Ethan Ampadu’s arrival at Elland Road this week signals the latest Welsh international to join the Whites, for whom the relationship with the Red Dragon nation dates back many a decade.
The likes of Vinnie Jones, Gary Speed and John Charles are all names synonymous with Leeds’ glory days of different eras, while the younger generation will be more familiar with having seen Tyler Roberts and Daniel James play in white, yellow and blue.
Here are nine famous Welshmen to turn out for Leeds during the club’s long and storied history.
1. Vinnie Jones
Footballer turned Hollywood actor Vinnie Jones represented the club between 1989 and 1990 but left quite the impression during his stint at Elland Road - as he's done everywhere he's been. (Photo by Chris Cole/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Cole
2. Gary Speed
One of the finest to ever wear the white shirt, Gary Speed is a legend at Elland Road, and a title-winner to boot. An academy graduate who racked up over 250 appearances, Speed sadly passed away in 2011 aged 42. (Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill/ALLSPORT) Photo: Clive Brunskill
3. John Charles
An iconic figure whose name still evokes fond memories in the minds of Leeds supporters fortunate enough to have seen him play. A centre-forward or centre-back, Swansea-born Charles scored over 150 times for the Whites over two separate spells. (Photo by Don Morley/Allsport/Getty Images) UK/Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images
4. Terry Yorath
Yorath, pictured here in 1970, joined the Whites as an apprentice aged 17 in 1967. He had to bide his time for a spot in Don Revie’s revered side but it was worth the wait - Yorath made just shy of 200 appearances for United and became the first Welshman to play in a European Cup final in 1973. The former Wales captain was sold to Coventry City for £125,000 in 1976. (Photo by Aubrey Hart/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Aubrey Hart
5. Harold Williams
The then Leeds United manager Frank Buckley spotted Williams amid the Newport County team that knocked the Whites out of the 1949 FA Cup and paid £12,000 to bring him to West Yorkshire. The Briton Ferry-born winger was pacey, creative and combined well with compatriot John Charles to make goals for United. Williams ran a pub in Morley after retiring and stayed in Leeds until he died until 2013. Photo: Getty Images
6. Aubrey Powell
After beginning his life as a footballer at Swansea Town, Powell’s 13-year Leeds United career was disrupted by a leg fracture and the Second World War. Between 1935 and 1948, the forward played 112 games for the Whites. Photo: Getty Images