# Luke Graham (footballer, born 2004)

Luke Graham (born 11 February 2004) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Championship club Falkirk, on loan from Scottish Premiership side Dundee. He has also had previous loan spells with Lochee United, Albion Rovers and Montrose.

## Career

Born in Scone, Graham was scouted as a kid by local club St Johnstone and spent several years there before leaving after having issues with coaches, and later joining Dundee's youth setup.

### Lochee United (loan)

In 2021, Graham joined Midlands League side Lochee United on a season-long loan. He would have a stand-out season for the Chee, winning the East Region League Cup with them and finishing 3rd in the league.
In April 2022, Graham would make headlines after it was reported he was set for a trial with Sheffield United. It was reported the following day that he was also being scouted by several bigger clubs such as Celtic, Rangers and Arsenal. Despite being offered a second trial by Sheffield United, Graham signed an extension with Dundee in May which would keep him there for another season.

### Albion Rovers (loan)

On 30 September 2022, Graham joined Scottish League Two side Albion Rovers on loan. He would make his debut the following day. Graham would score his first goal for the club in his 2nd appearance, in a league win over Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic.

### Montrose (loan)

On 1 September 2023, Graham joined Scottish League One club Montrose on loan until January 2024. Graham made his debut the following day as a substitute in a league win away to Queen of the South. Graham scored his first goal for the Gable Endies on 4 November 2023, in a big league win away to Edinburgh City. After a successful first half of the season, Graham's loan to Montrose was extended until the end of the season. Graham had a strong season at Links Park, and was awarded both the Loanee and Young Player of the Year awards for Montrose at the end of the season.

### Dundee (first team)

After successive successful loan spells, Dundee announced on 28 May 2024 that Graham had been promoted to the first team squad, and had signed a contract extension to stay with the club until 2027. Graham made his competitive debut for the Dark Blues on 23 July as substitute in a Scottish League Cup group stage win over Annan Athletic. He made his first start for the Dee four days later in a 6–0 demolishing of Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Graham made his league debut for Dundee in a notable fixture, starting at Tannadice Park in a Dundee derby.

### Falkirk (loan)

On 20 September 2024, Graham joined Scottish Championship club Falkirk on loan until the end of the season. Graham made his debut for the Bairns on 28 September in a league game away to Raith Rovers. On 28 December as a result of injuries at his parent club and a successful loan spell with Falkirk which saw them top of the table for Christmas, Dundee announced that they would recall Graham from Falkirk at the beginning of January. Just like his league debut with Dundee, Graham made his second league start after returning from loan in a Dundee derby.

### Return to Falkirk (loan)

On 4 February 2025, Graham returned to Falkirk on loan until the end of the season.

## Career statistics

    As of 15 March 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Scottish Cup | Scottish Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Dundee | 2021–22 | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dundee | 2022–23 | Scottish Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dundee | 2023–24 | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dundee | 2024–25 | Scottish Premiership | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dundee | Total | Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dundee B | 2021–22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dundee B | 2023–24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dundee B | 2024–25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dundee B | Total | Total | Total | Total | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Lochee United (loan) | 2021–22 | Midlands League | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 2 |
| Albion Rovers (loan) | 2022–23 | Scottish League Two | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 31 | 3 |
| Montrose (loan) | 2023–24 | Scottish League One | 30 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 34 | 2 |
| Falkirk (loan) | 2024–25 | Scottish Championship | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 97 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 114 | 7 |
* ↑ Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup, in which teams from the SPFL Development League compete against senior clubs
* ↑ Includes appearances in East of Scotland League Cup
* ↑ Appearances in the Scottish League Two play-offs
* ↑ Appearance(s) in the Scottish Championship play-offs

## Honours

Lochee United
* East Region Junior League Cup: 2021–22
Individual
* Montrose Young Player of the Year: 2023–24