Leon Osman

English footballer (born 1981)

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Leon Osman is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent almost all of his career at Everton, making 433 appearances and scoring 57 goals. Earlier in his career he spent time on loan at Football League clubs Carlisle United and Derby County. Osman earned two international caps for the England national team, making his debut at the age of 31.

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'Playing for England again is in the back of my mind' Luton midfielder Ross Barkley discusses his return to the Premier League and the possibility of playing for England again with former Everton team-mate Leon Osman. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024
Branthwaite on Everton, PSV and England Defender Jarrad Branthwaite meets Leon Osman to discuss his breakthrough at Everton, moving to Holland on his own and scoring at Goodison Park. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2024
How in-form Hojlund provided 'complete performance' Match of the Day 2's Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer & Leon Osman analyse Rasmus Hojlund's "complete performance" in Manchester United's 2-1 win at Luton. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2024

'An absolute shocker' - How did Man City referee error happen? Match of the Day 2's Mark Chapman, Jermaine Jenas and Leon Osman discuss the "monster mistake" made by referee Simon Hooper during Manchester City's 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2023
'Like Gerrard' Alexander-Arnold is Liverpool's 'heartbeat' Match of the Day 2's Jermaine Jenas and Leon Osman discuss how it's time for the "heartbeat" of the Liverpool team, Trent Alexander-Arnold, to take up a permanent role in central midfield. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2023
Everton feel they did all they possibly could - Osman Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman says Everton "feel they did all they could" to avoid punishment for breaching the Premier League's financial rules. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023

Kenwright 'an amazing servant' to Everton - Dyche Sean Dyche, Leon Osman, Pat Nevin and Jurgen Klopp have paid tribute to Everton chairman Bill Kenwright following his death. BBC Sport - Published on October 25, 2023
'Chelsea have no squad depth despite spending £1bn' Match of the Day 2's Jermaine Jenas and Leon Osman discuss the problems with Chelsea's squad depth after spending £1bn on new players. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2023
How Arsenal exploited unexpected Everton weakness Match of the Day 2's Jermaine Jenas and Leon Osman discuss how Arsenal exploited Everton on corners to set up a Leandro Trossard goal in their 1-0 at Goodison Park. BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2023
How 'hopeless' Spurs conceded three in 15 minutes Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Leon Osman analyse Tottenham's defensive issues after their 4-3 defeat by Liverpool, in which they conceded three goals in the first 15 minutes. BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2023

'Surprised' MOTD pundits react to Lampard's return Watch as Match of the Day's Leon Osman and Dion Dublin discuss Frank Lampard's return as Chelsea's interim manager after being sacked by the club two years ago. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2023
Has Rashford been given a new role at Man Utd? Gabby Logan, Leon Osman and Dion Dublin analyse Marcus Rashford's performance as he scores the winning goal in Manchester United's 1-0 home win over Brentford. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2023
Why Everton can be 'confident' about Merseyside derby Match of the Day 2 pundits Mark Chapman, Leon Osman and Nedum Onuoha discuss how Everton can be "confident" ahead of the Merseyside derby next week in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2023	MOTD2 analysis: Marsch's 'awful' last Leeds game Match of the Day 2 pundits Leon Osman and Nedum Onuoha discuss Leeds' performance against Nottingham Forest which proved to be Jesse Marsch's final game as boss. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2023
'What a player' - How Spurs play to Kane's strengths Match of the Day 2's Leon Osman and Nedum Onuoha discuss how Tottenham play to Harry Kane's strengths, and ask if he can break Alan Shearer's Premier League goalscoring record. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2023	Analysis: Chelsea signings could be difficult for Potter Speaking on The Football News Show, Michael Brown and Leon Osman discuss how the eight signings Chelsea have made in the January transfer window may put pressure on Graham Potter. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2023
Can Potter turn things around at Chelsea? Leon Osman and Nedum Onuoha discuss what needs to change for Graham Potter at Chelsea losing 4-0 to Manchester City in the FA Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2023	'Man Utd look like a team again' - MOTD analysis Match of the Day pundits Leon Osman and Ian Wright discuss Manchester United's return to form and their potential to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2023
Lampard or board? Who's to blame for Everton woes? Match of the Day pundits Leon Osman and Ian Wright assess Everton's poor run of form after their 4-1 loss to Brighton in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2023	Match of the Day 2 analysis: How Bruno Guimaraes won the game for Newcastle Match of the Day 2 pundits Stephen Warnock and Leon Osman praise Newcastle's matchwinner Bruno Guimaraes after their 2-1 win over Leicester. BBC Sport - Published on April 17, 2022
Match of the Day2: David Moyes' 'negative' tactics paid off for West Ham Match of the Day2 pundit Leon Osman analyses David Moyes' "negative" tactics, which helped West Ham to secure a 1-nil victory at home to Wolves. BBC Sport - Published on February 27, 2022	Match of the Day: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 'key' to Liverpool's win over Newcastle Match of the Day pundits Steven Warnock and Leon Osman discuss how Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain played a key tactical role in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Newcastle in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2021
Manchester United 1-0 Crystal Palace: How 'fabulous' Fred drove Man Utd to win Match of the Day 2 pundit Leon Osman praises "fabulous" Fred after the Manchester United midfielder scores the winning goal against Crystal Palace in interim manager Ralf Rangnick's first game in.. BBC Sport - Published on December 6, 2021	Match of the Day: How free flowing Leeds ripped into Burnley Match of the Day pundits Leon Osman and Karen Carney praise "inventive & free flowing" Leeds following an impressive 4-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. BBC Sport - Published on May 15, 2021