Leeds United Born in
Durham, Gray joined
Leeds United at under-9 level. He progressed rapidly through the academy, and an agreement had to be met between Leeds United and Gray's school, the
St John Fisher Catholic High School in
Harrogate, for Gray to miss classes in order to train with the first team, at the request of then-manager
Marcelo Bielsa. Gray signed a two-year scholarship deal with Leeds United in September 2022. On 6 August 2023, Gray made his Leeds United and senior debut in the opening game of the
2023–24 EFL Championship season against
Cardiff City at Elland Road. Gray appeared 52 times in all competitions as Leeds lost in the playoff final to Southampton. In April 2024, he was awarded the
EFL Championship Young Player of the Season. On 19 August, he made his debut for the club, as a substitute, in a 1–1 draw against
Leicester City in the league. Gray's first start for the club, wearing the shirt number 14, came in a 2–1
EFL Cup win against
Coventry City on 18 September 2024. Throughout the
2024–25 Premier League season, Gray was frequently used as a centre-back due to an ongoing injury crisis at Tottenham; manager
Ange Postecoglou praised him for his courage in taking on the challenge of playing out of position. Gray's first start in his favoured central midfield position did not come until 16 March 2025. He was selected in the squad that played the
2025 UEFA Europa League final, entering the game as a substitute, and helping Tottenham to win their first trophy for seventeen years. On 28 December 2025, he scored his first senior goal in a 1–0 win over
Crystal Palace. ==International career==