Carl Stoakes | Football Player Bio

Carl Stoakes

Striker / Winger — Rotherham, England


Carl Stoakes
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Profile

Speed-led attacking player known for acceleration and 1v1 ability. Credited with an England Under-18 100m time of
10.89 seconds. Proven goal output at amateur level across South Yorkshire.

Career Summary

  • Clubs: including East Dene Rangers and other South Yorkshire amateur sides.
  • Total record: 224 goals in 226 appearances (amateur level).
  • Partnership: long-standing right-flank combination with full-back Ryan Lynch, producing a high volume of goals via crosses and through balls.
  • Notable performance: solo goal vs. Rotherham United youth team, carrying the ball from his own penalty area to score; match result finished 4–1.
  • Hat-tricks: six recorded at amateur level.

Honours & Milestones

  • Team honours: 9 regional/amateur league and cup trophies.
  • FA Cup: 1 appearance in the FA Cup proper.

Playing Attributes

  • Pace over short and medium distances; effective counter-attacking outlet.
  • Direct dribbling; preference for cutting inside from wide areas.
  • First-time finishing and near-post runs.

Post-Football

Subsequent career in corporate roles.