Luke Jenkins


Luke Jenkins is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Aldershot Town.

Career

AFC Wimbledon

Previously with Crystal Palace and Sutton United, Jenkins joined AFC Wimbledon in 2019 and went on to make his first-team debut during an EFL Trophy group-stage tie in October 2021 against former side, Crystal Palace U23s, featuring for 53 minutes in the 2–0 defeat. On 9 November 2021, he made a subsequent appearance, once again coming in the EFL Trophy, replacing Darius Charles in the 61st minute during Wimbledon's 1–0 defeat to another former side of Jenkins', Sutton United.
On 16 December 2021, Jenkins joined National League South side Tonbridge Angels on a one-month loan deal.
On 25 March 2023, following loan spells at Hampton & Richmond Borough and Weymouth, Jenkins made his league debut in a 2–1 loss against Barrow, opening the scoring after just five minutes.
Following the culmination of the 2022–23 season, Jenkins was released by Wimbledon.

Chelmsford City

On 15 July 2023, after a successful trial period, Jenkins signed for Chelmsford City. On 2 October 2023, Jenkins scored his first goal for the club against Bromsgrove Sporting in the FA Cup. In March 2023, Jenkins was called up to the England C team, becoming the first Chelmsford player since Ricky Holmes in 2008 to be called up to the side. On 15 May 2024, Chelmsford City announced Jenkins had left the club in order to play at a higher level.

Aldershot Town

On 7 June 2024, it was announced that Jenkins had signed for National League side Aldershot Town.