Silko Thomas Explained

Silko Thomas
Fullname:Silko Amari Otieno Thomas
Birth Date:25 June 2004
Birth Place:London, England
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Wigan Athletic
(on loan from Leicester City)
Clubnumber:29
Youthyears1:–2023
Youthclubs1:Chelsea
Youthyears2:2023–2024
Youthclubs2:Leicester City
Years1:2024–
Clubs1:Leicester City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Wigan Athletic (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2021
Nationalteam1:England U18
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:21:55, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

Silko Amari Otieno Thomas (born 25 June 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Wigan Athletic, on loan from club Leicester City.

Early life

Thomas was born in London.[1]

Club career

Thomas began his youth career with Carshalton Athletic. Two years later, he was scouted by Chelsea and joined their academy.[2]

After being released by Chelsea, Thomas signed for Leicester City in the summer of 2023. He plays for the under-21s.[3] He was awarded with Men's Development Player of the Season in Leicester by the end of his first season at the club.[4]

On 26 July 2024, Thomas joined League One club Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan.[5] On 13 August 2024, he made his professional debut with Wigan in the first round of the League Cup, coming on as a substitute in the 61st minute of a 1–1 draw with Barnsley.[6] Four days later, he made his league debut in the EFL League One by starting in a 2–0 loss against Reading.[7]

International career

Born in England, Thomas is of Kenyan and Jamaican descent. He is a youth international for England, having played for the England U18s.[8]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leicester City U212023–243131
Wigan Athletic (loan)2024–25League One1000100020
Career total1000103151

Notes and References

  1. News: Wigan sign Leicester winger Thomas on loan . BBC Sports. 26 July 2024.
  2. Web site: Teenage Kicks: Silko Thomas. Chelsea F.C. . 23 October 2020 . 26 July 2024.
  3. Web site: Who are Silko Thomas and Logan Briggs? Leicester City academy stars in Bournemouth squad. Leicester Mercury . 27 February 2024 . 26 July 2024.
  4. Web site: ‘I’ve Been Working Hard’ - Men’s Academy Stars Reflect On Award Wins. Leicester City F.C. . 3 May 2024 . 26 July 2024.
  5. Web site: Silko Thomas Joins Wigan On Loan. Leicester City F.C. . 26 July 2024.
  6. News: Carabao Cup: Wigan Athletic 1-1 Barnsley (4-2 pens). 18 August 2024 . BBC Sport . 13 August 2024.
  7. News: Reading 2-0 Wigan Athletic. 18 August 2024 . BBC Sport . 17 August 2024.
  8. Web site: Fast-rising Kenyan midfielder scores for Chelsea in friendly. Pulse. Sports. 25 March 2023. Pulse Sports Kenya.