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Leeds United, founded in 1919 at the Salem Chapel, are the successors of the Leeds City football team which was abolished due to illegal payments to players during World War I.

Leeds United are owned American billionaire Denise DeBartolo York through 49ers Enterprises, an investment arm of NFL side San Francisco 49ers. Full takeover was completed in 2023.

Leeds United's stadium is called Elland Road, which has been their home ground since their formation in 1919.

Elland Road has a capacity of 37,792. In 2019, Leeds United managing director Angus Kinnear had stated that there would be plans to expand Elland Road's capacity to 55,000 should the team be promoted to the Premier League.

Leeds United have won seven trophies throughout their history, which includes three league titles, two Community Shields, and one FA Cup and League Cup each.

Leeds United have lifted the English top flight title on three occasions. However, they have failed to win the title in the Premier League era, with their previous title coming in the 1991-92 season, which was the final season in the English first division before it was rebranded to the Premier League.

Jack Charlton, the elder brother of Sir Bobby Charlton, has made the most appearances for Leeds United in the club's history. Charlton played 773 games for the Whites and spent his entire 21-year career with them.

Late Scottish attacking midfielder Peter Lorimer holds the record of scoring the most goals in Leeds United history, having found the back of the net 238 times between 1962 and 1979.

Alf-Inge Haaland, Rio Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Robbie Keane, Raphinha, James Milner, and Eric Cantona are among the biggest stars to have played for Leeds United.

Marcelo Bielsa, Don Revie, Terry Venables, David O'Leary, and Billy Bremner are some of Leeds United's most famous managers ever.

Leeds United are also simply known as The Whites, based on the colour of their home jersey.