Finishing in the top 10 was beyond the wildest dreams of most and remaining unbeaten against the so-called 'big six' at Elland Road said so much about the spirit with which they attacked the top flight.
We rated each player in each game throughout the 2020/21 campaign.
Almost every player improved his rating with what he did in the second half of the season, Leeds rediscovering the defensive solidity that underpinned their Championship title.
Some scores will be skewed slightly by circumstance, like Patrick Bamford's lack of involvement in the periods in which the Whites' struggled to attack as well as they usually do, or Diego Llorente's return to action in a really good spell for the club, and the ratings were always delivered just after the full-time whistle on a first take, but viewed across the squad they tell a story.
Here, we've worked out the average score for each individual squad member based across all 38 Premier League games from our post-match ratings.
Scroll through below to see how each player scored for the season overall:
. Illan Meslier - 7.3
A remarkable season from the 21-year-old. Lots of saves, good distribution and seemed to grow in confidence at set-pieces too. Given Leeds' style of play he made few mistakes under pressure.
. Kiko Casilla - 6.2
A bit-part player, relegated to the bench by the brilliant consistency of Leeds' number one. Did well in two late-season appearances.
. Luke Ayling - 6.9
He didn't know if he could do it in the Premier League. He can. A good campaign. Filled in well at centre-half, performed solidly at right-back. Helped Leeds progress the ball, won free-kicks, defended well. A leader.
. Gjanni Alioski 6.3
Struggled at times but definitely improved as the season went on. Coped brilliantly with the difficult run of games towards the end, Brighton aside. Can be very proud of his season and showed he's capable at this level.
. Stuart Dallas - 7.3
Player of the season without doubt. Putting up that average across 38 games is a huge achievement in the Premier League. Solid at full-back, dynamic in midfield. A leader, goalscorer and example.
. Robin Koch - 6.9
Was really starting to impress when the injury cut short his season. He managed to return before the end but found it hard to get into the team. We saw enough for fans to be excited about him.
1. Illan Meslier - 7.3
A remarkable season from the 21-year-old. Lots of saves, good distribution and seemed to grow in confidence at set-pieces too. Given Leeds' style of play he made few mistakes under pressure.
2. Kiko Casilla - 6.2
A bit-part player, relegated to the bench by the brilliant consistency of Leeds' number one. Did well in two late-season appearances.
3. Luke Ayling - 6.9
He didn't know if he could do it in the Premier League. He can. A good campaign. Filled in well at centre-half, performed solidly at right-back. Helped Leeds progress the ball, won free-kicks, defended well. A leader.
4. Gjanni Alioski 6.3
Struggled at times but definitely improved as the season went on. Coped brilliantly with the difficult run of games towards the end, Brighton aside. Can be very proud of his season and showed he's capable at this level.
5. Stuart Dallas - 7.3
Player of the season without doubt. Putting up that average across 38 games is a huge achievement in the Premier League. Solid at full-back, dynamic in midfield. A leader, goalscorer and example.
6. Robin Koch - 6.9
Was really starting to impress when the injury cut short his season. He managed to return before the end but found it hard to get into the team. We saw enough for fans to be excited about him.