Position: Defender
Birthday: June 15, 1998
Hometown: Troyes, France
Height: 6’2”
College: University of Central Florida & University of Pittsburgh
Previous Club: Loudoun United FC
Leerman joined the Rowdies following three seasons as a regular contributor for Loudoun United FC, where he appeared in 86 matches across all competitions. Leerman signed his first professional contract with Loudoun United FC ahead of the 2023 USL Championship season. In his first season in the professional ranks, Leerman led the club in clearances, interceptions, and aerial duels won with an 85.7% passing accuracy rate over 28 league appearances.
Leerman developed as an academy player for French side Troyes during his youth. In 2018, the Frenchman moved to the United States to play college soccer at the University of Central Florida, where he made 60 appearances over four seasons for the Golden Knights. The Chicago Fire selected Leerman in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft, but the Frenchman chose to continue his college career for one more year as a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh.
