Edward Rowe (footballer)

Edward James “Teddy” Rowe (born 17 October 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club Leamington.

Edward Rowe
Personal information
Full name Edward James Rowe[1]
Date of birth (2003-10-17) 17 October 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Leamington Spa, England[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Leamington
Youth career
2011–2021 Aston Villa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Aston Villa 0 (0)
2024Gloucester City (loan) 18 (1)
2024– Leamington 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:23, 12 August 2024 (UTC)

Rowe is a product of the Aston Villa Academy, his only senior appearance was in the FA Cup in 2021.

Career

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Aston Villa

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Rowe 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 loan

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On 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]

Leamington

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In 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 statistics

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Club

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As of match played 10 August 2024[13]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aston Villa 2020–21 Premier League 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2021–22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022–23 0 0 0 0 0 0 3[a] 0 3 0
2023–24 0 0 0 0 0 0 3[a] 0 3 0
Gloucester City (loan) 2023–24 National League North 18 1 0 0 18 1
Leamington 2024–25 National League North 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 19 1 1 0 0 0 6 0 26 1
Notes
  1. ^ a b Appearances for Aston Villa U21 in EFL Trophy

Honours

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Aston Villa Academy

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References

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  1. ^ "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League Website. 20 October 2020. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Teddy Rowe, Villa Midfielder, 2020-21". AVFC History. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Teddy Rowe". Aston Villa Football Club. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  4. ^ Chapman, Joseph (25 May 2023). "Aston Villa announce ten-man squad for end of season tournament". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  5. ^ Club, Aston Villa Football (28 May 2023). "Young Lions win Hong Kong Soccer Sevens!". Aston Villa Football Club. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  6. ^ Chowdhury, Saj (8 January 2021). "Aston Villa 1-4 Liverpool: Reds overcome resilient youngsters". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Young Lions sign pro contracts". Aston Villa Football Club. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Teddy Rowe seals Gloucester City loan move". Aston Villa Football Club. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Bishop's Stortford 1-4 Gloucester City Match Report". Bishop's Stortford FC. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Premier League clubs publish 2023/24 retained lists". www.premierleague.com. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Rowe returns 'home'". www.leamingtonfc.co.uk. 4 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  12. ^ Steadman, Elliot (11 August 2024). "Battling Bucks leave it so late". The Non-League Paper. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  13. ^ Edward Rowe at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 January 2021.