Lewis Thomas Gard (born 26 August 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Welling United.
Career
Youth and Southend
Born in Basildon, Essex, Gard grew up in Langdon Hills and attended St Thomas More High School for Boys in Westcliff-on-Sea. He started his career in the youth system at Southend United who he joined at the age of eight. After progressing through the youth team he signed a scholarship in June 2015.
Aveley (loan)
In December 2017 he joined Isthmian League North Division side Aveley on loan and made twelve appearances and scored twice during his month loan spell.
Southend United Senior Team Upon his return he made his Southend first team debut on 24 April 2018 in a 3–0 win over Oldham Athletic when he replaced Theo Robinson as a late substitute.
On 30 September 2021, he was sent out on loan to Isthmian League Division One North side Heybridge Swifts.
Tonbridge Angels On 10 June 2022, Gard joined National League South club Tonbridge Angels.
Ramsgate In July 2024, Gard joined Isthmian League South East Division side Ramsgate.
He departed the club in February 2026.
Welling United On 13 February 2026, Gard joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Welling United.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSouthend United2017–18League One20000000202018–190000002Appearance(s) in the Football League Trophy0202019–2021000000212020–21League Two30001020602021–22National League5000—2070Total121001060191Aveley (loan)2017–18 IL North Division12100—00121Heybridge Swifts (loan)2021–22 Isthmian League North Division10200—00102Ramsgate2024–25 Isthmian League South East Division37041—424532025–26 Isthmian League Premier Division13100—31162Total501410073615Career total84541101331029
Honours Ramsgate Isthmian League South East Division: 2024–25
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