Thomas Willoughby King (born 20 September 2006) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship side Bolton Wanderers.
Career On 5 August 2023, King made his senior debut for Cheltenham Town as a late substitute in a 1–0 opening day defeat to Shrewsbury Town. Aged 16 years and 319 days, he became the youngest player to represent the club in the EFL, breaking the fourteen-year record held by Kyle Haynes.
In January 2024, he signed a first professional contract to keep him at the club until June 2026. He was named Cheltenham's Young Player of the Season award for the 2023–24 season, as well as having been nominated for the League One Apprentice of the Season.
On 31 October 2025, King joined National League South club Worthing on loan until January 2026.
On 5 May 2026, it was announced King would be leaving Cheltenham at the end of his contract.
On 4 August 2026, he joined EFL Championship side Bolton Wanderers on a two-year deal, initially linking up with the club's under–21 side.
International career In October 2023, King was called up to the England U18s squad for their upcoming fixtures. He became the first Cheltenham Town player to be called up to an England squad of any age group.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCheltenham Town2023–24League One10001010302024–25League Two40000011512025–26League Two0000003030Career total50001051111
Honours Individual Cheltenham Town Young Player of the Season: 2023–24
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