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Anna Jessica Leat (born 26 June 2001) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Newcastle Jets and the New Zealand women's national team.
Key Information
Personal life
[edit]Leat was born in Arrowtown.[4] She attended Rangitoto College in Auckland and was named the school's Sportswomen of the Year in 2017 and 2018.[5][6][7]
College career
[edit]In February 2019, Leat started studying at Georgetown University and joined the Georgetown Hoyas as a freshman.[8] she would play 18 games, starting in 16 and only allowing 19 goals, helping the Hoyas to 10 wins.[5] She returned to New Zealand after the coronavirus pandemic began.[9]
Club career
[edit]Leat played for both East Coast Bays and Glenfield Rovers while at high school.[4][10] While playing for East Coast Bays, she became the first female to be named in a Chatham Cup squad in the 2021 edition.[11][12]
On 7 August 2021 it was announced that Leat had signed with West Ham United who play in the FA Women's Super League.[13] On 11 May 2022, West Ham United confirmed that Leat was not offered a new contract and would depart at the end of the season.[14]
On 13 July 2022 Aston Villa announced the signing of Leat for the 2022–23 season.[15] Leat made her Villa debut on 1 October 2022, in a FA Women's League Cup game against Manchester United. After the match ended in a 1–1 draw, Aston Villa won on penalties thanks to four saves by Leat.[16]
She left Aston Villa through mutual consent on 12 January 2025.[17]
On 20 March 2025, Leat signed for NRFL Women's Premiership club Hibiscus Coast as an outfield player.[18]
On 9 July 2025, Eastern Suburbs announced they had signed Leat for the remainder of the 2025 season as a goalkeeper.[19][20]
Newcastle Jets announced on 25 July 2025 that Leat had signed for the 2025–26 A-League Women season.[21]
International career
[edit]Leat made her senior starting début at 16 years old,[13] in a 5–0 win over Thailand on 28 November 2017.[22][7]
On 25 November 2018, Leat was part of the New Zealand U17 side who became the first New Zealand team in either women's or men's football to qualify for a semi-final at a World Cup. Leat helped the team win its quarter-final against Japan at the U-17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay by saving two penalties and scoring the winning goal.[2] Her final penalty goal won the public vote as the favourite sporting moment at the 2018 Halberg Awards.[23] The team would then lose 0–2 to Spain in the semi-final[24] but win New Zealand's first ever medal at a World Cup by beating Canada in the third place match.[25]
Leat has also played at the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Jordan,[26] the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in France,[27][28] the 2019 FFA Cup of Nations,[29] the 2020 Algarve Cup.[30] and the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.[31]
Leat was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.[32]
On 4 July 2024, Leat was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[33]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played on 2 November 2025.[34]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Others[a] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| West Ham United | 2021–22 | FAWSL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Aston Villa | 2022–23 | FAWSL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | FAWSL | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 | FAWSL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
| Hibiscus Coast | 2025 | National League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Eastern Suburbs | 2025 | National League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newcastle Jets | 2025–26 | A-League Women | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 38 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearances in FA Women's League Cup
International
[edit]- As of match played on 31 July 2024.[3]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 22 | 0 | |
Honours
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "List of Players – New Zealand" (PDF). FIFA. 24 September 2016. p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 November 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ a b Rollo, Phillip (25 November 2018). "From karate, to busker, to big game star: Anna Leat saves them and scores them for NZ". Stuff. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Caps 'n' Goals". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ a b "West Ham United bring in New Zealand goalkeeper Anna Leat | West Ham United". West Ham United. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Anna Leat – Women's Soccer". Georgetown University Athletics. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Rattue, Chris (29 December 2018). "Anna Leat: Football Ferns prodigy on her new American life, Andreas Heraf, saving the planet and more". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Rangitoto College goalkeeper Anna Leat back in Football Ferns". College Sport Media. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Leat Joins Hoya Program in 2019". Georgetown Hoyas. 21 February 2019.
- ^ "West Ham sign New Zealand keeper Leat". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "North Shore's Football Ferns prepare to take on USA". Stuff. 13 September 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Anna Leat signs with West Ham United Women". East Coast Bays. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ "East Coast Bays v Hibiscus Coast". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Football Ferns goalkeeper Anna Leat signs for FA Women's Super League club West Ham". Stuff. 7 August 2021.
- ^ "West Ham United Women confirm player departures". West Ham United. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ "Anna Leat joins Villa Women!". Aston Villa. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ "Aston Villa 1–1 Man Utd (4–3 on pens)". Aston Villa. October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ "Anna Leat departs". Aston Villa Football Club. 12 January 2025. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- ^ "Hibiscus Coast is very excited to announce this group of Women will be showcasing their skills for the Coast in the 2025 season!". Hibiscus Coast AFC. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Football Ferns' goalkeeper Anna Leat signs for Auckland's Eastern Suburbs". friendsoffootballnz.com. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Anna Leat is a Lilywhite 🤍". Eastern Suburbs AFC. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Newcastle Jets sign international goalkeeper Anna Leat". Newcastle Jets. 25 July 2025.
- ^ "Football Ferns too good for Thailand". New Zealand Football. Archived from the original on 18 July 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ Anderson, Ian (21 February 2019). "Tom Walsh wins Supreme title at 2018 Halberg awards". Stuff. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (28 November 2018). "Game over for New Zealand at Under-17 Women's World Cup with semifinal defeat to Spain". Stuff. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "New Zealand beat Canada to bronze at Fifa Under-17 Women's World Cup". Stuff. 1 December 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Leat: "Jordan is a must-win"". Oceania Football Confederation. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Classy goal not enough as New Zealand lose under-20 women's World Cup football opener". Stuff. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "U-20s hold France for remarkable result". Oceania Football Confederation. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Voerman, Andrew (29 April 2019). "Promising Football Ferns keeper Anna Leat has made herself unavailable for World Cup". Stuff. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Football Ferns beaten in semifinal of Algarve Cup by Italy". The New Zealand Herald. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "World champions United States hit Football Ferns for six at Tokyo Olympics". Stuff. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Football Ferns squad named for FIFA Women's World Cup". New Zealand Football. 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Women's football squad announced for Paris 2024". New Zealand Football. 4 July 2024.
- ^ "A. Leat". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
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[edit]Anna Leat
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Family and education
Anna Leat was born on 26 June 2001 in Arrowtown, New Zealand.[11] She grew up in Arrowtown with her parents, Steven and Jackie Leat, and her brother Michael.[12][13] The family relocated to Auckland later in her childhood, where Leat pursued her athletic interests, including early involvement in karate alongside her mother and brother.[14][13] Leat attended Rangitoto College in Auckland for her secondary education, completing her final year in 2018.[12] During her time there, she was recognized as the school's Sportswoman of the Year in both 2017 and 2018 for her achievements in football.[7] Following high school, Leat enrolled at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., in 2019, where she played as a goalkeeper for the women's soccer team and was named to the BIG EAST All-Freshman Team that year.[7][15] At Georgetown, she pursued studies aligned with her interest in environmentalism, though her specific major was undecided as of 2019.[16]Early involvement in sports
Leat's early exposure to sports began in her hometown of Arrowtown, a small rural community near Queenstown, New Zealand, where she was born on 26 June 2001. At the age of four, she started playing football by tagging along with her older brother Michael to local sessions, initially rotating through various positions on the field before settling into the goalkeeper role after successfully saving a penalty during a youth match. This early involvement in football was casual and community-based, reflecting the limited organized opportunities available in Arrowtown at the time.[17] Parallel to her budding interest in football, Leat excelled in karate from a young age, beginning training at five after witnessing a school demonstration. By seven, during her primary school years, she represented New Zealand at a regional karate tournament in Japan, and at nine, she competed at the Commonwealth Championships in Australia. She achieved national champion status in karate by age eight and reached a purple belt level, highlighting her discipline and athletic versatility before the sport's demands began to conflict with her growing football commitments. Leat has credited karate with building her mental resilience, a trait that later proved invaluable in high-pressure goalkeeping situations.[18][17] Around age ten, Leat's family relocated from Arrowtown to Auckland to access better training facilities and competitive environments for her sports development. In Auckland, she joined the East Coast Bays club, where she played in youth teams and, with special dispensation, even featured for the reserves men's side to gain more playing time and physical challenge. At this stage, under the guidance of coach Jenny Bindon—former New Zealand international and Football Ferns goalkeeper—Leat began to specialize more intensely in football, training rigorously while gradually phasing out karate by age twelve in favor of team-based sports. This transition marked the solidification of her path toward professional football, as she balanced school with increasingly demanding sessions that prepared her for representative honors.[17][18]Youth and college career
Youth career in New Zealand
Anna Leat began her youth football career in New Zealand after transitioning from karate, where she had represented the country as a champion at age eight, to soccer around age 12 following a move from Arrowtown to Auckland for better training opportunities.[3] In 2012, at age 11, she joined East Coast Bays AFC's 13th Grade Girls Team as a goalkeeper.[19] By 2013, Leat had progressed to playing in mixed-grade teams at East Coast Bays to further challenge herself, demonstrating early adaptability in a competitive environment.[19] She continued developing with the club in 2016 and 2018, while also playing for Glenfield Rovers in 2017 during her time at Rangitoto College.[7] In 2014, she represented the Northern Football Federation, appearing in 18 matches and recording nine clean sheets, which highlighted her emerging talent at the regional level.[19] A key achievement came in 2015 when Leat won the Golden Glove award at the Auckland Football Tournament while with East Coast Bays, recognizing her standout goalkeeping performances.[19] At age 13, she began training with New Zealand's senior national team, gaining exposure to higher-level coaching and tactics that accelerated her development.[3] These experiences at local clubs and regional setups laid the foundation for her rapid rise in New Zealand football before pursuing opportunities abroad.College career
Leat began her college soccer career at Georgetown University in 2019, joining the Georgetown Hoyas women's soccer team as a freshman goalkeeper.[20] She quickly established herself as the starting goalkeeper, appearing in 18 games with 16 starts over 1,639 minutes.[7] During the season, Leat recorded 43 saves while allowing 19 goals, resulting in a 1.04 goals against average, 10 wins, and 7.5 shutouts.[7] Her performances contributed to the Hoyas' strong campaign in the BIG EAST Conference, where the team advanced to the conference tournament semifinals.[21] Leat's standout play earned her multiple individual honors, including selection to the BIG EAST All-Freshman Team and the All-BIG EAST Second Team.[7] She was named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week three times—on September 30, October 7, and October 21—and BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week on October 7.[7] These accolades highlighted her technical proficiency and command in goal, as praised by head coach Danny Nolan, who noted her international pedigree and clean technique upon her arrival.[20] In early 2020, Leat balanced her college commitments with international duties, representing New Zealand at the Algarve Cup as the team prepared for the Tokyo Olympics.[22] However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the 2020 NCAA season, and Leat did not appear in additional games for the Hoyas beyond her freshman year, transitioning to professional opportunities thereafter.[23]Club career
West Ham United
Anna Leat joined West Ham United on 6 August 2021, signing as a 20-year-old New Zealand international goalkeeper for the FA Women's Super League club, subject to international clearance.[23] The move marked her entry into professional European football following her college career at Georgetown University and international experience, including a start against the United States at the Tokyo Olympics.[23] West Ham head coach Olli Harder highlighted Leat's strong mentality and alignment with the club's culture, positioning her to provide depth in the goalkeeping department alongside established options.[23] During the 2021–22 season, Leat made 10 appearances across all competitions, serving primarily as a backup but earning starts in key fixtures.[24] In the Women's Super League, she featured in four matches, starting all and playing 360 minutes while conceding three goals and securing two clean sheets for a 50% clean sheet rate.[6] Her league performances included a notable 90.9% save percentage, with 19 saves from 22 shots on target, contributing to West Ham's mid-table finish.[6] She also appeared four times in the FA Women's League Cup and once in the FA Cup, helping the team advance in domestic cup play.[24] Leat's time at West Ham ended in July 2022 when she transferred to Aston Villa on a two-year contract, seeking increased playing opportunities in the same league.[25] Her stint with the Hammers provided valuable exposure to high-level English football, building on her international pedigree and aiding her development as a professional goalkeeper.[25]Aston Villa
Leat joined Aston Villa on a free transfer from West Ham United in July 2022, signing a two-year contract as a promising New Zealand international goalkeeper seeking to build on her early professional experience.[25] She quickly made an impact, debuting on 1 October 2022 in the FA Women's League Cup group stage against Manchester United, where Aston Villa drew 1–1 before winning 4–3 on penalties; Leat saved four of the five spot-kicks to secure the victory and eliminate the defending champions.[26] During the 2022/23 Women's Super League season, Leat featured in 10 matches across all competitions, providing competition in the goalkeeping department alongside established options and contributing to Villa's mid-table finish in eighth place.[27] By the 2023/24 campaign, she had solidified her role as a regular starter, appearing in 11 WSL fixtures and helping the team achieve a club-best seventh-place standing while reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals.[28] Notable moments included a red card for handling the ball outside the box in a 3–0 league defeat to Chelsea in April 2024, underscoring her active involvement in high-stakes matches.[29] Leat's performances earned her a one-year contract extension in July 2024, with an option for a further year, after accumulating 22 appearances for the club up to that point.[30] Overall, she made 23 appearances during her tenure, recording several clean sheets and demonstrating growth as a reliable shot-stopper in the competitive WSL environment.[2] However, on 12 January 2025, Leat departed Aston Villa by mutual consent, citing a desire to return to New Zealand to be closer to her family following the winter break.[31]Return to New Zealand and A-League Women
In January 2025, Anna Leat departed Aston Villa in the Women's Super League by mutual consent, expressing a desire to return to New Zealand to be closer to her family after two-and-a-half seasons with the club.[31][32] Upon her return, Leat briefly played domestically in New Zealand, transferring to Auckland-based club Eastern Suburbs from Hibiscus Coast AFC in early July 2025 to compete in the Lotto NRFL Women's Premier League, where she made her debut later that month.[9][33] Later that month, on July 25, 2025, Leat signed a one-year contract with the Newcastle Jets in the A-League Women for the 2025/26 season, marking her entry into Australia's top women's football competition as the club's primary goalkeeper.[33][10] In her early appearances for the Jets, Leat demonstrated strong shot-stopping and distribution skills; for instance, in a November 2025 match, she recorded five saves, 65 touches, and an assist on a goal from a long throw, contributing to a key setup in the team's attack while facing 55% possession from opponents. As of November 2025, across the opening two games, she has made 10 saves while conceding two goals.[10][34]International career
Youth international career
Anna Leat began her youth international career with the New Zealand women's national team at a young age, earning call-ups to the under-17 and under-20 squads while still in her early teens. At age 13, she started training with the senior Football Ferns, which accelerated her development and integration into higher levels of international play.[3] Leat was selected as the starting goalkeeper for New Zealand at the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Jordan, where she was just 15 years old. In the group stage, she featured in all three matches, including a standout performance against Spain in a 2-0 loss, where New Zealand executed their game plan effectively despite late goals conceded. The team also secured a 5-0 victory over hosts Jordan, with Leat keeping a clean sheet, though they exited in the group stage after a 5-0 defeat to Mexico. Her composure and shot-stopping ability were highlighted as key factors in the tournament.[35] In 2018, Leat represented New Zealand at both the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in France and the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay. At the U-20 tournament, she started as goalkeeper in the group stage, contributing to a notable 0-0 draw against hosts France at Stade de la Rabine in Vannes, where she made several comfortable saves amid France's possession dominance. New Zealand finished bottom of Group A after a 2-1 loss to the Netherlands, but Leat's performances underscored her growing reputation.[36] Leat's most prominent youth achievement came at the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, where she again served as the primary goalkeeper. She recorded a clean sheet in a 1-0 group-stage win over Finland and played a pivotal role in New Zealand's historic run to the bronze medal—their best finish at any FIFA Women's World Cup level. In the quarter-final against Japan, which ended 1-1 after extra time, Leat saved the first penalty in the shootout, boosting her team's confidence, before scoring the decisive fifth penalty to secure a 4-3 victory and advance to the semi-finals. New Zealand lost 2-0 to Canada in the semi-finals but defeated Colombia 2-1 in the third-place match. Her penalty heroics and overall tournament contributions marked her as a rising talent.[37]Senior international career
Leat made her senior international debut for the New Zealand women's national team, known as the Football Ferns, on 3 March 2017, during the Cyprus Women's Cup. At the age of 15, she substituted into a 5–1 loss against Austria in the 75th minute, becoming one of the youngest players to feature for the team.[38] Her first start came later that year on 29 November 2017, in a 5–0 friendly victory over Thailand during a two-match tour in Christchurch, where she kept a clean sheet.[39] Leat's early breakthrough was notable, as she became the youngest player to start a match for the Football Ferns at 16 years old.[3] Throughout her initial years, Leat alternated between youth and senior duties, earning additional caps in friendlies and qualifying matches while establishing herself as a promising backup goalkeeper behind Erin Nayler and Victoria Esson. By 2021, she had accumulated four senior appearances, including selection for the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she was part of the 18-player squad but did not feature in any of the three group-stage matches as New Zealand exited with three losses.[40][4] Leat's profile rose with her inclusion in the Football Ferns' squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, marking the nation's first time hosting the tournament. Although she did not play in the group-stage defeats to Norway, Philippines, and Switzerland, her presence as a third-choice goalkeeper underscored her growing role in the team.[10] In 2024, Leat achieved a career highlight by starting all three group-stage matches at the Paris Olympics. She played the full 90 minutes in the 2–1 opening loss to Canada on 25 July, the 2–0 defeat to Colombia on 28 July—where she made several key saves to keep the scoreline close—and the 2–1 loss to France on 31 July, contributing to New Zealand's spirited defensive efforts despite failing to advance from Group A.[41][42][43] As of July 2025, Leat had earned 22 senior caps for New Zealand, all without conceding in her starts during non-competitive fixtures.[33] She was not selected for the Football Ferns' October 2025 friendlies against Mexico and the United States, allowing time to settle with her new club, but remains a key option ahead of the November 2025 series against Australia. She was named in the 24-player squad for the two-match series against Australia, announced on 12 November 2025.[44][45][5]Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Apps | CS | Saves % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | 2021–22 | WSL | 4 | 2 | 90.9 |
| Aston Villa | 2022–23 | WSL | 7 | 1 | 70.5 |
| Aston Villa | 2023–24 | WSL | 7 | 2 | 74.2 |
| Aston Villa | 2024–25 | WSL | 0 | 0 | - |
| Eastern Suburbs | 2025 | NRFL | 1 | 0 | - |
| Newcastle Jets | 2025–26 | A-League Women | 2 | 1 | 75.0 |
- As of 18 November 2025.[6]
International
Senior
| Year | Apps | CS |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 2 |
- As of 18 November 2025.[46]
Major tournaments
| Tournament | Apps | CS |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Summer Olympics | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Summer Olympics | 2 | 1 |
- Includes starts where applicable; Leat started vs USA (Tokyo, 1–6 loss) and vs France (Paris, 1–2 loss).[4][47]
Honours
International honours
Anna Leat earned her first international team honour as the starting goalkeeper for the New Zealand U-17 women's national team at the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay.[48] The team achieved a historic bronze medal, New Zealand's first in any FIFA women's tournament, after defeating Canada 2–0 in the third-place match. Leat played all matches, including saving a penalty during the quarter-final shootout against Japan that advanced the team to the semi-finals.[37] At the senior level, Leat secured a team honour with the Football Ferns by winning the 2024 OFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Samoa, where New Zealand defeated Solomon Islands 3–0 in the final to qualify for the Paris Olympics; Leat started in all matches.[49] She has also participated in major tournaments such as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, and the 2024 Paris Olympics.[4] The team reached the quarter-finals at Tokyo but exited the group stage in the other events without medals.Individual awards
Anna Leat has received several individual accolades throughout her career, primarily recognizing her contributions to New Zealand youth international football and her early professional performances. Her standout moment scoring the decisive penalty in the quarter-final shootout against Japan during the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup earned her the 2019 Halberg Award for New Zealand's Favourite Sporting Moment.[50] In recognition of her pivotal role as goalkeeper for the New Zealand U-17 team that secured bronze at the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, Leat was named the New Zealand Football Young Women's Player of the Year at the 2019 NZF Awards.[51] She repeated this honor in 2022, awarded for her performances with the Football Ferns and West Ham United during the 2020–2021 period, highlighting her emergence as a key international talent.[52] During her freshman season at Georgetown University in 2019, Leat earned multiple BIG EAST Conference honors, including unanimous selection to the All-Freshman Team and the All-BIG EAST Second Team, as well as Goalkeeper of the Week (October 7) and Freshman of the Week (September 30, October 7, and October 21).[7] Earlier in her youth career, Leat was awarded the Rangitoto College Sportswoman of the Year in 2017 and 2018, along with the Most Meritorious Performance Trophy in 2016 and 2018.[7]| Year | Award | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Most Meritorious Performance Trophy | Rangitoto College |
| 2017 | Sportswoman of the Year | Rangitoto College |
| 2018 | Most Meritorious Performance Trophy | Rangitoto College |
| 2018 | Sportswoman of the Year | Rangitoto College |
| 2019 | New Zealand's Favourite Sporting Moment (for 2018 penalty goal) | Halberg Awards |
| 2019 | Young Women's Player of the Year | New Zealand Football |
| 2019 | BIG EAST All-Freshman Team | BIG EAST Conference |
| 2019 | All-BIG EAST Second Team | BIG EAST Conference |
| 2019 | BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week (Oct 7) | BIG EAST Conference |
| 2019 | BIG EAST Freshman of the Week (Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 21) | BIG EAST Conference |
| 2022 | Young Women's Player of the Year (for 2020–2021) | New Zealand Football |
