Adam Le Fondre

Stockport County

Born in Stockport, Greater Manchester, Le Fondre began his career at Stockport County, where he progressed through the club's Centre of Excellence youth system. He made his debut against Bury in 2004, scoring the third goal in a 3–1 victory.

Rochdale

Le Fondre joined Rochdale on loan from Stockport during the 2007 January transfer window, scoring twice on his debut in the 5–0 defeat of MK Dons. Earlier that term, he scored four goals in one game for County as they beat Wrexham 5–2. Having impressed everyone at the club during his loan spell, manager Keith Hill made Le Fondre's move permanent in the summer, and on 2 July 2007, Rochdale agreed an undisclosed fee for Le Fondre with Stockport, and signed a three-year deal the day after. He featured in every game as the side made it all the way to the Wembley Play Off Final at the end of a season where he was the club's leading marksman. He continued his form into the 2008–09 season and finished the season as leading scorer with 21 goals and a series of Player of the Season awards.

Rotherham United

2009–10 season

On 8 August 2009, Rotherham United agreed a fee with Rochdale for the striker, but the deal was thought to have fallen through due to Le Fondre wanting a longer contract. However, on 11 August, Le Fondre signed for the club on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Le Fondre made his first start in a 2–1 victory at Grimsby Town in August, opening the…

As of match played on 28 April 2026

Le Fondre attended Offerton School. He is also known by the nicknames ALF or, subsequently, Alfie, derived from his initials. He is a lifelong Manchester United fan and he cites his heroes as Eric Cantona and Ole Gunnar Solskjær. His second cousin Kian played in the academies of Bolton Wanderers and Burnley and subsequently dropped into non-league football.

Reading

Football League Championship: 2011–12 Bolton Wanderers

EFL League One runner-up: 2016–17 Sydney

A-League Championship: 2018–19, 2019–20 A-League Premiership: 2019–20 Mumbai City

Indian Super League: 2020–21 Indian Super League League Winners Shield: 2020–21 Individual

PFA Team of the Year: 2009–10 League Two Premier League Player of the Month: January 2013 Reading Player of the Season: 2012–13 A-League Team of the Season: 2018–19, 2019–20 FC United of Manchester Player of the Season: 2024–25