Lewis Walker (footballer)

Lewis Walker (born 14 April 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Queens Park Rangers.

Lewis Walker
Personal information
Full name Lewis Jon Walker[1]
Date of birth (1999-04-14) 14 April 1999
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Queens Park Rangers
Youth career
2016–2018 Derby County
2018 Queens Park Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018– Queens Park Rangers 4 (0)
2019– → Aldershot Town (loan) 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:46, 22 January 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Queens Park Rangers

On 6 November 2018 Walker signed for the Queens Park Rangers Under 23 team after being released by Derby County earlier in the year.[3]

On 13 April 2019 Walker was named as a substitute in the 2018–19 EFL Championship game against Swansea City, he replaced Tomer Hemed in the 83rd minute to make his first team and professional debut. QPR went on to win the game 4–0.[4]

Aldershot Town

On 28 November 2019 Walker signed a short term loan deal with National League side Aldershot Town.[5]

Personal life

Walker is the son of former England defender Des Walker[6] and younger brother of Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker.[7]

References
  1. "Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Queens Park Rangers" (PDF). English Football League. p. 28. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  2. "Player Profile: Striker Lewis Walker". Queens Park Rangers F.C. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  3. "Youngsters Rowan and Walker sign pro deals". QPR. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  4. "MATCH REPORT: QPR 4, Swansea City 0". BBC. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  5. "NEW SIGNING: Shots Sign Walker!". Aldershot Town Football Club. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  6. "Youngsters Rowan and Walker sign pro deals". QPR. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  7. "Des Walker says son Tyler has much more talent than he did". BBC Sport. 25 September 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
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