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Moore in 2007
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Luke Isaac Moore | ||
| Date of birth | 13 February 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| ?–2003 | Aston Villa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003–2008 | Aston Villa | 87 | (14) |
| 2003–2004 | → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 6 | (4) |
| 2008 | → West Bromwich Albion (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2008–2011 | West Bromwich Albion | 47 | (5) |
| 2010 | → Derby County (loan) | 13 | (4) |
| 2011–2013 | Swansea City | 55 | (8) |
| 2013–2014 | Elazığspor | 17 | (0) |
| 2014 | Chivas USA | 6 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Toronto FC | 42 | (7) |
| Total | 283 | (42) | |
| National team | |||
| 2001 | England U16 | 5 | (3) |
| 2002–2003 | England U17 | 10 | (2) |
| 2005 | England U21 | 5 | (0) |
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Luke Isaac Moore was a professional footballer from England. He was born on 13 February 1986. Luke played as a striker, which is a player whose main job is to score goals. He also played for the England U21 squad. Luke's older brother, Stefan Moore, was also a professional footballer.
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Luke Moore's Football Journey
Starting at Aston Villa
Luke Moore started playing football at a young age. He played for local teams like Romulus and his primary school. He joined the youth academy of Aston Villa, a big club in England. Luke and his brother Stefan were important players in the Villa team that won the FA Youth Cup in 2002. This was a big achievement for young players.
In December 2003, Luke went on loan to Wycombe Wanderers. A loan means he played for them for a short time. He scored his first goal for Wycombe in his second game. Soon after, he scored an amazing three goals in one match against Grimsby Town. This is called a hat-trick!
When he returned to Aston Villa, Luke made his first team debut. He played as a substitute in a match against Birmingham City. He scored his first goal for Villa in March 2005 against Middlesbrough. At the end of that season, he had played 22 games and scored one goal. He then signed a new contract with the club.
Making an Impact at Villa
In the 2005–06 season, Luke started to play more often for Aston Villa. He scored his first goal of the season against Chelsea. He even scored another hat-trick, this time against Middlesbrough, in February 2006. His good performances earned praise from his teammates and manager. He finished the season with eight goals in 32 games.
The next season, Luke faced a challenge when he injured his right shoulder. He had surgery in the United States to fix it. After three months, he worked hard to get back to full fitness. He returned to play for Villa in April 2007 and scored a goal against Middlesbrough. He ended the season with four goals in 14 games.
In the 2007–08 season, Luke continued to play for Aston Villa. He scored a hat-trick in a friendly match against Toronto FC. He also scored in League Cup games. By the time he left Aston Villa, he had played 15 games and scored two goals that season.
Moving to West Bromwich Albion
In January 2008, Luke joined West Bromwich Albion on loan. He later signed a permanent deal with them for £3 million. He made his debut for Albion in February 2008. During his loan spell, he played 10 games. West Bromwich Albion was promoted to the Premier League that season.
Challenges and Comebacks
The 2008–09 season was tough for Luke at West Brom. He had an injury and struggled to find his best form. He scored his first goal for West Brom in December 2008 against Manchester City. The club was relegated to the Championship at the end of the season. He played 23 games and scored one goal.
In the 2009–10 Championship season, Luke started strong. He scored two goals in a match against Peterborough United. He played well and formed a good partnership with another striker, Simon Cox. He scored his third goal of the season in a big 5–0 win against Watford. West Bromwich Albion was promoted back to the Premier League that season. Luke played 29 games and scored four goals.
Loan to Derby County
In September 2010, Luke went on a short loan to Derby County. He made his debut as a substitute in a big 5–0 win. He scored his first goal for Derby in a 3–2 victory against Doncaster Rovers. He scored four goals in 13 games for Derby before returning to West Brom.
Time at Swansea City
In January 2011, Luke joined Swansea City. He was excited to work with their manager, Brendan Rodgers. He made his debut in the FA Cup. Luke quickly became an important part of the team. He scored his first goal for Swansea in February 2011 against Doncaster Rovers. He scored again a week later against Leeds United. Swansea City was promoted to the Premier League that season, and Luke played a part in their success. He made 13 appearances and scored four goals.
Premier League and League Cup Success
In the 2011–12 season, Luke continued to play for Swansea in the Premier League. He scored his first goal of the season in December 2011 against Blackburn Rovers. He scored a very important late goal against Manchester City in March 2012, which helped Swansea win 1–0. This result was a big moment for the club. He played 22 games and scored three goals that season.
The 2012–13 season started well for Luke. He scored two goals in a League Cup match against Barnsley. He continued to contribute to the team. He scored three goals in March 2013 against Newcastle United, West Brom, and Norwich City. At the end of the season, he had played 19 games and scored five goals. Swansea City also won the Football League Cup that season, which was a major trophy for the club.
In August 2013, Luke left Swansea City by agreement with the club.
Playing Abroad: Turkey and USA
After leaving Swansea, Luke decided to play football outside of England for the first time. He joined a Turkish club called Elazığspor in August 2013. He signed a three-year contract. He played 17 games for Elazığspor.
In February 2014, Luke moved to the United States to play for Chivas USA in the Major League Soccer. He made six appearances for them.
Later in 2014, Luke was traded to Toronto FC in Canada. He scored in his first game for Toronto against New York Red Bulls. He scored six goals in 29 games for Toronto FC in his first season.
In the 2015 season, Luke continued to play for Toronto FC. He scored his first goal of the season in May 2015 against San Jose Earthquakes. He also helped set up goals for his teammates. He played 17 games and scored one goal that season.
In February 2016, Luke Moore left Toronto FC. He then decided to retire from professional football before he turned 30 years old. After retiring, he returned to Birmingham and became a football agent, helping other players with their careers.
Playing for England
Luke Moore also had the chance to play for his country. He was called up to the England U21 squad in March 2005. He made his debut for England U21 in October 2005 against Austria U21. In total, he played five games for the England U21 team.
Honours
Aston Villa Youth
- FA Youth Cup: 2001–02
Swansea City
- Football League Championship play-offs: 2011 (Promotion to Premier League)
- Football League Cup: 2012–13
