Che-Daniel Ricardo Gardner (born 26 May 2007) is an English professional football player who plays as a winger for EFL League One club Stockport County.

Che Gardner
Personal information
Full name Che-Daniel Ricardo Gardner
Date of birth (2007-10-27) 27 October 2007 (age 18)
Place of birth England
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position Winger
Team information
Current team
Stockport County
Number 42
Youth career
2023–2024 Stockport County
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Stockport County 6 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 April 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:00, 13 August 2025 (UTC)

Career

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He made his senior and professional debut with Stockport County as a substitute in a 2–0 EFL League One over Cambridge United on 10 August 2024.[1] On 15 November 2024, Gardner signed his first professional contract with Stockport County until 2027.[2]

Personal life

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Che is the son of the retired Jamaican international footballer Ricardo Gardner.[3]

Honours

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Stockport County

References

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  1. "Stockport County 2-0 Cambridge United". BBC Sport.
  2. Manchester, About (15 November 2024). "17 year old Che signs professional contract with the Hatters".
  3. Stronge, Isaac Stacey (20 November 2024). "Stockport County should seek January agreement for player with loose Bolton connection". FootballLeagueWorld.
  4. "Luton Town 3–1 Stockport County: Line-ups". BBC Sport. 12 April 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
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