Luke Berry
Full nameLuke David Berry[1]
Birth date12 July 1992 (age 34)[2]
Birth placeCambridge, England
Height5.8 ft (1.77 metres)[3]
PositionMidfielder
CurrentclubCharlton Athletic
Clubnumber8
Youthyears 1–2010
Youthclubs 1Cambridge United
Years 12010–2014
Clubs 1Cambridge United
Caps 1128
Goals 122
Years 22014–2015
Clubs 2Barnsley
Caps 231
Goals 21
Years 32015–2017
Clubs 3Cambridge United
Caps 394
Goals 329
Years 42017–2024
Clubs 4Luton Town
Caps 4158
Goals 424
Years 52024–2026
Clubs 5Charlton Athletic
Caps 557
Goals 58
Club-update17:10, 8 May 2026 (UTC)

Luke David Berry (born 12 July 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Charlton Athletic. He will become a free agent on 30 June 2026.

Career

Cambridge United

Born in Cambridge, was in Cambridge United's youth setup before making the step up to the first team squad in July 2009.

Barnsley

On 29 July 2014, Berry signed for Barnsley, who were newly relegated into League One on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[4] He made his Football League debut in their 1–0 opening day defeat at home to Crawley Town, in which he was substituted for Nana Boakye-Yiadom in the 78th minute.[5][6] Berry scored his first goal for Barnsley in a Football League Trophy tie against Oldham Athletic on 7 October 2014, which they lost 4–2 in a penalty shoot-out after the match finished as a 2–2 draw.[6] He scored his first league goal with a stoppage time equaliser in a 1–1 draw at home to Peterborough United on 18 April 2015.[7]

Cambridge United

On 15 June 2015, Berry re-signed for Cambridge United on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[8] He scored four goals in their 4–0 win at home to Coventry City in the FA Cup second round on 4 December 2016, ensuring their progression to the third round.[9]

Luton Town

On 25 August 2017, Berry signed for League Two rivals Luton Town on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, with the option of a further year.[10] He helped the club gain promotion to League One in his first season, followed by winning the Championship in his second season and finally the EFL Championship playoffs in 2023,[11] whilst scoring for Luton in all three of the lower leagues.[12]

Berry scored in a 1–1 home draw against Nottingham Forest on 16 March 2024, making him the first player to score for Luton in all of the top four divisions of English football.[12] On 24 May 2024, it was announced Berry would be leaving the club after Luton chose not to exercise the one-year extension in his contract in order to allow him to gain first-team opportunities elsewhere.[13]

Charlton Athletic

On 17 June 2024, it was confirmed that Berry would join League One side Charlton Athletic on a two-year deal with the option of another year when his contract at Luton Town expired on 1 July 2024.[14]

On 8 May 2026, it was confirmed that Berry would leave the club following the expiration of his contract.[15]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cambridge United2009–10[16]Conference Premier1000—0010
2010–11[17]Conference Premier14100—00141
2011–12[18]Conference Premier43631—4[a]2509
2012–13[19]Conference Premier28310—00293
2013–14[19]Conference Premier421242—10[b]25616
Total1282283—14415029
Barnsley2014–15[6]League One31140002[c]1372
Cambridge United2015–16[20]League Two461221101[c]05013
2016–17[21]League Two451744211[d]05222
2017–18[22]League Two30—00—30
Total942965312010535
Luton Town2017–18[22]League Two34731—2[d]0398
2018–19[23]League One213201000243
2019–20[24]Championship2111030—251
2020–21[25]Championship3122010—342
2021–22[26]Championship1362100—157
2022–23[27]Championship21330102[e]0273
2023–24[28]Premier League1721020—202
Total15824142804018426
Charlton Athletic2024–25[29]League One41731103[f]0488
2025–26[30]Championship1610011—172
Total5783121306510
Career total468843511132255541102
  1. ^ Appearances in FA Trophy
  2. ^ Eight appearances and two goals in FA Trophy, two appearances in Conference Premier play-offs
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  5. ^ Appearance in Championship play-offs
  6. ^ Two appearances in the EFL Trophy and one appearance in the League One play-offs

Honours

Cambridge United

Luton Town

Charlton Athletic

Individual

References

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  3. ^ "Luke Berry". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Luke Berry: Barnsley sign Cambridge United midfielder". BBC Sport. 29 July 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  5. ^ "Barnsley 0–1 Crawley Town". BBC Sport. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
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  7. ^ "Barnsley 1–1 Peterborough United". BBC Sport. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  8. ^ "Luke Berry: Cambridge United re-sign Barnsley midfielder". BBC Sport. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  9. ^ Georgeson, Andrew (5 December 2016). "Luke Berry scores four as Cambridge United crush Coventry City in FA Cup". Cambridge News. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  10. ^ "Luke Berry: Luton Town sign Cambridge United midfielder for undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  11. ^ Simmonds, Mike (31 May 2023). "Berry: Play-off final win with the Hatters is a 'dream come true'". Luton Today. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Rob Edwards delighted as Luke Berry has another fruitful moment with Luton". beIN SPORTS. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Luton Town Retained and Released list 2024". www.lutontown.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  14. ^ "LUKE BERRY JOINS THE ADDICKS". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  15. ^ "2025/26 end-of-season squad update". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 8 May 2026. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
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  17. ^ Non-League Club Directory 2012. Tony Williams Publications. 2011. pp. 52–53. ISBN 978-1-869833-70-1.
  18. ^ Non-League Club Directory 2013. Tony Williams Publications. 2012. pp. 46–47. ISBN 978-1-869833-77-0.
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  • Profile at the Luton Town F.C. website