Luca Stephenson
Luca Stephenson is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender for Scottish Premiership club Dundee United, on loan from club Liverpool.
Career
Early career
Stephenson started his career in Sunderland's academy, before signing for Liverpool in September 2018.Stephenson captained Liverpool's under-18 team for the 2020–21 season, going on to also captain the under-21 side, becoming a regular with them in the following season.
During his time in Liverpool's academy, Stephenson was versatile, playing at both centre-back and right-back in addition to his natural midfield role.
Liverpool
Stephenson signed his first professional contract in September 2020, with his deal being extended in February 2022.Loan to Barrow
On 1 September 2023, Stephenson joined EFL League Two club Barrow on a season-long loan. On 5 September, he made his professional debut in an EFL Trophy fixture against Blackpool. He later made his professional league debut on 30 September against Doncaster Rovers, coming on as a substitute for Tyrell Warren in the 62nd minute. On 14 October 2023, Stephenson made his full league debut at right-wing-back as Barrow faced Milton Keynes Dons, being replaced after 46 minutes.During his time at Barrow, Stephenson was mainly deployed on the right of a back-five, with his hard-working and tough tackling style making him popular amongst fans. He became a regular in a Barrow team that narrowly missed-out on the League Two English Football League play-offs by a single point, one of their best league finishes in a 122-year history.
Loan to Dundee United
On 15 August 2024, Stephenson signed for newly promoted Scottish Premiership side Dundee United on a season-long loan. He debuted for the club three days later in a Scottish League Cup match against St Mirren. On 24 August, he made his league debut and scored his first professional goal in a 2–0 win over St Johnstone.His season was cut short due to injury, a double hernia which required surgery. An injury he’d played with for 4 months, to secure Dundee United a top 4 finish and a place in Europe.
Stephenson was awarded both fans & clubs Young Player of the season.
On 14th August 2025, Stephenson signed a long term contract extension with Liverpool before extending his loan at Dundee United for an additional season.