Leo Ramirez-Espain (born 2 October 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town, on loan from club Watford.

Career Ramirez-Espain joined Watford in 2016, at the age of 9. Ramirez-Espain made his professional debut, aged 17, on 13, August, 2024, in a 5–0 Carabao Cup draw with Milton Keynes Dons, coming on as a substitute to replace Tom Dele-Bashiru after 76 minutes. came back in for the next match against Plymouth Argyle to replace Tom Dele-Bashiru again after 75 minutes.

In November 2025, Ramirez-Espain joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of January 2026. On 16 December 2025, after making just one appearance for Yeovil, Ramirez-Espain was recalled from his loan by Watford. In September 2026, he joined National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town on loan.

Personal life Ramirez-Espain was born in England to an Argentinian father and a South African mother, and is of Spanish descent on his father's side.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWatford2024–25Championship000020—202025–26Championship000000—002026–27Championship000010—10Total000030—30Yeovil Town (loan)2025–26National League0000—1010Hemel Hempstead Town (loan)2026–27National League South3000—0030Career total3000301070

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