Luke Edward Andrew Pearce (born 8 June 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers. He is a former Republic of Ireland youth international.
Club career He began his career at Walsall before moving to Southampton, and signed his first professional contract with the club in July 2021. Pearce scored 30 goals from 71 games for their youth teams including six in nine in Premier League 2 during the 2023–24 season. He spent time on loan at Eastbourne Borough, Torquay United, Weston-Super-Mare and Dover Athletic. Pearce was released from Southampton at the end of the 2023–24 season.
On 4 July 2024, he joined Cardiff City. Pearce joined Sligo Rovers on loan in the League of Ireland on 16 July until the end of the season. On 9 January 2025, Pearce made his debut for Cardiff in a 1–0 away victory against Sheffield United in the FA Cup. On 21 February 2026, Pearce joined Veikkausliiga club IFK Mariehamn on loan until 30 June 2026.
On 9 July 2026, Pearce returned to Sligo Rovers on a permanent basis, signing an 18 month contract with the club.https://www.sligorovers.com/russell-adds-further-firepower-as-luke-pearce-returns-to-rovers/
International career He represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level.
Personal life His mother's side of the family is from Sligo.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSouthampton U212022–23————3030Eastbourne Borough (loan)2022–23National League South176——00176Torquay United (loan)2023–24National League South30——0030Weston-super-Mare (loan)2023–24National League South51——0051Dover Athletic (loan)2023–24National League South20——1030Cardiff City2024–25Championship001000—102025–26League One0000002020Total0010002030Sligo Rovers (loan)2024League of Ireland Premier Division11220——132Cardiff City U232025–26———20—20IFK Mariehamn (loan)2026Veikkausliiga1202012—152Sligo Rovers2026League of Ireland Premier Division3022——42Career total5397232606813
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