Rob Howard

Career Early career Howard started his youth career at Southend United at the age of 11, before joining Arsenal as a 14-year-old. but was released in 2018 at the end his scholarship deal.

Return to Southend United Howard returned to Southend United on a one-year deal in July 2018. Howard joined Harlow Town on loan for the remainder of the season in March 2019, for whom he made 5 appearances. The club activated an extension clause in his contract at the end of the 2018–19 season. He joined Dartford on a month-long loan in August 2019, and made 7 league appearances. He made his senior debut for the club on 19 December 2020 in a league win over Mansfield Town. On 22 March 2021, Howard joined National League side King's Lynn Town on loan until the end of the season. Having made his debut for the club the following day, starting in a 3–0 league defeat away to Altrincham, Howard made 16 appearances for King's Lynn Town across his loan spell.

Welling United On 3 June 2022, Howard signed for Welling United.

On 9 May 2023, Howard left Welling United.

Bishop's Stortford In July 2023, Howard signed for National League North club Bishop's Stortford following a spell with the club on trial.

Bedford Town In November 2024, Howard tore his anterior cruciate ligament whilst playing for Bedford against Bromsgrove Sporting in the Southern League Premier Division Central. Following successful reconstruction surgery, Howard returned to full fitness in December 2025. Shortly after his return to full fitness, he joined Potters Bar Town on a dual-registration basis.

Carshalton Athletic In March 2026, Howard joined Carshalton Athletic.

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