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Leon Terence Anthony Cort (born 11 September 1979) is a former footballer who played as a defender. He is the younger brother of Carl Cort and the older half-brother of Ruben Loftus-Cheek.[2]

Key Information

Cort began his career as at non-league side Dulwich Hamlet before turning professional with Millwall in 1998. He was unable to break into the first team at the New Den and after loan spells with Forest Green Rovers and Stevenage Borough he left for Southend United. His career took off at Roots Hall and in 2004 he earned a move to Hull City. He helped the Tigers gain promotion to the Championship in 2004–05.

He joined Crystal Palace in the summer of 2006 before joining Stoke City in October 2007 in a swap deal with Clint Hill. Cort formed a strong defensive partnership with Ryan Shawcross at the Britannia Stadium as Stoke gained promotion to the Premier League. Cort was unable to hold on to his place in the top flight and joined Burnley in January 2010 for a fee of £1.5 million. He then had a short loan spell with Preston North End before ending his career at Charlton Athletic.

Born in England, he represented Guyana at international level.

Club career

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Southend United

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Born in Bermondsey, London,[1] Cort began his career at local non-League side Dulwich Hamlet. He was invited by Mick Beard to trial at Millwall before signing pro-forms with his local league club Millwall in 1998. His career at The New Den never really took off, and after a loan spell at Forest Green Rovers and Stevenage Borough he joined Southend United on a free transfer. While at Southend Cort earned rave reviews and was tipped for greater things.[3] He became a regular in the side, achieving a remarkable feat of appearing in 130 consecutive league matches without missing any through injury or suspension.

Hull City

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In May 2004, Cort was offered a new contract at Southend United[4] but soon, Hull City manager Peter Taylor said he would be interested in signing Cort.[5] Cort moved to newly promoted Hull City in the summer of 2004, again on a free transfer.[6] Hull were promoted again that season, to The Championship, and in this division Cort excelled himself as Hull survived comfortably. At the end of the season, Cort signed a two-year extensions.[7] In a game between Hull and Carl's team at the time Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2006, Leon scored for Hull and Carl scored for Wolves.

Crystal Palace

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At the end of that season manager Peter Taylor departed to Crystal Palace and made Cort his first signing for £1.25m, and gave him a return to his native South London.[8] He again impressed and became popular with the Palace fans, winning the Player of the Year Award in 2007. The following season started poorly for the Eagles and saw Taylor sacked and replaced by Neil Warnock, and Cort soon departed on loan to Stoke City.[9]

Stoke City

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Cort's last game for Palace was at Selhurst Park against Stoke. Cort's career at the Britannia Stadium began very well, with assured performances featuring a remarkable tally of eight goals in just six months from the defender helping the Potters gain promotion to the Premier League.[10] However the next season, Cort find himself further down the pecking order as Ryan Shawcross and Abdoulaye Faye was preferred to be used in central defence.[11]

Burnley

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Cort signed for Premier League side Burnley on 27 January 2010 for £1.5 million signing a three-and-a-half-year deal.[12] After appearing on the bench without being used for Burnley, Cort finally made his debut in a 1–1 draw against his former club Stoke City where he made his first start in the Premier League since 2008 when Cort at his former club Stoke. On 6 March 2010, Cort provided his first assist in the Premier League for David Nugent in a 3–1 loss against Arsenal. Following Burnley relegation to Championship after losing 4–0 to Liverpool, Cort believes the Clarets to climb back into the Premier League at the first time of asking.[13]

However, after the Clarets were relegated, he found opportunities limited after reduced of playing time and on 25 November 2010, Cort joined Preston North End on a monthlong loan. On 27 November 2010, Cort made his debut in a 0–0 draw against Millwall. On 1 January 2011, Cort loan spell at Preston has extended until 23 January.[14]

Charlton Athletic

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On 29 August 2011, Cort was once again sent out on loan, this time to Charlton Athletic.[15] Cort made his debut for the club in a 3–2 win over Rochdale on 17 September 2011 as a substitute in the late minute. While at loan at Charlton, Cort made six appearances and didn't get more playing time so he was on the bench without been used due to good central defence performance from Michael Morrison and Matt Taylor. Cort was released by Burnley on 9 January 2012 after not making appearance for the club that season.[16] On 12 January 2012, Cort signed a permanent deal with Charlton.[17] From late March to nearly end of April, Cort able to get more playing time and led the club promoted to the Championship. On 18 August 2012, Cort scored his first league goal for The Addicks, on the opening day of the Championship season, in the 1–1 draw with Birmingham City.[18] On 16 May 2013, Cort signed a one-year contract extension.[19] On 22 May 2014, he was released from Charlton Athletic.[20]

Following his release from Charlton, Cort began training with his former club Southend United but announced his retirement in July 2014.[21]

International career

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In October 2011, Cort was called up to Guyana for their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Barbados and Bermuda.[22] He scored his only international goal on 11 November 2011 in a World Cup qualifier in a 2–1 win against Trinidad and Tobago.

Career statistics

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Club

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Source:[23]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Millwall 2000–01[24] Second Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Forest Green Rovers (loan) 2000–01[24] Conference National 12 0 0 0 — 0 0 12 0
Stevenage Borough (loan) 2000–01[24] Conference National 9 0 0 0 — 0 0 9 0
Southend United 2001–02[25] Third Division 45 4 4 0 1 0 1[a] 0 51 4
2002–03[26] Third Division 46 6 4 1 1 0 1[a] 0 52 7
2003–04[27] Third Division 46 1 5 0 1 0 6[a] 0 58 1
Total 137 11 13 1 3 0 8 0 161 12
Hull City 2004–05[28] League One 44 6 3 0 1 0 0 0 48 6
2005–06[29] Championship 42 4 1 0 0 0 — 43 4
Total 86 10 4 0 1 0 0 0 91 10
Crystal Palace 2006–07[30] Championship 37 7 1 0 0 0 — 38 7
2007–08[31] Championship 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
Total 49 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 50 7
Stoke City 2007–08[31] Championship 33 8 2 0 0 0 — 35 8
2008–09[32] Premier League 11 0 0 0 3 0 — 14 0
2009–10[33] Premier League 0 0 1 0 3 0 — 4 0
Total 44 8 3 0 6 0 — 53 8
Burnley 2009–10[33] Premier League 15 0 0 0 0 0 — 15 0
2010–11[34] Championship 4 0 0 0 1 0 — 5 0
2011–12[35] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 20 0
Preston North End (loan) 2010–11[35] Championship 13 0 0 0 0 0 — 13 0
Charlton Athletic 2011–12[35] League One 15 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 17 0
2012–13[36] Championship 30 2 0 0 1 0 — 31 2
2013–14[24] Championship 3 0 0 0 2 0 — 5 0
Total 48 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 53 2
Career total 417 38 22 1 15 0 8 0 462 39
  1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy

International

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Source:[37]

National team Year Apps Goals
Guyana 2012 4 1
2013 2 0
Total 6 1

Honours

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Southend United

Hull City

Stoke City

Charlton Athletic

References

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Leon Terence Anthony Cort (born 11 September 1979) is a former professional footballer who played primarily as a centre-back in English football leagues and represented internationally. Born in , , to a Guyanese mother and a Jamaican father, he stood at 1.91 metres (6 ft 3 in) tall and was known for his composed defending style during a career spanning from 1998 to 2014. He is the younger brother of fellow professional footballer and the older half-brother of midfielder . Cort began his playing career in non-league football with Dulwich Hamlet before turning professional with in 1998, though he did not make a first-team appearance there. His breakthrough came at Southend United from 2001 to 2004, where he made over 100 appearances as a regular defender. In 2004, he joined Hull City on a free transfer, contributing to their League One runner-up finish and promotion to the in the 2004–05 season, during which he played 47 matches and scored 6 goals across all competitions. Subsequent moves included (2006–2007), Stoke City (2007–2010, where he was part of the team that finished runners-up in 2008), (2010, featuring in 26 matches), Preston North End (loan, 2011), and finally Charlton Athletic (2011–2014), with whom he won the League One title in 2012. Over his professional career, Cort amassed more than 300 appearances, scoring 27 goals and providing 9 assists, with his highest reaching €2.5 million in 2008. Internationally, Cort earned six caps for between 2011 and 2012, scoring one goal—his debut international strike against on 11 November 2011 during qualifying. His international debut came earlier that year against on 7 October 2011. After retiring in 2014, Cort transitioned into coaching and scouting roles in football academies, including positions in as of 2025.

Personal life

Family

Leon Cort was born to mother and father Loftus, a man of Guyanese descent. He was raised primarily by his mother and stepfather Phil in , which provided him with a stable family environment despite the absence of his biological father during his upbringing. Cort has three brothers involved in football: older brothers Wayne Cort, who played non-league, and , a former striker for clubs including Newcastle United and Wanderers; as well as younger half-brother , a professional midfielder who has played for Chelsea and . The connection to Ruben was unknown to Leon until around 2011, when family discussions revealed they shared the same father; since then, the brothers have developed a close relationship, including joint family gatherings and holidays. Cort is married to , and the couple has four children, including their eldest daughter Tia. The maintains strong ties with Ruben's side, often hosting barbecues and vacations together to foster bonds among the younger generation.

Early life

Leon Terence Anthony Cort was born on 11 September 1979 in , , . He holds dual citizenship for and , reflecting his 's heritage. Growing up in South East London, Cort was part of a football-oriented ; he is the younger brother of , a former professional striker who played in the for clubs including Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Cort is also the older half-brother to , the Chelsea and international , sharing the same father, Trevor Loftus, who emigrated from . This familial connection to football shaped his early interests, though specific details of his childhood beyond the urban environment of are limited in public records. Cort's introduction to organized football came at the youth level with non-league club Dulwich Hamlet, where he developed his skills as a defender in the late . In , at age 19, he transitioned to the professional youth academy of , beginning his pathway toward a senior career in the Football League.

Club career

Early career

Leon Cort began his football career in non-league football with Dulwich Hamlet, joining the club in August 1997 at the age of 17. During his short stint there, which lasted until January 1998, Cort gained initial experience but did not make any recorded senior appearances for the Isthmian League side. In January 1998, Cort turned professional by signing with Millwall, a Second Division club at the time, where he spent over three years developing in the youth and reserve teams. Despite his time at The Den, he was unable to break into the first team, making no senior appearances during the 1998–2001 period. To gain competitive experience, Cort was loaned out twice in the 2000–01 season: first to Conference National side Forest Green Rovers from December 2000 to March 2001, where he featured in 12 matches without scoring; and then to Stevenage Borough until May 2001, appearing in 8 games (7 starts and 1 substitute outing) and contributing to their promotion push in the lower tiers. These loans marked his first senior football exposure, helping him build physical presence as a centre-back.

Southend United

Cort joined Southend United on a free transfer from in the summer of 2001, marking the start of his professional career after loan spells at lower-tier clubs. As a centre-back, he quickly established himself as a first-team regular under manager , playing primarily in the Third Division (now League Two). During his debut 2001–02 season, Cort made 51 appearances across all competitions, scoring 4 goals, and helped the team finish 10th in the league. In the 2002–03 campaign, Cort's form peaked, with 52 appearances and 7 goals, including a remarkable of headers in a 4–2 home win over Boston United on 21 2002—making him the only defender in club history to achieve this feat despite feeling unwell beforehand. His contributions included 6 league goals from 46 matches, as Southend ended the season in 17th place. Over his tenure, Cort amassed 135 league appearances (132 starts) with 11 goals, plus 24 cup appearances and 1 goal, totaling over 160 games for the club. A standout aspect of Cort's time at Southend was his durability, appearing in 130 consecutive league matches without missing a game due to injury or suspension, spanning the 2001–02 to 2003–04 seasons. In his final year, 2003–04, he featured in 58 matches, scoring once, before departing on a free transfer to Hull City in June 2004 after Southend's promotion via the play-offs—though he did not play in the decisive final. Cort later reflected that his period at Southend represented his happiest footballing memories, citing the freedom and enjoyment in the team's style.

Hull City

Leon Cort joined Hull City on a free transfer from Southend United in June , signing a two-year contract under manager Peter Taylor to bolster the League One side's defense. In his debut of 2004–05, Cort quickly established himself as a key player in central defense, making 44 league appearances with 43 starts and contributing 6 goals and 2 assists as Hull City finished second in League One to secure promotion to the . His consistent performances helped form a solid backline that conceded just 40 goals in 46 league matches, earning him recognition as an ever-present figure during the club's memorable promotion campaign. Overall, he featured in 48 appearances across all competitions, scoring 6 goals. The following 2005–06 season saw Hull City in the Championship, where Cort remained a mainstay, starting all 42 league matches and adding 4 goals and 1 assist despite the team's struggles. The Tigers were relegated after finishing 25th, but Cort's reliable defending and aerial presence—standing at 6 ft 3 in—drew interest from higher-division clubs. Across his two years at Hull, he amassed 86 league appearances, 10 goals, and 3 assists, with no disciplinary cards recorded. In June 2006, shortly after Hull's relegation, Cort transferred to for a reported £1.25 million, a significant profit on the free signing, as former Hull manager Peter Taylor sought to reunite with the defender.

Crystal Palace

Leon Cort signed for from Hull City on 30 June 2006 for a reported fee of £1.25 million. As a centre-back, he quickly became a regular starter under manager Peter Taylor, forming part of a solid defensive line in the . His physical presence and aerial ability were key assets, contributing to Palace's mid-table finish in the 2006–07 season. In his debut season, Cort made 50 appearances across all competitions, including 49 in the league, and scored 7 goals—remarkable for a defender and accounting for nearly 12% of the team's total goals that year. His goal-scoring exploits, often from set-pieces, highlighted his offensive threat from the back, with notable strikes against teams like Albion. For his performances, Cort was voted Crystal Palace's Player of the Season for 2006–07. The 2007–08 season saw a change in management with the arrival of , and Cort's playing time diminished amid reported tensions with the new boss. In November 2007, he joined Stoke City on a three-month loan, where he impressed by scoring 4 goals in 15 appearances and helping the team push for promotion. The move became permanent on 14 January 2008 when Stoke paid a club-record £1.2 million to make the transfer official, with an additional £200,000 contingent on promotion to the —ending Cort's 18-month stint at after 50 total appearances and 7 goals. His departure was described as eventful, stemming from a fallout with Warnock over limited opportunities, though Cort later reflected fondly on his contributions to the club.

Stoke City

Cort joined Stoke City from on loan on 3 November 2007. The arrangement was converted to a permanent transfer on 14 January 2008 for a then-club record fee of £1.2 million, marking Stoke's most expensive signing at the time. This move came midway through the 2007–08 season, with Cort arriving to bolster the defensive options under manager . In his debut season at the Britannia Stadium, Cort rapidly became a key figure in the backline, forging a reliable central defensive partnership with that provided stability and contributed to one of the league's strongest defenses. He featured in 33 league matches, starting all of them and logging 2,857 minutes on the pitch, while contributing offensively with 8 goals—many from set-piece headers—and 2 assists. These performances were instrumental in Stoke securing automatic promotion to the as runners-up, ending a 23-year absence from the top flight. Including cup competitions, Cort made 40 appearances that season, underscoring his immediate impact. The following year, 2008–09, saw Stoke adapt to Premier League demands, where Cort appeared in 11 league games, starting 9 for a total of 845 minutes, though he did not score or assist in those outings. Competition for places intensified, limiting his starts, but he remained part of the squad that achieved a respectable 12th-place finish in their return to the top tier. By the 2009–10 season, his involvement had waned further, with no league appearances before his departure. In January 2010, Cort transferred to fellow Premier League side Burnley for an initial £1.5 million, a fee that could rise to £2 million based on performance clauses. Across his tenure at Stoke, spanning from late 2007 to early 2010, he amassed 53 appearances and 8 goals in all competitions.

Burnley

Leon Cort joined on 27 January 2010, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract from Stoke City for an initial fee of £1.5 million, potentially rising to £2 million based on appearances. He was the first signing made by manager following Owen Coyle's departure to Bolton Wanderers earlier that month, as sought defensive reinforcements to aid their fight against relegation from the . Cort quickly integrated into the squad, making his debut in a 2–1 home win over Hull City on 30 January, where he helped secure a clean sheet in the second half after replacing the injured . During the remainder of the 2009–10 Premier League season, Cort featured in 15 matches, starting all of them and logging 1,291 minutes. His contributions included one assist, provided in a 3–1 victory over Sunderland on 13 March, and a crucial goal-line clearance in a 2–1 win against West Ham United on 6 February, which helped preserve Burnley's lead. Despite these efforts, Burnley were relegated to the Championship after finishing 18th, with Cort expressing optimism about the team's collective belief heading into the next campaign. In total, he received no bookings during his top-flight stint with the Clarets. The following season in the (2010–11), Cort's involvement with was limited to four appearances, totaling 324 minutes, as he struggled to reclaim a regular starting role amid competition from players like and Michael Duff. Notable moments included a substitute appearance in a 1–1 draw with in 2010 and a red card in a 4–0 loss to Reading on 15 , where he conceded a penalty by fouling Shane Long, leading to his dismissal. He also picked up one yellow card during this period. On 25 November 2010, Cort joined Preston North End on loan until 31 December, which was extended to 23 January 2011; he made 13 appearances for Preston without scoring. In August 2011, Cort was loaned to Charlton Athletic for the season. Cort's permanent departure from came in January 2012, when his contract was mutually terminated two years early, allowing him to join Charlton on a free transfer. Over his 19 total appearances for across all competitions, he contributed no goals but provided defensive stability during a turbulent period for the club.

Charlton Athletic

Leon Cort joined Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan from on 29 2011, becoming manager Chris Powell's 17th signing of the summer . The 31-year-old centre-back had struggled for game time at following a £1.5 million move from Stoke City in 2010, prompting the loan move to the League One club. On 9 January 2012, mutually terminated Cort's contract, making him a , and he signed an 18-month permanent deal with Charlton just three days later. During the 2011–12 League One season, Cort made 15 appearances, contributing to Charlton's defensive solidity as the team secured automatic promotion as champions with 93 points. His experience helped form a robust backline alongside players like Michael Morrison and Matthew Taylor, praised for their strength and ball-playing ability during the promotion push. In the 2012–13 season, Cort established himself as a regular starter, featuring in 30 matches and scoring two goals, including one in a 2–1 victory over in October 2012. His performances were key to Charlton's mid-table finish in ninth place, ensuring survival in the second tier. However, injuries and increased competition limited his involvement in the 2013–14 season to just three appearances. Cort was released by Charlton at the end of his contract on 22 May 2014, alongside eight other players, marking the end of his three-year stint at the club where he made 48 total appearances and scored two goals across all competitions.

International career

Eligibility and call-up

Cort, born in , , on 11 September 1979, was eligible to represent through his mother's Guyanese heritage, qualifying under FIFA's statutes that permit players to represent a nation if they have not played competitive senior internationals for another association and hold ancestral ties, such as a parent born in the country. His father was , but Cort expressed no interest in pursuing eligibility for , citing negative experiences he had observed with the Jamaican Football Federation. Having never represented at any level despite his club career in the , Cort was free to commit to without restrictions. In early October 2011, at age 32, Cort received his first call-up to the senior national team by head coach Jamaal Shabazz for the second round of qualifying in . The invitation came as part of Shabazz's strategy to bolster the squad with players of Guyanese descent based in , including Cort's brother Carl, to leverage their professional experience against regional opponents. At the time, Cort was on loan at Charlton Athletic from in the , where limited playing opportunities had motivated his openness to international duty. Cort traveled to the with the squad and made his international debut on 7 2011, starting as a centre-back in a 2–0 away victory over at the National Stadium in , helping secure a crucial win in Group B. He retained his place for the return leg four days later, featuring in a 1–1 draw against on 11 2011 that advanced to the next qualifying phase. Describing the call-up as "an honour and privilege," Cort emphasized the personal significance of representing his mother's homeland and contributing to Guyana's historic progress in qualifying.

Appearances for Guyana

Cort made his international debut for Guyana on 7 October 2011, in a 2–0 away victory over during the second round of , playing the full 90 minutes as a centre-back. He followed this with a start in a 1–1 draw against on 11 October 2011, again completing the match in the same . In November 2011, Cort featured in two qualifiers against , scoring his sole international goal in a 2–1 home victory on 11 November before starting in the away fixture on 15 November, which ended in an awarded 3–0 loss (played as 0–2) due to an ineligible player, though had advanced from the previous round.; His final two appearances came in June 2012 during the third round of qualification, where he started full matches in 1–3 and 0–4 losses to (away) and (home), respectively.; Over these six caps, all earned between 2011 and 2012 in CONCACAF qualifiers, Cort accumulated 540 minutes without a yellow or red card, primarily anchoring the defense.
DateOpponentResultCompetitionGoalsMinutes
7 Oct 20112–0 W2014 FIFA WCQ – CONCACAF090'
11 Oct 20111–1 D2014 FIFA WCQ – CONCACAF090'
11 Nov 2011Trinidad & Tobago2–1 W2014 FIFA WCQ – CONCACAF190'
15 Nov 2011Trinidad & Tobago0–3 L2014 FIFA WCQ – CONCACAF090'
8 Jun 20121–3 L2014 FIFA WCQ – CONCACAF090'
12 Jun 20120–4 L2014 FIFA WCQ – CONCACAF090'

Post-playing career

Coaching roles

Following his retirement from professional football in 2014, Leon Cort founded and directed the Leon Cort Football Academy Limited, a private incorporated on 15 December 2016 in , , . As the sole director, appointed on the date of incorporation, Cort oversaw operations centered on the activities of sport clubs (SIC code 93120), providing and development opportunities for young footballers. The academy operated from the registered address at 6 Rocklands Drive, , emphasizing grassroots football training and player development in line with Cort's extensive playing experience as a defender. The was dissolved on 12 February 2019. As of 2025, Cort is living in Australia and working as a sports coach at Central Coast Sports College in New South Wales, a role he began in July 2024.

Scouting and academy work

From around 2018 to circa 2020, Leon Cort transitioned into scouting roles within the sport following his retirement. He joined Stellar Group, a prominent football agency, as a football consultant and scout, primarily operating out of France. In this capacity, Cort identified and evaluated emerging talents for client clubs and players, leveraging his experience as a former Premier League defender to provide insights on defensive prospects. Cort also served as an agent for Stellar Group, representing players and facilitating transfers across European leagues, with a focus on markets in France where he was based. His scouting work emphasized building networks in youth development systems, contributing to the agency's recruitment strategy for high-potential individuals. This role extended his involvement in football beyond playing, allowing him to mentor young talents transitioning to professional levels.

Career statistics

Club

Leon Cort's club career statistics in domestic leagues, encompassing appearances, goals, and assists where available, are detailed below. These figures are derived from reliable football databases and focus on league matches across his professional tenure.
SeasonClubCompetitionMatchesGoalsAssists
2001–02Southend UnitedThird Division4640
2002–03Southend UnitedThird Division4661
2003–04Southend UnitedThird Division4613
2004–05Hull CityLeague One4462
2005–06Hull CityChampionship4241
2006–07Crystal PalaceChampionship3773
2007–08Crystal PalaceChampionship1200
2007–08Stoke CityChampionship3382
2008–09Stoke CityPremier League1100
2009–10BurnleyPremier League1501
2010–11BurnleyChampionship400
2010–11Preston North EndChampionship1300
2011–12Charlton AthleticLeague One1500
2012–13Charlton AthleticChampionship3020
2013–14Charlton AthleticChampionship300
Total3973813

International

Leon Cort represented at senior international level, earning 6 caps and scoring 1 goal between 2011 and 2012, all in qualifying matches.
DateOpponentResult (Guyana score shown second)CompetitionGoalsMinutes
7 October 20110–2 qualifying090
12 October 20111–1 qualifying090
11 November 20111–2 qualifying190
15 November 20112–0 qualifying090
9 June 20123–1 qualifying090
13 June 20124–0 qualifying090
He started every match and played the full 90 minutes in each.

Honours

Club honours

During his tenure with Charlton Athletic from 2011 to 2013, Leon Cort was part of the squad that won the in the 2011–12 season, securing promotion to the with 101 points from 46 matches. He made 15 league appearances that season, contributing to the team's defensive solidity. Earlier, with Stoke City in the 2007–08 season, Cort played a key role in their promotion to the , finishing as runners-up in the for automatic promotion. He featured in 35 league games, helping the team concede 55 goals during the season. Cort also contributed to Hull City's promotion from League One to the in the 2004–05 season, where the team finished third and triumphed in the play-off final against 3–1. He appeared in 43 league matches that year, scoring six goals from defense. With Southend United, Cort was part of the team that finished as runners-up in the Football League Trophy in 2003–04. No other major club honors, such as cup competitions, were achieved during his career at other teams including , , or .

International honours

Leon Cort earned six caps for the Guyana national team between 2011 and 2012, during which he scored one goal, but did not win any international honours. Guyana's national team achieved notable progress in regional competitions around that period, including advancing in qualifying, yet no titles or runner-up finishes were attained with Cort's involvement.

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