Photo: Getty

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