Eddie Howe is an English Association Football player, born in 1977.

Howe began his career at A.F.C. Bournemouth, where he soon established himself as an important defender. His performances earned him many admirers and he was selected for the Football League side that played their Italian counterparts in a special friendly, as well as being capped for the England Under-21 team.

In March 2002, Portsmouth F.C. swooped to sign Howe for £400,000, making him new manager Harry Redkanpp's first Pompey signing. He had played 237 games for the Cherries before the move to Fratton Park.

Howe began well at Portsmouth, but shortly after signing a knee injury ended his season.

He returned for the opening game of the 2002/03 season against Nottingham Forest, but he injured his knee again after only nine minutes and was ruled out for the entire campaign.

He didn't return to full fitness until January 2004 after 18 months out. He was loaned to Swindon Town on transfer deadline day in March, although he did not feature for the club.

Portsmouth loaned Howe back to Bournemouth for the first three months of the 2004/05 season in order for him to regain match fitness and first team experience. He proved to be so successful on his return to his first club that in November Portsmouth allowed Bournemouth to sign him permanently on a free transfer.