Rohan Luthra
English footballer
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Rohan Vir Luthra (born 6 May 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper who currently plays for National League South side Eastbourne Borough.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rohan Vir Luthra[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 6 May 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Eastbourne Borough | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2020 | Crystal Palace | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Crystal Palace | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | → South Park (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Cardiff City | 1 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Slough Town (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Derby County | 0 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Spennymoor Town (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2026 | Bedford Town | 5 | (0) |
| 2026– | Eastbourne Borough | 7 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:00, 3 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
He started his career at Crystal Palace, with a loan spell at South Park, after this he joined Cardiff City, where he had a spell at Slough Town. Luthra then joined Derby County where he had a loan spell at Spennymoor Town.
Club career
Luthra joined the youth academy of Crystal Palace in 2010, and debuted with their U18s at the age of 15.[2] On 2 June 2020, he signed his first professional contract with Crystal Palace.[3] On 20 October 2020, he joined non-league club South Park on loan.[4][5] On 22 June 2021, he moved to the youth academy of Cardiff City.[6] On May June 2022, he extended the contract with Cardiff City.[7] On 11 March 2023, he made his professional debut with Cardiff City as a late substitute in a 2–0 EFL Championship loss to Preston North End.[8] In doing so he became the first goalkeeper of South Asian descent to play in the Championship.[9] On 24 August 2023, Luthra joined National League South side Slough Town on loan until the end of the season.[10]
In July 2023, on a pre-season tour of Portugal, Luthra was racially abused by teammate Jack Simpson, who left Cardiff by mutual consent a month later. Simpson was fined £8,000 and banned for six games by the Football Association after a hearing in November.[11]
At the end of the 2023–24 season, Luthra was released by Cardiff at the expiry of his contract in June 2024.[12]
In July 2024, Luthra went on trial at Derby County.[13] On 7 August 2024, he signed a one year contract.[14] On 1 April 2025, Luthra joined Spennymoor Town on an emergency loan, making his debut for the National League North side on the same day.[15] He helped his side reach the FA Trophy final, after a penalty shootout victory over Rochdale.[16]
On 16 May 2025; it was announced by Derby County that Luthra would leave Derby County upon the expiry of his contract in June 2025.[17]
On 27 January 2026, Luthra signed for National League North side Bedford Town.[18]
On 26 February 2026, Luthra joined National League South side Eastbourne Borough.[19]
International career
Born in England, Luthra is of Punjabi Indian descent.[2] He was called up to represent the England U15s.[20]
Personal life
Outside of football, Luthra played cricket with the Sunbury Cricket Club since the age of 6. Starting as a wicket-keeper, he developed into an aggressive left-handed batsman. He left the club to focus on football after he was offered a scholarship by Crystal Palace.[21]
Career statistics
- As of match played 3 April 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Crystal Palace | 2020–21 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Park (loan) | 2020–21[22] | Isthmian South Central Division | 6 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Cardiff City | 2021–22 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23[23] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[24] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Slough Town (loan) | 2023–24 | National League South | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Derby County | 2024–25[25] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spennymoor Town (loan) | 2024–25[25] | National League North | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bedford Town | 2025–26[26] | National League North | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eastbourne Borough | 2025–26[26] | National League South | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Career total | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | ||