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Luka Chalwell (born 7 April 2004) is a British Virgin Islands footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for English National League club Eastleigh and the British Virgin Islands national team.
Club career
A youth academy player of Poole Town, Chalwell is the first British Virgin Islander to play in FA Youth Cup. On 15 June 2023, he signed a two-year contract with Eastleigh, making him the first ever British Virgin Islander footballer to sign a professional contract.
International career
After representing his nation in youth football, Chalwell received his first call-up to the senior team in March 2021. He made his senior debut on 27 March 2021 in a 3–0 loss against Guatemala. On 9 September 2023, he scored his first two international goals in a 3–1 CONCACAF Nations League win against Turks and Caicos Islands.
Career statistics
International
- As of 9 September 2023
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Virgin Islands | 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 10 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list British Virgin Islands' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Chalwell goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 September 2023 | A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground, Road Town, British Virgin Islands |  Turks and Caicos Islands | 2–0 | 3–1 | 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League |
| 2 | 3–1 |