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Leon Cort (Leon Terence Anthony Cort) was born on 11 September, 1979 in Bermondsey, England, is an English former professional footballer. Discover Leon Cort's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?

Popular As Leon Terence Anthony Cort
Occupation N/A
Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 11 September, 1979
Birthday 11 September
Birthplace Bermondsey, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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Leon Cort Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Leon Cort height is 6ft 4in and Weight 193 lbs.

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Height 6ft 4in
Weight 193 lbs
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Leon Cort Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Leon Cort worth at the age of 44 years old? Leon Cort’s income source is mostly from being a successful former. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Leon Cort's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1979

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.

1998

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.

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.

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.

2004

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.

In May 2004, Cort was offered a new contract at Southend United but soon, Hull City manager Peter Taylor said he would be interested in signing Cort.

Cort moved to newly promoted Hull City in the summer of 2004, again on a free transfer.

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.

2006

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.

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.

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.

2007

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.

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.

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.

2008

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.

2010

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.

Born in Bermondsey, London, Cort began his career at local non-League side Dulwich Hamlet.

Cort signed for Premier League side Burnley on 27 January 2010 for £1.5 million signing a three-and-a-half-year deal.

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.

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.

2011

On 1 January 2011, Cort loan spell at Preston has extended until 23 January.

On 29 August 2011, Cort was once again sent out on loan, this time to Charlton Athletic.

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.

2012

Cort was released by Burnley on 9 January 2012 after not making appearance for the club that season.

On 12 January 2012, Cort signed a permanent deal with Charlton.

From late March to nearly end of April, Cort able to get more playing time and led the club promoted to the Championship.