Eastleigh Football Club are delighted to confirm the permanent signing of centre-back Louie Holzman following his departure from Reading!

The 21-year-old defender arrives following his progression through the ranks at Reading FC, where he captained the club’s Under-23 side and signed his first professional contract in 2022. He made his senior debut in the FA Cup in January 2022 and featured again in the Carabao Cup later that year.

Holzman gained further first-team experience with a loan spell in the League of Ireland Premier Division before returning to feature for Reading in League One during the 2024/25 season. He went on to make multiple senior appearances across league and cup competitions.

After impressing both supporters and management whilst spending pre-season as a trialist with the Spitfires, the defender puts pen to paper ahead of the 2025/26 season!

Upon the deal being completed, manager Kelvin Davis said: “Louie came into the squad during pre-season and had a great attitude. He has lots of potential and he was someone who came to us with a will to earn something, and that shone through.

“His position was one that he excelled in and was a position that we were looking to strengthen so it just made sense for us.”

Louie Holzman is available to sponsor for the 2025/26 season and this can be done by contacting commercial@eastleighfc.com