Thomas Richard Holmes (born 12 March 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Dender EH in the Belgian Pro League, on loan from EFL Championship club Luton Town.[3]
Career
Reading
In July 2017, Holmes signed his first professional deal with Reading,[4] making his debut for Reading on 6 March 2018 in a 1–1 draw against Bolton Wanderers.
Holmes had been in the academy at Reading since the age of 8, and a season ticket holder from age 11,[5]
On 26 February 2019, Holmes signed a new contract with Reading until the summer of 2022.[6]
On 5 December 2021, Holmes scored his first goal for Reading, a Bicycle kick against Hull City.[7]
On 17 June 2022, Holmes signed a new three-year contract with Reading.[8]
On 21 July 2022, Holmes was confirmed as Reading's Vice-Captain for the season, behind Captain Andy Yiadom.[9]
Loan to Roeselare
On 2 September 2019 Holmes moved to Belgian First Division B club Roeselare on loan for the 2019–20 season.[10]
Luton Town
On 17 January 2024, Holmes signed for Premier League club Luton Town for an undisclosed fee, and returned to Reading on loan until the end of the season.[11][12]
On 3 February 2025, Holmes joined Belgian Pro League club Dender EH on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.[13]
Personal life
Born in England, Holmes is of Canadian descent through his grandmother.[14]
Holmes is studying a degree on a part-time basis.[15]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 21 January 2025[16]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Reading | 2017–18[17] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018–19[18] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2019–20[19] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2020–21[20] | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 40 | 0 | |||
| 2021–22[21] | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 34 | 1 | |||
| 2022–23[22] | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 42 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24[23] | League One | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Total | 121 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 129 | 1 | ||
| KSV Roeselare (loan) | 2019–20 | Belgian First Division B | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 11 | 0 | |||
| Luton Town | 2023–24[23] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[24] | Championship | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 20 | 1 | ||
| Total | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | ||
| Reading (loan) | 2023–24 | League One | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dender EH (loan) | 2024–25 | Belgian Pro League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 154 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 164 | 2 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in the EFL Trophy
References
- ^ "EFL Released and Retained List 2016–17" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ "Tom Holmes". 11v11. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ Tom Holmes: The Reading defender getting to grips with the unique league system on loan in Belgium englishplayersabroad.com
- ^ "Fresh Academy talent sign professional contracts". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
- ^ "Reading FC: Teenage defender Tom Holmes thought Royals call-up was a joke". bracknellnews.co.uk. newsquest. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "Holmes, Holsgrove, Howe and McIntyre sign new professional contracts". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "HOLMES DELIGHTED TO GET OFF THE MARK WITH A SPECIAL GOAL". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "TOM HOLMES SIGNS THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH THE ROYALS". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ "TOM HOLMES TO BE VICE-CAPTAIN IN 2022-23". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Holmes heads to KSV Roeselare on season-long loan". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 2 September 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "HOLMES MAKES LUTON SWITCH". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Holmes agrees switch and rejoins Reading on loan". lutontown.co.uk. Luton Town F.C. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Belgium loan switch for Holmes". lutontown.co.uk. Luton Town F.C. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "Canadians Abroad Roundup: Mitrovic the latest dual national to turn heads". Sportsnet.ca.
- ^ "Reading F.C., Leadership and Loan Spells Abroad - Midas Meets Tom Holmes". youtube.com/@midassports.
- ^ "T.Holmes". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Thomas Holmes in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Thomas Holmes in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Thomas Holmes in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Thomas Holmes in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Thomas Holmes in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Thomas Holmes in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Thomas Holmes in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Thomas Holmes in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
External links
- Tom Holmes at Soccerway
- Reading Profile