As the song goes, Leeds have been through many ups and downs over the past quarter of a century, from the heady heights of a UEFA Champions League semi-final to the depths of League One and embarrassing FA Cup eliminations.
The club are currently on an upward trajectory with Daniel Farke and the 49ers steadying the ship following last season’s relegation from the Premier League. The YEP tasked its Leeds following to come up with their most important and influential players of the past 25 years with supporters responding in their droves.
Here are the Whites’ most influential players of the past 25 years in alphabetical order.
25. Jonathan Woodgate
Had it not been for injuries, Woodgate could have been one of English football's most-capped international defenders. Sadly, it wasn't to be for Woody after leaving Leeds, but the academy graduate certainly knew a thing or two about the art of defending while he was at Elland Road. (Photo by PAUL BARKER/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PAUL BARKER