About Leon Osman

Leon Osman (born 17 May 1981) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent almost all of his career at Everton, making 433 appearances and scoring 57 goals. Earlier in his career he spent time on loan at Football League clubs Carlisle United and Derby County. Osman earned two international caps for the England national team, making his debut at the age of 31.

Early life
Osman was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Leon has a Somali paternal grandfather, his father is of mixed Somali and British ancestry and his mother is British,. Leon was raised in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. He attended Up Holland High School and Winstanley College.