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Louis Clyde William Thompson (born 19 December 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive-midfielder for EFL League One club Stevenage. He is a former Wales U21 international.

Key Information

His brother Nathan Thompson is a professional footballer who plays for Milton Keynes Dons.

Club career

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Swindon Town

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Thompson started his career at Swindon Town where he followed his older brother Nathan through the Wiltshire football club's youth system under the guidance of former Wales international footballer and Swindon coach, Paul Bodin. During the 2011–2012 season, Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio drafted Thompson into the senior side by naming him on the substitutes bench for FA Cup victories over Huddersfield Town, Colchester United and Wigan Athletic. He was also on the bench for the Football League Trophy draw at Barnet and Football League Two wins over AFC Wimbledon and Rotherham United. However, Thompson failed to make it on to the pitch during any of those fixtures.

Thompson made his first team debut for Swindon on 28 January 2012 as an 81st-minute substitute for fellow Town midfielder Simon Ferry during the 2–0 away loss to Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth round.[3] After making his debut, Thompson expressed his gratitude to Di Canio for giving him his first opportunity within professional football by telling the local Swindon newspaper, the Evening Advertiser, that it was "an amazing feeling to make my debut at such a young age. I am so thankful to the gaffer for giving me my chance".[4]

Norwich City

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On 1 September 2014, he joined Norwich City and was loaned back to Swindon for the rest of the 2014–15 season.[5] In January 2017, Thompson was ruled out for the rest of the 2016–17 season after suffering an achilles injury.[6] Thompson suffered a further setback, a second achilles injury, in July 2017 and missed the 2017–18 season.[7] He made six league appearances as Norwich were promoted to the Premier League as winners of the 2018–19 EFL Championship.[8]

On 16 August 2019, Thompson joined League One side Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan.[9] He made his debut for the club on 20 August, coming on as a 59th-minute substitute in a 2–3 away win at Accrington Stanley.[10] He scored his first goal for Shrewsbury when he scored in an EFL Trophy tie against Macclesfield Town on 13 November 2019.[11] Thompson returned to Norwich from his loan spell on 2 January 2020.[12]

On 16 January 2020, Milton Keynes Dons announced they had agreed a loan deal until the end of the 2019–20 season.[13] On 18 August 2020 Thompson returned on loan for the duration of the 2020–21 season.[14][15]

Thompson left Norwich on 25 July 2021 after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.[16]

Portsmouth F.C.

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On 10 August 2021, Thompson signed a one-year contract at Portsmouth.[17] He made his debut on 7 September 2021, starting a 5–3 defeat to AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Trophy.[18] He scored his first goal for the club on 22 February in a 2–1 win against Shrewsbury

He departed the club at the end of the 2022–23 season.[19]

Stevenage

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On 19 June 2023, Thompson agreed to sign for newly promoted League One side Stevenage, joining brother Nathan who had joined the club earlier in the month.[20]

International career

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In 2012, Thompson was called into the Wales under-19 squad for the European championship qualifying matches.

Thompson was called up to the Wales under-21 squad versus Moldova on 22 March 2013.[21]

Club statistics

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As of match played 2 August 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Swindon Town 2011–12 League Two 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2012–13[22] League One 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
2013–14[23] League One 28 2 0 0 3 0 4[a] 0 35 2
2014–15[24] League One 4 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 6 1
Total 34 2 1 0 6 1 4 0 45 3
Norwich City U21 2016–17[25] — — — — 2[b] 0 2 0
Norwich City 2016–17[25] Championship 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 6 0
2017–18[26] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018–19[8] Championship 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 8 0
2019–20[27] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 9 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 14 0
Swindon Town (loan) 2014–15[24] League One 28 2 1 0 0 0 3[c] 0 32 2
2015–16[28] League One 28 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 29 2
Total 56 4 2 0 0 0 3 0 61 4
Shrewsbury Town (loan) 2019–20[27] League One 10 0 1 0 0 0 3[b] 1 14 1
Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 2019–20[27] League One 9 0 — — — 9 0
2020–21[29] League One 17 0 1 0 0 0 3[b] 0 21 0
Total 26 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 30 0
Portsmouth 2021–22[30] League One 32 1 1 0 0 0 5[b] 0 38 1
2022–23[31] League One 17 1 1 0 0 0 1[b] 0 19 1
Total 49 2 2 0 0 0 6 0 57 2
Stevenage 2023–24[32] League One 42 2 3 0 2 0 1[b] 0 48 2
2024–25[33] League One 40 2 1 0 0 0 3[b] 0 44 2
2025–26[34] League One 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 83 4 4 0 2 0 4 0 93 4
Career total 267 12 11 0 13 1 25 1 316 14
  1. ^ Appearances in the Football League Trophy
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  3. ^ Two appearances in the Football League Trophy and one in the League One play-offs

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Louis Thompson (born 19 December 1994) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a central defensive for in . Born in Dover, , Thompson began his career in Swindon Town's youth system, making his senior debut for the club in January 2012. He joined Norwich City in 2014, where he made his debut for the club in August 2014 during an match against . Over the following years, he gained experience through loan spells at clubs including Town (2015), Shrewsbury Town, and Milton Keynes Dons, before establishing himself in Norwich's first team during their 2016–17 season. In 2021, he joined on a permanent transfer, making 57 appearances over two seasons, before signing with on a free transfer in July 2023. In April 2025, he signed a new contract extension with . A former under-21 international with one cap, Thompson qualifies for the nation through his Welsh family heritage despite being born in . Standing at 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) and weighing 75 kg (165 lb), he is known for his defensive solidity, tackling ability, and work rate in midfield, having amassed over 270 career appearances across the as of 2025.

Biography

Early life

Louis Thompson was born on 19 December 1994 in Dover, . After his birth, Thompson's family relocated to , where he grew up and first developed his passion for football. He has an older brother, Nathan Thompson, who is a footballer who, as of 2025, plays as a defender for Milton Keynes Dons. Standing at 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall and right-footed, Thompson was scouted at a young age and joined the Town youth academy as a schoolboy in 2003.

Personal life

Louis Thompson maintains a close relationship with his older brother, Nathan Thompson, who is also a footballer. The siblings developed their careers together at Town, where they were both home-grown talents and signed contract extensions in 2013 to commit to the club. Louis has expressed pride in contributing to team successes alongside Nathan, including scoring winning goals during their time together at , which he described as particularly meaningful given Nathan's role as club captain. Both brothers have also featured for at different points in their careers—Nathan from 2017 to 2019 and Louis from 2021 to 2023—highlighting their parallel paths in the sport. In 2023, Louis joined to reunite with Nathan, who had signed there earlier that year, underscoring their strong familial bond influencing decisions. As of 2025, Nathan plays for Dons. Thompson qualifies to represent through his family heritage and earned caps at the under-21 level. He has spoken of his cultural ties to , though he has been based in throughout his professional career with clubs in the English football leagues.

Club career

Swindon Town

Thompson joined the Town youth academy in August 2011, developing under the guidance of youth coach . He made his senior debut for on 28 2012, substituting in the 81st minute during a 2–0 fourth-round defeat to Leicester City. Over the 2011–12 season, secured promotion to League One by winning the League Two title, clinching the championship with a 5–0 home victory over Port Vale on 28 April 2012, though Thompson's involvement remained limited to his debut appearance. In the following seasons, Thompson established himself in the first team, making 42 appearances and scoring 2 goals across all competitions from 2011–12 to 2013–14. Notable contributions included a last-minute winning goal in a 2–1 League One victory against Sheffield United on 29 March 2014, which highlighted his growing impact in midfield. His brother Nathan, who later captained the club, also progressed through Swindon's ranks during this period. Thompson departed on 1 September 2014, transferring to Norwich City for an undisclosed fee.

Norwich City

Louis Thompson signed for Norwich City from Town on 1 September 2014 for an undisclosed fee, agreeing to a three-year contract with an option to extend by a further year, and was immediately loaned back to his previous club for the remainder of the 2014–15 season. Over the course of his tenure at the club, Thompson extended his deal multiple times, including a two-and-a-half-year contract in December 2016 with an optional extra year and a four-year agreement in October 2018. Thompson's first-team opportunities at Norwich were limited, with just 9 appearances and no goals across the Premier League and Championship between 2014 and 2019, largely due to extended loan spells and recurring injuries. He featured sporadically in the 2016–17 Championship season before a pelvic injury led to two Achilles tendon ruptures within seven months, the second occurring in July 2017 and sidelining him for nearly a year with surgery and rehabilitation. Despite these setbacks, Thompson contributed to Norwich's 2018–19 EFL Championship title win and promotion to the Premier League, making 6 league appearances that season. To gain regular playing time, Thompson returned to Swindon Town on loan twice: first for the full 2014–15 League One campaign and again from February 2016 until the end of the 2015–16 season, during which he made 56 appearances and scored 4 goals in all competitions. Later, in August 2019, he joined Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan to League One, appearing in 14 matches and scoring 1 goal in the before being recalled by Norwich in January 2020. That same month, Thompson moved to Dons on loan until the end of the 2019–20 season, followed by another season-long loan there in 2020–21, where he totaled 30 appearances without scoring. Thompson's time at Norwich also encompassed the club's relegation from the in 2014–15 and 2019–20, though his involvement was minimal during those campaigns due to loans and recovery from injuries. On 24 July 2021, following the expiry of his contract, and Thompson mutually agreed to terminate his deal, allowing him to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

Portsmouth F.C.

On 10 August 2021, Thompson signed a one-year contract with following the mutual termination of his deal at City, with the agreement including a club option for an additional year. His previous loan spells in League One, including at Dons, helped facilitate a swift adaptation to the squad. In the 2021–22 season, Thompson became a regular starter in midfield, making 32 league appearances as secured a fifth-place finish and advanced to the League One play-off final, where they were defeated 2–1 by Oxford United on 30 May 2022. His contributions included one goal in all competitions, providing defensive stability during the promotion push. The club exercised the option to extend Thompson's contract in May 2022, keeping him until the end of the 2022–23 season. However, his second year was disrupted by injury; in August 2022, he suffered a double fracture during a 3–1 victory over Bristol Rovers, sidelining him for several months. Despite the setback, he returned to make 17 appearances and score one goal in limited minutes. Over his two-year stint, Thompson featured in 49 appearances and netted 2 goals across all competitions, serving as a reliable midfield option when fit amid Portsmouth's efforts to secure promotion. At the conclusion of the 2022–23 campaign, his contract expired without renewal, leading to his departure; the club went on to win the League One title and earn promotion the following season.

Stevenage

On 19 June 2023, Thompson joined on a free transfer from , signing an initial contract with the club ahead of their first season back in League One since 2013–14. During the 2023–24 season, Thompson adapted quickly to League One football, establishing himself as a reliable defensive in a team that finished ninth in the table with 71 points from 46 matches. He made 42 league appearances and scored 2 goals, often anchoring the midfield alongside his brother Nathan and contributing to Stevenage's solid defensive record of 46 goals conceded. In the 2024–25 campaign, Thompson continued as a central figure, featuring in 40 league games and adding another 2 goals as Stevenage ended the season in 14th place with 57 points, maintaining mid-table stability despite a more inconsistent run. His performances included notable contributions in matches such as a 3–1 home win over Crawley Town in April 2025, where he completed the full 90 minutes. Thompson's season was interrupted by injuries, including a minor issue in March 2025 that sidelined him for about two weeks and a more significant knock in late April that forced him off in a match against an unspecified opponent, keeping him out until early August. On 11 April 2025, shortly after returning from injury, he signed a new, improved, and extended contract with , recognizing his importance to the squad. As of 2 August 2025, Thompson had made 83 appearances and scored 4 goals across League One for . Entering the 2025–26 season, he featured briefly in the opening match against on 2 , playing 20 minutes off the bench, but a subsequent injury in early limited his involvement through . His market value stood at approximately €175,000 according to assessments.

International career

Youth career

Louis Thompson represented Wales at youth international level, earning a total of six caps between 2012 and 2015 across the under-19 and under-21 teams, scoring no goals. Born in Dover, , he was eligible for through his Welsh heritage. Thompson's youth international career began with the under-19 team in 2012. He made his debut as a substitute in a friendly against on 10 September 2012, a 3–1 defeat at in . He then secured three caps during the qualifying campaign. He featured as a central in key qualifiers, including the 1-1 draw against on 12 October 2012 and the 1-2 defeat to on 15 October 2012, contributing to ' efforts in a group that also included matches against and . Thompson recorded no goals or assists in these appearances, focusing instead on defensive midfield duties during a transitional phase for the squad. His selection was bolstered by his emerging form at Swindon Town, including a senior debut in 2012. In 2015, Thompson transitioned to the Wales under-21 team, earning two caps amid his move to Norwich City. He received his first call-up from manager Geraint Williams for a qualifier against on 4 September 2015, entering as a substitute in the 62nd minute during a 3-1 victory that advanced ' qualification hopes. His second appearance came as a late substitute in the 0-1 loss to on 9 October 2015, marking the end of his youth international involvement as he continued to develop at club level without receiving any senior call-ups during this period.

Senior career

Louis Thompson has yet to earn a senior cap for the , with zero appearances recorded as of November 2025. His closest involvement with the senior squad came in May 2019, when he was selected for a training camp in ahead of qualifiers against and ; however, the camp did not include competitive matches, resulting in no official appearances. Despite Thompson's solid club performances in the , he has not been selected for senior internationals, facing intense competition in central midfield from established players such as Harry Wilson, , and Jordan James. At age 30, Thompson remains eligible to represent through his heritage but his prospects for a senior debut appear limited given the depth in the squad and his current level of play in .

Career statistics

Club statistics

Louis Thompson has made a total of 267 appearances in league competitions, scoring 12 goals, across his domestic club career up to November 2025. The following table provides a seasonal breakdown of his appearances and goals in league matches, domestic cups (, , and playoffs), and overall totals per season. Data encompasses all clubs and loans.
SeasonClubLeague (Apps/Goals)Cups (Apps/Goals)Total (Apps/Goals)
2011–12Swindon Town0/01/01/0
2012–13Swindon Town3/02/05/0
2013–14Swindon Town29/24/033/2
2014–15Swindon Town (loan)32/26/138/3
2015–16Swindon Town (loan)28/22/030/2
2016–17Norwich City3/01/04/0
2017–18Norwich City0/00/00/0
2018–19Norwich City6/01/07/0
2019–20MK Dons (loan)9/02/011/0
2020–21Shrewsbury Town (loan)17/01/018/0
2021–2232/11/033/1
2022–2317/11/018/1
2023–2442/25/047/2
2024–2540/21/041/2
2025–269/00/09/0

International statistics

Louis Thompson has not earned any senior international caps for as of November 2025. During his youth career, he made a total of 5 appearances across the Wales U19 and U21 teams, scoring 0 goals. The table below details his international statistics by level:
LevelAppearancesGoalsYears Active
U19302012–2013
U21202013–2015
Senior00N/A

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