John Aldridge

Player archive

1991–1997 · Striker

John Aldridge

Supporter rating

5 out of 5 stars

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Apps
293

22 as substitute

Goals
174
Seasons
7

Tranmere story

John William Aldridge is a celebrated former footballer and manager, renowned for his exceptional goal-scoring talent. Born on September 18, 1958, Aldridge's career at Tranmere Rovers spanned from 1991 to 1996, where he became an integral part of the team's history. With 293 appearances for the club, including 271 starts and 22 as a substitute, he scored a remarkable 174 goals. Aldridge made his debut for Tranmere Rovers in the 1991 season on August 17, against Brighton & Hove Albion, where he immediately made an impact by scoring twice. His contributions were pivotal in the team's achievements during his tenure.

Career record

Rovers by the numbers

Busiest season

1991/92

56 appearances

Top-scoring season

1991/92

40 goals

Goal contributions

180

Goals and recorded assists

Career timeline

Season by season

1991/92

56 starts · 0 substitute appearances

56 apps
40
Goals
6
Assists
0
Yellow
1
Red
1992/93

40 starts · 1 substitute appearance

41 apps
26
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow
1
Red
1993/94

44 starts · 0 substitute appearances

44 apps
28
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow
0
Red
1994/95

39 starts · 3 substitute appearances

42 apps
26
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow
0
Red
1995/96

49 starts · 0 substitute appearances

49 apps
29
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow
0
Red
1996/97

37 starts · 11 substitute appearances

48 apps
20
Goals
0
Assists
4
Yellow
1
Red
1997/98

6 starts · 7 substitute appearances

13 apps
5
Goals
0
Assists
2
Yellow
0
Red