Luke Graham (footballer, born 2004)

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Luke Graham
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Graham in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-02-11) 11 February 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Scone, Scotland
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Dundee
Number 25
Youth career
St Johnstone
Dundee
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021– Dundee 3 (0)
2021–2022 → Lochee United (loan) 17 (0)
2022–2023 → Albion Rovers (loan) 27 (2)
2023–2024 → Montrose (loan) 30 (2)
2024 → Falkirk (loan) 14 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:00, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Luke Graham (born 11 February 2004) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Dundee. [1] He has also had previous loan spells with Lochee United, Albion Rovers, Montrose and Falkirk.

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Career

Born 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]

On 20 September 2024, Graham joined Scottish Championship club Falkirk on loan until the end of the season. [22] [23] Graham made his debut for the Bairns on 28 September in a league game away to Raith Rovers. [24] On 28 December as a result of injuries at his parent club and a successful loan spell with Falkirk which saw them top of the table for Christmas, Dundee announced that they would recall Graham from Falkirk at the beginning of January. [25] [26] [27] Just like his league debut with Dundee, Graham made his second league start after returning from loan in a Dundee derby. [28]

Career statistics

As of 5 January 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague Scottish Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Dundee 2021–22 [29] Scottish Premiership 0000000000
2022–23 [30] Scottish Championship 0000000000
2023–24 [31] Scottish Premiership0000000000
2024–25 [32] 3000200050
Total3000200050
Dundee B [a] 2021–22 [29] ———0000
2023–24 [31] ———2020
2024–25 [32] ———1010
Total——3030
Lochee United (loan) 2021–22 [33] Midlands League 17000004 [b] 2212
Albion Rovers (loan) 2022–23 [30] Scottish League Two 27220—2 [c] 1313
Montrose (loan) 2023–24 [31] Scottish League One 30220—2 [d] 0342
Falkirk (loan) 2024–25 [32] Scottish Championship14000—00150
Career total91440201131087
  1. ↑ Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup, in which teams from the SPFL Development League compete against senior clubs
  2. ↑ Includes appearances in East of Scotland League Cup
  3. ↑ Appearances in the Scottish League Two play-offs
  4. ↑ Appearance(s) in the Scottish Championship play-offs

Honours

Lochee United

Individual

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References

  1. ↑ Luke Graham at Soccerbase
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. 1 2 "Lochee United take the Thorntons Cup". Lochee United Junior Football Club. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  4. ↑ Cran, George. "EXCLUSIVE: Highly-rated Dundee youngster set for trial at Sheffield United". The Courier. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  5. ↑ Cran, George. "EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal, Rangers and Celtic keeping tabs on Dundee kid Luke Graham". The Courier. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  6. ↑ "Development squad sign up". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  7. ↑ "Sheffield United miss out on defender transfer as Arsenal and Celtic-linked man signs new contract". www.thestar.co.uk. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  8. ↑ Kearney, Ben (30 September 2022). "Luke Graham joins on loan". Albion Rovers. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  9. ↑ "Stranraer v Albion Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  10. ↑ "Albion Rovers v Bonnyrigg Rose". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  11. ↑ "Graham heads out on loan". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  12. ↑ "DEE DEFENDER JOINS MIGHTY MO ON LOAN DEAL | Montrose Football Club". montrosefc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  13. ↑ "Queen of the South v Montrose". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  14. ↑ "Edinburgh City v Montrose". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  15. ↑ "LINKS PARK LOAN EXTENDED FOR YOUNG DEE DEFENDER | Montrose Football Club". montrosefc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  16. 1 2 "LUKE WHO IS LEAVING LP! | Montrose Football Club". montrosefc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  17. ↑ "Luke Graham Promoted to 1st Team Squad". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  18. ↑ "Luke Graham Extends Dundee Contract". Superior Sports Management. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  19. ↑ "Dundee vs Annan Athletic: League Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  20. ↑ "Premier Sports Cup Results | SPFL". spfl.co.uk. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  21. ↑ "Dundee United vs Dundee: Scottish Premiership". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
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  28. ↑ "Dundee vs Dundee United: Scottish Premiership report, stats & reaction". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  29. 1 2 "Games Played by Luke Graham in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  30. 1 2 "Games played by Luke Graham in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  31. 1 2 3 "Games played by Luke Graham in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  32. 1 2 3 "Games played by Luke Graham in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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  34. ↑ "Match Result". Scottish Junior FA. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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