Luke Jonathan Rowe (born 16 September 1991) is a New Zealand

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who plays in England for the side

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, where he plays as a defender.

Playing career

Wellington Phoenix

In June 2012 Rowe was named as one of eight inaugural players to join the

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academy dubbed the 'Football School of Excellence'. Due to seven

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players being away on international duty Rowe and fellow FSE player

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where called on to make their debuts in a round 2 away fixture against

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. Despite four players making their debut the Phoenix managed come away with a 1–1 draw. Rowe played a full 90 minutes at left back.

Eastwood Town

Luke Rowe joined

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side

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in October 2013, he only went on to make four appearances for the club (two league appearances), before departing in December 2013.

International career

Rowe represented

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at the

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. In mid-2012 Rowe was named as one of four players on standby for the New Zealand Olympic Football team competing at the London Olympics.

International goals and caps

New Zealand's goal tally first.

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* * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rowe, Luke Living people 1991 births Men's association football defenders English men's footballers New Zealand men's association footballers New Zealand men's international footballers A-League Men players Birmingham City F.C. players Team Wellington FC players Wellington Phoenix FC players Hinckley United F.C. players Eastwood Town F.C. players Bedworth United F.C. players Southern Football League players Footballers from Leamington Spa New Zealand Football Championship players