Find out how Leeds United's players rated against West Ham United in tonight's Premier League clash
Isaac Johnson Leeds United reporter
22:07, 24 Oct 2025
Isaac Johnson
Isaac is the Leeds United reporter for LeedsLive. An NCTJ-qualified journalist, Isaac has interviewed many football icons during his career, including World Cup winners and Premier League champions. He has also sat down with a number of Olympic greats, such as Adam Peaty MBE and Dame Laura Kenny.
Brenden Aaronson of Leeds United celebrates scoring against West Ham
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Brenden Aaronson of Leeds United celebrates scoring against West Ham(Image: Getty Images)
Leeds United secured a vital three points with a 2-1 victory over West Ham at Elland Road. First-half goals from Brenden Aaronson and Joe Rodon were enough to seal a much-needed win as the Whites put some distance between themselves and the relegation zone.
Here's how our Leeds United reporter Isaac Johnson scored the players...
Lucas Perri - Had to cleverly improve with a punch after dropping an acrobatic effort from Jarrod Bowen. Still a touch of easiness about him but didn't do much wrong. 7
Jayden Bogle - Delivered one of his typical bending crosses that led to the opener. Intercepted many balls that led to attacks. 8
Joe Rodon - Rose like a salmon to nod home another Sean Longstaff cross. Won his duels. 8
Jaka Bijol - Showed his aerial credentials more than a few times. Used is muscle too, sometimes too heartily. Could not tell it was his first Premier League game. 7
Gabriel Gudmundsson - Was a menace up the left before exiting early, before half time, with a back issue. 7
Ao Tanaka - A touch rusty but generally, pretty sturdy. 6
Ethan Ampadu - Silky, aside from his wayward effort when driving up the pitch in the first half. 7
Sean Longstaff - Super corner for Rodon's header. Played forward often before staying more cautious as the game grew on. 7
Brenden Aaronson - Got his first goal since March. Should have been more confident with a cut-back effort later in the first half but that was his only blips. Forward play, driving runs and a deflected effort onto the bar. 8
Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Ran (and ran) the channels and closed down diligently. 7
Noah Okafor - His header led to the opener and fired just wide before half time. Was replaced at the break. 7
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James Justin (44' for Gudmundsson) - Did decently, though needs to work on his weaker left foot. 7
Ilia Gruev (71' for Tanaka) - Got a yellow for tugging back Lucas Paqueta but did his job by making the midfield more rigid. 6
Daniel James (86' for Aaronson) - Too late for a rating. N/A
Jack Harrison (46' for Okafor) - Pressed well and fired in a sharp effort. 6
Lukas Nmecha (87' for Calvert-Lewin) - Too late for a rating. N/A
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