Tattoos and footballers go hand-in-hand. Whether it’s Zlatan’s infamous lion tattoo or David Beckham’s host of tattoos throughout his body, every piece of art seems to have a personal story, a secret, or an incident that footballers want to imprint on their selves.
Junior Firpo’s name has been on the lips of Leeds United fans ever since he unveiled his new tattoo on social media. The Real Betis fullback, who had moved to the Yorkshire outfit in 2021 after a couple of years at Barcelona, spent four years donning the historical white jersey.
His arrival at Elland Road was heavily documented and publicised, with his Barcelona pedigree offering a marketable push to Leeds’ time in the Premier League.
Junior Firpo on IG, showing off a new LS11 tattoo🤍 #LUFC pic.twitter.com/HrCVW6USEF
— Leeds All Over (@LeedsAllOver) September 2, 2025
The new tattoo, therefore, carries a lot of weight. The Dominican left-back was monumentally influential in helping Leeds get promoted to the Premier League, scoring a career-high 4 goals with 10 assists in a historic campaign that saw Leeds amass a whopping 100 points in the EFL Championship, securing direct promotion as title winners. He appeared for the club 119 times.
Firpo, who shifted base to his boyhood club Real Betis this summer after refusing to extend his contract, left fans emotional after a beautiful four-year spell at Elland Road. However, his latest tattoo speaks to his legacy at the club.
Once Leeds, always Leeds…. 💙🔥💪👌
— All Leeds Away (@allleedsaway) September 2, 2025
Ex Leeds Untied player Junior Firpo got 'LS11' tattoo'd on his hand to never forget his time in Yorkshire.. pic.twitter.com/oC090iSBlO
Leeds United respected his wish to leave for Spain, and there was no love lost between the two parties. Firpo, who had a difficult first year in the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa, achieved true consistency and became one of the shining lights under new boss Daniel Farke, leading Leeds’ Championship charge. Firpo’s contribution in both offence and defence, and the knack of scoring in clutch moments, earned him cult-hero status. Although it is difficult to say if he ever reached the potential that the initial hype surrounding him warranted, he left Leeds after getting them back to the top of the English pyramid.
Elland Road faithful still call him a “legend” for getting the tattoo because LS11 is more than a postcode; it is the beating heart of Leeds United. Officially covering Beeston and Holbeck, LS11 is home to Elland Road, the club’s ground since 1919. Over the years, it has evolved from a simple postal tag into a powerful symbol of identity, pride, and belonging. Fans speak of “LS11” as shorthand for the fortress atmosphere that defined Don Revie’s era, the working-class roots of South Leeds, and the enduring loyalty through highs and lows. Painted on walls, inked on skin, and carried in chants, LS11 embodies the folklore and soul of Leeds United.
In a way, Firpo’s journey at Leeds symbolises the highs and lows of the Whites in their recent years, the ambition of signing a Barcelona player, the struggle to stay financially relevant and compete at the highest level against the behemoths of the Top 6, and the fortitude to come back to the top despite numerous failings.
It’s clearly visible that the love between the devoted fans of the Yorkshire club and Junior Firpo is mutual.
