Gary Rowett
| Date of birth | 06 March 1974 |
| Place of birth | Bromsgrove |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Defender |
A right back or central defender, Gary became Peter Taylor's first, and arguably most effective, signing after he took over as manager of Leicester City in the summer of 2000.
Arriving for a fee that equalled the then club record, he slotted neatly into a back three alongside Matt Elliott and Gerry Taggart, and quickly adapted to life in the Premiership once more. He even found time to pop up with some crucial goals: a left-foot volley to break the deadlock in the FA Cup tie with York City, a close range effort to claim the winner at home to Chelsea and a low drive from a half-cleared corner against Tottenham Hotspur.
Gary announced his retirement in July 2004 due to a knee injury before making a comeback in the Conference at Burton Albion.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United | 10 Sep 1991 | 21 May 1994 | |
| Everton | 21 May 1994 | 20 Jul 1995 | |
| Blackpool | 23 Jan 1995 | 19 Apr 1995 | L |
| Derby County | 20 Jul 1995 | 17 Aug 1998 | |
| Birmingham City | 17 Aug 1998 | 07 Jul 2000 | |
| Leicester City | 07 Jul 2000 | 14 May 2002 | |
| Charlton Athletic | 14 May 2002 | 06 Jul 2004 | |
| Burton Albion | 25 Nov 2005 | 13 Mar 2007 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-94 | Everton | Premier League | 2 |
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| 1994-95 | Everton | Premier League | 2 |
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| 1995-96 | Derby County | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Derby County | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Derby County | League Division 1 | 34 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Derby County | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Derby County | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Derby County | Premier League | 35 | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | Derby County | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Derby County | League Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | Derby County | Premier League | 32 | 3 |
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| 1998-99 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Leicester City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Leicester City | Premier League | 38 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Leicester City | UEFA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Leicester City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Leicester City | Premier League | 9 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Charlton Athletic | Premier League | 12 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Charlton Athletic | Premier League | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Burton Albion | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Burton Albion | FA Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 1994 | Sheffield Wednesday v Everton | L | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Apr 1994 | Leeds United v Everton | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Oct 1994 | Manchester United v Everton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 Oct 1994 | Southampton v Everton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.