title: Lewis Thompson
text: # Lewis Thompson
  
  Lewis Thompson (born 10 October 1999) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ashton United on loan from Spennymoor Town.
  
  ## Club career
  
  Thompson began his career with Manchester United, moving to Blackburn Rovers in 2016. Whilst with Blackburn he spent loan spells at F.C. United of Manchester in 2018, and AFC Fylde in 2020. He moved to Scunthorpe United in July 2021, signing a one-year contract, having failed to make a competitive appearance for Blackburn.
  
  He was released by Scunthorpe at the end of the 2021–22 season.
  
  On 25 November 2022, Thompson signed for National League North side Spennymoor Town. In March 2023, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Ashton United on loan until the end of the season.
  
  ## International career
  
  He has represented Northern Ireland at under-21 level.
  
  