Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional footballer (midfielder) |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 25/12/1986 |
| Age | 39 years (died on 11, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Maidstone, England |
| Date of Death | 11/10/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Doug Loft
11/10/2026
Former Port Vale, Gillingham and Colchester United midfielder Doug Loft died suddenly at the age of 39 following a medical emergency over the weekend. Clubs including Gillingham, Port Vale, Colchester United and Shrewsbury Town issued tributes to him. Port Vale planned to honour his memory at their next home match with players wearing black armbands and a minute's silence.
Do you like Doug Loft?
You can vote only once.
85% like · 15% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Douglas James Loft |
|---|---|
| Summary | English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, making 430 league and cup appearances and scoring 32 goals over an 18-year career. He died suddenly after a medical emergency in October 2026, and tributes followed from Port Vale, Gillingham, Colchester United, Shrewsbury Town and Tonbridge Angels. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
|---|---|
| Preferred Foot | Left |
Family
| Spouse | Laura |
|---|---|
| Children | Freya and Amelie |
Career
| Youth and Non-League | Hastings United |
|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Joined from Hastings United in January 2006; made debut in March 2006; loaned to Dagenham & Redbridge in 2009 |
| Dagenham & Redbridge | Loan spells in 2009 and 2019 |
| Port Vale | 2009 to 2014; made 196 appearances; named club Player of the Year for 2011-12, later club captain, and helped secure promotion from League Two in 2012/13 |
| Gillingham | 2014 to 2016; served as club captain; made 70 appearances |
| Colchester United | 2016 to 2018; made 22 league and cup appearances |
| Shrewsbury Town | 2018 to 2019 |
| Billericay Town | 2019 to 2021 |
| Tonbridge Angels | 2021 to 2023; retired from professional football in July 2023 after this spell |
| Margate | Played for the club after Billericay Town |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was an England Schoolboy international before turning professional | |
| 2. Made his Brighton & Hove Albion debut as a substitute in March 2006 | |
| 3. Was awarded a new two-year contract at Port Vale in 2011 | |
| 4. Had a 2014/15 season as Gillingham captain with 42 appearances | |
| 5. Was described by Port Vale as a hard-working and versatile midfielder |
