Calvert-Lewin's Hot Streak Nets Player of the Month as Leeds Fight on
17 January 2026
What happened
The English striker has shone in the latest run of games.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Leeds United's striker, was crowned Premier League Player of the Month for December/January, after the standout form he has shown for his club recently.
Calvert-Lewin scored six goals in the past month, including a brace against Crystal Palace and a strike against Brentford, Liverpool, Chelsea and Sunderland.
Leeds United sit 16th in the Premier League table with 22 points, eight points clear of 18th-placed West Ham United, the last relegation spot.
Leeds will host Fulham in their next game on Saturday, in gameweek 22 of the Premier League.
What it means
Calvert-Lewin's form comes as a rare bright moment for Leeds as they chase safety in a tight relegation battle.
Next up, the fixture against Fulham could prove pivotal in determining whether Leeds can start climbing the table.
Punchline 1: He scores so often the net filed a complaint for overuse.
Punchline 2: Leeds fans: finally, a reason to download a calendar—Calvert-Lewin’s goals keep the dates busy.
