Cameron Alexander Gardner (born 22 September 2005) is a footballer who plays as a forward for club Grimsby Town. Born in England, he represents Scotland internationally.

Early life Gardner was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, playing for the Gateshead academy.

Club career Having joined Grimsby Town at the age of sixteen from Gateshead, Gardner made his senior debut in September 2023 in an EFL Trophy defeat to Barnsley. Later that month, on the day of his eighteenth birthday, he signed a first professional three-year contract. Gardner signed a new deal with the club in November 2024, extending his stay until 2028.

International career On 25 August 2025, it was announced that Gardner had been called up to the Scotland Under-21 squad for the upcoming UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGrimsby Town2023–24League Two20000020402024–251101020311712025–266000210081Total190104151292Grimsby Borough (loan)2023–24NPL East3300000033Career total223104151325

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