“Calvert-Lewin honest insight reveals the most loved player in the team as he regards him as the ‘light of the team’.”

A relaxed Thursday Sip-and-Talk session involving Dominic Calvert-Lewin quickly turned into one of the most emotional and talked-about discussions surrounding Leeds United this week, after the striker opened up on the player he believes holds the dressing room together more than anyone else.

The atmosphere during the session was calm and cheerful, with players and staff sharing jokes and discussing life around the club. But things became more serious when Calvert-Lewin was asked a question many fans have often debated online — who is truly the most loved player inside the Leeds squad?

The striker smiled before taking a brief pause, clearly thinking carefully about his answer.

“There are a lot of good people in this team,” he began. “Different personalities, different leaders, different players that bring energy in their own way. But there’s one person that genuinely connects everybody.”

His response immediately drew attention from those present, with many eager to know who he was referring to.

Calvert-Lewin continued by describing the unnamed teammate as someone whose influence stretches far beyond football ability alone. According to him, the player has become one of the emotional pillars of the squad due to his consistency, humility, and leadership.

“He’s the type of player that gives everyone confidence when he’s on the pitch,” Calvert-Lewin explained. “Even in difficult moments, you just feel calmer with him around because he understands situations so well. He knows how to hold his position, how to control the tempo, and how to keep the team organized.”

The Leeds striker added that the player’s impact is often felt in the smallest details of a match — moments supporters may not always immediately notice but teammates deeply appreciate.

“Sometimes people only focus on goals or assists,” he said. “But there are players whose presence changes the entire feeling of a game. He’s definitely one of those players.”

As the conversation continued, Calvert-Lewin revealed that the player is also admired for the way he handles responsibilities off the pitch, especially inside the dressing room.

“He’s naturally respected,” he said. “He knows how to motivate players, how to speak at the right time, and how to encourage people when confidence is low. Not everybody can do that. Some people wear leadership, others truly live it.”

The striker then shared a recent moment that perfectly reflected the personality of the teammate he was describing.

“Just recently, he came in one morning and got breakfast for everybody,” Calvert-Lewin revealed with a smile. “No cameras, no big announcement, nothing like that. He just did it because that’s the kind of person he is. Being nice and thoughtful is already part of his culture.”

The story immediately sparked laughter and appreciation among those present, with many noting how rare such gestures can be in modern football environments.

Calvert-Lewin admitted that moments like those are part of the reason the player has become so admired throughout the club.

“That’s why people love him,” he continued. “Not just the teammates, but the fans too. They see the effort, the attitude, and the heart he brings every single day.”

Only towards the end of the discussion did Calvert-Lewin finally reveal the identity of the player he had been praising so passionately.

“For me, it’s Ethan Ampadu,” he said firmly. “He’s the light of the team.”

The striker went on to explain that Ampadu’s influence cannot be measured only through performances, insisting that his leadership and mentality have become essential to the squad’s unity and ambition.

“I honestly believe he’ll go very far in football,” Calvert-Lewin concluded. “He has the mentality, the discipline, and the quality to achieve big things. Players like him don’t come around often.”

Since the session aired, many Leeds supporters have echoed Calvert-Lewin’s comments online, with fans praising Ampadu not only for his performances, but for the leadership and positivity he continues to bring to the club.