Louis Walsh

Louis Anthony Dermot Walsh (born 5 August 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for National League South side Slough Town.

Career Walsh signed for Barnsley in July 2018, having previously been on trial with the club. He moved on loan to Guiseley in November 2018 for a month, making 5 league and 5 cup appearances for the club. He signed for Southend United in December 2020 on an 18-month contract. Walsh scored once in sixteen appearances in all competitions for the Shrimpers. In July 2022, Walsh, along with team-mate Aymen Azaze, joined Beaconsfield Town on loan. In November 2022, he joined Banbury United on a one-month loan. He left the Bees by mutual consent in December 2022.

Walsh signed for Slough Town in December 2022. He later registered also with Thame United and Risborough Rangers. He joined Bedford Town for the 2023–24 season. After nine goals in 32 games for the Eagles, he joined AFC Dunstable in March 2024.

After a successful trial period, Walsh joined Oxford City in August 2024. He scored four goals on his debut against Willand Rovers in the FA Cup. In February 2025, following a short spell with Bishop's Stortford, he joined Gosport Borough. He moved to Flackwell Heath later that season.

After a season back at Thame United, Walsh returned to National League South side, Slough Town in May 2026.

Playing style Former club Barnsley said of Walsh that "blessed with incredible acceleration and terrific technique, the flying winger ghosts past defenders with consummate ease and frequently provides teammates with assists while contributing with goals too".

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