Junior Luamba (born 27 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for York City on loan from EFL League Two side Salford City.
Playing career
Luamba made his first-team debut for Oldham Athletic on 29 December 2020, starting in a 0–0 draw at Grimsby Town before he was taken off for Davis Keillor-Dunn on 67 minutes. Manager Harry Kewell said that "it was disappointing that he didn't get his goal but he worked very hard and I think he is a special talent".[2] He entered negotiations with the club regarding a new contract at the end of the 2022–23 season.[3]
In October 2023, Luamba signed for League Two club Salford City, joining the club's reserve team until the end of the season.[4]
On 1 February 2025, Luamba joined National League side York City on loan for the remainder of the season.[5]
Statistics
- As of match played 2 February 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Oldham Athletic | 2020–21[6] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021–22[7] | League Two | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2022–23[8] | National League | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| Total | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 2 | ||
| Salford City | 2023–24[9] | League Two | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| 2024–25[10] | League Two | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 14 | 1 | |
| Total | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 2 | ||
| York City (loan) | 2024–25[8] | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 60 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 71 | 4 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References
- ^ a b c "J. Luamba: Summary". soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ Lord, Adam (31 December 2020). "'Special talent': Why Harry Kewell is excited about Oldham prospect Junior Luamba". The Oldham Times. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "2023 Retained & Released List". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 1 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Junior Luamba signs for Salford City B". www.salfordcityfc.co.uk. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Junior Luamba joins on loan!". yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk. 1 February 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Junior Luamba in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Junior Luamba in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ a b Junior Luamba at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Junior Luamba in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Junior Luamba in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
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