Luke Jenkins (born 7 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Aldershot Town.
Previously with Crystal Palace and Sutton United,[3] Jenkins joined AFC Wimbledon in 2019 and went on to make his first-team debut during an EFL Trophy group-stage tie in October 2021 against former side, Crystal Palace U23s, featuring for 53 minutes in the 2–0 defeat.[4] On 9 November 2021, he made a subsequent appearance, once again coming in the EFL Trophy, replacing Darius Charles in the 61st minute during Wimbledon's 1–0 defeat to another former side of Jenkins', Sutton United.[5]
On 16 December 2021, Jenkins joined National League South side Tonbridge Angels on a one-month loan deal.[6]
On 25 March 2023, following loan spells at Hampton & Richmond Borough and Weymouth,[2] Jenkins made his league debut in a 2–1 loss against Barrow, opening the scoring after just five minutes.[7]
Following the culmination of the 2022–23 season, Jenkins was released by Wimbledon.[8]
On 15 July 2023, after a successful trial period, Jenkins signed for Chelmsford City.[9] On 2 October 2023, Jenkins scored his first goal for the club against Bromsgrove Sporting in the FA Cup.[10] In March 2023, Jenkins was called up to the England C team, becoming the first Chelmsford player since Ricky Holmes in 2008 to be called up to the side.[11] On 15 May 2024, Chelmsford City announced Jenkins had left the club in order to play at a higher level.[12]
On 7 June 2024, it was announced that Jenkins had signed for National League side Aldershot Town.[13]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
AFC Wimbledon | 2021–22[2] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2022–23 | League Two | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
Career total | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
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