About Louis Reed
Born 1997. Louis Reed is a British association football player.
Louis Samuel Reed (born 25 July 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Mansfield Town.
Club career Sheffield United Having come through the ranks of Sheffield United's academy, Reed made his first-team debut in a 1–0 home victory against South Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United on 8 April 2014. At 16 years and 257 days old, he is the youngest player ever to represent Sheffield United in league football.
After an impressive performance in a win over Fenerbahçe in a pre-season friendly, Reed signed a three-year professional contract with Sheffield United. He went on to make his first start for the club in the opening game of the 2014–15 season. Reed signed a new three-year deal with United on 24 July 2015. In July 2017, he joined Chesterfield on a season-long loan deal. He was later transfer-listed by Sheffield United at the end of the 2017–18 season.
Peterborough United In June 2018, Reed joined Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee. In May 2021, after three seasons with the club, it was announced that Reed would leave Peterborough at the end of his contract.
Swindon Town After a brief period on trial with Doncaster Rovers, Reed joined League Two club Swindon Town on 6 August 2021 on a free transfer. Following an impressive debut season, Reed was voted the club's Players' Player of the Year at the club's annual end of season awards.
Mansfield Town On 15 January 2023, Reed signed an 18-month contract with EFL League Two side Mansfield Town, after joining the club for an undisclosed fee.
On 7 May 2025 the club announced it had triggered an extension to the player's contract.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
2013–14 League One
2014–15 League One
2015–16 League One
League One
39!!0!!8!!0!!7!!0!!5!!0!!59!!0 Chesterfield (loan) 2017–18 League Two
League One
League One
League One
League Two
2022–23 League Two
League Two
2024–25 League One
2025–26 League One
Mansfield Town EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24
Individual Chesterfield Player of the Year: 2017–18 Swindon Town Players' Player of the Year: 2021–22
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Who is Louis Reed?
English footballer (born 1997)
When was Louis Reed born?
Louis Reed was born on 25 July 1997 in Sheffield.
What is Louis Reed's occupation?
Louis Reed is an association football player.
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Louis Reed is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis Reed. https://biography.guide/louis-reed/
MLA: "Louis Reed." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louis-reed/.
Chicago: "Louis Reed." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/louis-reed/.
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