Tom Hadler


Tom Hadler is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Ramsgate.

Early and personal life

Born in Canterbury, Hadler attended the Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys in the city.

Career

Gillingham

Hadler joined the Gillingham youth set up before leaving at the age of 15 "to concentrate on his studies". He re-joined the club on a part-time basis during the 2012–13 season, and turned professional in 2015. He spent loan spells at non-league clubs Folkestone Invicta, Tonbridge Angels, Grays Athletic and Gloucester City, He became the club's second-choice goalkeeper in February 2018, before making his senior debut for Gillingham on 21 April 2018 in a 3–0 home defeat in the league against Blackpool. Despite the result, he was praised by manager Steve Lovell.
He was released by Gillingham at the end of the 2018–19 season, having made only three further appearances for the side, all in the EFL Trophy.

Eastbourne Borough

On 25 June 2019, Hadler signed for Eastbourne Borough who play in the National League South. He made his debut for the side on the opening day of the 2019–20 season in a 1–0 away loss to Billericay Town.

Ebsfleet United

On 16 July 2020 he signed for National League South side Ebbsfleet United.

Maidstone United

In June 2021, Hadler joined Maidstone United of the National League South, winning the league title that year. Following their relegation at the end of the 2022–23 season, he was released by the club.

Ramsgate

On 16 May 2023, Hadler was announced to have agreed to sign for Isthmian League South East Division club Ramsgate.
He was part of the Ramsgate squad that was promoted as champions in the 2024–25 season, although he suffered a torn ACL injury on the day that the title was secured.

Honours

Maidstone United
Ramsgate