About Steve Gardner
Born 1968. Steve Gardner is a British association football player.
Stephen George Gardner (born 3 July 1968) is a former professional footballer who played as a central defender.
After starting as a member of the youth team at Manchester United, Gardner signed for then Football League Division Four side Burnley in 1987, making 115 first-team appearances in three seasons, including the 1988 Football League Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium, where they lost 2–0 to Wolves. Gardner was released by the Clarets in May 1990 and eventually signed for Bradford City in 1991, where he made 14 league appearances. After being released by Bradford, Gardner joined Bury but made only one league appearance and subsequently retired from professional football.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Steve Gardner's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Steve Gardner's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Steve Gardner?
English footballer (born 1968)
When was Steve Gardner born?
Steve Gardner was born on 3 July 1968 in Middlesbrough.
What is Steve Gardner's occupation?
Steve Gardner is an association football player.
What nationality is Steve Gardner?
Steve Gardner is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Steve Gardner (footballer, born 1968)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Gardner. https://biography.guide/steve-gardner-association-football-player/
MLA: "Steve Gardner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-gardner-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Steve Gardner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steve-gardner-association-football-player/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC