Rohan Luthra Explained

Rohan Luthra
Full Name:Rohan Vir Luthra[1]
Birth Date:6 May 2002
Birth Place:England
Height:1.95m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Derby County
Clubnumber:13
Youthyears1:2010–2020
Youthclubs1:Crystal Palace
Years1:2020–2021
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:→ South Park (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2024
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:→ Slough Town (loan)
Caps4:12
Goals4:0
Years5:2024–
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Pcupdate:22 November 2023 (UTC)

Rohan Vir Luthra (born 6 May 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Derby County.

Club career

Luthra joined the youth academy of Crystal Palace in 2010, and debuted with their U18s at the age of 15.[2] On 2 June 2020, he signed his first professional contract with Crystal Palace.[3] On 20 October 2020, he joined non-league club South Park on loan.[4] [5] On 22 June 2021, he moved to the youth academy of Cardiff City.[6] On May June 2022, he extended the contract with Cardiff City.[7] On 11 March 2023, he made his professional debut with Cardiff City as a late substitute in a 2–0 EFL Championship loss to Preston North End.[8] In doing so he became the first goalkeeper of South Asian descent to play in the Championship.[9] On 24 August 2023, Luthra joined National League South side Slough Town on loan until the end of the season.[10]

In July 2023, on a pre-season tour of Portugal, Luthra was racially abused by teammate Jack Simpson, who left Cardiff by mutual consent a month later. Simpson was fined £8,000 and banned for six games by the Football Association after a hearing in November.[11]

At the end of the 2023–24 season, Luthra was released by Cardiff at the expiry of his contract in June 2024.[12]

In July 2024, Luthra went on trial at Derby County.[13] On 7 August 2024, he signed a one year contract.[14]

International career

Born in England, Luthra is of Punjabi Indian descent.[2] He was called up to represent the England U15s.[15]

Personal life

Outside of football, Luthra played cricket with the Sunbury Cricket Club since the age of 6. Starting as a wicket-keeper, he developed into an aggressive left-handed batsman. He left the club to focus on football after he was offered a scholarship by Crystal Palace.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL - Squad List 2022/23 . EFL . 10 January 2023 . 14 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220914221845/https://www.efl.com/contentassets/507aa6a7a8754b37a8b949396ec5d00e/squad-list-publication-report-2022-23---07.09.2022.pdf . live .
  2. Web site: Dilan Markanday desires to kick on in Blackburn profession as Rohan Luthra inks Cardiff deal and Neil Taylor vows to performs on | Soccer Information. 16 June 2022. 12 March 2023. 12 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230312013855/https://polishnews.co.uk/dilan-markanday-wants-to-kick-on-in-blackburn-career-as-rohan-luthra-inks-cardiff-deal-and-neil-taylor-vows-to-plays-on-football-news/. live.
  3. Web site: Six Academy prospects sign professional contracts - News. Crystal Palace F.C.. 12 March 2023. 12 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230312013850/https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/academy/six-academy-prospects-sign-professional-contracts/. live.
  4. Web site: Trio of Palace Prospects Depart on Loan. Alex. Jones. 20 October 2020. Read Crystal Palace. 12 March 2023. 12 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230312013855/https://readcrystalpalace.com/2020/10/20/trio-of-palace-prospects-depart-on-loan/. live.
  5. Web site: South Park Appearances Rohan Luthra 2020–2021 . 29 December 2023 . www.footballwebpages.co.uk . 29 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231229023409/https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/south-park-reigate/appearances/2020-2021/rohan-luthra/923466 . live .
  6. Web site: Rohan Luthra: Cardiff poised to sign England youth goalkeeper. Sky Sports. 12 March 2023. 12 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230312013855/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11704/12338263/rohan-luthra-cardiff-poised-to-sign-england-youth-goalkeeper. live.
  7. Web site: Cardiff set to secure Rohan Luthra to new contract as QPR’s Les Ferdinand lauds trailblazer Manisha Tailor. Sky Sports. 12 March 2023. 12 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230312013849/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11688/12614548/cardiff-set-to-secure-rohan-luthra-to-new-contract-as-qprs-les-ferdinand-lauds-trailblazer-manisha-tailor. live.
  8. Web site: Preston North End down Cardiff City as Jak Alnwick sees red. Glen. Williams. 11 March 2023. WalesOnline. 12 March 2023. 11 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230311154904/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/preston-north-end-v-cardiff-26443156. live.
  9. Web site: Cardiff City's Rohan Luthra becomes first 'keeper from Britain’s South Asian community to play in Championship. Sky Sports. 28 March 2023. 28 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230328183358/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11688/12831807/cardiff-citys-rohan-luthra-becomes-first-keeper-from-britains-south-asian-community-to-play-in-championship. live.
  10. Web site: REBELS LOAN ROHAN LUTHRA FROM CARDIFF CITY. Slough Town F.C.. 24 August 2023. 25 August 2023. 25 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230825094117/https://sloughtownfc.net/article/3050/Rebels-loan-Rohan-Luthra-from-Cardiff-City. live.
  11. News: Doel . Jon . The appalling details of Jack Simpson's racist slur at Cardiff City breakfast table that stunned players . 26 December 2023 . Wales Online . 17 November 2023 . 26 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231226221336/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/appalling-details-jack-simpsons-racist-28122163 . live .
  12. News: 2023/24 Retained List . 19 July 2024 . Cardiff City FC . 7 June 2024.
  13. News: Derby County include trialist goalkeeper as Paul Warne names team to face Stockport County . 19 July 2024 . Derby Telegraph . 19 July 2024.
  14. Web site: NEW SIGNING: Rams Add Luthra To Goalkeeping Department . Derby County . 7 August 2024.
  15. Web site: England youth goalkeeper Rohan Luthra set to leave Crystal Palace after 11 years at London club. Sky Sports. 12 March 2023. 12 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230312013853/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/12322044/england-youth-goalkeeper-rohan-luthra-set-to-leave-crystal-palace-after-11-years-at-london-club. live.
  16. Web site: Ex Sunbury Junior Rohan Luthra signs for Cardiff City. www.sunburycricket.co.uk. 12 March 2023. 12 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230312013859/https://www.sunburycricket.co.uk/news/ex-sunbury-junior-rohan-luthra-signs-for-cardiff-city-2626584.html. live.

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