Luke Jenkins

Luke Jenkins
Personal information
Full name Luke Jenkins[1]
Date of birth (2002-10-07) 7 October 2002 (age 22)[2]
Place of birth London, England[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Aldershot Town
Youth career
Crystal Palace
2018–2019 Sutton United
2019–2021 AFC Wimbledon
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 AFC Wimbledon 3 (1)
2021–2022 → Tonbridge Angels (loan) 8 (0)
2022 → Hampton & Richmond Borough (loan) 9 (0)
2023 → Weymouth (loan) 4 (0)
2023–2024 Chelmsford City 38 (3)
2024– Aldershot Town 2 (0)
International career
2024– England C 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:49, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

Luke Jenkins (born 7 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Aldershot Town.

Career

AFC Wimbledon

Previously with Crystal Palace and Sutton United,[3] Jenkins joined AFC Wimbledon in 2019 and went on to make his first-team debut during an EFL Trophy group-stage tie in October 2021 against former side, Crystal Palace U23s, featuring for 53 minutes in the 2–0 defeat.[4] On 9 November 2021, he made a subsequent appearance, once again coming in the EFL Trophy, replacing Darius Charles in the 61st minute during Wimbledon's 1–0 defeat to another former side of Jenkins', Sutton United.[5]

On 16 December 2021, Jenkins joined National League South side Tonbridge Angels on a one-month loan deal.[6]

On 25 March 2023, following loan spells at Hampton & Richmond Borough and Weymouth,[2] Jenkins made his league debut in a 2–1 loss against Barrow, opening the scoring after just five minutes.[7]

Following the culmination of the 2022–23 season, Jenkins was released by Wimbledon.[8]

Chelmsford City

On 15 July 2023, after a successful trial period, Jenkins signed for Chelmsford City.[9] On 2 October 2023, Jenkins scored his first goal for the club against Bromsgrove Sporting in the FA Cup.[10] In March 2023, Jenkins was called up to the England C team, becoming the first Chelmsford player since Ricky Holmes in 2008 to be called up to the side.[11] On 15 May 2024, Chelmsford City announced Jenkins had left the club in order to play at a higher level.[12]

Aldershot Town

On 7 June 2024, it was announced that Jenkins had signed for National League side Aldershot Town.[13]

Career statistics

As of match played 16 April 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
AFC Wimbledon 2021–22[2] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 2 0
2022–23 League Two 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 1
Career total 3 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 7 1
  1. ^ Appearances in the EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "EFL Professional Retain List 2020/21". English Football League. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "L. Jenkins". Soccerway. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Luke's story: Interview with new professional Luke Jenkins". YouTube. AFC Wimbledon. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  4. ^ "AFC Wimbledon vs. Crystal Palace U21". Soccerway. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Sutton United vs. AFC Wimbledon". Soccerway. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Luke goes out on loan for the first time". AFC Wimbledon. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Jenko joins exclusive list". AFC Wimbledon. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Retained list announced". AFC Wimbledon. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Jenkins agrees Clarets deal". Chelmsford City F.C. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Chelmsford City 3:0 Bromsgrove Sporting". Bromsgrove Sporting F.C. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Luke Jenkins called up to England C squad". Chelmsford City F.C. 16 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Luke Jenkins departs the Clarets". Chelmsford City F.C. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  13. ^ "NEW SIGNING: Luke Jenkins | Aldershot Town FC". 6 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.