Aspire to Inspire - Leon Legge's Story
I (Lorrie) am truly honoured to be given permission to share a bit of Leon's professional and personal journey on my blog.
A bit of background:
Leon Legge is a Proud husband, Proud father, and a Former Professional Footballer ⚽️ from the UK, Blogger at Epilepsy Baller that is transitioning in to sports media + a coach at Ferdinand Collective, who just happens to have Epilepsy. Leon used to be a carer for adults with learning disabilities, so he arrived a bit late to starting his footballer career at age 24. Besides being a coach (mentioned earlier), Leon is also an Ambassador for Young Epilepsy Charity, and has had almost 500 appearances in the football league, even with Epilepsy, it has never stopped him from achieving his dream.
• At what age did Leon experience his first seizure?
- Leon had his very first epileptic seizure in 2001 at the age of 16, he was at a training session with a youth/non-league team at that time.
- Event: He headed a ball in to the air, felt light headed apon landing, and lost control of his body. - Responce: The coach recognized the signs as his own child had Epilepsy, and an ambulance took Leon to the hospital.
• When did Leon start his blog?
- Leon started his blog in late 2018 or 2019 with
Vision and Goals:
Raise Awareness - To help people understand the deverse spectrum of Epilepsy rather than reducing it to just visible seizures or strobe-light triggers.
Share Pro Insights - Give a firsthand look at what it takes for a professional athlete to balance rigorous training, sleep requirements and medications.
Inspire Youth - Promote the mindset that a diagnosis does not have to stop you from achieving your dreams.
Leon's blog link is
https://epilepsyballer.wordpress.com
"Embrace Your Differences, It Sets You Apart From Being Normal. "
Fast forward to 2026:
Leon wants you to know that he is no longer playing professional football but, the game is still very much a part of his life. Over the past couple of seasons he has stepped in to new roles, talking about Port Vale, and developing radio skills with BBC Radio Stoke + more. Leon is grateful for every opportunity.
This new chapter has also opened the door for Leon to create more content about two things he is most passionate about:
⚽️ Football
💜 Raising Awareness about living with Epilepsy
Leon is excited to keep building, keep creating, and keep sharing insights that can inspire, educate, and spark conversations.
If you would like to find and follow Leon on social media, you can find him
- @leonlegge32
and or
- @epilepsyballer
Finally, if you are reading this and work in sports media, content creation, or Epilepsy advocacy and wish to connect with Leon, he'd love to hear from you!
For media inquiries, please contact
leonlegge@yahoo.co.uk
✨️ Permission for me (Lorrie Forseth) to post photos and Leon's story given solely by Leon Legge.
Thank you, Leon !
Lorrie blog admin
- July 28,2026