Luke Alan Croll (born 10 January 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Sydney Olympic in the Australian Championship.
Club career
Crystal Palace Croll was born in Lambeth and joined the Crystal Palace Academy as a 9 year old. The left-sided centre-half put in a series of consistent performances for the under-21 side to earn himself a professional contract at the club, and went onto establish himself in the side that won the U21 League 2 South in the 2014-15 season. In the 2015-16 season, Croll was named as an unused substitute against Watford. Croll was released by Crystal Palace on the expiry of his contract on 30 June 2017.
2013–14 Harrow Borough (loan)
In January 2014, Croll joined Isthmian League side Harrow Borough on a short-term loan. Croll made 2 league appearances before returning to the Crystal Palace Development side.
2015–16 Plymouth Argyle (loan)
On 20 November 2015, Croll joined Plymouth Argyle on loan until 2 January 2016.
2016–17 Exeter City (loan) On deadline day, Croll joined Exeter City on loan until 14 January 2017. The loan period was later extended until the end of the 2016–17 season.
Exeter City In June 2017, Croll signed a permanent deal with Exeter after being released by Crystal Palace. He was released by Exeter at the end of the 2018–19 season.
Dagenham & Redbridge In July 2019 he signed for National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on a one-year contract. He was released by Dagenham along with five others in June 2021 following the expiration of his contract.
Chesterfield On 6 November 2021, Croll joined National League side Chesterfield on a short-term deal. He made his debut later that day, making an impressive debut that saw him score as Chesterfield defeated Southend United in the FA Cup first round.
North Carolina FC On 2 February 2023, Croll signed with North Carolina FC of the USL League One, the third-tier of US soccer.
Eastleigh In December 2023, Croll returned to England, joining National League club Eastleigh. He departed the club at the end of the 2023–24 season.
Sydney Olympic In September 2026, Croll joined Australian Championship club Sydney Olympic.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCrystal Palace2013–14Premier League000000—002014–15Premier League000000—002015–16Premier League000000—002016–17Premier League000000—00Total0000000000Harrow Borough (loan)2013–14IL Premier Division2000—0020Plymouth Argyle (loan)2015–16League Two3000000030Exeter City (loan)2016–17League Two190000010200Exeter City2017–18League Two1000010201302018–19League Two130101030180Total420102060510Dagenham & Redbridge2019–20National League30010—203302020–21National League21020—20250Total510300040580Chesterfield2021–22National League9031—00121Career total107071201001261
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