Sonny Perkins

Sonny Perkins is a professional footballer known for his role as a forward and right-winger, currently playing for Leyton Orient. After making his senior team debut for West Ham United on November 25, 2021, featuring in a UEFA Europa League group stage match against Rapid Wien, Sonny Perkins quickly established himself as a prominent forward. Perkins joined West Ham United in 2019, progressing through their academy ranks and showcasing his potential. His talent was officially recognized with the prestigious Dylan Tombides Award in the 2021–22 season, an accolade for the academy’s outstanding player, before he departed the club in July 2022 after rejecting a professional contract offer.

Perkins then signed a three-year deal with Leeds United on July 19, 2022, further cementing his career trajectory. He made his debut for Leeds on November 9, 2022, in an EFL Cup match, demonstrating his versatility as both a forward and right-winger. A pivotal moment in his career at Leeds came on January 8, 2023, when he scored his first professional goal, an equalizer in the FA Cup third round against Cardiff City, forcing a replay and highlighting his ability to deliver in crucial fixtures. In August 2023, Perkins was loaned to Oxford United in League One for the 2023–24 season, where he gained valuable first-team experience and refined his competitive edge.

Perkins returned to Leeds United in January 2024 before making a loan move to Leyton Orient in June 2024. This return to Leyton Orient, a club where he developed as a youth player, marked a significant full-circle moment. On January 31, 2025, Perkins finalized this transfer by signing a permanent two-and-a-half-year contract with Leyton Orient, affirming his commitment and readiness to lead their offensive efforts as a key forward in the upcoming seasons.