Leon Higgins (born 27 June 1968) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Sydney Swans and Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL). A red headed left footer, he was usually seen at the half forward line. He represented New South Wales against Queensland at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 12 May 1992. Higgins played 79 games with the Wodonga Football Club, debuting with them in 1999. Before playing league football he played at Tocumwal, a club which he went onto coach in 2005 and 2006. winning the club best and fairest award in 2005.