| John Leadbitter | |
| Fullname: | John Leadbitter[1] |
| Birth Date: | 7 May 1953 |
| Birth Place: | Sunderland, England |
| Position: | Central defender |
| Youthyears1: | – |
| Youthclubs1: | Sunderland |
| Years1: | 1970–1972 |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1972–1973 |
| Caps2: | 19 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
John Leadbitter (born 7 May 1953) is an English former footballer who played as a central defender in the Football League for Darlington. He began his senior career with Sunderland without playing for them in the League.[2]