Albert Edward (soccer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Albert Mwombeki Edward | ||
| Date of birth | 19 November 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008 | Redlands United | ||
| 2009 | Brisbane Roar | ||
| 2010–2013 | Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 | Nashville Metros | 6 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | River City Rovers | 23 | (6) |
| 2013 | Des Moines Menace | 6 | (0) |
| 2014 | Wilmington Hammerheads | 11 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| Australia U17 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 September 2014 | |||
Albert Mwombeki Edward (born 19 November 1991) is a Tanzanian-born-Australian professional soccer player who played as a defender for Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL Pro.
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Edward played four years of college soccer at Lindsey Wilson College between 2010 and 2013.[1]
While at college, Edward appeared for USL PDL club's Nashville Metros, River City Rovers and Des Moines Menace.[2]
Professional
[edit]On 21 January 2014 Edward was drafted in the fourth round (68th overall) of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids.[3] However, he was not signed by the club.
Edward signed with USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads on 30 May 2014.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lindsey Wilson Athletics - 2013 Men's Soccer Roster". lindseyathletics.com. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ "Albert Edward | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ "2014 MLS SuperDraft: Rapids Pick Tolani Ibikunle, Albert Edward In Final Rounds - Burgundy Wave". burgundywave.com. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ "Hammerheads Add Defender Edward - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News". oursportscentral.com. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
External links
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- Australian expatriate men's soccer players
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- Nashville Metros players
- Derby City Rovers players
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- Wilmington Hammerheads FC players
- Men's association football defenders
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- Colorado Rapids draft picks
- USL Championship players
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