Luca Woodhouse signs for City

Luca Woodhouse signs for City

Welcome Luca

We are delighted to announce the first signing of the 2025 summer transfer window, as defender Luca Woodhouse joins the club on a two-year contract, with a club option of a third year.
 
The 20-year-old arrives at St James Park as a free agent following his departure from League One side Wycombe Wanderers at the end of the 2024/25 season,
 
A left-footed defender, Luca is comfortable as a left centre-back or in the middle of a back three. His versatility allows him to fill in at left-back or central midfield, offering flexibility to the squad.
 

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Luca Woodhouse with flag

Luca began his career with Tonbridge Angels before earning a move to Wycombe Wanderers in 2022 after impressing during a trial. He gained valuable senior experience through loan spells at Slough Town, Worthing, Banbury United, and Dagenham & Redbridge. Most recently, he enjoyed a standout spell at Aldershot Town, where he made 20 appearances and scored once during a productive loan spell. He also made his Wycombe debut in December 2024, featuring in the EFL Trophy against Swindon Town.
 
Speaking about bringing Luca to Devon, manager Gary Caldwell said: “Luca is someone Malcolm Crosby has watched a lot. He had a fantastic season last year on loan, especially in the second half of the season at Aldershot, where he played mainly as a left centre-back and in midfield and the middle of the back three.

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Luca Woodhouse
“He is a young player with a bright future. Left footed centre-backs are hard to find and Luca comes with League One experience having come from Wycombe and experience of playing games at National League level."
Gary Caldwell on signing Luca

“We believe he can make the step up and contribute. It’s a big step and we’ve had it with Millenic Alli and Vincent Harper in recent years – he is somebody we believe that over time will become a big player for the club.”
 
Welcome to St James Park, Luca!
 
If you would like to sponsor Luca for the 2025/26 season, please get in touch with our commercial team via: commercial@ecfc.co.uk.