Luke Graham (born 11 February 2004) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Championship club Falkirk, on loan from Scottish Premiership side Dundee.[1] He has also had previous loan spells with Lochee United, Albion Rovers and Montrose.
Born in Scone, Graham was scouted as a kid by local club St Johnstone and spent several years there before leaving after having issues with coaches, and later joining Dundee's youth setup.[2]
In 2021, Graham joined Midlands League side Lochee United on a season-long loan. He would have a stand-out season for the Chee, winning the East Region League Cup with them and finishing 3rd in the league.[3]
In April 2022, Graham would make headlines after it was reported he was set for a trial with Sheffield United.[4] It was reported the following day that he was also being scouted by several bigger clubs such as Celtic, Rangers and Arsenal.[5] Despite being offered a second trial by Sheffield United, Graham signed an extension with Dundee in May which would keep him there for another season.[6][7]
On 30 September 2022, Graham joined Scottish League Two side Albion Rovers on loan.[8] He would make his debut the following day.[9] Graham would score his first goal for the club in his 2nd appearance, in a league win over Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic.[10]
On 1 September 2023, Graham joined Scottish League One club Montrose on loan until January 2024.[11][12] Graham made his debut the following day as a substitute in a league win away to Queen of the South.[13] Graham scored his first goal for the Gable Endies on 4 November 2023, in a big league win away to Edinburgh City.[14] After a successful first half of the season, Graham's loan to Montrose was extended until the end of the season.[15] Graham had a strong season at Links Park, and was awarded both the Loanee and Young Player of the Year awards for Montrose at the end of the season.[16]
After successive successful loan spells, Dundee announced on 28 May 2024 that Graham had been promoted to the first team squad, and had signed a contract extension to stay with the club until 2027.[17][18] Graham made his competitive debut for the Dark Blues on 23 July as substitute in a Scottish League Cup group stage win over Annan Athletic.[19] He made his first start for the Dee four days later in a 6–0 demolishing of Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[20] Graham made his league debut for Dundee in a notable fixture, starting at Tannadice Park in a Dundee derby.[21]
On 20 September 2024, Graham joined Scottish Championship club Falkirk on loan until the end of the season.[22][23] Graham made his debut for the Bairns on 28 September in a league game away to Raith Rovers.[24] On 28 December as a result of injuries at his parent club and a successful loan spell with Falkirk which saw them top of the table for Christmas, Dundee announced that they would recall Graham from Falkirk at the beginning of January.[25][26][27] Just like his league debut with Dundee, Graham made his second league start after returning from loan in a Dundee derby.[28]
On 4 February 2025, Graham returned to Falkirk on loan until the end of the season.[29]
Graham was called up to the Scotland national under-21 football team for the first time on 11 March 2025.[30][31] On 21 March, Graham made his debut for the Scotland national under-21 football team in an international friendly against Republic of Ireland U21, starting in a 0–2 victory at the Pinatar Arena in Spain.[32]
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