SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

LUKE GARBUTT
LUKE GARBUTT
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Number
#15
Nationality
England
Team
WIGAN ATHLETIC (England)
Coach
WARREN JOYCE
Position
LW (Left Wing)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
2 2 1 1 2 2 0 10 1.7 £600k

Luke Garbutt

  • Full name: Luke Jonathan Garbutt
  • Date of birth: 22 October 1993
  • Place of birth: Blackpool, England
  • Nationality: English
  • Position: Left back / Left wing-back

Club career (highlights)

  • Everton — Youth product and senior squad member (made limited first-team appearances). Spent several seasons out on loan from Everton early in his career.
  • Cheltenham Town — Early senior loan for first-team experience.
  • Colchester United — Loan spell where he gained regular Championship/League One minutes and developed his game.
  • Fulham — Loan in the 2015–2016 season in the Championship.
  • Wigan Athletic — Initially joined on loan (2016–2017) and later signed permanently; featured as a regular left back/wing-back.
  • Blackpool — Later moved to Blackpool (played after his time at Wigan).

International career

  • Represented England at various youth levels, including England U16, U17, U19 and U21 teams. Part of youth setups and featured in competitive youth internationals.

Playing style

  • Attacking full-back with good left-foot delivery. Comfortable bombing forward to support attacks, providing crosses and set-piece deliveries, while also capable defensively.

Notable

  • Began at Everton’s academy and was considered one of England’s promising left-sided youngsters during his youth international years.
  • Career included a mix of loans and permanent moves, with Wigan Athletic one of his more prominent clubs where he featured regularly.

Status

  • After Wigan, Garbutt continued his professional career with other clubs (including Blackpool). For the most current club and status (transfers, contract, retirement), please check the latest club announcements or reliable sports databases, as player careers can change season to season.