The 18-year-old centre-back is currently on loan from Rangers, where he captained their Under-18 side and featured regularly with the B team. Leyton was a product of Forth Valley Academy before moving to Rangers Boys Academy as a 12-year-old in 2017, later signing full-time in 2022. The defender’s development has also seen him lift silverware, with Leyton most recently winning the Scottish Youth Cup in the 2023/24 season. Leyton’s impressive youth career also includes international recognition, having earned nine caps at Under-17 level, making his debut against Hungary, and has since represented Scotland at Under-19 level.