Where are they now? Leeds United’s Champions League semi-final squad of 2001

David Batty

8/5/2001 Champions League Semi Final Valencia v Leeds United David Batty and Pablo Aimar Photo: Offside / L'Equipe

Photo: Offside / L’Equipe.

After two spells with Leeds United, midfielder Batty called time on his footballing career in 2004, following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.

Now 48; the former England international racked up 169 games for The Whites, including his first spell in Yorkshire (1986-1993), before falling out of favour at Elland Road following the sacking of manager David O’Leary in 2002.

The defensive midfielder has since rarely figured in football, although he did play in a televised charity game on Sky Sports, representing ex-professional footballers against a selection of celebrities.

Leeds supporters may have also noticed Batty starred in the club’s promotional video for their 2015-16 season ticket launch.

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