Luca Barrington

Career Manchester City A product of the Manchester City academy, he joined the club at six years-old. He signed a professional contract with City in the summer of 2022, having scored ten goals in 22 appearances to help them win the Under-18 Premier League during the 2021–22 season.

Brighton & Hove Albion Barrington signed for the academy of Brighton & Hove Albion in August 2022, agreeing a three-year contract. He began training with the first-team squad during the 2023–24 season. He was included in the Brighton first team match-day squads for Premier League matches in December 2023. In May 2024, Barrington won Player of the Tournament in the 2024 HKFC Soccer Sevens tournament, which Brighton U21s won for the first time.

Grimsby Town (loan) On 6 August 2024, Barrington joined EFL League Two side Grimsby Town on a season-long loan deal. He made his first appearance for the club off the bench in Grimsby's first league match away to Fleetwood Town.

Barrington scored his first senior goal in the 3–2 victory over Carlisle United on 28 September 2024.

Boston United Barrington joined Boston United on 2 March 2026, after departing the Brighton academy in the summer of 2025.

Style of play Described as two footed, and able to impact play from either flank. He was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best first year scholars in the Premier League in October 2021, who also notes his ability to dribble.

Career statistics

2023–24

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Brighton & Hove Albion 2023–24 League Two

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