They've had their ups and downs, but Leeds' season looks to be on the up with a recent 1-0 away win at Wigan thanks to youngster Alex Mowatt's strike. So, whose been performing for the whites this year?

Here are the TOP FIVE best Leeds United players this season....

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1. Lewis Cook

Cook looks set for a bright future
Cook has impressed at Leeds

No doubt about it. At just 18, Cook has slotted in to the Leeds starting XI perfectly. He's been playing a holding role with Luke Murphy and has been absolutely superb.

His running with the ball from deep has provided a dangerous threat from midfield whilst his defending and awareness has been second to none.

There's rumours of Premier League clubs after him which really does credit his performance at Leeds this year.

2. Marco Silvestri

A mixed opinion from the terraces but there's no argument that Silvestri is one of the best shot stoppers in the league.

Silvestri is number two
Silvestri is number two

 

Away at Middlesbrough, the Italian won Leeds the game with a series of tremendous stops along with a crucial penalty save at Elland Road to make up for an earlier error vs Ipswich.

Commanding the area and dealing with crosses does needs some work but overall Marco has been a key performer for Leeds this season.

3. Sam Byram

Byram is a youngster that is flexible in position anywhere on the right hand side.

Sam Byram is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs
Byram is renowned for his versatility

 

His defensive work rate is crucial to the system that Leeds play whilst going forward he can cause problems for any defence in the league.

Opening the scoring at Huddersfield, Byram possesses a goal threat too. A crucial player in the Leeds side and certainly a prospect for the future.

4. Luke Murphy

Had his critics when he first signed for £1 million. Murphy is now a goal scorer from midfield which is an attribute any team desires.

Murphy has done well this campaign
Murphy has done well this campaign

 

With this, he steadies the ship and assists with young Lewis Cook in a central midfield role.

Murphy has a defence splitting pass that allows a clinical finisher like Billy Sharp several opportunities a game to score.

5. Alex Mowatt

Coming in to great goal scoring form recently, young Alex Mowatt has provided a real talent in midfield and around the final third.

Mowatt has been a revelation
Mowatt has been a revelation

 

Scoring great free kicks and providing several opportunities for goals, Mowatt's performances for Leeds have been crucial in recent weeks in reviving Leeds' season.

So, these FIVE performers at Leeds have really turned their season around, there's no doubt their progress will be tracked by other clubs but with summer coming up, Leeds will do all they can to offer new long term deals.