Derby County Sign Experienced Striker Kemar Roofe
Derby County have officially secured the signing of seasoned striker Kemar Roofe on a deal running until the end of the 2024/25 season.
Roofe Brings Firepower to Pride Park
The 32-year-old forward, who was a free agent after leaving Rangers following a four-year spell in the Scottish Premiership, will provide additional attacking depth for John Eustace’s squad as they push forward this season.
With over 100 career goals, Roofe boasts 29 strikes in the Sky Bet Championship and 38 goals across league and cup competitions for Rangers, highlighting his proven goal-scoring ability.
Kemar Roofe: Career Overview
Born in Walsall, Roofe began his football journey at West Bromwich Albion’s academy. Though he didn’t make a senior appearance for the Baggies, a series of loan spells helped him develop, including a stint at Icelandic side Víkingur Reykjavík, followed by spells at Northampton Town, Cheltenham Town, Colchester United, and Oxford United in the EFL.
Roofe’s breakthrough came at Oxford United, where he netted six goals in 16 appearances during the second half of the 2014/15 season, earning a permanent move.
Rising Through the Ranks
The 2015/16 season saw Roofe explode onto the scene, scoring 18 league goals and 26 in all competitions, helping Oxford secure promotion to League One. His performances earned him a place in the 2015/16 PFA League Two Team of the Year and caught the attention of Leeds United.
At Elland Road, Roofe found the net 33 times, including four goals against Derby, as he played a key role in Leeds’ transformation from mid-table strugglers to promotion contenders.
Success in Europe
After a brief stint with Belgian side Anderlecht, Roofe made the switch to Rangers in 2020, where he scored 18 goals in his debut season—including a stunning long-range effort that won the UEFA Europa League Goal of the Season award.
During his four-year tenure at Ibrox, Roofe contributed 20 more goals and lifted the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup, and Scottish League Cup.
International Experience
On the international stage, Roofe has earned five caps for Jamaica, finding the net once for the Reggae Boyz.
His arrival at Derby County adds valuable experience and goal-scoring prowess as the Rams aim for a strong finish this season.
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Liverpool | 28 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 66 | 26 | 40 | 67 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 27 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 51 | 23 | 38 | 54 |
| 3 |  Nottingham Forest | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 48 |
| 4 |  Man City | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 53 | 37 | 16 | 47 |
| 5 |  Chelsea | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 36 | 16 | 46 |
| 6 |  Newcastle | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 46 | 38 | 8 | 44 |
| 7 |  Bournemouth | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 45 | 32 | 13 | 43 |
| 8 |  Brighton | 27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 44 | 39 | 5 | 43 |
| 9 |  Fulham | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 40 | 36 | 4 | 42 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 40 | 45 | -5 | 42 |
| 11 |  Brentford | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 48 | 43 | 5 | 38 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 36 |
| 13 |  Tottenham | 27 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 53 | 39 | 14 | 33 |
| 14 |  Man United | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 39 | -6 | 33 |
| 15 |  West Ham | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 47 | -15 | 33 |
| 16 |  Everton | 27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 34 | -4 | 32 |
| 17 |  Wolves | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 37 | 56 | -19 | 22 |
| 18 |  Ipswich | 27 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 57 | -31 | 17 |
| 19 |  Leicester | 27 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 25 | 61 | -36 | 17 |
| 20 |  Southampton | 27 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 19 | 65 | -46 | 9 |