Luke Jonathan Thomas (born 10 June 2001), play as a left-back or left wing-back. Born in Syston, Leicestershire. Joined the Leicester City Academy in 2008 from local club Riverside United Juniors Football Club.
He made his professional debut in a 2–0 Premier League win against Sheffield United on 16 July 2020. He entered the match because first team left back Ben Chilwell was injured. He provided an assist for the first goal. Ayoze Pérez scored.
On 29 October 2020, Thomas made his European debut in the UEFA Europa League. It was during a 2–1 win over AEK Athens. He replaced Christian Fuchs in the 46th minute. On 26 November, Thomas scored his first Leicester goal. This was in a 3–3 away draw against Braga.
On 11 May 2021, Thomas scored his first Premier League goal for Leicester City. They achieved a 2–1 away victory over Manchester United. This was their first win at Old Trafford since 1998. Four days later, he started in the 2021 FA Cup final. Leicester beat Chelsea to win the trophy for the first time in their history. On 7 August 2021, Thomas came off the bench when Leicester defeated Manchester City in the 2021 FA Community Shield.
On 31 August 2023, Thomas joined Premier League club Sheffield United on a season long loan. On 12 January 2024, his loan was mutually terminated and he returned to Leicester. He joined Middlesbrough on loan for the rest of the season later in the same month.
Thomas represented England at U18 and U19 level. He made his England U20 debut during a 2–0 victory over Wales at St. George’s Park on 13 October 2020.
On 27 August 2021, Thomas received his first call up for the England U21s. On 7 September 2021, he made his England U21 debut. It was during the 2–0 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification win over Kosovo U21s at Stadium MK.[15]
On 14 June 2023, Thomas was included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. He started in the semi-final victory over Israel. Thomas was an unused substitute in the final as England beat Spain to win the tournament.
FACTFILE:
- Full Name: Luke Jonathan Thomas
- Position: Defender
- Date of Birth: 10.06.2001
- Birthplace: Syston
- Nation: England
- Caps / Goals: 0/0
- Major League Career:
- 2020->, Leicester City (59/1)
- 2023-24, Sheffield United (12/0)
- 2024, Middlesbrough (12/0)
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