Luke Pearce (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luke Edward Andrew Pearce | ||
| Date of birth | 8 June 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Cardiff City | ||
| Number | 56 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Walsall | ||
| 2020–2024 | Southampton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Southampton | 0 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Eastbourne Borough (loan) | 17 | (6) |
| 2023 | → Torquay United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Weston-super-Mare (loan) | 5 | (2) |
| 2024 | → Dover Athletic (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | Cardiff City | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Sligo Rovers (loan) | 11 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2021 | Republic of Ireland U18 | 4 | (1) |
| 2021 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15, 1 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
Luke Edward Andrew Pearce (born 8 June 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Cardiff City.
Club career
He began his career at Walsall before moving to Southampton, and signed his first professional contract with the club in July 2021.[1][2] Pearce scored 30 goals from 71 games for their youth teams including six in nine in Premier League 2 during the 2023–24 season.[3] He spent time on loan at Eastbourne Borough, Torquay United, Weston-Super-Mare and Dover Athletic.[4][5][6][7] Pearce was released from Southampton at the end of the 2023–24 season.[8]
On 4 July 2024, he joined Cardiff City.[9] Pearce joined Sligo Rovers on loan in the League of Ireland on 16 July until the end of the season.[10][11] On 9 January 2025, Pearce made his debut for Cardiff in a 1–0 away victory against Sheffield United in the FA Cup.[12][13]
International career
He represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level.[14][15]
Personal life
His mother's side of the family is from Sligo.[15]
Career statistics
- As of match played 9 January 2025[16]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Southampton | 2022–23[17] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[18] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Eastbourne Borough (loan) | 2022–23 | National League South | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 17 | 6 | |
| Torquay United (loan) | 2023–24 | National League South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Weston-super-Mare (loan) | 2023–24 | National League South | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
| Dover Athletic (loan) | 2023–24 | National League South | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Cardiff City | 2024–25[19] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Sligo Rovers (loan) | 2024 | League of Ireland Premier Division | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 2 | ||
| Career total | 38 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 9 | ||
References
- ^ Keen, Liam (11 August 2020). "Walsall's Luke Pearce leaves for Southampton". Express & Star. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Pearce signs first professional deal". Southampton FC. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ Sarson, Kelan (16 April 2024). "Southampton teen could be their perfect replacement if Che Adams leaves". Football FanCast. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Luke Pearce joins Eastbourne Borough on loan". Southampton FC. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Dave (2 September 2023). "Luke Pearce signs on loan for Torquay United". Torbay Weekly. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Luke Pearce joins Weston-super-Mare on loan". Southampton FC. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Luke Pearce joins Dover Athletic on loan". Southampton FC. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Men's retained list published for 2024". Southampton FC. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Four signings bolster Bluebirds' under-21 squad". BBC Sport. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "Sligo Rovers sign Luke Pearce on loan from Cardiff City". Extratime. July 16, 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Farry, Jessica (16 July 2024). "Sligo Rovers' latest recruit Luke Pearce hoping to bring goals to the table". Irish Independent. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Everton advances in FA Cup after Dyche's firing and Fulham also wins". Newsday. 9 January 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Pritchard, Dafydd (9 January 2025). "Sheffield United 0–1 Cardiff City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Sligo Rovers sign Luke Pearce on loan". Oceanfm.ie. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Sligo Rovers bring in Cardiff City striker Luke Pearce on loan". RTE. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Luke Pearce at Soccerway. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Luke Pearce in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Luke Pearce in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Luke Pearce in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
External links
- Luke Pearce at Soccerway
- Luke Pearce at WorldFootball.net