On October 14, Leeds United fan Jonas Gahr Støre became the Prime Minister of Norway.
Despite growing up in Oslo, Støre has said he felt “a kind of infatuation, a fascination” with the Whites ever since he was a child.
The Labour politician shared his affinity with Norway newspaper Aftenposten, relating how he suffered from the “objectively unfair” victory of Bayern Munich over Leeds in the Champions League final of 1975.
But he’s not the only unlikely figurehead to be Leeds, through and through. Here are some of the famous faces who are avid Whites fans.
13. Ralph Ineson
Leeds-born Ineson played a cameo role as a journalist in The Damned United.
14. Russell Crowe
Australian acting star Russel Crowe narrated Amazon’s Take Me Home, documenting Leeds’ failed 2018-2019 promotion bid.
15. Stefan Edberg
Once the world tennis no.1, the Swede has won nine Grand Slam titles and loves Leeds United.
17. Kaiser Chiefs
Born in Leeds, the indie rock outfit took inspiration for their name from the first club of Leeds legend Lucas Radebe.
18. Sian Gabbidon and Graft
The Apprentice winner and Whites fan recently appeared in rapper Graft's You Know What music video, filmed in part at Elland Road.