Levi Laing

Levi Alexander Laing (born 12 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Levi Laing

Personal information
Full name	Levi Alexander Laing
Date of birth	(2003-04-12) 12 April 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Kingston upon Thames, England[1]
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Cavalry FC
Number	15
Youth career
2008–2014	Hampton & Richmond Borough
2014–2016	Brentford
2016–2021	Arsenal
2021–2023	West Ham United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–2025	West Ham United	0	(0)
2024–2025	→ Cheltenham Town (loan)	6	(0)
2025	Aldershot Town	4	(0)
2025–	Cavalry FC	11	(1)
International career
2018	England U15	1	(0)
2018	England U16	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of July 29, 2025

Club career

Laing is a youth product of the academies of Hampton & Richmond Borough and Brentford, before moving to Arsenal's youth academy in 2016.^[3] He signed a scholarship contract with Arsenal in July 2019.^[4]

Laing joined West Ham United on trial in January 2021, and was formally released by Arsenal in the summer of 2021. He signed a professional contract with West Ham United on 1 July 2021 for 2 seasons.^[5] He made his senior and professional debut with West Ham United as a substitute in a 4–0 UEFA Europa Conference League win over AEK Larnaca on 16 March 2023.^[6]

On 26 July 2024, Laing signed for EFL League Two club Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan.^[7] In January 2025, he returned to West Ham having made eight appearances for Cheltenham in all competitions, his time with the club having been interrupted by a knee injury sustained in October 2024.^[8]

On 22 March 2025, Laing joined Aldershot Town as a non-contract player.^[9]

On 14 April 2025, Laing joined Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC, signing a two-year guaranteed contract with an option for a third year.^[10][11] He made his debut for Cavalry FC on 26 April against Atlético Ottawa, being substituted in after 70 minutes and picking up a yellow card in a 1–3 loss at home.^[12]

International career

Laing is a youth international for England, having played up to the England U16s.^[2]

Playing style

Laing is an all-round centre-back who can also play as a right-back or defensive midfielder as needed. He is a technical and uncompromising player with strong athleticism, and who loves to defend.^[13]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played July 29, 2025^[14]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Arsenal U21	2020–21	–	–		–		–		–		2[a]	0	2	0
West Ham United	2021–22	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	–		1[a]	0	1	0
	2022–23	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	1[b]	0	3[a]	0	4	0
	2023–24	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5[a]	0	5	0
	2024–25	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	–		0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	9	0	10	0
Cheltenham Town (loan)	2024–25	League Two	6	0	0	0	1	0	–		1[a]	0	8	0
Aldershot Town	2024–25	National League	4	0	–		–		–		0	0	4	0
Cavalry FC	2025	Canadian Premier League	11	1	3	0	–		0	0	0	0	14	1
Career total			21	1	3	0	1	0	1	0	12	0	37	1

Notes

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy
2. Appearance in UEFA Europa Conference League