Niall Joseph Huggins (born 18 December 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a full-back for EFL Championship club Sunderland and the Wales national team.
[4] After winning his division with under-8s junior side Heworth, he joined Leeds United's academy in 2009, alongside Kane Rogerson and future professional Jack Clarke.
[7] Huggins made his professional debut as a 54th-minute substitute for Ezgjan Alioski in a 4–2 defeat at Arsenal on 14 February 2021.
[10][11] It was reported by BBC Radio Leeds that he joined the club on a free transfer, but the deal included a sell-on fee.
Huggins signed a contract extension in October 2024 until the summer of 2026 with an option by the club for an additional year.