Stephen Brooker
| Date of birth | 21 May 1981 |
| Place of birth | Newport Pagnell |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Forward |
Unable to break into the first team at Watford, Stephen joined Port Vale on loan in January 2001 and proved an instant success.
He scored in his second game for Vale in the LDV Vans Trophy tie against Notts County and very soon afterwards was signed in a permanent deal.
He went on to net a number of vital goals, notably the winner just six minutes from time in the LDV Vans Final against Brentford at Cardiff's Millenium Stadium.
Full of enthusiasm, he is a burly young striker with an excellent shot and a great eye for goal.
Stephen's contract at Bristol City was extended to June 2007 in July 2006.
After a loan spell, he joined Doncaster Rovers in January 2009 with a contract to June 2011.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford | 09 Jul 1999 | 19 Jan 2001 | |
| Port Vale | 05 Jan 2001 | 18 Jan 2001 | L |
| Port Vale | 19 Jan 2001 | 29 Sep 2004 | |
| Bristol City | 29 Sep 2004 | 28 Jan 2009 | |
| Cheltenham Town | 11 Jan 2008 | 18 Mar 2008 | L |
| Doncaster Rovers | 27 Nov 2008 | 27 Dec 2008 | L |
| Doncaster Rovers | 28 Jan 2009 | 30 Jun 2011 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Watford | Premier League | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Port Vale | LDV Vans Trophy | 5 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Port Vale | League Division 2 | 20 | 3 |
8 |
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| 2001-02 | Port Vale | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Port Vale | LDV Vans Trophy | 3 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Port Vale | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Port Vale | League Division 2 | 41 | 9 |
6
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1
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| 2002-03 | Port Vale | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Port Vale | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Port Vale | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Port Vale | League Division 2 | 21 | 5 |
5 |
2
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| 2003-04 | Port Vale | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Port Vale | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Port Vale | League Division 2 | 29 | 3 |
8 |
3
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| 2004-05 | Bristol City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Bristol City | League One | 33 | 16 |
7
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| 2004-05 | Port Vale | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Port Vale | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Port Vale | League One | 9 | 5 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Bristol City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Bristol City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Bristol City | League One | 33 | 3 |
16 |
2
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| 2006-07 | Bristol City | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Bristol City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Bristol City | League One | 19 | 4 |
2 |
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| 2007-08 | Bristol City | League Championship | 1 | 3 |
1 |
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| 2007-08 | Cheltenham Town | League One | 14 | 5 |
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| 2008-09 | Bristol City | League Championship | 4 |
2 |
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| 2008-09 | Bristol City | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2008-09 | Doncaster Rovers | League Championship | 1 |
1 |
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| 2010-11 | Doncaster Rovers | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | Doncaster Rovers | League Championship | 1 | 12 |
1 |
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| 2010-11 | Doncaster Rovers | League 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2008 | Cheltenham Town v AFC Bournemouth | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 18 Jan 2008 | Hartlepool United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 25 Jan 2008 | Cheltenham Town v Carlisle United | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Cheltenham Town v Millwall | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 02 Feb 2008 | Gillingham v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 09 Feb 2008 | Cheltenham Town v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 12 Feb 2008 | Swindon Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 16 Feb 2008 | Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 19 Feb 2008 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 23 Feb 2008 | AFC Bournemouth v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 29 Feb 2008 | Cheltenham Town v Southend United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 08 Mar 2008 | Yeovil Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Leeds United v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League One | |
| 15 Mar 2008 | Cheltenham Town v Bristol Rovers | W | 1-0 | League One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.