Louie Holzman Explained

Louie Holzman
Full Name:Louie James Holzman
Birth Date:2003 11, df=y
Birth Place:England
Height:1.86m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Reading
Clubnumber:34
Youthclubs1:Reading
Years1:2020–
Clubs1:Reading
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:Bohemians (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Club-Update:15:51, 6 January 2023 (UTC)

Louie James Holzman (born 16 November 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the club Reading.

Career

Holzman came through Reading's academy, where he was captain of the U23 side.[1] [2] Early in his career, a prolonged injury battle saw him miss nearly 18 months of football.[3] Holzman signed his first professional deal in June 2022[4] [5] He later made his debut for the Royals on 8 January 2022, in a 2-1 defeat away to Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Cup.[6] On 9 August 2022, he made his second appearance in a League Cup defeat at home to Stevenage[7] In March 2023, Holzman missed a penalty when Reading U23s were eliminated from the Berks & Bucks Cup.[8] He was loaned to League of Ireland team Bohemians during the 2023 season.[9]

Personal life

Holzman is the maternal grandson of former Reading defender Alan Cooper, and nephew of former Reading defender Jake Cooper. His father and two paternal uncles were in Reading's youth system, with uncle Mark Holzman making 43 appearances for the Royals.[10]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reading2021–22EFL Championship00100010
2022–2300001010
2023–24EFL League One0000000000
Total001010----20
Bohemian (loan)2023LoI Premier Division00201030
Career total003020----50

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Two Reading trialists feature in Peterborough United Under-21 defeat . Reading Chronicle . 27 September 2023 . en . 27 April 2023.
  2. Web site: U's youngsters battle back to claim a draw at Reading . 28 April 2023 .
  3. Web site: Rising Reading defender Nelson Abbey earmarked for loan move away from Royals. Jonathan. Low. November 29, 2022. BerkshireLive.
  4. https://archive.today/20230509161824/https://www.readingfc.co.uk/players/u21/louie-holzman/ Louie Holzman Reading FC 2022-23 profile
  5. Web site: New faces and old sign on for another season with Reading FC Academy . 22 June 2022 .
  6. News: Kidderminster fight back to stun Royals. BBC Sport .
  7. News: Late Stevenage goal seals deserved win at Reading. BBC Sport .
  8. Web site: Marlow 2-2 Reading U21s (5-4 pens): Noel Hunt's side crash out of Berks & Bucks Cup . 22 March 2023 .
  9. Web site: HOLZMAN HEADS OUT ON LOAN TO BOHEMIANS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 27 July 2023 . 27 July 2023.
  10. https://archive.today/20230509164529/https://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/2022/june/30/one-of-our-own---it-s-a-family-affair-for-holzman/ "One of our own | It's a family affair for Holzman"