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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Luke Isaac Hunt Moore | ||
| Date of birth | 13 February 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) | |
| International career | |||
| 2001 | England U16 | 5 | (3) |
| 2002–2003 | England U17 | 10 | (2) |
| 2005 | England U21 | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Luke Isaac Moore, born on February 13, 1986, is a former English professional footballer. He played as a striker, which means he was a forward player whose main job was to score goals. Luke also played for England's national team at the Under-21 level. His older brother, Stefan Moore, was also a professional footballer, and his nephew, Kobei Moore, plays for Aston Villa's youth team.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting at Aston Villa
Luke Moore started playing football at a young age for local teams like Romulus and Tame Valley Primary School. He joined the Aston Villa youth academy, which is a special training program for young players.
Luke and his brother, Stefan, were key players in the Aston Villa team that won the FA Youth Cup in 2002. This was a big achievement for them. In 2004, Luke signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa.
Loan to Wycombe Wanderers
In December 2003, Luke was loaned to Wycombe Wanderers. This meant he played for them for a short time to gain experience. He made his debut on December 13, 2003.
Luke scored his first goal for Wycombe Wanderers in his second game. On January 3, 2004, he scored three goals in one game, which is called a hat-trick! His loan ended soon after.
Playing for Aston Villa's First Team
After his loan, Luke returned to Aston Villa and made his first team debut. He played as a substitute in a match against Birmingham City. In the 2004–05 season, he often came on as a substitute.
Luke scored his first senior goal for Aston Villa in March 2005. By the end of that season, he had played 22 games and scored one goal. He then signed a new contract with the club.
Success and Injuries at Villa
In the 2005–06 season, Luke continued to impress. He scored his first goal of the season in September 2005. He even scored a hat-trick against Middlesbrough in February 2006.
His good performances earned praise from his teammates and manager. However, he later lost his starting spot and played for the reserve team. Despite this, his eight goals that season were very important for the team.
In the 2006–07 season, Luke faced some challenges. He scored two goals early in the season. However, he suffered a serious shoulder injury in October 2006, which required surgery in the US.
After three months, he returned to play in reserve matches to get back in shape. He came back to the first team in April 2007 and scored a goal against Middlesbrough. He finished the season with four goals in 14 games.
In the 2007–08 season, Luke scored a hat-trick in a friendly match against Toronto FC. He also scored in League Cup games. However, he struggled with injuries and was expected to leave the club. He played 15 games and scored two goals before leaving.
Moving to West Bromwich Albion
In January 2008, Luke was linked with a move to Rangers. However, in February, he joined West Bromwich Albion on loan. He later signed a permanent deal with them in the summer of 2008.
Luke made his debut for West Brom on February 23, 2008. He received his first red card in a game against Leicester City in March. West Bromwich Albion was promoted to the Premier League that season.
Challenges at West Brom
After signing permanently, Luke faced a challenge to earn a regular spot. He suffered a thigh injury early in the 2008–09 season. He scored his first goal for West Brom in December 2008.
Despite support from his teammates, Luke struggled to score consistently. The club was relegated to the Championship that season. He played 23 games and scored one goal.
In the 2009–10 Championship season, Luke impressed the new manager, Roberto Di Matteo. He scored two goals in the second game of the season. He regained his starting position and formed a good partnership with Simon Cox.
Luke scored his third goal in October 2009 and became a favorite among fans. He scored his fourth goal in December. However, his scoring form dropped in the second half of the season. Despite this, West Brom was promoted back to the Premier League.
In the 2010–11 season, Luke made only one appearance for West Brom. He was not included in the main squad and was expected to leave.
Loan to Derby County
In September 2010, Luke joined Derby County on a short loan. He made his debut on September 25, 2010. He mostly played as a substitute but impressed his manager.
Luke scored his first goal for Derby in October 2010. His loan was extended several times. He scored two more goals in November. He returned to West Brom in December, having scored 4 goals in 13 games for Derby.
Joining Swansea City
In January 2011, Luke Moore signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Swansea City. He was excited to work with their manager, Brendan Rodgers.
Luke made his debut for Swansea in the FA Cup on January 8, 2011. He quickly became a regular player. He scored his first goal for Swansea in February 2011.
He scored his third goal in April 2011. Luke was part of the team that won the play-offs and was promoted to the Premier League. He played 13 games and scored four goals that season.
Premier League with Swansea
In the 2011–12 season, Luke's playing time was limited at first. He scored his first goal of the season in December 2011. He continued to come on as a substitute.
Luke scored a very important late goal against Manchester City in March 2012, which helped Swansea win 1–0. This result helped Manchester United move ahead of Man City in the league. Swansea avoided relegation that season.
In the 2012–13 season, Luke started well by scoring two goals in a League Cup game against Barnsley. He also set up a goal for a teammate in October 2012.
Under the new manager, Michael Laudrup, Luke's opportunities were still limited. However, he scored three goals in March 2013, which earned praise from his manager. He played 19 games and scored five goals that season.
In August 2013, Luke's contract with Swansea City ended by agreement. He had spent three years at the club.
Playing Abroad in Turkey
After leaving Swansea, Luke joined the Turkish club Elazığspor in August 2013. This was his first time playing football outside of England. He signed a three-year contract.
Luke made his debut for Elazığspor on August 25, 2013. He played 17 games for the team but did not score any goals. He left the club in January 2014 due to financial issues.
Adventures in MLS (USA and Canada)
On February 24, 2014, Luke joined Chivas USA, a team in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. He made his debut in the opening game of the season. He played six games for the team.
In May 2014, Luke was traded to Toronto FC, a Canadian team in the MLS. He scored in his first game for Toronto FC on May 17. He scored his second goal soon after.
Luke scored his third goal for Toronto FC in July 2014. He scored two more goals in August. By the end of the 2014 season, he had played 29 games and scored six goals for Toronto FC.
In the 2015 season, Luke often started games on the substitute bench. He scored his first goal of the season in May 2015. He also set up goals for his teammates.
However, his playing time became limited later in the season due to injuries. He returned from injury in September 2015. He played 17 games and scored one goal that season.
In February 2016, Luke left Toronto FC. After this, he decided to retire from professional football before he turned 30. He then returned to Birmingham and became a football agent.
International Career
Luke Moore played for England at different youth levels. He was called up to the England U21 team for the first time in March 2005.
He made his England U21 debut on October 7, 2005. In total, Luke 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
- Football League Cup: 2012–13
