Elliot Thorpe

Elliot Morgan Thorpe (born 9 November 2000) is a professional footballer who plays for Luton Town, as a midfielder.[2] Born in England, he represents Wales at youth international level.

Elliot Thorpe
Personal information
Full name Elliot Morgan Thorpe[1]
Date of birth (2000-11-09) 9 November 2000
Place of birth Hinchingbrooke, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Luton Town
Number 28
Youth career
Cambridge United
2013–2021 Tottenham Hotspur
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Luton Town 3 (0)
2022–2023 → Burton Albion (loan) 5 (0)
International career
Wales U16
2016 Wales U17 1 (1)
2017 Wales U19 2 (0)
2022– Wales U21 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:27, 8 May 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Hinchingbrooke,[3] Thorpe began his career with Cambridge United and Tottenham Hotspur.[4]

He signed for Luton Town in September 2021.[5][6] He initially played for Luton's development squad.[7] He made his first-team debut on 5 February 2022, in the FA Cup.[8][9]

On 1 September 2022 he moved on loan to Burton Albion.[10][11][12] Thorpe was recalled by Luton in January 2023.[13]

International career

Thorpe qualifies for Wales through his mother.[4] He has represented Wales at youth levels, starting at under-16 team,[4] and including the under-21 team.[5][14][15]

References
  1. "Club List of Registered Players as at 21st May 2022" (PDF). English Football League. p. 23. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  2. Elliot Thorpe at Soccerway
  3. "Getting to know Elliot Thorpe!". Luton Town F.C. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  4. Coleman, Tom (4 June 2021). "Meet Elliot Thorpe, the Wales youngster backed for big things by Mourinho". WalesOnline.
  5. "Luton sign Wales U21 midfielder Thorpe". BBC Sport.
  6. "New signing | Elliot Thorpe is a Hatter!". www.lutontown.co.uk.
  7. "'Elliot Thorpe will get opportunities to step up,' says Jones after Luton's quiet transfer window". 3 February 2022.
  8. "Former Spurs youngster Thorpe could get his chance for Luton in FA Cup trip to Cambridge". www.lutontoday.co.uk.
  9. "Team News | Elliot Thorpe makes Luton debut". www.lutontown.co.uk.
  10. "Elliot Thorpe heads to Burton Albion on loan". www.lutontown.co.uk.
  11. "Hasselbaink tips Luton midfielder Thorpe to be a 'great asset' for Burton". www.lutontoday.co.uk. 1 September 2022.
  12. "Burton sign Luton midfielder Thorpe on loan". BBC Sport.
  13. "Elliot Thorpe recalled from Burton Albion". www.lutontown.co.uk.
  14. Elliot Thorpe at WorldFootball.net
  15. "Luton midfielder Thorpe called up to Wales U21 squad for Euro qualifier double header". www.lutontoday.co.uk. 26 May 2022.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.