Joe Gardner
Falkirk

Joe Gardner

Joe Gardner of Falkirk was born in Nottingham, England on 6 June 2005 (age 21).

Joe Gardner is an English attacking midfielder, born on 6 June 2005 (age 21), who is currently with Falkirk.

Wearing squad number 18, Gardner has been part of the Falkirk first-team picture in 2026-27, making one league appearance. At this stage, his senior career is still in its early shape, with his role centred on developing as a central attacking midfielder.

There is no Celtic connection here, just a young player building his way in Scottish football with Falkirk.

📈 Key stats and insights

Joe Gardner is 21 and plays as a central attacking midfielder for Falkirk
Joe Gardner has made 1 Premiership appearance (1 start) in 2026–27
Joe Gardner had loan spells at Lincoln City and Mansfield Town in 2025
Joe Gardner joined Falkirk from Nottingham Forest on 2026-07-28 for an undisclosed fee
Last updated 14 August 2026. Send feedback

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Cen Att Mid
Primary Position
Midfielder
Position
Joe Gardner
CAM
1.81m (5ft 11in)
Height
18
Squad Number
71kg (11st 2lb)
Weight
6 June 2005 (age 21)
Date of Birth
Nottingham
Birthplace
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Country of Birth
Falkirk
Team

📊 Season stats

Team
Falkirk
Falkirk
Premiership 2026 - 2027
Games
1
Starting
1
Substitute
-
Unused
2
Utilisation
33%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

In the 2026–27 Premiership Joe Gardner has made 1 appearance (one start) for Falkirk – an early-season sample that suggests he is being integrated into the matchday squad rather than being relied upon as a consistent starter

💰 Transfers

Team
Falkirk
Falkirk
28 July 2026
From
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town
14 July 2025
From
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Type
Loan
Team
Lincoln City
Lincoln City
31 January 2025
From
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Type
Loan
Team
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
1 July 2022
Type
Signed

Nottingham Forest recorded his arrival on 2022-07-01 (previous club unspecified); he was loaned to Lincoln City on 2025-01-31 and to Mansfield Town on 2025-07-14; Nottingham Forest then transferred him to Falkirk on 2026-07-28 for an undisclosed fee – two short-term loans preceded a permanent move away from Forest

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