Liam Loughlan Explained

Liam Loughlan (born 24 April 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Long Eaton United.

Career

Loughlan was born in Leicester.

He started his career at the academy of Leicester City, playing for their under-18 team in the 2019–20 season.^[2] He joined Salford City's development squad during the summer of 2020,^[3] and made his competitive debut for the club on 9 September in a EFL Trophy game against Manchester United Under-21s.^[4] On 8 October 2021, he moved on loan to National League North team Farsley Celtic.^[5] He was released by Salford at the end of the 2021–22 season.^[6]

In October 2023, Loughlan signed for NPL Premier Division club Ilkeston Town.^[7]

In March 2024, he signed for Southern Premier League Central team Long Eaton United on dual registration. Loughlan made 7 appearances for The Blues, scoring 1 goal - in a 3-3 draw against St Ives Town.

In the summer of 2024, Loughlan made his switch to Long Eaton a permanent one, and has made himself a key figure for the club over the first half of the 24/25 season.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Salford City	2020–21	League Two	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	4	0
	2021–22	League Two	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	0
	Total		3	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	8	0
Farsley Celtic F.C. (loan)	2021–22[8]	National League North	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Long Eaton United	2024–25[9]	Northern Premier League Division One Midlands	10	3	2	0	—		2	1	14	4
Career total			0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	5	0

Honours

Salford City

• EFL Trophy

2019–20^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Salford City . English Football League . 61 . 29 September 2020.
2. Web site: Profile . Elite Scholars . 30 September 2020.
3. Web site: 31 August 2020 . Introducing… The Development Squad . 29 September 2020 . salfordcityfc.co.uk . Salford City F.C. . en-GB.
4. Web site: Plant . Michael . Manchester United Under-21s hit six at Salford . Manchester United F.C. . 10 September 2020.
5. Web site: Ritchie . Thomas . Three join Farsley on loan . Farsley Celtic F.C. . 8 October 2021 . 8 October 2021.
6. Web site: Player news . Salford City FC . 21 May 2022 . 21 May 2022.
7. 1715330157450264903. ✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Liam Loughlan. The former Leicester City and Salford midfielder joins Ian Deakin's squad and will be available for tomorrow's home game against Guiseley. Welcome to the NMG, Liam #OneTownOneClub. ilkestontown_fc. Ilkeston Town F.C.. 20 October 2023. 23 October 2023.
8. Web site: Farsley Celtic – Appearances – Liam Loughlin . Football Web Pages . 1 October 2021 . 7 October 2021.
9. Web site: Jamie Hanson. 4 August 2024.
10. News: Portsmouth 0–0 Salford City . Adam . Williams . BBC Sport . 13 March 2021 . 14 March 2021.