Louie James Holzman (born 16 November 2003) is an English professional
footballer who plays as a
centre-back
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for the club
Reading.
Career
Holzman came through Reading's academy, where he was captain of the U23 side. Early in his career, a prolonged injury battle saw him miss nearly 18 months of football. Holzman signed his first professional deal in June 2022
He later made his debut for the Royals on 8th January 2022, in a 2-1 defeat away to Kidderminster Harriers in the
FA Cup. On 9th August 2022, he made his second appearance in a League Cup defeat at home to
Stevenage
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In March 2023, Holzman missed a penalty when Reading U23s were eliminated from the Berks & Bucks Cup.
He was loaned to
League of Ireland team
Bohemians
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during the 2023 season.
Personal life
Holzman is the maternal grandson of former Reading defender Alan Cooper, and nephew of former Reading defender
Jake Cooper. His father and two paternal uncles were in Reading's youth system, with uncle Mark Holzman making 43 appearances for the Royals.
Career statistics
Club
References
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2003 births
Living people
English men's footballers
Men's association football defenders
Reading F.C. players
Bohemian F.C. players
League of Ireland players
English Football League players