Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer (Goalkeeper) |
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| Nationality | Wales |
| Date of Birth | 08/10/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Northampton, England |
Latest News about Karl Darlow
14/07/2026
Manchester United completed the signing of Karl Darlow on a free transfer after his Leeds United contract expired at the end of June 2026. He signed a deal until June 2028 with an option for a further year, following a season in which he was Leeds' starting goalkeeper.
30/06/2026
Karl Darlow's contract with Leeds United officially expired on June 30, 2026, making him a free agent. He ended the 2025-26 season as Leeds United's first-choice goalkeeper after joining the club in July 2023.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Karl Darlow |
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| Current Club | Manchester United |
| National Team | Wales |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
| Jersey Number | 26 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.90 m |
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| Weight | 87 kg |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Grandfather | Ken Leek (former Wales international forward, included in Welsh 1958 World Cup squad) |
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| Eligibility | Eligible to represent Wales through grandfather |
Family
| Grandfather | Ken Leek |
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Career
| Debut | 2011 (Nottingham Forest F.C.) |
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| Clubs |
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| Leeds United Joined | 29/07/2023 |
| Contract Expires | 30/06/2028 |
| Leeds No 1 | Ended the 2025-26 season as Leeds' No 1 |
| Manchester United Interest | Signed for Manchester United on a free transfer |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/karldarlow/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grandson of Ken Leek, a former Wales international forward | |
| 2. Eligible to represent Wales through grandfather | |
| 3. Ended the 2025-26 season as Leeds United's No 1 goalkeeper | |
| 4. Contract with Leeds expires June 30, 2026, making him a free agent | |
| 5. Manchester United is considering him as a goalkeeper option | |
| 6. Signed for Manchester United on a free transfer in July 2026 |