Lewis Walker (footballer) explained

Lewis Walker
Fullname:Lewis Jon Walker[1]
Birth Date:14 April 1999
Height:1.83m (06feet)[2]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Woking
Clubnumber:10
Youthyears1:–2016
Youthclubs1:Ilkeston
Years1:2015–2016
Clubs1:Ilkeston
Years2:2016–2018
Clubs2:Derby County
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2017
Clubs3:Darlington (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2020
Clubs4:Queens Park Rangers
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years5:2019–2020
Clubs5:Aldershot Town (loan)
Caps5:13
Goals5:0
Years6:2020–2021
Clubs6:Como
Caps6:17
Goals6:2
Years7:2021–2022
Clubs7:Athletic Carpi
Caps7:26
Goals7:4
Years8:2022–2024
Clubs8:Gillingham
Caps8:17
Goals8:0
Years9:2023
Clubs9:Woking (loan)
Caps9:4
Goals9:1
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:Woking
Caps10:13
Goals10:3
Club-Update:19:37, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Lewis Jon Walker (born 14 April 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Woking.

Club career

Walker started his senior career with Ilkeston before signing for Derby County in January 2016.[3] In January 2017, he went on loan to National League North side Darlington.[4]

On 6 November 2018 Walker signed for the Queens Park Rangers Under 23 team after being released by Derby County earlier in the year.[5] On 13 April 2019 Walker was named as a substitute in the 2018–19 EFL Championship game against Swansea City, he replaced Tomer Hemed in the 83rd minute to make his first team and professional debut. QPR went on to win the game 4–0.[6] On 28 November 2019 Walker signed a short-term loan deal with National League side Aldershot Town.[7] In June 2020, he was released at the end of his contract with QPR.[8]

In September 2020, he went on trial with Italian Serie C club Como.[9] Later in the month, he signed a two-year deal with the Italian club.[10]

On 30 September 2021, he joined newly-formed Athletic Carpi in Serie D.[11]

Walker then returned to England, signing for League Two side Gillingham on 29 July 2022.[12] Walker scored his first goals for the Gills when he scored twice in an EFL Trophy win over Brighton & Hove Albion Under-21s on 5 October 2022.[13] On 29 September 2023, Walker agreed to join National League side, Woking on loan until January 2024.[14] On 3 November 2023, prior to Gillingham's FA Cup tie against Hereford, Walker was recalled from his loan at Woking.[15]

On 17 January 2024, Walker returned to Woking on a permanent deal, signing an eighteen-month contract.[16]

Personal life

Walker is the son of former England defender Des Walker[17] and younger brother of Lincoln City striker Tyler Walker.[18]

Career statistics

[19]

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Derby County U212016–172[20] 020
Derby County2016–17Championship00000000
2017–1800000000
Total00000000
Darlington (loan)2016–17National League North10000010
Queens Park Rangers2018–19Championship40000040
2019–2000000000
Total40000040
Aldershot Town (loan)2019–20National League130001[21] 0140
Como2020–21Serie C19210202
Athletic Carpi2021–22Serie D26400264
Gillingham2022–23League Two170413033274
2023–240010001020
Total170513043294
Woking (loan)2023–24National League41000041
Woking2023–24National League113113
2024–25National League20000020
Total1330000133
Career total97961307311313

Honours

Como

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Queens Park Rangers. English Football League. 28. 15 March 2020.
  2. Web site: Player Profile: Striker Lewis Walker . . en . 22 March 2020.
  3. Web site: Ilkeston's Lewis Walker, son of Nottingham Forest legend Des, signs for Derby County. chad.co.uk. 20 January 2020. 10 September 2020.
  4. Web site: Breaking news: Quakers sign Lewis Walker. Darlington F.C.. 13 January 2017. 10 September 2020.
  5. News: Youngsters Rowan and Walker sign pro deals. QPR. 6 November 2018 . 15 April 2019.
  6. News: MATCH REPORT: QPR 4, Swansea City 0. BBC. 13 April 2019 . 15 April 2019.
  7. News: NEW SIGNING: Shots Sign Walker!. Aldershot Town Football Club. 28 November 2019 . 22 January 2020.
  8. Web site: U23s trio to depart QPR. Queens Park Rangers F.C.. 29 June 2020. 10 September 2020.
  9. Web site: Como, manca solo la squadra Gli inglesi? Uno dei due è ok. laprovinciadicomo.it. 9 September 2020. 10 September 2020. Italian.
  10. Web site: LEWIS WALKER AL COMO FINO AL 2022. Como 1907. 26 September 2020. 28 September 2020. Italian.
  11. Web site: Athletic Carpi. CLAUDIO LAZZARETTI: "CON LEWIS CHIUDIAMO IL MERCATO IN ENTRATA. APRIREMO VENERDÌ LA CAMPAGNA ABBONAMENTI". 30 September 2021. it. 1 November 2021.
  12. Web site: Cawdell . Luke . 2022-07-29 . Lewis Walker joins Gillingham ahead of League 2 opener against AFC Wimbledon . 2022-07-31 . Kent Online . en.
  13. Web site: Cawdell . Luke . 6 October 2022 . Lewis Walker ends his wait for goals at Gillingham after scoring twice against Brighton under-21s in the Papa John's Trophy . 2022-12-17 . . en.
  14. News: Lewis Walker Signs On Loan . . 29 September 2023 . 29 September 2023 . Daniel . O'Sullivan.
  15. News: Preview Hereford v Gillingham . . 3 November 2023 . 3 November 2023.
  16. Web site: Lewis Walker Signs Permanently. www.wokingfc.co.uk. 17 January 2024. 17 January 2024.
  17. News: Youngsters Rowan and Walker sign pro deals. QPR. 6 November 2018 . 15 April 2019.
  18. Web site: Des Walker says son Tyler has much more talent than he did. BBC Sport . 25 September 2015 . 15 April 2019.
  19. Web site: England - L. Walker - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway . 2022-08-09 . uk.soccerway.com.
  20. Appearances in the EFL Trophy
  21. Appearance in the FA Trophy