Clarke started his career at the Tranmere Rovers Academy and went on to make 16 competitive appearances for the Tranmere first team, including coming on in the 2018 National League Play Off Final at Wembley which saw Tranmere secure a return to the English National League. Clarke also had spells at Fleetwood Town, Macclesfield Town and Stockport County.

Clarke went on to spend time at Warrington Town and Bootle either side of a brief stint at Flint Town United under Neil Gibson as the Northern Premier League was suspended due to Covid-19 in the 2020/21 season.

Clarke joined The Nomads in June 2023 but struggled for fitness making just two starts and 11 substitute appearances in his first season at the club.