Edward Rowe (footballer)
Edward James Rowe (born 17 October 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club Leamington. Rowe is a product of the Aston Villa Academy, his only senior appearance was in the FA Cup in 2021. CareerAston VillaRowe joined the Aston Villa youth setup at the under-9 level. He was one of several scholars who were fast-tracked into the under-18 squad in July 2020.[3] Rowe appeared three times for Villa's U21 squad in the 2022-23 EFL Trophy campaign. Rowe was named as part of Villa's Hong Kong Soccer Sevens youth team squad in May 2023, with the team going on to win the main tournament.[4][5] On 8 January 2021, Rowe made his first team debut for Aston Villa as a substitute in a FA Cup third round tie against Liverpool, after Villa had been forced to name a team of inexperienced academy players after a COVID-19 outbreak had affected the first team.[6] On 7 July 2022, Rowe signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa.[7] Gloucester City loanOn 12 January 2024, Rowe signed for National League North club Gloucester City on loan until the end of the season.[8] Rowe made his debut the following day, in a 3–0 defeat to Chester. He scored his first goal in senior football on 27 January, in a 4–1 victory over Bishop's Stortford.[9] On 5 June 2024, it was announced that Rowe would be released by Aston Villa at the end of his contract on 30 June.[10] LeamingtonIn August 2024, Rowe joined newly promoted National League North side Leamington, returning to his hometown club having featured for the club's junior sides.[11] On 12 August 2024, Rowe made his debut for Leamington as a late substitute in a 2–1 league defeat to Buxton.[12] Career statisticsClub
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