Michael Ledger


Michael Ledger is an English footballer who plays as a centre-back for Queen of the South in the Scottish Championship, having previously played for Sunderland, Notodden and also loan spells at Hartlepool United and Viking.

Career

Sunderland

Born in Consett, Ledger joined the Sunderland Academy from the age of seven. After progressing through the youth system at Sunderland, Ledger was captain for the U18 team and his impressive display resulted in him signing his first professional contract. Soon after that he was promoted to the development squad in June 2015.
Whilst progressing through the development squad at Sunderland, Ledger started to feature during the 2016-17 season, as he played on four occasions in the EFL Trophy campaign. On 2 January 2017, Ledger was called up to the first-team squad for the first time, although he was an unused substitute in the 2–2 draw versus Liverpool. After his loan spell with Viking ended, Ledger signed a full-time contract with the Black Cats in June 2017.

Loan Spells

Ledger was then sent out on loan to Norwegian club Viking until their close season in February 2017 and debuted for the club on 3 April 2017 in a 1–0 defeat away to Vålerenga. Ledger then claimed an assist for Samuel Adegbenro, despite a 4–2 defeat versus Strømsgodset on 29 May 2017. Since debuting, Ledger started in every match for Viking, with his final appearance on 18 June 2017, in a 1–0 defeat versus Lillestrøm.
Despite interests from clubs in the Bundesliga, Ledger was loaned out to Hartlepool United on 31 August 2017 until the end of the season, debuting in a 3–1 win versus Maidstone United on 14 September 2017. After suffering an injury set-back in late September 2017, Ledger remained in the first-team, despite competition from other squad players until the end of the season.

Notodden FK

On 13 March 2018, Ledger signed for Notodden FK in Norway on a two-year contract.

Queen of the South

On 31st January 2020, Ledger signed for Dumfries club Queen of the South until 31 May 2020.

Personal life

Ledger is a Sunderland supporter.