Louis Samuel Reed (born 25 July 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Mansfield Town.
Club career Sheffield United Having come through the ranks of Sheffield United's academy, Reed made his first-team debut in a 1–0 home victory against South Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United on 8 April 2014. At 16 years and 257 days old, he is the youngest player ever to represent Sheffield United in league football.
After an impressive performance in a win over Fenerbahçe in a pre-season friendly, Reed signed a three-year professional contract with Sheffield United. He went on to make his first start for the club in the opening game of the 2014–15 season. Reed signed a new three-year deal with United on 24 July 2015. In July 2017, he joined Chesterfield on a season-long loan deal. He was later transfer-listed by Sheffield United at the end of the 2017–18 season.
Peterborough United In June 2018, Reed joined Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee. In May 2021, after three seasons with the club, it was announced that Reed would leave Peterborough at the end of his contract.
Swindon Town After a brief period on trial with Doncaster Rovers, Reed joined League Two club Swindon Town on 6 August 2021 on a free transfer. Following an impressive debut season, Reed was voted the club's Players' Player of the Year at the club's annual end of season awards.
Mansfield Town On 15 January 2023, Reed signed an 18-month contract with EFL League Two side Mansfield Town, after joining the club for an undisclosed fee.
On 7 May 2025 the club announced it had triggered an extension to the player's contract.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSheffield United2013–14League One10000000102014–15League One19060502Appearances in Football League Trophy03202015–16League One1902020202502016–17League One00——1Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy010Total390807050590Chesterfield (loan)2017–18League Two424101030474Peterborough United2018–19League One2813000503612019–20League One2413010102912020–21League One170100021201Total692701081853Swindon Town2021–22League Two39232102Appearance(s) in League Two play-offs04542022–23League Two201100010221Total593421030675Mansfield Town2022–23League Two50———502023–24League Two4521040—5022024–25League One4103000—4402025–26League One151321010203Total10637250101195Career total3151227415020137717
Honours Peterborough United EFL League One runner-up promotion: 2020–21https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%9321_Peterborough_United_F.C._season Mansfield Town EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24
Individual Chesterfield Player of the Year: 2017–18 Swindon Town Players' Player of the Year: 2021–22 EFL League Two Team of the Season: 2023–24
References
External links
England profile at The FA