Gabriel Eric Rogers (born 14 February 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Barnstaple Town.
Career Early life and youth career Born in Torquay, Devon, the son of former Plymouth Argyle footballer Andy Rogers. He began his football career spending four years in the youth system of Torquay United until the Devon outfit were forced to fold their youth system. Rogers then moved to the academy of Devon rivals Exeter City where he earned a call-up to train with the England U15 side.
Yeovil Town Having joined Yeovil Town's academy from Exeter in the summer of 2016 at under-15 level, Rogers signed a youth scholarship deal with the Glovers in June 2017. As a second-year scholar Rogers featured in a number of Yeovil's 2018–19 first team friendlies, including scoring in their 3–0 victory over Gillingham Town, and along with Tyrique Spencer-Clarke he was awarded a first team squad number for the new season. On 14 August 2018, Rogers made his debut for Yeovil in an EFL Cup first round match against Aston Villa, coming on in the 85th minute for Alex Fisher. Doing so made him the first player born in the 2000s to play for the Yeovil senior team. Rogers made his English Football League debut for Yeovil as a late substitute in their 6–0 victory over Newport County, on 15 September 2018. In December 2018, Rogers was awarded his first professional contract with Yeovil committing him to the club until June 2021.
In September 2019, Rogers joined Southern League Premier Division South side Salisbury on a youth loan deal. On 28 September 2019, Rogers made his debut for Salisbury as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 victory over Hartley Wintney. During his one month loan in Wiltshire, Rogers appeared four times for Salisbury scoring twice in a 5–1 against Amesbury Town in the Wiltshire Premier Shield.
On 7 November 2020, Rogers scored his first professional goal for Yeovil with a stoppage time winner in extra time, in a 1–0 FA Cup first round victory against Bromley.
At the end of the 2020–21 season, Rogers was released by Yeovil Town having not played since 29 November 2020.
Torquay United On 10 August 2021, Rogers rejoined National League side Torquay United following a successful trial. On 10 December 2021, Rogers joined Southern League Premier Division South side Truro City on a one-month loan deal.
In February 2022, Rogers went out on loan again this time to Southern League Division One South side Plymouth Parkway.
Bude Town After requesting his contract with Kidderminster Harriers be terminated to move back to Devon, Rogers signed for South West Peninsula League Premier Division West side Bude Town.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsYeovil Town2018–19League Two40001020702019–20National League3000—30602020–21National League7031—00101Total140311050231Salisbury (loan)2019–20Southern League Premier Division South2000—2242Torquay United2021–22National League7010—0080Truro City (loan)2021–22Southern League Premier Division South30——1040Plymouth Parkway (loan)2021–22Southern League Division One South140——11151Kidderminster Harriers2022–23National League North15020—10180Bude Town2022–23SWPL Premier Division West85——00852023–24SWPL Premier Division West107——12119Total1812——121914Willand Rovers (loan)2023–24Southern League Division One South50——1161Bideford2023–24Southern League Division One South20———20King's Lynn Town2023–24National League North212——10222Barnstaple Town2024–25Western League Premier Division20742—623011Shaftesbury2024–25Southern League Division One South152———152Barnstaple Town2025–26Western League Premier Division181021—812812Career total154331241027919446
Honours Plymouth Parkway Southern Football League Division One South: 2021–22
References
External links Gabriel Rogers profile at the Yeovil Town F.C. website