Junior Luamba (born 27 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Carlisle United.
Playing career Luamba made his first-team debut for Oldham Athletic on 29 December 2020, starting in a 0–0 draw at Grimsby Town before he was taken off for Davis Keillor-Dunn on 67 minutes. Manager Harry Kewell said that "it was disappointing that he didn't get his goal but he worked very hard and I think he is a special talent". He entered negotiations with the club regarding a new contract at the end of the 2022–23 season.
In October 2023, Luamba signed for League Two club Salford City, joining the club's reserve team until the end of the season.
On 1 February 2025, Luamba joined National League side York City on loan for the remainder of the season.
On 25 June 2025, Luamba signed for National League side Carlisle United on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Junior Luamba picked up his first career red card in the National League Play-Off Semi-Final home meeting with Boreham Wood, which resulted in a 2-1 loss for Luamba's side. Early on in extra-time, Luamba slid in with a late challenge and was handed a red card, forcing Carlisle to play the rest of the game with ten men.
Statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOldham Athletic2020–21League Two20000000202021–22League Two1520020201922022–23National League11010—00120Total282102020332Salford City2023–24League Two2110000202312024–25League Two101001030141Total312001050372York City (loan)2024–25National League17100—10181Career total765103080885
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