Louie James Holzman (born 16 November 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Farnham Town.
Career Holzman came through Reading's academy, where he was captain of the U23 side. Early in his career, a prolonged injury battle saw him miss nearly 18 months of football. Holzman signed his first professional deal in June 2022; archived from the original on 9/5/2023. He later made his debut for the Royals on 8 January 2022, in a 2-1 defeat away to Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Cup. On 9 August 2022, he made his second appearance in a League Cup defeat at home to Stevenage In March 2023, Holzman missed a penalty when Reading U23s were eliminated from the Berks & Bucks Cup. He was loaned to League of Ireland team Bohemians during the 2023 season. On 16 May 2025, Reading announced that Holzman would leave the club when his contract expired on 30 June 2025.
On 31 July 2025, Holzman joined National League club Eastleigh. In October 2025, he joined National League South club Farnborough on a short-term loan. He departed Eastleigh by mutual consent in February 2026.
On 14 February 2026, Holzman returned to Farnborough on a permanent basis following his release from Eastleigh.
On 2 August 2026, Holzman joined newly-promoted National League South side, Farnham Town on a one-year deal.
Personal life Holzman is the maternal grandson of former Reading defender Alan Cooper, and nephew of former Reading defender Jake Cooper. His father and two paternal uncles were in Reading's youth system, with uncle Mark Holzman making 43 appearances for the Royals.; archived from the original on 9/5/23.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsReading2021–22Championship001000—102022–23Championship000010—102023–24League One00000000002024–25League One9030003Appearances in the EFL Trophy0150Total90401030170Bohemians (loan)2023League of Ireland Premier Division002010—30Eastleigh2025–26National League6000—0060Farnborough (loan)2025–26National League South141——1Appearance in the FA Trophy0151Farnborough2025–26National League South151———151Farnham Town2026–27National League South7010—0080Career total512702040642
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