Draft:Luke Graham (Scottish footballer)

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Luke Graham
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-02-11) 11 February 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Scone, Scotland
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Dundee
Number 45
Youth career
St Johnstone
Dundee
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Dundee 0 (0)
2021–2022 → Lochee United (loan) 17 (0)
2022–2023 → Albion Rovers (loan) 27 (2)
2023–2024 → Montrose (loan) 30 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:37, 13 May 2024 (UTC)

Luke Graham (born 11 February 2004) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Dundee.[1]

Career[edit]

Born in Scone, Graham was scouted as a kid by local club St Johnstone and spent several years there before leaving after having issues with coaches, and later joining Dundee's youth setup.[2]

In 2021, Graham joined Midlands League side Lochee United on a season-long loan. He would have a stand-out season for the Chee, winning the East Region League Cup with them and finishing 3rd in the league.[3] In April 2022, Graham would make headlines after it was reported he was set for a trial with Sheffield United.[4] It was reported the following day that he was also being scouted by several bigger clubs such as Celtic, Rangers and Arsenal.[5] Despite being offered a second trial by Sheffield United, Graham signed an extension with Dundee in May which would keep him there for another season.[6][7]

On 30 September 2022, Graham joined Scottish League Two side Albion Rovers on loan.[8] He would make his debut the following day.[9] Graham would score his first goal for the club in his 2nd appearance, in a league win over Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic.[10]

On 1 September 2023, Graham joined Scottish League One club Montrose on loan until January 2024.[11][12] Graham made his debut the following day as a substitute in a league win away to Queen of the South.[13] Graham scored his first goal for the Gable Endies on 4 November 2023, in a big league win away to Edinburgh City.[14] After a successful first half of the season, Graham's loan to Montrose was extended until the end of the season.[15] Graham had a strong season at Links Park, and was awarded both the Loanee and Young Player of the Year awards for Montrose at the end of the season.[16]

Career Statistics[edit]

As of 11 May 2024
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Dundee 2021–22[17] Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022–23[18] Scottish Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023–24[19] Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dundee B[a] 2021–22[17] — — — 0 0 0 0
2023–24[19] — — — 2 0 2 0
Total — — 2 0 2 0
Lochee United (loan) 2021–22[20] Midlands League 17 0 0 0 0 0 4[b] 2 21 2
Albion Rovers (loan) 2022–23[18] Scottish League Two 27 2 2 0 — 2[c] 1 31 3
Montrose (loan) 2023–24[19] Scottish League One 30 2 2 0 — 2[d] 0 34 2
Career total 74 4 4 0 0 0 10 3 88 7
  1. ^ Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup, in which teams from the SPFL Development League compete against senior clubs
  2. ^ Includes appearances in East of Scotland League Cup
  3. ^ Appearances in the Scottish League Two play-offs
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in the Scottish Championship play-offs

Honours[edit]

Lochee United

  • East Region Junior League Cup: 2021–22[21][22]

Individual

References[edit]

  1. ^ Luke Graham at Soccerbase
  2. ^ Cran, George (20 November 2023). "Dundee loan star Luke Graham relishing Montrose move as he reveals reason behind St Johnstone exit as a kid". The Courier. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Lochee United take the Thorntons Cup". Lochee United Junior Football Club. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  4. ^ Cran, George. "EXCLUSIVE: Highly-rated Dundee youngster set for trial at Sheffield United". The Courier. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  5. ^ Cran, George. "EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal, Rangers and Celtic keeping tabs on Dundee kid Luke Graham". The Courier. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  6. ^ "Development squad sign up". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Sheffield United miss out on defender transfer as Arsenal and Celtic-linked man signs new contract". www.thestar.co.uk. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  8. ^ Kearney, Ben (30 September 2022). "Luke Graham joins on loan". Albion Rovers. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  9. ^ "Stranraer v Albion Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  10. ^ "Albion Rovers v Bonnyrigg Rose". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  11. ^ "Graham heads out on loan". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  12. ^ "DEE DEFENDER JOINS MIGHTY MO ON LOAN DEAL | Montrose Football Club". montrosefc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  13. ^ "Queen of the South v Montrose". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Edinburgh City v Montrose". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  15. ^ "LINKS PARK LOAN EXTENDED FOR YOUNG DEE DEFENDER | Montrose Football Club". montrosefc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  16. ^ a b "LUKE WHO IS LEAVING LP! | Montrose Football Club". montrosefc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  17. ^ a b "Games Played by Luke Graham in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  18. ^ a b "Games played by Luke Graham in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  19. ^ a b c "Games played by Luke Graham in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  20. ^ "Results". Scottish Junior FA. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  21. ^ "Lochee United take the Thorntons Cup". Lochee United Junior Football Club. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  22. ^ "Match Result". Scottish Junior FA. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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