| Is |
Athlete Football player Association football player |
| From |
United Kingdom England |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 3 October 2002, England, United Kingdom |
| Age: | 17 years |
| Star sign | Libra |
Luke Alexander Matheson (born 3 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Rochdale.
Club career
Matheson was born on 3 October 2002 in Rochdale. He attends Trinity Church of England High School in Hulme, Manchester. Progressing through Rochdale’s academy, Matheson made his first-team debut on 4 September 2018, during their EFL Trophy group-stage tie against Bury at the age of 15 years and 336 days, making him the club’s youngest ever debutant. As well as this, Matheson was awarded with the man-of-the-match award for his performance in the 2–1 victory.
On 19 January 2019, Matheson made his English Football League debut in a 1–1 League One draw at home to Fleetwood Town, as a half-time substitute for Matt Done.
On 25 September 2019, at the age of just 16, he scored the equaliser in a 1–1 draw against Manchester United in the EFL Cup third round at Old Trafford, which Dale eventually lost 5–3 on penalties. On 31 October, he signed a three-year professional contract with the club, having turned 17 earlier in the month.
International career
In February 2019, Matheson made his international debut for the England under-17 team against France.
On 11 October 2019, Matheson made his England U18 debut during a 5–2 win away to Poland.
Career statistics
- As of match played 25 September 2019
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rochdale | 2018–19 | League One | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | League One | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | |
| Career total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||