Luke Alker (born 12 December 2006) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Barnsley.

Luke Alker
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-12-12) 12 December 2006 (age 17)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Barnsley
Number 42
Youth career
Leeds United
2023–2024 Barnsley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Barnsley 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:42, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Alker joined Barnsley from the Academy at Leeds United in 2023 and became a prolific scorer for the under-18s and under-21s. He made his first-team debut for Barnsley on 8 October 2024, coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute for Aiden Marsh in a 2–0 defeat at Huddersfield Town in the EFL Trophy.[2]

Career statistics

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As of match played 8 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Barnsley 2024–25[3] EFL League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 1 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ Luke Alker at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Alker, 17, makes debut along with latest son of former Red". Barnsley Chronicle. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Games played by Luke Alker in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.