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Luke Isaac Moore (born 13 February 1986) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. He represented England at England U21 level. He is the younger brother of former professional footballer Stefan Moore and uncle to current Aston Villa youth team player Kobei Moore.

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Club career

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Aston Villa

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Moore warming up for a game during his time at Aston Villa

As a youngster, Moore played for Romulus and Tame Valley Primary School. As a member of Aston Villa's youth academy, he was prohibited from appearing for his secondary school, Hodge Hill college, but nevertheless appeared in "a couple of cup games" for the school.[2] Moore is the younger brother of the former Queens Park Rangers and Aston Villa striker Stefan Moore.[3] Together they were a crucial part of the Villa FA Youth Cup winning team of 2002.[4] In April 2002, Moore moved onto YTS status and then in February 2004, he signed his professional contract with the club.[5]

In December 2003, Moore was loaned to Wycombe Wanderers, who had failed in their approach for him earlier in the season.[6] He made his Wycombe Wanderers début in a 1–1 draw against Notts County on 13 December 2003.[7][8] Moore only had to wait until his next game, against AFC Bournemouth to score his début goal in a 2–0 victory.[8][9] On 3 January 2004, he scored his first career hat-trick in a 4–1 home win over Grimsby Town.[8][10] His loan spell at Wycombe Wanderers ended shortly after.[11]

Upon his return to Aston Villa, Moore made his first-team debut, as a substitute in a 2–2 draw against Birmingham City.[12] At the start of the 2004–05 season, he made his first appearance of the season, coming on as a late substitute, in a 2–0 win against Southampton in the opening game of the season.[13] Since then, Moore found himself in and out of the starting line–up in the first team, as he found himself in a competition with Juan Pablo Ángel, Carlton Cole and Darius Vassell over the striker position.[14] As a result, Moore appeared in the first team, mostly coming on as a substitute.[15][16] On 5 February 2005, when Moore made his first starts for Aston Villa and played the whole game, as they lost 3–1 against Arsenal.[17] His first senior goal for Villa came in the 2–0 victory against Middlesbrough on 5 March 2005.[18] At the end of the 2004–05 season, he went on to make twenty–two appearances and scoring once in all competitions. Shortly after, Moore signed a contract extension with the club, signing a three–year contract with a 12-month option extension.[19]

Ahead of the 2005–06 season, Moore made an impression in the club's pre–season tour, including scoring six times in a 14–0 win against Gällstads on 20 July 2005.[20] Despite Villa signing additional forwards such as Kevin Phillips and Milan Baroš in the summer of 2005, Moore kept his place in the first-team squad, starting some games and coming on from the bench in others.[21] The departure of Phillips and the injury to Baroš ensured his place as a starter for the first team at the beginning of the Premiership season.[22] He then scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–1 loss against Chelsea on 24 September 2005.[23] As a result, Moore became the first player to breach Chelsea's defence this season, leading to earn £10,000 and gave it to a local charity of his choosing.[24] This was followed up by scoring his second goal of the season, in a 3–2 loss against Middlesbrough.[25] Two months later on 28 December 2005, he scored his third goal of the season, in a 3–3 draw against Fulham.[26] Moore then scored an equalising goal, in a 1–1 draw against Chelsea on 1 February 2006.[27] Three days later on 4 February 2006, Moore scored his first Premiership hat-trick for Villa, again against Middlesbrough.[28] A week later on 11 February 2006, he scored his eighth goal of the season, in a 2–1 loss against Newcastle United.[29] His performance in a number of matches earned praise from his teammates and Manager David O'Leary.[30] However, towards the end of the 2005–06 season, Moore lost his first team place and was placed at the reserve side.[31] Despite this, his eight league goals have played a crucial part but only because of injuries to Villa's senior strikers and went on to make thirty–two appearances in all competitions.[32]

Ahead of the 2006–07 season, Moore faced uncertainty over his future at Aston Villa following a new ownership.[33] Eventually, his future at the club was resolved following talks with new Manager Martin O'Neill.[34] He scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–0 win against Newcastle United on 27 August 2007.[35] Moore then scored his second goal of the season, in a 2–0 victory over Charlton Athletic on 23 September 2006.[36] At the start of the 2006–07 season, he was featured in the first team for the first eight matches of the season.[37] Moore sustained a serious injury to his right shoulder in a game against Chelsea, an injury which had been persistent during his career.[38] Moore travelled to the US to undergo surgery in October 2006, with Cleveland Browns' head team physician Anthony Miniaci carrying out the procedure, following advice from Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner.[39] After spending three months on the sidelines, he returned from injury, playing in a behind close door match against Walsall on 24 January 2007.[40] Following this, Moore appeared in a handful matches in the club's reserve to regain his fitness.[41] He even rejected a loan move to a Championship club, preferring to regain his fitness at the club's reserve side instead.[42] Moore returned from his shoulder injury on 9 April 2007, coming on as a substitute for Shaun Maloney against Wigan Athletic at Villa Park.[43] On 14 April 2007, having again come on as a substitute, he scored with a header in a 3–1 win against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.[44] Moore came on against Bolton Wanderers in the last Villa game of the season to equalise in the 83rd minute, earning Villa a draw.[45] At the end of the 2006–07 season, he went on to make fourteen appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2007–08 season, Moore was linked a move away from Aston Villa, with clubs around England interested in signing him.[46] Amid the transfer speculation, he scored a hat trick for Aston Villa in the friendly match with Toronto FC on 25 July 2007.[47] Three days later on 28 July 2007, Moore scored in a follow–up match, in a 3–1 win against Columbus Crew.[48] His performance earned praise from Manager O'Neill.[49] He continued to be featured in and out of the starting eleven for the side, mostly coming from the substitute bench.[50] Despite this, Moore scored his first goal of the season, in a 5–0 win against Wrexham in the second round of the League Cup.[51] Two months later on 28 October 2007, he scored his second goal of the season, in a 1–1 draw against Bolton Wanderers.[52] However, Moore's poor performance led him to be dropped from the first team, as well as, his own injury concern.[53] As a result, he was expected to leave West Bromwich Albion despite having his contract option taken up by Aston Villa.[54] By the time he departed from the club, Moore went on to make fifteen appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.

West Bromwich Albion

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In January 2008, Villa manager Martin O'Neill revealed that Rangers manager Walter Smith had contacted him about possibly signing Moore. O'Neill quoted Rangers with a price of £3.5 million for Moore.[55] A month later on 22 February, Moore joined rivals West Bromwich Albion on loan until the end of the season, signing a deal to join permanently for £3.5 million in the summer of 2008.[56]

Moore made his Albion debut on 23 February 2008, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 home defeat to Hull City.[57] He received the first red card of his career in a 4–1 home defeat to Leicester City on 15 March 2008.[58] Despite being suspended, Moore was featured in and out of the starting eleven for the side, mostly coming on from the substitute bench.[59] West Bromwich Albion was promoted to the Premier league after beating Queens Park Rangers 2–0 in the last game of the season.[60] At the end of the 2007–08 season, he went on to make ten appearances in all competitions.

On 28 May 2008, Moore completed his transfer to the newly promoted Premiership side for a fee of £3 million.[61] Ahead of the 2008–09 season, he was challenged by Manager Tony Mowbray to fight his way to the first team.[62] However at the start of the 2008–09 season, he suffered a thigh injury that kept him out for two weeks.[63] Moore's first game after signing for the club on a permanent basis came on 26 August 2008 against Hartlepool United in the second round of the League Cup, starting the whole game, in a 3–1 loss.[64] Since returning from injury, he found himself in and out of the starting line–up, mostly coming on from the substitute bench and his form struggled.[65] As a result, local newspaper Birmingham Mail branded both Scott Carson and Moore as "miserable pair" from Aston Villa, due to "becoming the on-pitch jokers" in the club's recent matches.[66] He then scored his first goal for West Brom on 21 December 2008 against Manchester City.[67] Despite earning support from his teammates to regain his goal scoring form, Moore failed to exceed expectations and found himself in a sidelined, including another thigh injury.[68] Eventually, the club was relegated to the Championship after losing 2–0 against Liverpool on 17 May 2009.[69] At the end of the 2008–09 season, he went on to make twenty–three appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2009–10 Championship season, Moore was allowed to leave the club following his performance last season.[70] But he quickly impressed Manager Roberto Di Matteo, scoring three times in the club's pre–season friendly matches.[71] In the opening game of the season against Newcastle United, Moore set up the opening goal for Shelton Martis, in a 1–1 draw.[72] A week later on 18 August 2009, he opened his account with a brace in the 3–2 victory at Peterborough United.[8][73] Since the start of the 2009–10 season, Moore regained his first team place under the management of Di Matteo and formed a partnership with Simon Cox.[74] Despite suffering injuries on two occasions in September, he managed to score his third goal of the season, as well as, setting up two goals, in a 5–0 win against Watford on 31 October 2009.[75] Moore soon became a subject of chant from West Bromwich Albion's supporters over his goal scoring form.[76] Two months later on 26 December 2009, he scored his fourth goal of the season, in a 2–0 win against Peterborough United.[77] However, Moore's scoring record after was poor in the second half of the season that he was subjected of booing by the club's supporters.[78] As a result, Moore was demoted to the substitute bench for the rest of the 2009–10 season.[79] Despite this, the club was promoted back to the Premier League after beating Doncaster Rovers 3–2 on 10 April 2010.[80] At the end of the 2009–10 season, he went on to make twenty–nine appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2010–11 season, it was widely expected that he would leave West Bromwich Albion during the 2010 summer transfer window.[81] Amid to his future at the club, he made one appearance for the side, which came in a 2–0 win against Leyton Orient in the first round of the League Cup, which was his only appearance of the season for West Bromwich Albion.[82] Upon leaving West Bromwich Albion, the club's chairman Jeremy Peace said he regretted signing Moore for paying a big transfer fee.[83]

Derby County (loan)

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On 1 September 2010, Moore was not included in West Bromwich Albion's 25-man squad for the new season therefore deeming him surplus to requirements at the Hawthorns, a move which saw him join Football League Championship side Derby County later that same month on a 29-day loan deal.[84][85]

Moore made his Derby County debut on 25 September 2010 against Crystal Palace, coming on as 74th-minute substitute, in a 5–0 win.[86] Moore was primarily used as a substitute in at the start of his spell at The Rams, three of his four appearances coming as substitute, but impressed enough for Derby boss Nigel Clough to want to extent his spell at Pride Park.[87] The same day as Clough announced his desire to retain Moore's services, he scored his first goal for the club, on his second start, with the opener in a 3–2 victory at Doncaster Rovers.[88] The next week, it was announced his Derby loan had been extended for a further month,[89] the loan was further extended to the end of December.[90]

Moore later scored two goals in two matches on 20 November 2010 and 27 November 2010 against Scunthorpe United and Burnley.[91] Derby manager Nigel Clough was keen to extend his loan until the end of the season in December,[92] but after scoring in a 5–2 defeat against Nottingham Forest in the East Midlands derby game at the City Ground,[93] Moore returned to West Brom stating that he wanted to keep his options open for the January transfer window.[94] Moore scored 4 times in 13 league appearances for The Rams of which 9 were starts.[8]

Swansea City

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Moore warming up in a match against Arsenal in 2011

After a frustrating spell at West Bromwich Albion, Moore signed for Swansea City on a two-and-a-half-year deal on 7 January 2011 for an undisclosed fee rumoured to be a free transfer.[95] Upon joining the club, he said that he was motivated to work under Brendan Rodgers.[96]

Moore made his debut against Colchester United on 8 January 2011 in the FA Cup.[97] Since making his debut for the club, he quickly became involves in the first team, playing in the striker position.[98] Moore scored his first goal for Swansea in a home victory against Doncaster Rovers on 19 February 2011,[99] which was followed up by his second Swansea goal came in a 3–0 win over Leeds United on 26 February 2011.[100] However, he lost his first team place following the arrival of Tamás Priskin and Fabio Borini, resulting in his playing time coming on from the substitute bench for the rest of the season.[101] A month later on 25 April 2011, Moore scored his third goal of the season, as well as, setting up one of the goals, in a 4–1 win against Ipswich Town.[102] He was involved in three matches in the play-offs, as Swansea City was promoted to the Premier League.[103] At the end of the 2010–11 season, Moore went on to make thirteen appearances and scoring four times.

At the start of the 2011–12 season, Moore made his first appearance of the season, starting the whole game, in a 3–1 loss against Shrewsbury Town in the second round of the EFL Cup.[104] However, he found his first team opportunity limited, just making four appearances in the first half of the season.[105] Moore then scored his first goal of the season, on 3 December 2011, in a 4–2 loss against Blackburn Rovers.[106] He continued to receive his playing time, mostly coming from the substitute bench.[107] Moore scored his second goal of the season, in a 2–1 loss against Bolton Wanderers in the fourth round of the FA Cup.[108] He then scored a late goal against Manchester City which was the winning goal on 11 March 2012 in a 1–0 victory. That result knocked Man City down to second place due to Manchester United 2–0 win over West Brom.[109] After the match, Moore praised Wayne Routledge's performance and contribution for his assist, leading him to score with a header.[110] Eventually, the club avoided relegation following a 4–4 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 28 April 2012.[111] At the end of the 2011–12 season, he went on to make twenty–two appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.

At the start of the 2012–13 season, Moore started the season well when he scored twice, as well as, setting up one of the club's first goal of the game, in a 3–1 win against Barnsley in the first round of the League Cup campaign.[112] Moore then set up a goal for Routledge to score the club's second goal of the game, in a 2–2 draw against Reading on 6 October 2012.[113] However, under the new management of Michael Laudrup, Moore's first team opportunities continued to be limited.[114] In order to get playing time, Moore was linked with a loan move to Blackburn Rovers, which never happened.[115] From 2 March 2013, Moore scored three goals against Newcastle United,[116] West Brom[117] and Norwich City[118] earned praise from Laudrup, mentioning his confidence.[119] At the end of the 2012–13 season, he went on to make nineteen appearances and scoring five times in all competitions.

On 23 August 2013, Swansea City confirmed that Moore's contract had been terminated by mutual consent, ending his three-years at the club.[120] Moore previously stated that he was ready to leave Swansea City after he was left out of their pre-season tour of the Netherlands.[121]

Elazığspor

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Moore playing for Elazığspor in 2013.

Shortly after leaving Swansea City, Moore joined Turkish club Elazığspor on a free transfer on 24 August 2013, on a three-year contract and moving abroad for the first time in his career.[122] Upon joining the club, he said: "As a team, we aim to perform better than our performance last year. I want to contribute to the team with my personal skills and efforts. I am extremely happy to be in Turkey. I always wanted to play abroad. There gratifying for me in Turkey."[123]

Moore made his Elazığspor debut, coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute, in a 2–2 draw against Kardemir Karabükspor on 25 August 2013.[124] In January 2014, Moore's agent Peter Morrison revealed that he may be able to leave Elazığspor on a free transfer due to a problem regarding financial obligations.[125] By the time he departed from the club, Moore made seventeen appearances and scored no goals for the side. After leaving Elazığspor, he was linked with a return to England, with clubs like Leeds United believed to be interested.[126]

MLS

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On 24 February 2014, it was announced that Moore had agreed to join Chivas USA, for the 2014 MLS season.[127] He made his Chivas USA debut, coming on as 79th-minute substitute, in a 3–2 win against Chicago Fire in the opening game of the season.[128] Moore went on to make six appearances for the side.

Moore was traded to the Colorado Rapids on 8 May for Marvin Chávez who in turn traded Moore to Toronto FC for Gale Agbossoumonde.[129] He scored in his league debut with the team in a win against New York Red Bulls on 17 May after coming on as a sub in the 56th minute for Gilberto Oliveira Souza Júnior.[130] This was followed up with his second goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against Sporting Kansas City.[131] However, during a 1–1 draw against Chicago Fire on 2 July 2014, he was sent–off in the 29th minute after "a mid-air collision with Fire midfielder Chris Ritter".[132] Three days later on 5 July 2014, Moore scored his third goal for the club, in a 2–1 loss against D.C. United.[133] A month later, he scored two goals in two matches between 2 August 2014 and 10 August 2014 against Montreal Impact and Columbus Crew.[134] Moore then scored his sixth goal of the season on 21 September 2014, in a 3–0 win against Chivas USA.[135] At the end of the 2014 season, Moore went on to make twenty–nine appearances and scoring six times in all competitions.

At the start of the 2015 season, Moore found himself placed on the substitute bench in a number of matches.[136] However, he served a one match suspension for a serious foul play during a 2–1 loss against Real Salt Lake on 29 March 2015.[137] Moore then set up a goal for Sebastian Giovinco to score the only goal of the game, in a 1–0 win against Portland Timbers on 23 May 2015.[138] Six days later on 29 May 2015, he scored his first goal of the season, as well as, setting up the club's second goal of the game, in a 3–1 win against San Jose Earthquakes.[139] Moore set up a goal for Giovinco, who went on to score twice in the match, winning 2–1 against D.C. United on 6 June 2015.[140] However, he found his first team opportunities limited later in the 2015 season, due to being on the substitute bench and faced his own injury concern.[141] On 6 September 2015, Moore returned from injury, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 loss against Seattle Sounders FC.[142] At the end of the 2015 season, he went on to make seventeen appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

He was placed on waivers by Toronto FC on 26 February 2016 after spending two seasons with the club.[143] Following this, Moore retired from professional football before turning 30.[144] He since returned to Birmingham with his young son and became a football agent.[144]

International career

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Having previously been called up for England U19, Moore was called up to the England U21 for the first time in March 2005.[145] On 7 October 2005, he made his England U21 debut, coming on as a 60th-minute substitute, in a 2–1 loss against Austria U21.[146] Moore went on to make five appearances in total for England U21.[147]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aston Villa 2003–04 Premier League 7 0 — — — 7 0
2004–05 25 1 1 0 1 0 — 27 1
2005–06 27 8 3 0 2 0 — 32 8
2006–07 13 4 — 1 0 — 14 4
2007–08 15 1 1 0 2 1 — 18 2
Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 2003–04 Second Division 6 3 — — — 6 3
West Bromwich Albion (loan) 2007–08 Championship 10 0 — — — 10 0
West Bromwich Albion 2008–09 Premier League 21 1 1 0 1 0 — 23 1
2009–10 Championship 26 4 2 0 1 0 — 29 4
2010–11 Premier League — — 1 0 — 1 0
Derby County (loan) 2010–11 Championship 13 4 — — — 13 4
Swansea City 2010–11 Championship 15 3 2 0 — 3[c] 0 20 3
2011–12 Premier League 20 2 1 1 1 0 — 22 3
2012–13 17 3 0 0 3 2 — 20 5
Elazığspor 2013–14 Süper Lig 14 0 3 0 — — 17 0
Chivas USA 2014 Major League Soccer 6 0 0 0 0 0 — 6 0
Toronto FC 2014 Major League Soccer 27 6 2 0 0 0 — 29 8
2015 15 1 2 0 0 0 — 17 1
Career total 277 41 18 1 13 3 3 0 311 45
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, Turkish Cup, Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, Canadian Championship.
  2. ^ Includes Football League Cup, MLS Cup Playoffs.
  3. ^ Includes three 2010–11 Football League Championship play-off appearances.

Honours

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Aston Villa Youth

Swansea City

References

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Luke Moore

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Luke Isaac Moore (born 13 February 1986) is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward, known for his time in the Premier League with clubs such as Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion, and Swansea City, as well as in Major League Soccer with Toronto FC. Born in Birmingham, England, Moore progressed through the youth ranks at Aston Villa, joining the academy in 2001 and making his senior debut in 2004 at age 18, scoring his first goal in 2005 in a 2–0 Premier League victory over Middlesbrough. Over the next decade, he amassed 192 appearances and 31 goals across England's top two divisions, including a notable loan to Wycombe Wanderers early in his career. Moore's career peaked during his stint at Swansea City from 2011 to 2013, where he contributed to their promotion to the in the 2010–11 season via the play-offs and won the Football League Cup in 2013, defeating Bradford City 5–0 in the final—Swansea's first major trophy. He also earned three caps for the U21 national team between 2006 and 2007. Later in his playing days, Moore ventured abroad, joining Turkish club Elazığspor in 2013, signing with in February 2014, from which he was traded, before joining in in May 2014 via a player swap; he appeared in 42 MLS regular season matches for the Reds, scoring 7 goals, until being waived in February 2016, after which he retired from professional football at age 30. Post-retirement, Moore transitioned into football management as a FIFA-licensed player agent, representing athletes in transfers and contracts while based in the West Midlands, . He holds dual citizenship with through his heritage but did not earn senior international caps.

Club career

Youth career

Luke Moore developed his early footballing talents within the Aston Villa youth academy in Birmingham, where he progressed through the ranks alongside his older brother Stefan. Born in the city on 13 February 1986, Moore joined the club's youth setup as a promising forward and quickly established himself in the under-18 team. A highlight of Moore's youth career came during the 2001–02 season, when he played a key role in Aston Villa's triumph. The team defeated 6–2 on aggregate in the semi-finals (3–1 first leg at , 3–1 second leg at ), with scoring twice in the first leg. In the final against Everton—a side featuring a young —Villa secured a 4–2 aggregate victory (4–1 first leg at , 0–1 second leg at ), with Moore featuring prominently in both legs alongside teammates like , , and . In the first leg, goals came from (twice), Peter Hynes, and Luke Moore in the 79th minute. This success marked Villa's first win since 1982 and showcased Moore's potential as a clinical striker. In April 2002, Moore advanced to (YTS) status with Aston Villa, a step toward . He signed his first professional on his 17th birthday in February 2003, tying him to the club until 2005 and marking the transition from youth prospect to senior squad member. During his academy years, Moore also represented at youth international levels, further highlighting his rapid development.

Aston Villa

Luke Moore joined the Aston Villa youth academy as a youngster, progressing through the ranks at the club's . He was part of the Aston Villa under-18 team that won the in 2002, defeating Everton 4–2 on aggregate in the final (4–1 first leg at , 0–1 second leg), with Moore scoring in the first leg. This triumph marked Villa's first Youth Cup success since 1980 and highlighted Moore's early promise as a forward. In December 2003, prior to breaking into the senior squad, Moore was sent on a one-month to League Two side Wycombe Wanderers to gain first-team experience. Returning to , he made his senior debut on 22 February 2004, coming on as a substitute in the 81st minute during a 2–2 draw at home to rivals Birmingham City. Over the following seasons under managers and later , Moore gradually earned more opportunities, often featuring as a substitute or in cup competitions. Moore scored his first senior goal for Aston Villa on 5 March 2005 in a 2–0 Premier League home win over Middlesbrough, netting in the 71st minute after a headed assist from Mark Delaney; the strike came in his first start for the club. His breakthrough season came in 2005–06, where he became a regular in the starting lineup. On 4 February 2006, Moore achieved a milestone by scoring a hat-trick in a 4–0 away victory against Middlesbrough, with goals in the 18th, 62nd, and 64th minutes—the second and third coming within two minutes; at 19 years and 11 months, he became the youngest player to score a Premier League hat-trick for Aston Villa. Kevin Phillips added the other goal in that match, assisted by Moore on one occasion. During his time at Aston Villa, Moore made 94 first-team appearances across all competitions, scoring 15 goals and providing 2 assists while accumulating 4 yellow cards. Of these, 82 were in the (14 goals), 6 in the UEFA Cup, and 6 in the (1 goal). His contributions helped Villa finish in the top half of the table in multiple seasons, including sixth place in 2005–06. Seeking more consistent playing time, Moore joined Albion on loan in February 2008, a move made permanent on 30 June 2008 for an initial fee of £3 million.

Wycombe Wanderers (loan)

In December 2003, seventeen-year-old Luke Moore joined Wycombe Wanderers on an initial one-month loan from Aston Villa, as manager Tony Adams sought to strengthen the team's forward line amid their position at the foot of the Second Division table. Moore made his debut for Wycombe on 13 December 2003, appearing as a substitute in a 1–1 away draw against Notts County. In his second match, he scored his first goal for the club on 20 December, converting a penalty in the 75th minute during a 2–0 home victory over AFC Bournemouth. His most notable contribution came on 3 January 2004, when he netted a hat-trick—his first in senior football—in a 4–1 home win against Grimsby Town, scoring in the 5th, 52nd, and 90th minutes, with Jermaine McSporran adding the other goal. Over the course of the loan, which concluded shortly after the Grimsby match, Moore featured in six league appearances, scoring four goals and accumulating 522 minutes of playing time while receiving two yellow cards. His goals provided a brief boost to Wycombe's survival bid, though the team ultimately finished 23rd and were relegated.

West Bromwich Albion

Moore joined West Bromwich Albion on a month-long loan from Aston Villa on 22 February 2008, with an option to make the move permanent in the summer. During this spell in the , he made 10 league appearances, including 3 starts, contributing to the team's promotion push as West Brom secured automatic promotion with a second-place finish. The loan was converted to a permanent £3 million transfer on 28 May 2008, with Moore signing a three-year contract. In the season, Moore featured in 21 matches, starting 5, but struggled for consistent form and scored just once. His solitary goal came on 21 December 2008, opening the scoring in a 2–2 home draw against Manchester City with a composed finish after drawing the out. Despite his efforts, West Brom were relegated after finishing bottom of the table. Following relegation, Moore became a more regular starter in the 2009–10 Championship campaign, making 26 league appearances with 23 starts and netting 4 goals. Notable contributions included a brace in a 3–2 away victory over Peterborough United on 26 December 2009, which helped maintain momentum in the promotion race; West Brom ultimately won promotion as . Overall, across all competitions during his permanent stint, Moore recorded 5 goals in 57 league appearances. In September 2010, amid limited first-team opportunities after West Brom's return to the , Moore was loaned to side Derby County until January 2011. He returned to West Brom on 31 December 2010 without extending the loan. His time at the club ended on 7 January 2011 when he transferred to Swansea City for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Derby County (loan)

In September 2010, Luke Moore joined Derby County on a 29-day emergency loan from West Bromwich Albion, aiming to secure regular first-team football after being omitted from West Brom's 25-man squad for the 2010–11 season. The 24-year-old striker, who had previously featured in the Carling Cup for West Brom but had no league appearances that season, sought to rebuild his form in the . Moore made his Derby debut as a 74th-minute substitute in a 5–0 home victory over on 25 2010. Initially deployed mainly as a substitute, he gradually earned starts under manager , appearing in 13 matches overall, with 9 starts and 820 minutes played. His contributions included 4 goals and 2 assists, providing a vital attacking boost to Derby's squad during a mixed campaign that saw them finish 19th in the table. The loan period extended beyond the initial month, lasting approximately three months at Pride Park. However, on 31 December 2010, Moore opted against further extension—despite Derby and West Brom agreeing terms for a deal until the season's end—and returned to West Brom to pursue other opportunities in the January transfer window.

Swansea City

Moore joined Swansea City from West Bromwich Albion on 7 January 2011, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He arrived under manager , providing attacking depth during the 2010–11 season as the Swans pushed for promotion. In his debut season, Moore made 15 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals. His first goal for the club came on 19 February 2011, heading in the third in a 3–0 home win over Doncaster Rovers. He contributed to Swansea's third-place finish in the , qualifying for the play-offs, and came on as a late substitute in the play-off final against Reading on 30 May 2011 at , helping secure a 4–2 victory and promotion to the as the first Welsh club to achieve top-flight status in 20 years. The following season marked Swansea's return to the , where Moore featured regularly as a substitute. On 11 March 2012, he scored the winning goal in a 1–0 victory over Manchester City, heading in Scott Sinclair's cross in the 83rd minute to secure one of the club's most memorable results against the eventual champions. Overall, he made 34 appearances in the campaign, contributing to a mid-table finish of 11th place. Under new manager in 2012–13, Moore's role diminished amid increased competition, but he remained part of the squad that reached the . He scored twice in the competition's early rounds, including a brace in a 4–1 second-round win over on 28 August 2012. won the trophy 5–0 against Bradford City on 24 February 2013, earning qualification for the , though Moore did not feature in the final. In league play that season, his highlight was a 90th-minute winner in a 1–0 home defeat of Newcastle United on 2 March 2013, prodding home from close range for his first goal of the campaign. Moore departed by mutual consent on 23 August 2013, having made 62 appearances and scored 11 goals in total for the club across all competitions. His time at the Liberty Stadium was pivotal in the transition from contenders to established side, including their first major trophy.

Elazığspor

In August 2013, shortly after his departure from by mutual consent, Luke Moore signed a three-year contract with Turkish club Elazığspor on a free transfer. This move marked Moore's first professional experience outside , where he sought a fresh challenge amid limited playing time in his final season at . During the 2013–14 season, Moore made 14 appearances in the , starting five matches and accumulating 553 minutes on the pitch, though he did not score any goals. He also featured in three ties, playing 218 minutes without finding the net, bringing his total club appearances to 17 across all competitions. Elazığspor finished 15th in the league, avoiding relegation, but Moore's limited impact reflected a period of adaptation to a new league and environment. Moore later reflected on his six-month stint in as a cultural eye-opener, praising the welcoming people and local cuisine despite the initial shock, while noting that the football atmosphere fell short of English standards. His time at the club ended prematurely in early 2014 when he transferred to side during the off-season.

Chivas USA

Moore signed with ahead of the 2014 season, joining the club as a from Turkish side Elazığspor. The 28-year-old English forward brought experience from the with Aston Villa and subsequent spells in the , aiming to revitalize his career in the American top flight. Chivas USA, seeking attacking depth, viewed Moore as a potential key contributor given his prior goal-scoring record in . During his brief tenure, Moore appeared in six MLS matches for between March and May 2014, starting two and accumulating 188 minutes on the pitch. He primarily operated as a substitute, featuring in games against teams including , FC Dallas, , , , and Houston Dynamo. Despite his efforts, Moore did not record any goals or assists, as struggled early in the season with a 1-5-0 record in those fixtures. On May 8, 2014, traded Moore to the in exchange for Honduran winger Marvin Chávez, as part of a roster reshuffle amid the club's poor start. then immediately flipped Moore to for defender Gale Agbossoumonde, marking the end of his time with after less than three months. This multi-team transaction highlighted the fluid player movement in MLS at the time, with ultimately folding at the end of the 2014 season.

Toronto FC

Moore joined on May 8, 2014, in a trade with the , who had acquired him from earlier that season; in exchange, Toronto sent defender Agbossoumonde to . The 28-year-old Englishman, seeking to revive his career after limited play in (), provided immediate attacking depth under manager , who praised Moore's experience and versatility as a forward. In his debut season, Moore quickly integrated into the squad, making 27 appearances across all competitions and scoring six goals with four assists. He notched his first goal for shortly after arriving, equalizing in a 1-1 draw against on May 23, 2014, despite the team playing with 10 men following a red card. Later highlights included a late winner in an 3-2 victory over on August 9, 2014, and contributions in the Canadian Championship, helping reach the final. His pace and finishing added dynamism to the attack, though the team finished 18th in the Eastern Conference with 33 points. Moore received two yellow cards and one red card during the campaign. The 2015 season saw reduced opportunities for Moore following the arrival of star forward , limiting him to 15 MLS appearances with one goal and two assists. His lone goal came on May 30, 2015, finishing a pass from Giovinco in a 3-1 win over . He also featured in two matches. Overall, across 46 total appearances in all competitions for , Moore recorded seven goals and seven assists. On February 26, 2016, Toronto FC waived Moore to clear roster space, ending his tenure after nearly two seasons; the 30-year-old held a guaranteed contract but became expendable amid squad rebuilding. He subsequently retired from professional football.

International career

Youth international career

Moore represented England at youth international levels, including the under-17, under-19, and under-21 teams. By December 2003, he was already noted as a former England U17 international while on loan at Wycombe Wanderers. He progressed to the under-19 squad, making an appearance in a 1–1 friendly draw against on 6 October 2004 at in . Moore earned his first call-up to the England under-21 team in March 2005 for a qualifier against . He made his under-21 debut on 7 October 2005, substituting in the 60th minute during a 1–2 home defeat to in a qualifying match at . Over the following years, he accumulated five caps for the under-21s, all as a substitute and without scoring, including a goalless draw with on 25 March 2008.

Senior international career

Moore did not earn any caps at the senior international level during his professional career. Despite representing at under-21 level, where he made five appearances without scoring between 2005 and 2008, he was never selected for the full national team. Holding dual citizenship with through his heritage, Moore was eligible to play for the Reggae Boyz but received no call-ups or appearances for their senior squad.

Personal life

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football in 2016 at the age of 30, following his departure from , Luke Moore returned to Birmingham with his young son and transitioned into a career as a FIFA-licensed football agent. He focuses on advising emerging players, particularly those facing challenges in securing contracts at League One level or higher, emphasizing and off-field opportunities alongside on-pitch development. Moore has expressed a preference for a low-profile approach, stating that he is "not trying to be one of these super-agents" but rather helping players manage their careers independently. Moore is affiliated with YMU Management Ltd., a prominent players' agency, where he operates as an agent representing clients across various levels of English football. His work includes facilitating player registrations and transfers; for instance, he represented striker in a new registration with during the 2024–2025 season. Earlier involvement includes advising on ' registration with in the prior season. In addition to his agency role, Moore has maintained a long-standing interest in property development, which he pursues alongside his football-related work. He has described himself as content with this balanced lifestyle, prioritizing and over the spotlight of his playing days.

Family and residence

Luke Moore was born on 13 February 1986 in Birmingham, , into a family with strong ties to professional football. He is the younger brother of , a former striker who played for clubs including Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers, and together they were part of Aston Villa's FA Youth Cup-winning team in , with Stefan captaining the side. Moore is also the uncle of Kobei Moore, Stefan's son, who has progressed through Aston Villa's youth academy and currently plays for in . In his , Moore maintains a low profile, focusing on family and privacy away from the public eye. He has at least one son, though details about his children remain private. There is no publicly available information confirming or a spouse. Following his retirement from professional football in 2016, Moore returned to his hometown area and has resided in Birmingham, in the West Midlands region of , where he continues to be involved in football-related activities such as agent work for young players.

Career statistics

Club statistics

Luke Moore's professional club career spanned multiple leagues in England, Turkey, and , where he made 306 appearances and scored 46 goals across senior teams. His statistics, encompassing league and cup competitions, are detailed below according to data.
ClubAppearancesGoalsAssists
Wycombe Wanderers640
Aston Villa94152
West Bromwich Albion6355
Derby County (loan)1341
Swansea City61118
Elazığspor1700
600
4677
Total3064623

International statistics

Moore represented at the under-21 level, earning five caps between 2005 and 2008, all as a substitute, with no goals scored. He accumulated 141 minutes of playing time across qualifiers and friendlies. Moore made no appearances for the senior team.
DateOpponentResultCompetitionMinutes played
7 October 2005 U211–2UEFA U21 Qualifying30
21 August 2007 U211–1Friendly14
11 September 2007Bulgaria U212–0UEFA U21 Qualifying8
16 October 2007Republic of Ireland U213–0UEFA U21 Qualifying24
25 March 2008 U210–0Friendly65
Totals: 5 appearances, 0 goals.

Honours

Club honours

During his professional career, Luke Moore was part of two successful club campaigns that resulted in major honours. At West Bromwich Albion, he joined on loan from Aston Villa in February 2008 and made 10 Championship appearances as the team secured automatic promotion by winning the 2007–08 title with 81 points from 46 matches. Later, with Swansea City, Moore played a supporting role in their run to the 2012–13 (then known as the Capital One Cup), Swansea's first major English trophy. He scored twice in a 3–1 second-round victory over and was named as a substitute in the 5–0 final win against Bradford City at on 24 February 2013, though he did not feature in the match itself. Moore also contributed to Swansea's promotion to the via the 2010–11 after joining the club in January 2011.

Club honours

ClubHonourSeason
West Bromwich Albion2007–08
Swansea City2010–11
Swansea City2012–13

International honours

Luke Moore did not win any international team honours during his career. His international involvement was confined to youth and non-elite levels. Moore earned five caps for the England U21 team between 2005 and 2007, featuring in three qualifiers and two friendlies, but he did not score in any of these matches.

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