Luke Graham (born 11 February 2004) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Dundee.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 February 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Scone, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dundee | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St Johnstone | |||
| Dundee | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Dundee | 1 | (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 15:00, 4 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editBorn 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]
After successive successful loan spells, Dundee announced on 28 May 2024 that Graham had been promoted to the first team squad, and had signed a contract extension to stay with the club until 2027.[17][18] Graham made his competitive debut for the Dark Blues on 23 July as substitute in a Scottish League Cup group stage win over Annan Athletic.[19] He made his first start for the Dee four days later in a 6–0 demolishing of Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[20] Graham made his league debut for Dundee in a notable fixture, starting at Tannadice Park in a Dundee derby.[21]
Career statistics
edit- As of 13 August 2024
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dundee | 2021–22[22] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23[23] | Scottish Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[24] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[25] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Dundee B[a] | 2021–22[22] | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023–24[24] | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 2024–25[25] | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Total | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| Lochee United (loan) | 2021–22[26] | Midlands League | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[b] | 2 | 21 | 2 |
| Albion Rovers (loan) | 2022–23[23] | Scottish League Two | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 1 | 31 | 3 | |
| Montrose (loan) | 2023–24[24] | Scottish League One | 30 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 2[d] | 0 | 34 | 2 | |
| Career total | 75 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 92 | 7 | ||
- ^ Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup, in which teams from the SPFL Development League compete against senior clubs
- ^ Includes appearances in East of Scotland League Cup
- ^ Appearances in the Scottish League Two play-offs
- ^ Appearance(s) in the Scottish Championship play-offs
Honours
editLochee United
Individual
References
edit- ^ Luke Graham at Soccerbase
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Lochee United take the Thorntons Cup". Lochee United Junior Football Club. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Cran, George. "EXCLUSIVE: Highly-rated Dundee youngster set for trial at Sheffield United". The Courier. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Cran, George. "EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal, Rangers and Celtic keeping tabs on Dundee kid Luke Graham". The Courier. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Development squad sign up". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Sheffield United miss out on defender transfer as Arsenal and Celtic-linked man signs new contract". www.thestar.co.uk. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Kearney, Ben (30 September 2022). "Luke Graham joins on loan". Albion Rovers. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "Stranraer v Albion Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Albion Rovers v Bonnyrigg Rose". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Graham heads out on loan". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "DEE DEFENDER JOINS MIGHTY MO ON LOAN DEAL | Montrose Football Club". montrosefc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Queen of the South v Montrose". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Edinburgh City v Montrose". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "LINKS PARK LOAN EXTENDED FOR YOUNG DEE DEFENDER | Montrose Football Club". montrosefc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ a b "LUKE WHO IS LEAVING LP! | Montrose Football Club". montrosefc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Luke Graham Promoted to 1st Team Squad". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Luke Graham Extends Dundee Contract". Superior Sports Management. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Dundee vs Annan Athletic: League Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Premier Sports Cup Results | SPFL". spfl.co.uk. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Dundee United vs Dundee: Scottish Premiership". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Games Played by Luke Graham in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Luke Graham in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Luke Graham in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Luke Graham in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Results". Scottish Junior FA. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Lochee United take the Thorntons Cup". Lochee United Junior Football Club. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Match Result". Scottish Junior FA. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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