The History Maker Joins The Silkmen!!!

10 Aug 2023

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After impressing Mark Duffy in pre-season, Leon Arnasalam agrees terms with the Silkmen for 2023/24 season.

Leon joined the Silkmen originally in the 2021/22 season where he made history by scoring Macclesfield FC first ever league goal when his strike against Burscough ensured that Leon’s name would forever be etched into the history books.

Leon then Suffer a severe knee injury at Winsford United three days later, Leon fought hard to regain his fitness and would enjoy a loan spell at Mossley towards the end of the campaign.

After training with a number of National League Clubs, Leon signed for Garwood, before joining North West Counties Football League Premier Division side AFC Liverpool.

Previously, Leon was in the U14’s team at Preston North End, before enjoying spells at Marine, AFC Liverpool Bury AFC and Lower Breck.

Leon has also represented Bolton Wanderers U23s, Warrington Town, Skelmersdale United and Burscough – as well as featuring in Robbie Fowler’s Liverpool-based Academy.

We looking forward to Leon represent the Silkmen once again!!!

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