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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Gareth Owen | ||
| Date of birth | 25 September 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Cheadle, Staffordshire, England | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
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| Current club | Stockport County | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001-2005 2004 2004 2005 2005-2007 2006-2007 2007- |
Stoke City →Oldham Athletic (loan) →Torquay United (loan) →Oldham Athletic (loan) Oldham Athletic →Stockport County (loan) Stockport County |
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Gareth Owen is a professional football player from England. He is known for playing as a defender. He has played for several clubs during his career, including Stoke City, Oldham Athletic, and Stockport County.
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Who is Gareth Owen?
Gareth Owen was born on September 25, 1982. His birthplace is Cheadle, Staffordshire, in England. He is a tall player, standing at 1.85 meters (about 6 feet 1 inch). Gareth plays in the defender position, which means his main job is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals.
Gareth's Football Journey
Gareth Owen started his senior football career at Stoke City. He was with the club from 2001 to 2005. During this time, he also went on loan to other teams. A loan means a player temporarily plays for another club.
Playing for Different Clubs
- Oldham Athletic: Gareth had a few loan spells with Oldham Athletic. He played for them in 2004 and again in 2005. Later, he joined Oldham permanently from 2005 to 2007.
- Torquay United: In 2004, he also spent some time on loan at Torquay United.
- Stockport County: In 2006, Gareth went on loan to Stockport County. He then joined them permanently in 2007. He became a key player for Stockport County, wearing the number 5 shirt.
Career Highlights
Gareth played many games throughout his career. He was known for his strong defending skills. His journey shows how players can move between clubs. Sometimes they go on loan to gain more experience. Other times, they move permanently to find a new team.
Playing Style
As a defender, Gareth Owen's role was to protect his team's goal. Defenders need to be strong and good at tackling. They also need to be able to read the game well. This helps them predict where the ball will go. Gareth's height would have been an advantage in aerial challenges. These are battles for the ball in the air.
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