Luke Woolfenden

Luke Matthew Woolfenden (born 21 October 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ipswich Town.

Woolfenden is a graduate of the Ipswich Town academy, making his senior debut in 2017. He spent time on loan at Bromley during the 2017–2018 season and Swindon Town during the 2018–2019 season. Primarily a centre back, he can also play as a right back.

Club Career

Ipswich Town

Woolfenden joined the Ipswich Town academy as a Schoolboy player at the age of 11. He became a full academy player with Town in July 2015, signing a two-year scholarship. He signed his first professional contract in June 2017, signing a one-year contract with the option of an additional year extension. He went on to make his full senior debut in a 2–0 win over Luton Town in the League Cup first round on 8 August 2017. In September 2017, Woolfenden signed a new contract with Ipswich, signing a two-year contract with the option of an additional one-year extension. On 28 April 2018, Woolfenden made his full Championship debut for Ipswich Town away to Reading. Ipswich went onto win the game 4–0, with Woolfenden playing the full game. He also came on as a substitute in the last game of the 2017–2018 season in a 2–2 home draw against Middlesbrough.

Bromley (loan)

In December 2017 he joined Bromley on a month's loan. He made his debut for Bromley against Macclesfield Town on 23 December. On 27 April 2018, Woolfenden was recalled from his loan spell at Bromley. He made 17 starts and three sub appearances, scoring once, for the Ravens having joined them just before Christmas.

Swindon Town (loan)

On 31 August 2018, Woolfenden joined League Two side Swindon Town on loan until the end of the season. He scored his first goal for the club in a 1–2 loss to Bury on 15 September 2018. On 16 February 2019, Woolfenden signed a new 3-year contract with Ipswich, with the option of an additional years' exten