Luke Arthur Pilling (born 25 July 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Warrington Rylands. He is a former Wales under-21 international.
Club career Pilling began his career with Tranmere Rovers, joining the club at the age of six. He made his senior debut on 29 April 2017 in a 1–0 victory over Maidstone United in the National League. He spent the 2018–19 season on loan with National League North side Ashton United, making 17 league appearances.
Pilling signed a new one-year contract with Tranmere following the club's promotion to League One at the end of the 2018–19 season. Pilling made his Football League debut on 7 December 2019 as a first half substitute in place of injured starting goalkeeper Scott Davies during a 1–1 draw with Accrington Stanley.
On 4 September 2020, Pilling signed for National League side Notts County.
International career In May 2017, Pilling was named in the Wales under-20 squad for the 2017 Toulon Tournament. After making his debut for the side in the tournament opener against Ivory Coast, Pilling played in Wales' remaining group matches against France and Bahrain as they were eliminated in the group stage. Pilling was later named Goalkeeper of the Tournament for his performances.
Personal life
Pilling is the maternal grandson of former Tranmere Rovers player Terry Stephens (footballer).
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTranmere Rovers2016–17National League10000000102017–18National League1000001Appearance in FA Trophy0202018–19League Two00000000002019–20League One1000003Appearance in EFL Trophy040Tranmere Rovers total3000004070Ashton United2018–19National League North170100000180Career total200100040250
Honours Tranmere Rovers EFL League Two play-offs: 2019
Individual Toulon Tournament Best Goalkeeper: 2017
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