Edward James Rowe (born 17 October 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Worcester City.
Rowe is a product of the Aston Villa Academy, his only senior appearance was in the FA Cup in 2021.
Career Aston Villa 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. 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.
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.
On 7 July 2022, Rowe signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa.
Gloucester City loan On 12 January 2024, Rowe signed for National League North club Gloucester City on loan until the end of the season. 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.
On 5 June 2024, it was announced that Rowe would be released by Aston Villa at the end of his contract on 30 June.
Leamington 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. On 12 August 2024, Rowe made his debut for Leamington as a late substitute in a 2–1 league defeat to Buxton.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAston Villa2020–21Premier League00100000102021–2200000000002022–2300000030302023–240000003030Gloucester City (loan)2023–24National League North181––00181Leamington2024–25National League North13010–00140Career total311200060391 Notes
Honours Aston Villa Academy HKFC International Soccer Sevens: 2023
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