Luis Shamshoum

**Last statistical update: 18:33, 26 July 2023 (UTC)**

**Luis James Nadeime Nawfal Shamshoum** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

## Career

### Pre-HTU

Billericay Town
Having previous been attached to Southend United, Shamshoum signed with Isthmian League - Premier Division and soon-to-be National League South side Billericay Town in 2017. He would initially feature at youth level, notably featuring 23 times for their under-23s in the Essex Senior League - Reserve Division 2 in 2020–21. In the prior campaign, the goalkeeper was loaned out to Burnham Ramblers of the Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South. On 28 August 2021, Shamshoum made his competitive senior debut for *The Blues* in a 1-goal loss at Maidstone United in National League South; having come off the bench in stoppage time following a red card to Bailey Vose. His full bow arrived 2 league games later in a 2–1 loss away to Dorking Wanderers on 11 September; winning a Player of the Match award.

Following his first National League South matches for Billericay Town and further matches as an unused substitute, Shamshoum spent the rest of the 2021–22 season on temporary deals away with Stanway Rovers, Brantham Athletic, Clacton and Romford; midway through his time at those teams, he returned to his parent club to sit on the bench for 2 games across league and cup during November and December. The goalkeeper's departure from *The Blues* was confirmed on 16 July 2022.

Burnham Ramblers (loan)
From December 2019 to February 2020, Shamshoum was attached via loan terms to Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South team Burnham Ramblers. He made 6 appearances during his time with *The Ramblers*, starting with a 3 December First Division Knockout Cup penalty shoot-out defeat to Athletic Newham and concluding with a showing in a 22 February loss away to Fire United in the league.

Stanway Rovers (loan)
On 25 October 2021, it was revealed that Shamshoum had joined Stanway Rovers on loan. His debut had in fact arrived 2 days prior in an Essex Senior League in a 1–1 draw at White Ensign, which turned out to be the only appearance of his opening stint with the club.

Brantham Athletic (loan)
It was announced on 5 November 2021 that Shamshoum had headed to Brantham Athletic on a dual registration deal from Billericay Town. He made his 1st appearance for the Thurlow Nunn League - Premier Division outfit on 6 November against Whitton United, which preceded a 2nd and last match for *The Blue Imps* on 9 November versus Walsham-le-Willows.

Romford (loan)
Across early January 2022, Shamshoum was out on loan with Isthmian League - North Division side Romford. He was selected for his debut in a 3 January 7–0 loss at the hands of Aveley at Parkside, which was followed by further appearances in a 3–0 home defeat to Canvey Islands on 8 January and in a 1–1 draw at AFC Sudbury on 15 January.

Clacton (loan)
In late-January 2022, Shamshoum began featuring for Clacton in the Essex Senior League. He debuted on 22 January in a 4-goal win at Sawbridgeworth Town, which came before further appearances versus Takeley, Redbridge, Ilford and West Essex before he noted his departure on 6 February.

Stanway Rovers (loan) (return)
Across February and March 2022, Shamshoum had returned to Essex Senior League club Stanway Rovers. He'd participate in fixtures with Woodford Town, Takeley and Sawbridgeworth Town before switching back to parent team Billericay Town.

Palestine (youth)
Shamshoum has been selected at youth level by Palestine. He was selected for the 2019 WAFF U18 Championship on home soil in Ramallah, appearing as an unused substitute across all 4 fixtures as they placed 4th. In 2021, the goalkeeper was called up for 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifying - making the bench for games with Jordan and Turkmenistan, though wouldn't come on as they finished bottom of their group and missed the final tournament.

### HTU

2022–23
Soon after he departed Billericay Town, Shamshoum completed a move to Jay Devereux's HTU for the 2022–23 season. He wouldn't feature competitively for *The Tags* that campaign, though was an unused substitute twice in 2022 - on 20 August versus Barton Rovers in the FA Cup preliminary round and on 13 September in the first qualifying round of the FA Trophy against Bedfont Sports. 4 days after that latter encounter, the goalkeeper made his official reserves bow in their Essex Senior League, Reserve Division 1 defeat to Woodford Town. Across the rest of 2022–23, Shamshoum would head out on loan to Frenford and White Ensign.

### Post-HTU

Frenford (loan)
Around October 2022, Shamshoum was loaned to the Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South with Frenford. After appearing in matches with Cannons Wood and Newbury Forest, the goalkeeper was sent off late on in his 3rd appearance on 12 November as the club secured the points away to Coggeshall United. He made the last of 6 appearances on 3 December as they defeated ex-club Burnham Ramblers on home turf.

White Ensign (loan)
On 7 January 2023, White Ensign of the Essex Senior League announced that they had captured the loan services of Shamshoum. His debut occurred later that day as he kept a clean sheet in a draw at home to Redbridge, which preceded further appearances that month versus Woodford Town, Stansted, Little Oakley and former team Stanway Rovers. Shamshoum remained for the rest of the campaign, amassing a total of 22 appearances for them.

Great Wakering Rovers
Great Wakering Rovers, just relegated from the Isthmian League - North Division, publicised the arrival of Shamshoum on 25 July 2023.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (0)

## External Links

* Soccerbase
* Soccerway

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Luis James Shamshoum player stats" .
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Luis Shamshoum - Soccer player profile & career statistics" (archived) .
3. ↑ "\*\*NEWS ALERT\*\*🚨 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁! 🤝 We are pleased to welcome @luis\_shamshoum, who has represented @SUFCRootsHall at youth level & @BTFC at senior level to the team!" , 6 December 2022.
4. ↑ "SQUAD UPDATE❗️ He's been at the club for 4 years and has now signed his 1st team contract!" , 1 July 2021.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "SHAMSHOUM GOES ON LOAN" , 25 October 2021.
6. ↑ "My time at @BTFC has come to an end. It has been an amazing 4 years and had so many happy memories" , 16 July 2022.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 "Luis James Shamshoum player stats" .
8. ↑ "𝙎𝙌𝙐𝘼𝘿 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀❗️ And finally, Luis Shamshoum joins Brantham Athletic on dual registration in the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division" , 5 November 2021.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Romford - Appearances - Luis Shamshoum - 2021-2022" .
10. ↑ "My time at @FC\_Clacton has come to an end, enjoyed every minute playing for the Seasiders and want to thank @Tommy\_Austin3 for giving me the opportunity for game time, all the best for the rest of the season" , 6 February 2022.
11. ↑ "New face in line up today 👀 Please give a warm Ensign welcome to @hashtagutd keeper @luis\_shamshoum 🧤 Luis joins Ensign on a short term loan" , 7 January 2023.
12. ↑ "🟢⚪️ New player ⚪️🟢 Another one making the swap from @EnsignOfficial is our new goalkeeper @luis\_shamshoum ! Welcome to the club !!" , 25 July 2023.