ratings updated 21 Oct 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Stockport County.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EFL Trophy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6.7 |
Scout report
C. Gardner is a 19-year-old centre-forward at Stockport County, rated 43.3 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (0.5% of available minutes). He brings 9 goal contributions per 90 (0 goals, 9 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Gardner.
On the season, Gardner graded 2 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals and 1 assist in 1 appearance (9 involvements per 90).
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 2 → 2). Over the 3 seasons on record his form has held fairly steady, peaking in 2025/26.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 43. At 19 Gardner is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 7.7 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Stockport County finished 1st of 24 · a title-challenging side
0 goals in 1 appearance (0 per game) — light end product the role wants to see climb. Add 1 assist for 1 goal contributions in all.
Strengths
- Final-third output. 9 goal contributions per 90 (0 goals, 9 assists) — productive for the role.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 0.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
Rated 43.3 overall — developing / rotation level. In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (9 goal contributions per 90). At 19 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (99/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
