Daniel Farke hails Calvert-Lewin as Leeds United's perfect fit and smart business | OneFootball

Daniel Farke has called Dominic Calvert-Lewin a perfect fit for Leeds and hailed his 2025 free transfer as shrewd business, with the striker in Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad as the second-oldest outfielder. According to Leeds Live, Farke said the forward is ageing like good wine.

He has 19 Leeds goals, four this season, after Leeds’ second in last Monday’s 4-1 win over Newcastle, initially given to Jayden Bogle, was re-awarded, taking him to four in six.

His form made a call-up nearer a probability than a possibility, and it is a year since his first Leeds goal.

That return matches Harry Kane’s Bayern tally so far, though Farke downplayed comparisons, saying Kane scores for fun, has won everything and has every chance of the Ballon d'Or.

Calvert-Lewin won a first England cap for nearly five years in March, then came close to World Cup selection in the summer before missing the finals. A home Euros in 2028 will be in his sights.

He has more goals against Newcastle than any opponent, nine, with Crystal Palace next on seven in 18. Leeds face Palace on Sunday, and he could end the weekend as the Premier League’s top scorer if results align.

Farke said Leeds backed him when few did, and that after injury-hit seasons he has regained rhythm, looks settled and taken on a leadership role.

Source: Leeds Live

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