Luka Chalwell (born 7 April 2004) is a British Virgin Islands footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for National League club Eastleigh and the British Virgin Islands national team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luka Chalwell | ||
| Date of birth | 7 April 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | British Virgin Islands | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Eastleigh | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Poole Town | ||
| 2022 | Christchurch | ||
| 2022–2023 | Eastleigh | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Eastleigh | 2 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019 | British Virgin Islands U15 | 5 | (4) |
| 2021 | British Virgin Islands U20 | 3 | (1) |
| 2021– | British Virgin Islands | 13 | (3) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 March 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 March 2024 | |||
Club career edit
A youth academy player of Poole Town, Chalwell is the first British Virgin Islander to play in FA Youth Cup.[2] On 15 June 2023, he signed a two-year contract with Eastleigh, making him the first ever British Virgin Islander footballer to sign a professional contract.[3]
International career edit
After representing his nation in youth football, Chalwell received his first call-up to the senior team in March 2021.[4][5] He made his senior debut on 27 March 2021 in a 3–0 loss against Guatemala.[6] On 9 September 2023, he scored his first two international goals in a 3–1 CONCACAF Nations League win against Turks and Caicos Islands.[7]
Career statistics edit
International edit
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Virgin Islands | 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | |
| Total | 13 | 3 | |
- Scores and results list British Virgin Islands' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Chalwell goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 September 2023 | A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground, Road Town, British Virgin Islands |  Turks and Caicos Islands |
2–0 | 3–1 | 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League |
| 2 | 3–1 | |||||
| 3 | 12 October 2023 | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia |  Dominica |
1–0 | 1–1 | 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League |
References edit
- ^ a b Luka Chalwell at Soccerway
- ^ "Chalwell debuts in England FA Youth Cup". 16 September 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Luka Chalwell makes sporting history as VI's first professional footballer". 20 June 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ "Boys ready to represent BVI abroad". 25 May 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Poole Town players prepare for World Cup Qualifiers". 19 February 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "British Virgin Islands vs. Guatemala - 27 March 2021". Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Forbes, Chalwell team up to lead BVI past Turks & Caicos". 10 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ "Luka Chalwell - Soccer player profile & career statustics". Retrieved 11 September 2023.
External links edit
- Luka Chalwell at WorldFootball.net
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