ROBBIE FOWLER’S son has sealed a shock move to Gibraltar in a bid to reignite his career.
Jacob Fowler, 20, was released by League One side Stockport County, who suffered play-off final heartbreak last season.
Jacob Fowler has joined Europa Credit: INSTAGRAM
The attacking midfielder is the son of Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler Credit: Alamy
And the attacking midfielder has penned a deal with Europa after spending the summer searching for a fresh challenge.
He is now preparing for regular first-team action following a spell in the Stockport Under-21s.
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Europa booked their place in the first qualifying round of the Conference League thanks to finishing fourth in the Gibraltar National League last term.
But they missed out on progressing to the league phase after being thumped 6-0 an aggregate by North Macedonian outfit Shkendija.
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Fowler has followed in his dad’s footsteps by spending time with Liverpool and Blackburn during the early stages of his career.
But he left Rovers, who started their season with a draw against Wolves last night, after featuring for the U18s.
And Fowler, who also had a stint in the Oxford United youth set-up, joined Stockport last year.
Europa boss Michele Di Piedi offered the playmaker, who previously had a trial at Rangers, a career lifeline after featuring in the EFL during his own playing career.
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The Italian donned the colours of Sheffield Wednesday, Bristol Rovers and Doncaster Rovers before hanging up his boots.
And Europa’s latest recruit will have the chance to make his debut in a showdown with Glacis United tonight.
Fowler Sr, 51, bagged two League Cups, the FA Cup, Uefa Cup and Super Cup during his trophy-laden spell with Liverpool.
And a stunning haul of 183 goals in 369 appearances resulted in the ex-marksman becoming an Anfield legend.
Fowler previously had a spell with Oxford United Credit: Instagram @rob9fowler
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He also went down in history as an England icon after getting his hands on 26 caps.
But Fowler Sr reckons he deserved more despite battling with the likes of Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham for call-ups.
